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About Wideo
A web-based animated video creation platform. Produce your own videos quickly with templates and your own images, videos and audio.
Easy to put together videos quickly for mobile app marketing. Templates are sized to be used across multiple social media channels, including Instagram stories.
After 10 painful exchange of emails, they told me that it was "clearly advertised" what's included. But of course, during the trial, they let you use everything, but once you pay, they limit you.
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Smart solution to present your thoughts in a minute
Comments: With wideo, Mainly the learning curve is greatly decreased ,if I compare with other editing apps.After viewing few lession I was able to start in 30 minutes.I can easily create short snippets to engage with audience by transmitting a great deal of information quickly.Beside it takes less money to purchase annual subscription than others.
Pros:
Text to speech features is the most loved part for me, I loved the functionality and available template inside it.Besides it is very easy to use, especially from pre-made templates to new video. Inbuilt backgrounds and animations are impressive.Most importantly to connect with audience it helps me perfectly in less time.
Cons:
There is nothing I have disliked so far.
Useful only if you create a lot of videos
Comments: I find that it will be useful and worth the investment for a business that needs lots of videos and which doesn't need them to be very original.
Pros:
I like that it is very easy to use, you don't need previous knowledge about video making, as you have many templates to choose from. You can also create your ouwn video from scratch, but I have never done it this way because my creative skills are non existent.
Cons:
What I don't like about Wideo is that you cannot download your creations during the trial period, you can only use this time to learn how to use it and evaluate whether it is worth the money for you. Also, the templates that you can choose from are more than enough, but at the end, they are limited, so possibilities are that you will find the same template used in another video in another website, which is not cool. After all, we all want to have exclusive videos. Of course, you can create your own exclusive videos in Wideo, but you will need to be creative and imaginative, which I'm not.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Hi there! Thanks for the review. The idea of the free trial period it's exactly that, that users can try our video editor. For downloading the videos you have to change to the premium (and paid) subscription. Regarding the templates, I can assure you that we have never encountered that issue of a video being duplicated. We have so many different templates and we are always creating new ones that it's almost impossible! Thanks again for the review! All the best
It was fun while it lasted!
Comments: At the time it was a quite useful tool for our industry, however, since then other systems and software have adapted their capabilities, so continuing paying services for this software became obsolete for us. Their Customer Service was quite top notch, however.
Pros:
We were able to locally create videos for promotion and clients for advertisements rather then sending off to a studio. Most of the features were easy to use and adapt. System behavior like many other google or microsoft systems.
Cons:
It was at times choppy. It could freeze up. Multiple layers would often bog down the processing speeds. The servers were in Australia I think, somewhere around the globe, which I believe was a major factor in speeds once reaching our offices.
WIDEO Response
4 years ago
Hi Matthew, thanks for your comments! We are glad that you have found the platform helpful. Regarding servers, we use AWS with servers located in the US. Anyway, I'm going to pass this performance concern over to the development team for action. Once again, thank you very much for your feedback; it is helpful to us.
Template base good video editing tools
Comments: Wideo.co is a great animated video tool that I use to make videos on a monthly basis. It has a great user interface and is easy to navigate
Pros:
Wideo.co is an all-in-one video creation tool that allows me to create videos in minutes quickly. With Wideo I can create high-quality videos that will impress My audience. The platform offers a variety of features that make it easy for users to create videos, such as customizing the appearance and sound of their videos and adding music and sound effects
Cons:
Its template base video editing tools, that's why we need more templates & Focus more on interesting template
Look at me--the video hero at the office
Comments: What I love most about Wideo is the speed. I can crank out a video for our clients in like 20 minutes. That gives me so many options. Holiday party coming up? Let me just slip on Wideo and make a video card. Need a lengthier explainer for your clients? Wideo's got templates that will make the final product look clean and professional.
Pros:
I love how easy it is to use. I don't have a video editing background; but ever since I started using Wideo, I'm creating stellar videos at work.
