# ink

> Animated handwriting overlays, exported with a transparent background

Steal this: Text that writes itself like handwriting, exported as transparent WebM to drop over video.

Patterns: Kinetic type

- Category: Motion & animation (`motion`)
- Official: https://arnoldfrancisca.com/tools/ink
- Wunderlust: https://wunderlust.xyz/r/ink-handwriting
- Image: https://wunderlust.xyz/media/ink-handwriting-poster.jpg
- Video preview: https://wunderlust.xyz/media/ink-handwriting.webm
- Added: 2026-11-10

## What it is

A browser tool that makes handwritten titles and transparent overlays for video. You pick a typeface, adjust movement and layout, and export a PNG, a WebM or a ZIP of PNG frames.

## What it’s for

For putting animated, handwritten-looking titles and phrases over a video.

## Benefits

- Runs in the browser, nothing to install
- Exports with a transparent background as PNG, WebM or PNG frames
- Typeface, movement and layout are adjustable

## Caveats

- Price and license are not shown on the page

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