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In Waffle

Our summer photos as a slideshow, cut to the beat

  • Cuts on the beat
  • Title
  • Transitions

Make the title bigger

Waffle and Animoto at a glance

Two different ways to make a video. Here's how they compare.

TopicWaffleAnimoto
How you editDescribe the video in plain words. Waffle makes the cuts, titles and transitions.Drag and drop photos, clips, text and effects. Its AI video maker can assemble a first draft from your media and details.
Making a changeType it, like "faster cuts" or "make the title yellow". Waffle re-edits the video.Edit the text, colours, layout, music and pacing yourself in its drag-and-drop editor.
Starting pointA prompt, with or without your own photos and clips.A template for the occasion, or start from scratch with your own photos and clips.
Where it runsIn your browser.Online, with cloud-based editing, plus screen, webcam and voice-over recording in the browser.
Best forA finished edit, fast, without picking a template.Template-led videos for family moments and for business marketing, training and updates.

Animoto details are from animoto.com, animoto.com/video-maker/family-friends, animoto.com/ai-video-maker and animoto.com/business/pricing, checked on 1 November 2026.

Which one fits you

Choose Waffle if

  • You'd rather describe the video than fill in a template
  • You want your photos cut to the beat, with titles and transitions done for you
  • You want to change the edit by typing, not dragging

Animoto may suit you better if

  • You like starting from a template made for the occasion
  • You want a licensed music library and Getty Images stock media built in
  • You need screen recording, voice-over or a shared team workspace

Switching from Animoto

  1. Gather your media

    Pick the photos and clips you'd have dropped into a template.

  2. Describe the video

    Say the feel, the titles and the length, like "a 30-second birthday slideshow".

  3. Change it by typing

    Ask for slower cuts or a new title, then download.

Questions

Is Waffle a good Animoto alternative for photo slideshows?

Yes, if you'd like to describe the slideshow instead of building it. Add your photos, say what you want, and Waffle cuts them to the beat with titles and transitions.

Does Waffle use templates?

No. You describe the video you want in plain words and Waffle edits it from that. To change anything, type what you'd like different.

Can I use my own photos and clips?

Yes. Add your photos and clips, describe the video, and Waffle edits them. You can also start from text alone.

Is Waffle affiliated with Animoto?

No. Waffle is an independent AI video editor and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Animoto or its owners.

Which one should I choose?

If you like picking a template and arranging things by drag and drop, Animoto is built for that. If you'd rather describe the video and change it by typing, try Waffle.

More ways to use Waffle

Other videos you can make

Skip the template

Describe your next video and let Waffle make the cuts.

Works in your browser. Nothing to install.