Cons:
I wish there were more animation options and presets. Hopefully that's clear. Sometimes, to get the effect I'm looking for I'll have to edit video template slides...I'd love for Wideo to have more robust tutorials and better functionality.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Thanks Mitch for your review! We are glad that you find Wideo easy to use. As you wrote, Wideo can be used by anyone no matter if they have video editing background. We are constantly working on new animations options and presets as in more tutorials. You can check them in our website. Again, thanks for your response!
An easy and fun way to create amazing animated videos without much effort or time
Pros:
We have to create a lot of content, and animated content is always better received. Wideo allows us to create modern and very dynamic videos thanks to the fact that they have a library with a great variety of elements and animations to choose from. From templates of places and situations, to be able to define the movements of each of the characters. It's great and relatively easy to use. Once you know the dynamics of work and where to find everything you can produce great videos quickly.
Cons:
As a web app, you'll need to be connected in order to use it. Besides that, we would like them to update (and expand) their library, since many competitors do so regularly, theirs might become poor in comparison.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Mark thank you very much for your feedback. We are currently working very hard on an editor update to a new technology: HTML5. Once finalized that, we will put the product team to work in new features and updates of the library. Monthly we try to add new video templates to renew the library but we will also begin to incorporate new features and more libraries within the editor. Again, thank you very much for your feedback.
Selena Hicks' Review of Wideo
Comments: We've saved weeks of time and thousands of dollars by no longer having to send our video projects out to third-party vendors.
Pros:
I love that Wideo allows my team to quickly create videos in a matter of minutes. The interface is extremely easy to navigate and packed with fun visual and audio elements to make our videos engaging.
Cons:
I wish there were more animated icons and customizable templates.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Hi Selena, thank you so much for your feedback! Currently, we are adding 2-3 new templates per month, we would love to hear which template would be useful for you to add it. Also, we are finishing a new HTML5 editor that will be launched in October 2018. Once we launch the new editor we will be able to add more icons, new features, and much more templates!
A fast track to a professional video
Pros:
Quite intuitive, comprehensive, sound and external graphical media integration and ready-for-use templates
Cons:
I've constantly experienced issues with the Firefox flash-plug in. The support teams has been fast in responding, but I missed a sense of ownership. I've alwyas been referred to a standard configuration which was of no help. To date the issue is not solved and I can't tell whether this is an app issue or a local issue with my configuration.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Rainer, thank you so much for your feedback! Is great to hear that you find our templates professional and that you could create professional videos in a simple way. Regarding your issues with flash, I absolutely understand your frustration. We have been working along the last year in a migration process of the editor to a new technology: html5. The first editor we launched 6 years ago was based on flash technology, today an obsolete technology with a lot of issues in different browsers. It still works on chrome but in other browsers is difficult to activate. In November 2018 we launched the first version of the new editor with great results, I hope you can try it! Again, thank you so much for your feedback, very useful.
WIDEO is pretty darn spiffy
Comments: Overall I have been happy with WIDEO, I am looking forward to the program growing and developing into something even better!
Pros:
I've used WIDEO for multiple clients and have found it very useful. It is a great program to use to create information videos about products and services.
Cons:
I wish there were more graphics. After I've made a few videos I feel like I'm stuck using the same images and templates again and again.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Thanks Martie for your review! We are glad to listen that Wideo has been helpful for your business. We are constantly working on new graphics and templates. Have a look in our website as we are improving and creating new functionalities every week. Again, thanks for your feedback! It's really useful for us.
fun and easy animations with just a few clicks
Comments: allows to make animations that serve as tutorials for various processes, which, in my case when working with teachers and students, makes it a very powerful tool to show action strategies, as well as to show the mistakes that are made in a class room .
Pros:
-you can make animations easily, which is perfect for a "draw my life" video tutorial. -It is quite simple and intuitive the environment, which makes the work much easier. -all elements are well organized by types and styles. -It has several built-in animated elements, but also allows you to upload your images to add them.
Cons:
one of the things to improve, and I think the most important thing is that everything is based on internet connection, so if you are in a place with difficult connection or just cut the internet you can not wideo anything.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Hi Cristian, thanks for your awesome feedback! I understand the need to use it offline, I'm going to pass it to the product team to take your concerns into account. We are currently finishing developing the new editor based on HTML5, once solved this could be a good alternative to think a "downloadable" editor. Thanks for your feedback!
