{"id":214493,"date":"2020-03-05T16:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T14:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.99cluster.com\/blog\/?p=214493"},"modified":"2025-02-03T16:46:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T21:46:27","slug":"logo-animation-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/logo-animation-software","title":{"rendered":"The best logo animation software for every skill level"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Logo animation software is rapidly becoming a staple in entrepreneurs, small business owners and designers&#8217; toolboxes everywhere. Each year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/animated-logos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">logo animation<\/a> will reach new heights in popularity and creating animated logos will become more accessible. In fact, animated logos have already had a profound effect on branding by enhancing memorability and working well in digital spaces.<\/p>\n<p>But if you want your logo to bounce, dance or hop, you\u2019ll need to find the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/logo-design-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">logo design software<\/a> for your needs.<\/p>\n<p>To help you get started, we\u2019ve evaluated the 6 best logo animation software apps for every skill level from beginner to advanced, along with their pros and cons, so you can pick the best one for you.<\/p>\n<h2>The best logo animation software<\/h2>\n<h3>Renderforest<\/h3>\n<p>For a company that specializes in both branded videos and logo design, it\u2019s no surprise that Renderforest offers one of the best and most loved logo animation software. With its template-style editing and 24\/7 live support, it\u2019s easy for first-timers to jump in while still offering enough complexity for more advanced individuals.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Swirling Smoke Logo Reveal\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aWOBmxKshSU?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Choose between a variety of pre-made effects\/animations (like light trails or neon outlines or even some 3D) and customize them to your particular style. Renderforest is great for beginners because their software makes it easy to do difficult techniques, like transforming a basic 2D logo with a 3D effect, all with just the click of a button.<\/p>\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Premade, customizable animations<\/li>\n<li>Template-style design<\/li>\n<li>Fast and simple interface<\/li>\n<li>Easily turn 2D images into 3D animation<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 live support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pricing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Free, low-resolution watermarked videos, no watermarks starting at $9.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>OFFEO<\/h3>\n<p>OFFEO\u2019s online logo animation software targets beginners with its template-style editor, which may limit experts who want more customization options. The actual animation capabilities are solid with over a thousand animated assets to choose from.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"offeo-offeo-video-01 (8)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/330473467?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Beginners can mix and match pre-made graphics to create the logo they want, and although you won\u2019t be able to create much from scratch, they can still upload original content and fonts.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1,000+ graphic assets<\/li>\n<li>Template-style design<\/li>\n<li>Upload original content and fonts<\/li>\n<li>Online-only\u2014requires an internet connection<\/li>\n<li>Moderate learning curve<\/li>\n<li>Usage sometimes lags<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pricing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>$19\/month or $14\/month if paid annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Animaker<\/h3>\n<p>Beginners will love Animaker\u2019s drag-and-drop editor with self-explanatory controls and a helper named Max the dog, who acts as an in-app encyclopedia when you need to know how to do certain functions. Animaker works well as a transitional design editor for people who want more than basic features, but aren\u2019t advanced enough to build from scratch.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Introducing Millennial Characters on Animaker!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dnWM7Ay67y0?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Animaker\u2019s custom character creator is a nice touch, particularly if you want animated logos with a mascot. With pre-built backgrounds like an office or beach, you can use the custom characters to create little animated scenes with branded \u201cepisodes.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Hundreds of premade assets<\/li>\n<li>Template-style design<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of customization options, including movement pathways<\/li>\n<li>Square, vertical and widescreen videos<\/li>\n<li>Create custom characters<\/li>\n<li>User-friendly interface and controls<\/li>\n<li>Generous onboarding process for beginners<\/li>\n<li>Usable for longer videos, including story-oriented narratives, in addition to animated logos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pricing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Free watermarked videos<\/li>\n<li>No watermarks starting at $19\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tube Arsenal<\/h3>\n<p>Tube Arsenal caters mostly to YouTube videos but can be used for any short video or animated logo.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"#154 - New Whirled Order - Online Customization\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qEeIxkqp39g?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Tube Arsenal works very simply: choose your prebuilt animation template, customize the text and colors, and export. While that can be frustratingly restrictive if you have an original idea, it\u2019s perfect for creating something workable in under five minutes. However, if you plan on making a few different animated logos, Tube Arsenal\u2019s pay-as-you-go model can get expensive.<\/p>\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose from over 100 prebuilt animations<\/li>\n<li>Both 2D and 3D capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Great for beginners<\/li>\n<li>Lots of templates specifically for YouTube<\/li>\n<li>Very limited customization: choose text, colors and music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pricing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>HD videos starting at $9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Biteable<\/h3>\n<p>Biteable has a library of top-notch, professionally animated videos available for you to customize.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Fun Animated Logo Templates\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MWD1akJBDHA?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With a slideshow-style editor, you can customize each \u201cscene\u201d as you like and stack them together for videos of any size. Customization is limited to choosing colors, text and uploads, but you can implement your originals directly into some of the templates to appear more natural.<\/p>\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Top-quality animation templates, from cartoony to formal<\/li>\n<li>Customizable text and colors<\/li>\n<li>Upload images, logos or videos<\/li>\n<li>Great for beginners<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for longer animations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pricing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>$19\/month ($15\/month billed annually): 1 video export per month<\/li>\n<li>$49\/month ($29\/month billed annually): 3 video exports per month, customizable watermarks<\/li>\n<li>$99\/month ($49\/month billed annually): Unlimited video exports per month, customizable watermarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Introbrand<\/h3>\n<p>Like Renderforest and Tube Arsenal, Introbrand lets you choose a short, pre-made animation and customize it with text, colors and your logo. Their app specializes in animated logos, which you\u2019ll see in their template options.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Logo Animation Squarepop\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AvwowQQRUvo?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Another perk of Introbrand is its simplicity. You can have a ready-to-go animated logo in just minutes. But be aware that the customization is pretty bare-bones. If you don\u2019t like any of the pre-existing animations, you\u2019re out of luck.<\/p>\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Template-style editor<\/li>\n<li>Quick and easy interface offers a finished animated logo in minutes<\/li>\n<li>Limited customization\u2014text, colors and an uploadable static logo<\/li>\n<li>15 top-quality, premade animations to choose from, all specific to animated logos<\/li>\n<li>21 audio tracks to choose from<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Pricing:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Free, low-resolution watermarked videos<\/li>\n<li>No watermarks starting at $29.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Energize your brand with the best logo animation software!<\/h2>\n<p>These 6 options for logo animation software are ideal for getting a finished product quickly and cheaply, but even the best of them have limited customization. You always run the risk of having an animated logo that looks just like another business that uses the same software. To get a truly one-of-a-kind custom animated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/logo-design\">logo design<\/a>, hire a professional graphic designer,\u00a0who can dream up something specific and unique for you and your brand. Don&#8217;t have the budget for this yet? 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