1:11Explainer videos
#1 animated explainer video service in the UK
Explain anything.
We create professional, goal-orientated and powerful animated explainer videos that entertain, educate and engage your target audience. They do the explaining for you.
- In as little as 7 days
- 5,000+ videos produced
- Making video since 2015
Trusted by leading brands around the world
How it works
Watch your idea become a video.
Six steps, one team, about 90 seconds of finished film. Scroll to play it.
1Brief
Tell us what you're explaining.
Who's watching, what they should do next, and the one thing they must remember. Our free Brief Builder asks 25 questions. Five of them really matter.
Try the free Brief Builder2Script
We write it. You make it yours.
We turn the brief into a script in plain English. You mark it up, we tighten it, and every line is signed off before anything gets drawn.
3Storyboard
See every scene before it moves.
Rough sketches show what happens on screen, line by line. No surprises in the final cut.
4Voice & music
Any accent. Any language.
Pick a voice that suits your audience. Licensed music and subtitles come as standard. Try a language:
5Animate
Then it comes alive.
Characters and scenes designed for your brand, storyboarded and produced by our team. You see a first draft and tell us what to change before anything is final.
6Deliver
One video. Every channel.
We cut versions for your website, LinkedIn and Stories. Training videos can live on Squideo Smart Hosting, with tracking built in.
Get a quote for your idea
Look and feel
Boardroom or cartoon? Slide to choose.
Same message, five tones. Every video is styled for the people watching it, from board packs to social feeds.
ToneFriendly
More users every month
MONTHLY ACTIVE USERS · JAN TO APR
Q1 growth+176%
Retention91%
Preview: ExplainerSample frame, illustrative numbers
Sophie Rizan · Marketing & Strategy Consultant
Reviews
Rated 5.0 by the people who've been through it.
Across Google and Trustpilot, these are the things reviewers keep coming back to.
- Fast replies
- Clear, upfront pricing
- Quick turnaround
- Painless feedback rounds
- Great value
- Results that show up
Free · Online Brief Builder
You know you need a video.
Briefing it is the hard part.
The brief builder walks you through the same questions we'd ask on a kick-off call: what it's for, who it's for, and the one thing it has to land. Answer what you can; we can work from as little as a list of key points.
- Saves as you type, so you can stop halfway and come back whenever
- Twenty-five questions, and only five that really matter
- Ends with a document any production company could work from
- Free, no card, and no password to remember
Who we are
Hi, we're Squideo
We're an independent, UK-based animated explainer video production company with a difference: the best 'quality to cost' ratio on the planet, from an in-house team who make animated video with digital marketing in mind.
Since 2015 we've produced over 5,000 explainer videos for every industry imaginable: shiny ultra-corporate pitches, cartoons, and everything in between.
- Promote or present a product
- Explain a service
- Demonstrate complex software
- Communicate your brand values
- Present data and statistics
- Create training material for employees
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115 reviews
Julie Hastings
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Hi there! I’ve recently had the pleasure of working with the Squideo ‘Team’ who enabled me to produce a truly inspirational video which meant we delivered some vital, yet less vivacious information, in an innovative, inspirational way. I’m a volunteer, a governor at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and this video was funded by Healthstars -Smile Foundation. It was to be presented by me at our Annual Members Meeting, no pressure for any of us.... Communication was key to us getting to know each other, my queries and requests were answered refreshingly promptly and with a professional can do approach by the Squideo Team, a massive thank you for that. I know I put you up against the wire with timescales, and yet you still delivered on point and with time to spare! I was probably a pain, but never felt that I was, Ever! Everything I asked for and more was in the video. I think I got your praise, so I’ve got to share it with you all please accept a ‘Huge Thank you’ from me and my team the video was commended in despatched! Good coffee too, catch up soon Julie Julie Hastings, East Riding Governor, Lead Governor (volunteer), Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.
Katie Grayston
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Great way to add video content to your website with an easy step by step system.
J C
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I have now had 3 videos from these guys and each one is as great as the last. I now have one embedded in my business website as it does a wonderful job of selling my business.
Purple Tasche
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We would highly recommend Fifty Squid for business videos. The service throughout was great and the final animation was better than we could have imagined.
Let Alliance
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Great experience with the Squideo team. Their creative input was much appreciated despite the amount of amendments and changes we made to the video. They work with you every step of the way to ensure you're left with a great final result. Thanks again!
Joanne Cairney Hobson
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Great service, polite & understanding staff & excellent 'spot on' video! Delivered in good time & amended speedily to my exact requirements! What a wonderful way to show explain my new product... I would definitely use Fifty-Squid again on ongoing projects! And would certainly recommend to others. Jo Cairney Hobson
Matthew Kendall
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Really easy system to use to create a video and our videos look great
Howard Gregory
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Many thanks to all at Squideo for a first class job on the production of the videos for our website , very impressed with the guidance and cost, Im really pleased with the end result. I would recommend Squideo to anyone
Ashley Youngs
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Our 2 minute Software Promo Video was produced quickly and professionally. Great job!