Simple, template-based online app for creating video business presentations and more.
Comments: For freelancers, small, medium and even some large businesses, Wideo.co is a reasonable return on investment. It creates simple or more sophisticated animated videos that will catch the attention of the business audience. It seems particularly fitting for Internet marketers and alike. A large support section and plenty of the video tutorials are available. It uses a not-secure, soon obsolete flash player for editing a video. There are many other similar online and offline applications. The limitations exist within the less expensive subscription tiers. Study the comparison columns before a purchase. Spend some time with the app, visit their YouTube channel and decide if your business benefited from this particular platform. It is a good solution for what it is within its limitations.
Pros:
Moderately easy template-based creation of a business presentation video and more. Able to control individual frames for detailed animation. The auto-save feature automatically saves the work every three minutes. Clear and responsive interface. Special discount for educators and students. Rather expensive plans, but with a discount on annual billing. Occasional promotions and specials. The 7-day trial does not require a credit card. Control the privacy of the videos. Imports MP3 files. Videos can be reusable over and over. Cloud/web-based so it can be used on a variety of platforms. Chrome extension available. Compatible with Google Drive. Variety of tutorial videos and how to articles. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Korean languages. The social media uploads, including the YouTube. High-definition video formats downloads.
Cons:
Flash must be enabled to run the web application. Less expensive subscription tiers present substantial limitation. The one-minute limitation does not justify the basic package price. The seven-day only trial. A video download not-allowed during the seven-day trial. A user video upload/import not-possible at all. During the editing process, impossible to apply different sounds to various scenes. No audio effects per animation nor a video. Sounds fade out if shorter than a video. No free subscription plan available. Only Roman and Korean alphabets supported but, it uploads the text-based images. The interactive video option only applies to its native player.
WIDEO Response
7 years ago
Zoran, thank you very much for your review! We are glad you've found Wideo easy to use. We are working on a new html5 based version to stop having to manually activate Flash plug in. We hope to have it ready as soon as possible. Have a nice day.
I would love to see Wideo reinvent itself
Comments:
I used this software some time ago to create epic videos of my travels. It has a nostalgic place in my
heart and should it ever choose to become a better version of itself, I'll be here.
Pros:
Ease of use, self-explanatory navigation, a multitude of features, very nice finished product.
Cons:
Software would start lagging or becoming choppy the further you progressed in each video. It was a service you had to pay for, which now unfortunately has some competition.
WIDEO Response
3 years ago
Amy, thank you for the review and feedback. It is gratifying to know that the effort we make to improve the tool every day is reflected in what users perceive. Hopefully, we can continue to improve.
TERRIBLE experience
Pros:
If you are a student and get the discount maybe. But at the end of the day, I'm biased. I can't see any good.
Cons:
I started with the free trial. During this time, they give you full access to all the elements. I decided to download the video and I had the plan to make more, so I went for a basic membership. To my surprise, I didn't have access to any of the elements I used before. So I decided to talk with one of their "happiness customer agents". I explained that I didn't have access to the elements I needed and I requested a refund. After 10 painful exchange of emails, they told me that it was "clearly advertised" what's included. But of course, during the trial, they let you use everything, but once you pay, they limit you.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Mauricio, I'm very sorry for your bad experience with the tool. During the trial period, users can access all features except downloads or uploads to YouTube. Once the trial period ends (as with your case), users access the features based on the plan they choose and if they do not choose any plan they do not have the possibility to continue editing the videos until they upgrade to one of our plans I understand your disappointment when you realized that the plan you chose had less features than the trial (although it included downloads and upload to Youtube), I will pass this to the communication team and product team so that it is better clarified how the process is and there are no other people who are with the same problem than you. Again, thanks for your feedback and I'm sorry for your bad experience.
I have loved using Wideo. I haven't used it recently because I've branched out into real video
Pros:
The simplicity of use, like building a PowerPoint or KeyNote presentation. Also the clean look. That's my answer!
