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The Best Video Invitation Makers
Video invitations get opened. That is the entire reason this category exists, and it is well supported by how people now share things: a link in a group chat that plays inline.
The tools split three ways: ones that generate the video, ones that animate a template, and ones that make you edit it yourself. AI Invites is in the first group, which is why it is first.
Last updated 2026-07-29
How this list was put together
Judged on whether the video is generated, templated or manually assembled, plus cost and how long it takes to produce one.
The list
AI Invites
Our pickGenerated from your event details
Best for: A video invitation with no editing at all
Describe the event and it generates an original video invitation. No template to pick, no timeline to edit, free to create and shareable anywhere.
Pros
Fully generated, not a template
No editing required
Original to your event
Free to create
Minutes from idea to sent
Cons
No licensed characters
Less manual control than an editor
Pricing: Free to create, optional paid tiers
Try AI InvitesPaperless Post
Animated cards
Best for: A formal animated card
The envelope animation is the closest thing to video in the traditional invitation services.
Pros
Charming animation
Strong design
No ads
Cons
Not really video
Coins per recipient
Shared templates
Pricing: Coin-based, per recipient for premium designs
Visit Paperless PostCanva
Video templates you edit
Best for: People who want manual control
Has video templates, but you assemble and edit them yourself and the assets are shared.
Pros
Full control
Large template range
Cons
Manual editing
Shared stock and templates
Time-consuming
Pricing: Free tier plus Canva Pro
Visit CanvaPunchbowl
Animated character invitations
Best for: Kids parties with licensed characters
Animated designs featuring licensed characters.
Pros
Licensed characters
Animated
Cons
Ads on free tier
Template-based
Pricing: Free with ads plus subscription
Visit PunchbowlHow to make a video invitation
From event details to a video invite you can send.
Step 1
Gather the essentials first
What the event is, the date, the time, the place, and any dress code. Everything else is optional.
Step 2
Describe the mood, not the layout
Say what the event should feel like rather than specifying fonts and positions. That is what generation is for.
Step 3
Keep it under thirty seconds
An invitation is not a trailer. Guests need to know what and when, quickly.
Step 4
Check it plays vertically
Most guests will open it on a phone in a chat thread. Vertical is the safe default.
Step 5
Send the link, not a file
A link keeps quality intact and can be forwarded. Sent video files get compressed by messaging apps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best video invitation maker?
AI Invites, because it generates the video from your event details rather than making you edit a template. Paperless Post is the closest alternative if you want an animated formal card instead.
How long should a video invitation be?
Under thirty seconds. Guests need the occasion, date, time and place. Anything longer and people stop before the details.
Can I send a video invitation on WhatsApp?
Yes. Send the link rather than the video file, since messaging apps compress uploaded video heavily and a link keeps the quality and lets guests forward it.
How do guests receive the invitation?
You get a link you can send anywhere: WhatsApp, iMessage, email, a group chat or a social post. Guests do not need to install anything or create an account to view it.
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