Sell animations online

If you enjoy producing animated shorts or clips then you may well decide to sell them online - Payhip lets you do this easily.

Sell your animations like a pro

Payhip has everything you need to increase your sales

Sell animations with confidence

No matter how your customers want to pay, we've got you covered. Customers can purchase via PayPal or from all major cards - we can make it happen. Take payments from a wide array of international currencies.

We handle everything for you

Payhip automatically deals with all the nitty gritty from end-to-end so that you can focus on doing what you love.

  • Upload any type of file (SVG, AI, PNG etc)
  • Customers can complete their purchase in seconds
  • Customers are automatically sent to their download page
  • You get paid instantly to your Paypal or Stripe account

How to Sell Animations Online in 4 Simple Steps

  1. Create an online store on Payhip
  2. Upload your animations as a product listing
  3. Promote your online store
  4. Get paid instantly when orders come in

You're in great company

Trusted by over 130,000 sellers from across the world

Payhip is fantastic. The interface is simple, the integration easy and the customer service has been top notch. I'm really glad I chose Payhip and will continue to do so in the future.

Stephen Follows
Film industry data researcher

I absolutely love Payhip, it's such a user-friendly platform that literally anyone can use. Having launched my first ever eBook with Payhip, everything has gone by a breeze, I couldn't be happier with how easy it is.

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Vegan lifestyle advocate

We needed a company that handled VAT of the eBooks we sell. After a little research, we found Payhip to be the best fit. We're now using Payhip. We love the way they handle VAT and are easy to work with!

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Vegan recipes bloggers

Simple pricing

Get started now. No credit card required.

Free Forever

$ 0 /mo
+5% transaction fee
  • All features
  • Unlimited products
  • Unlimited revenue

Pro

$ 99 /mo
No transaction fee
  • All features
  • Unlimited products
  • Unlimited revenue

Supercharge your animation sales

Powerful marketing features that you need to grow your business

Affiliate system

Harness the power of affiliates, recruit friends and colleagues and reward them when they make a sale.

Offer coupons

Run promotional campaigns with flexible coupons. Limit their use, add expiration dates and much more.

Pay-what-you-want pricing

Empower your customers by giving them the freedom to name their price. You can set a minimum.

Embed checkout & shopping cart

Drop the checkout and cart directly into your website for a seamless purchase and download.

Social discounts

Fuel your sales growth by tapping into social media, give discounts to customers who tweet and like.

Update customers

Keep in touch with your customers by notifying them of new products and offers with our email updates.

Mailing lists

Sync your customers directly to your mailing lists on MailChimp, CampaignMonitor and many more.

Design freedom

Customise all parts of your checkout to fit your branding and make customers feel at home.

Safe and secure

Robust features that help protect your animations and keep your business thriving

  • Limit downloads Closely guard the number of download attempts, by default customers can only download each file 3 times.
  • Unique Links Each customer gets a unique download link that is unguessable so only they can download their files securely.
  • Secure Checkout We are PCI-DSS-ready. Customers payment information is handled by our trusted payment partners.

Frequently asked questions

Useful things to know from our helpful customer support team

When do I get paid?

We will deposit your sales to you immediately after a transaction has been completed. All payments are sent to your connected PayPal or Stripe account.

What file formats do you support?

We support ALL file formats. You can upload any file type with any extension to Payhip.

What are animations?

Animations are videos created by using a sequence of still images to create the illusion of movement. In the past, traditional animation was drawn or painted by hand: today, most animated films and series are made using computer-generated images. Animations can be anything from very short intro clips of a few seconds up to full-length animated movies and TV series.

How much do animations sell for?

The cost of animations varies widely, depending on the complexity and length of the animation. You could be charging anything from $100 to $20,000 per minute of completed animation, if you're selling to a single client. If you're selling your animations as stock footage, they'll be a lot cheaper. If you're selling to a viewing audience, they'll be cheaper still - but you'll be able to potentially sell many more copies.

How do I price animations?

The easiest way to price your animations is to look at what other animators are charging for similar products. If you're just starting out, you may want to undercut the market to gain some sales, experience, and testimonials. If you're a highly experienced animator, you could charge above the average for your premium animations.

How do I start an animation business?

Starting an animation business is much like starting any other business. You'll want to create a clear business plan that details how you will earn money. You'll also need to consider any startup costs, such as the cost of specialist animation software. It's important to also think about how you'll market your business and get customers.

Is there a storage limit?

No, we have no storage or bandwidth limits. We only have a 5GB per file limit.

Can I cancel my account at anytime

Absolutely, you'll be able to cancel your account whenever you'd like if you decide we're not for you.

How can I contact you

Just shoot us an email at contact@payhip.com or reach out to us on Twitter. We'd love to chat!

How can I sell animations?

If you want to sell your animations directly to viewers, or sell stock animation to video creators, then it's easy to do so using Payhip. Simply sign up for a (free) Payhip account, create a product, upload your video files to the product, and start selling. Payhip gives you a free online storefront, or you can sell your animations on your own website if you prefer.

Can I make money from animations?

Yes, you can make money from animations. However, there can be a steep learning curve between starting to experiment with animations and producing work that's high enough quality to sell. The average animator makes around $70,000 per year in the USA, though freelance animators may find that it takes quite some time to work up to this level.

How can I market my animation?

There are lots of different ways you could market your animation, depending on your target audience. If you're selling completed downloadable or streaming animation direct to viewers, then you might produce trailers to promote your series on YouTube and social media. If you're selling animation to companies for use in their videos, you could market through testimonials and by encouraging word-of-mouth referrals.

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