Cons:
Last time I used it, I found it hard to create certain special effects. For eg. I tried to create a dropping feather in one video. That's probably a job for Adobe AfterEffects.
WIDEO Response
7 years ago
Allison, thank you so much for your feedback. Detailed animations like a dropping feather effect are indeed possible in Wideo, but require an advanced and more complex use of keyframes. I¿ve specially created a video project (which I¿m sharing here so you can reuse to inspect https://wideo.co/es/view/21502973382464-dropping-feather-effect) and I¿m also sending via email a GIF to show you the process it took to create the effect. From the user front end what is not possible right now is to control the animation easing curves. This is set by default with a deceleration by the end of each keyframe to help non-advanced users create soften fluid animations. Of course this particular animation, with more work, can look even better. But I just wanted to picture the example quickly. Thanks again, have a nice day.
Wideo is a decent option
Comments: It served its purpose. I created more than 20 videos with it, and the overall experience and feedback about them, was pretty good. But there are still many things to improve. More importantly knowing that there is a lot of competition with other competitors that offer similar services.
Pros:
It's easy to use. Once you get used to it, you can make good animations. It's obviously not aimed at professional video animators. But for someone that wants to make a couple of videos fast and easy, this is a great tool.
Cons:
With the last update to HTML5, there were many things that are yet to be added. One of the features i miss the most is the shortcut for Undo. Little things like this, become annoying when you have to spend 4 hours making a video. When suggesting ideas, customer support tells you that they will work on it, but i'm not sure you ever hear of it again.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Dear Francisco, thank you so much for taking the time to review Wideo. We know there are some things that are not ready yet, but we are moving forward very fast. Regarding shortcuts, we've just released a new version with undo and other 16 shortcuts. (ctrl + Z for PC; Command + Z for Mac) Would you like to leave us your email so we can put in touch to discuss these and other things to improve? We want to offer you a free month subscription as we really appreciate the time you take to help us create a better Wideo. Looking forward to your answer. Have a nice day! Thank you again!
They help my business look professional
Pros:
How easy it is to use and the templates they provide to start with since I'm not a computer designer.
Cons:
I don't like that there are no options to include videos inside the software. That would be a great option.
WIDEO Response
7 years ago
Hi Pamela, thank you very much for your review! We are very happy to have helped provide your business with a simple way to look professional. Also, thank you so much for your suggestion to help us improve. In the past, we¿ve analyzed adding a feature that lets you import video. However, we¿ve decided to focus exclusively on animated videos since that¿s what we are experts in. Additionally we haven't been able to find a good way to integrate those kinds of files into our tool yet. Keep in mind that you can still import animated GIF files (animated icons, filmed gif videos, screencast demo videos, etc) and add graphics, fonts, and animations to them. Thanks again!
Billing Error
Comments: none
Pros:
Nothing at all in any way. This was a awful product. Do not buy it. Avoid avoid avoid at all costs or you will regret this purchase in a major way.
Cons:
The billing stated we were paying for one month. It however without telling you then repeated the one time charge less than 30 days later and refused me a refund. They have terrible drag and drop options and little to no animations.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Hi there, I'm sorry you had a bad experience. As stated on our payments and pricing page, our plans are subscription-based and renew monthly or annually, depending on the plan you choose at the time of purchase. All users are able to cancel the subscription at any time from the profile settings page. We communicate this not only on the checkout page but also in the email we sent after the purchase. From what I see, it is still not clear that the renewal is automatic, we will take it into account to improve the communication of the renewals. Again, I'm sorry you had a bad experience.
I should have start using it before
Comments: Keep it simple and use Wideo
Pros:
It gave me a new tool to offer my clients and in my company: video templates. Even though I have plenty of experience using different video editors software, having pre-built templates have made my work easier. I can deliver video content way faster for any marketing strategy I want to start.
Cons:
That it doesn’t have more “professional” features to customize the templates. Maybe because I put to much focus in details
WIDEO Response
5 years ago
Thanks for the review Lucas!