Bonus Hull Arena
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We worked with Squideo on a number of projects on the pre opening of the Arena last summer and continue to do so. Such a creative, friendly team who put everything into each project. Going above and beyond each time. We've had a great response from each video the team created for us... from the security information which we use before each show to announcements for new events. Looking forward to continuing to work with the team for more future projects - Bonus Arena, Hull
Cyril Thomazeau
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BELEAF was very happy with the service provided by Squideo. It was very good value for money. We were in contact with 4 individuals at some points of the project, and they were all amazing. We really felt they were part of the team. They were extremely helpful with the revision part of the project as well. We look forward to working with them again in the future. And looking forward to more music and voice-over options. Some great available choices, but a bit more would be great. Some additional costs like Thumbnail and Subtitles to be budgeted for. Overall, highly recommend this 2D video making company! :)
Saxon Weald
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We recently used Squideo for a video project and we are incredibly pleased with the result. The team at Squideo have been nothing but helpful, and we would praise them highly on their turn around time and efforts to fit work into their busy schedules. We'd like to give a special mention to Callum who worked hard to make our project a success, and for whom nothing was ever too much trouble. We would highly recommend Squideo and look forward to working with them again in the future.
What's included
Our services
Range of voiceovers
Professional voice artists in the tone and accent that suits your audience.
Custom characters
Characters designed for your brand rather than pulled from a stock library.
Corporate styles
Visual direction that suits a boardroom as readily as a social feed.
Extra versions
Cuts sized and edited for the channels you actually publish on.
Music and voiceover included
Licensed music and subtitles come as standard, so your video can be watched anywhere by anyone.
Script writing service
In-house copywriters who can turn even the most complex process into interesting, engaging messaging.
Global & multilingual video production
Licensed footage styles
With access to millions of commercially licensed clips, we also produce videos that blend animation with stock footage, eliminating the need for filming. We can also use any digital assets you provide.
Any language
We produce translated videos in any language: Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Urdu and many more. Full translation includes a native voiceover artist, or text and subtitles only.
Why Squideo
Why choose Squideo?
Dedicated account manager
Your account manager guides you through our process, discussing your ideas and getting feedback at every stage.
Over 5,000 videos produced
A renowned video animation agency, helping businesses like yours get more leads, engage customers and generate an ROI.
In-house digital marketing
A marketing team who can provide full-service digital marketing to drive traffic to your website.
Global experience
Pioneers since 2015, creating videos of every style for companies all around the world, so we know what works.
Priority scheduling
Need it sooner? Priority slots are available when a deadline is fixed.
Money-back guarantee
Our Triple Protection Guarantee means your marketing budget is safe and sound.
FAQs
Common questions
What is an animated explainer video?
Animated explainer videos are short online marketing videos used to explain a company's story, product or services, often in a memorable way. They allow information or a service to be explained in a clear and succinct way and are a great method of communicating with a target audience in a short and simple way.
Animated videos are a much more cost-effective and accessible method of video production. More companies than ever are choosing animated video over live action (filmed) content, which involves additional costs such as actors, filming equipment and location costs. With animated video, updates and tweaks are seamless and straightforward.
Why use an animated explainer video production company?
Successfully promoting your business or services requires something impactful. The attention span of potential customers can often be limited, and they are more inclined to watch a video than to read a pitch about your services.
Getting someone to click on your explainer video is only part of the marketing battle. Once you've got a potential customer watching, you want to ensure they stay the course so that your marketing message can hit home.
An explainer video should be easily understandable and cut through the jargon. It should not be overly long, nor should it be a hard sell.
What opportunities are there when using an animated explainer video?
For many companies, embracing the services of an animated video production company for the first time can be daunting. After all, you don't know that your outlay is going to bring a return on your investment.
A well-produced video can gain you traction whatever channels you promote it through, whether it is hosted on your own website or elsewhere on the likes of YouTube or Vimeo.
Include your video in an introductory company email and you can boost your click-through rates. Use it to reach customers on social media and you can be sure it is targeted to your core audience.
Will using a video production company be money well spent?
If growing your business, increasing your brand awareness and improving your conversion rate is your goal, then a video agency could be key to helping you achieve this. Video should not be underestimated as a way to achieve some of your key goals.
Quality, well-planned video production doesn't have to cost you your entire marketing budget. Costs will depend on your requirements, but remember that cheaper is not always best, as a low-quality video could have the opposite impact and damage your brand.
Your turn
Tell us what you need explaining
Send us the idea and we'll come back with a quote, a timeline and an honest view of whether video is the right answer.
Rather email? enquiries@squideo.co.uk