How to Photograph a Drawing

Take a clear photo or scan of your artwork so the lines, colors, and full picture are easy to see.

Keep the whole drawing in view

Include every part you want to see in the finished video. If an arm, tail, wheel, or corner of the scene is cut off, it may not appear as you expect.

Lay the paper flat. If the drawing is larger than your camera frame, move the camera farther away instead of cropping the edges.

Daylight near a window usually works well. Avoid a strong shadow across the page, because it can hide important lines.

Watch for glare on glossy paper. Move the light or tilt the page slightly until the colors and details are clear.

Hold your phone steady and tap the drawing to focus. Check that the lines are clear before uploading.

JPG, PNG, and WebP images are supported up to 20MB. A phone photo or a scan is fine.

Start with a picture you already have. Choose the video length and quality, then create a short animation.