Excellent product, very recommend.
Pros:
- It is very easy to make changes and see them reflected quickly. - Easy to use without previous knowledge of animation.
Cons:
It would be nice to be able to add and edit video. I think this would make it a very complete tool :)
WIDEO Response
7 years ago
Hi Luciano, thank you for the feedback! We are very glad to make your job easier. We¿ve analyzed including filmed video importing feature in the past. However, we¿ve decided to focus exclusively on animated videos since that¿s were we are experts on. Besides we couldn¿t find a good way to perform that kind of files in our tool yet. Notice you can still import animated GIF files (animated icons, filmed gifs videos, screencast demo videos, etc) and work above them with graphics, fonts, and animations. Thanks again!
Wideo is the best animated video tool I found, I use it to make videos on a monthly basis.
Comments: With video, I get to communicate easier with prospects and potential customers. Wideo helps me do that in an easy way
Pros:
The templates, I hardly ever need to create a video from scratch. I like that I can upload the videos directly to Facebook as a native Facebook video with autoplay, which helps me to reach a wider audience. Since I make monthly videos, I like how easy it is to clone scenes and templates so I don't have to start over every time.
Cons:
The waiting time for downloading a video and if I'm exigent, I would like to be able to categorize the images that I upload to save time
WIDEO Response
7 years ago
Hi, thank you very much for your feedback!
Give rep a Ferrari - she's the best trainer anyone could want in the world of annimation
Comments: Wideo is fantastic! We have been dragged kicking and screaming into the confusing world of animation with a complete conversion to obsession from the talented teachings of rep (sorry, we also love alliteration) who has the patience of a Saint! Definitely give it a go - if you are an agency, your clients will thank you.
Pros:
It's easy for thickies like me that have to do new funky stuff on socials daily for bone crushing ROI seeking clients.
Cons:
I can't file my uploaded backgrounds into separate client files and I want more music tracks coz I can't sing.
WIDEO Response
8 years ago
Annie, thank you so much for your kind words! You have been such an eager learner and enthusiastic adopter of Wideo, and it has been my pleasure to work with you! I hope you continue to see great results with videos for your clients. I will let the developers know that a folder system for uploaded backgrounds would be helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We all appreciate it very much! All my best, Taryn
Wideo Review
Comments: I used this video for a scolar proyect and was very good.
Pros:
The cute interface and the easy way to use the tool
Cons:
Is very poor in tools and the interface is for kids
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Laura thanks so much for your feedback. I see that you found the tool simple to use. That is our main goal since Wideo is designed so that people who don't have animation skills can easily create videos for their business. Maybe you already had experience in the world of animation and maybe you found the tool too simple (almost for kids). We will continue working every day to incorporate new features, integrations, etc. Again, thank you very much for your feedback!
Wideo is Terrible - Stay Away
Comments: Horrible. The nickel and dimeing is irritating as hell. And their support is really bad. Their answer to everything is to spend more money. I tried to get a refund and they said a few days after my trial period they wouldn't grant it. It's a terrible platform I'd stay away from.
Pros:
Absolutely nothing. It totally sucks. It's a ripoff.
Cons:
They try to get you to upgrade at every turn after you've already spent over 220 dollars.
WIDEO Response
3 years ago
Bruce, I'm so sorry you had this terrible experience with the tool. We have a free version (we do not have a free trial), so users can create videos, test the editor and prove if it's good enough to move forward with a paid plan. We try to do our best. Thank you for your feedback, have a good day!
A real time saver, a great shortcut
Pros:
I appreciate that Wideo allows you to quickly create videos.
Cons:
I've had some oddities happen here and there (things get glitchy), but nothing too bad.
WIDEO Response
6 years ago
Darcy, thank you so much for your feedback. We are working in a new HTML5 editor which will perform much better than the flash editor. We will launch it in October 2018. It makes us very happy to know that you could save time by creating your video content with Wideo.
Easy to complete 5 slide project and then translate.
Pros:
Easy speech to text tools. I could modify very easily.
Cons:
The company logo is very large and should be a watermark in my opinion.