Toonderly for cartoon stills, animation and storybooks

Toonderly offers workflows for cartoon stills, animated clips, reusable characters and illustrated storybooks. Its publisher describes several starting points, including a photo, written prompt, script or saved character. Pick the output first so you can prepare the reference that suits the job.

Establish the character in a still image

Start with a photo or description and choose a visual style. If the character will appear more than once, identify the features that should carry over, such as the shape of the face, an outfit or a recurring prop. Keep the best still as a reference. The publisher lists a workflow for creating reusable characters and describes carrying saved characters into additional projects.

Turn one scene into motion

For a short animated clip, the publisher suggests starting from a finished cartoon image and describing an action and camera move. Begin with a single motion you can review easily. Play the result at normal speed and check the points where the subject turns or crosses the frame. An image that works as a still can need a different crop or more space around the subject when it moves.

Plan longer formats before generating

Toonderly describes separate modes for multi-scene animations and illustrated storybooks. Outline the order of events before preparing the input. A storybook may need a clear image for each beat, while a moving sequence also needs transitions. Reuse character references where the workflow supports them and review the images together. Check the credit cost for the selected format before generating an entire story.