Zaga Studio
Paper lab
Science on a sheet of paper: 3D models, labels and camera moves.
Grow a channel without
showing your face.
Type a topic and get a finished, animated, narrated video in minutes. Post it to YouTube, TikTok and Reels, and turn your ideas into a channel that can earn.
No camera or faceNo editing skillsMade for MacCancel any time
EasyIf you can type a topic,
If you can type a topic,
you can make the video.
- No camera
- No face
- No editing skills
- No microphone
Type a topic
Or paste your own script. Pick a style and a length.
Watch it build
Claude writes the script, a voice reads it, the scenes animate themselves.
Tweak and post
Click anything to change it, then post to YouTube, TikTok or Reels.
Real timing: the app opens in under a second, and a one-minute 3D video was ready in under three minutes on a MacBook Pro in our tests.
Watch it build
Watch a video build itself.
Real screens from Zaga Studio: from a typed topic to a finished, posted video.
Styles
A look for every niche. Hover to play.
Each style builds its own scenes, characters, cameras and captions from your words. Every clip below was made in Zaga.
Stick stories
"What if you..." stories acted by stick people in illustrated sets.
Football match
A simulated 3D match with TV cameras, a score bug and slow-motion replays.
Vox
Newspaper cut-outs on a broadsheet page: maps, quotes, highlights.
3D reconstruction
Real events recreated in clay-matte 3D: maps, timelines, flight paths.
3D cartoon
Big-headed characters with expressive faces in fully dressed sets.
Mannequin documentary
Faceless mannequins in vaults, bunkers and server rooms.
How it works 3D
Cutaways, exploded views and labelled parts of real machines.
Stickman cartoon
Comedic stick figures in detailed flat scenery.
Earn
Turn videos into income. Do the math.
Move the sliders to see an illustrative monthly range for YouTube ad revenue, based on public data by niche.
Save
Skip the editor bill
Freelance video editors in the US average about $20 an hour.[5] At 6 editing hours per video and 3 videos a week, that is about $1,560 a month you don't spend.
Time
Minutes, not days
Scripting, voice-over, animation and captions happen in one place, while you watch. You spend your time on ideas and posting, not on a timeline.
Sell
Animation clients pay well
Freelancers and small studios charge around $3,000–$8,000 per minute of 2D explainer animation.[6] Zaga lets one person deliver that kind of work.
Five ways creators make money with faceless videos
01
Your own YouTube channel
Ad revenue once you reach 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 watch hours in a year, or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days.[1]
02
TikTok and Shorts
TikTok's Creator Rewards pay for original videos over one minute once you have 10,000 followers and 100,000 views in 30 days.[4]
03
Videos for clients
Explainers, product videos and social clips for local businesses and brands, priced per video or per month.[6]
04
Run channels as an agency
Build and run faceless channels for clients who want an audience but have no time to make videos.
05
Affiliates and sponsors
Recommend tools you use, including Zaga through our creator program, and take brand deals as your audience grows.
Earnings disclaimer. Figures on this page are illustrative ranges taken from the public sources below, not a promise or a prediction of what you will earn. Most new channels earn little or nothing at first. Results depend on your niche, audience location, video quality, consistency and each platform's rules, which change. Zaga Studio is a tool for making videos; it does not promise views, followers or income.
- YouTube Help, “YouTube Partner Program overview & eligibility”
- AIR Media-Tech, “YouTube RPM in 2026: real data from 300 channels” (P25–P75 by niche)
- AIR Media-Tech, “YouTube Shorts RPM vs long-form: data from 274 channels”
- Toptal, “How to join the TikTok Creator Rewards Program”
- PayScale, “Freelance Video Editor hourly pay” (US, 2026)
- Pixune, “How much does an animated explainer video cost in 2026?”
Use cases
Built for the videos that grow channels.
Everything included
Everything in one place.
Writer, animator, narrator, editor and publisher, working together on your video.
Write with AI
Give it a topic. Claude researches it, writes the script and plans every shot, with sources you can check.
18 real animation styles
Not stock clips: every style draws its own scenes, characters and captions for your words.
Natural voices
Narrators that sound like people, two-voice conversations, and many voices and languages.
Edit by pointing
Click anything in the preview and say what to change. Just that shot updates.
Ready for every platform
Vertical for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, wide for YouTube, with captions built in.
Post in one click
The Title and description panel writes your YouTube text, then upload straight from the app.
Runs smoothly on your Mac
Opens instantly, and editing and exporting work offline. Your projects stay on your computer.
Hand off when you grow
Export captions, separate voice, music and effects tracks, and a timeline that opens in Final Cut, Premiere or Resolve.
Packs
Install new styles, voices, characters and finished templates in one click. Preview any pack on your own project first.
Never lose a long video
If your AI account hits its usage limit, the app waits and carries on by itself when the limit resets.
Character voices
Give every character their own voice, with natural beats and pauses between lines.
Made with Zaga
See the video. See the recipe.
Every showcase video lists the style, voice and settings used, so you can copy what works.
Get your channel featured. Post with #MadeWithZaga and the style and voice in your caption. We share the best ones here.
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The faster, cheaper way to get a video made.
Compare what it takes to get one finished faceless video.
| Result | Zaga Studio | Other AI video tools | Hire a freelance editor | Commission an animation studio | Edit it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time for a 1-minute video | Minutes of your time | Minutes, plus waiting on credits | Days, plus back-and-forth | Weeks | A day or more |
| Cost per video | One flat monthly price, unlimited videos | Credits or minutes per video | About $20/hour, many hours per video | $3,000–$8,000 per minute of 2D | Your time, plus stock and music |
| Animated, original look | 18 styles, made for your script | Mostly stock clips | Your footage or stock clips | Yes, fully custom | Depends on your skills |
| Voices and languages | Built in, many voices and languages | Usually included | You record or hire | Voice actors extra | You record |
| Skills you need | None: type a topic | Prompting | Briefing and feedback | Briefing and approvals | Editing and animation |
| Changes after | Click a shot, say what to change | Regenerate the clip | Another revision round | Paid change requests | Redo it yourself |
Typical ranges; your costs will vary. Rates: PayScale (US freelance editors, 2026) and Pixune (explainer animation, 2026).
Pricing
Costs less than one edited video.
One edited video from a freelancer costs about $120. Zaga makes unlimited videos for one flat monthly price, with no credits or minute caps.
Founder pricing: 40% off for life.For the first 100 members. 100 of 100 spots left.
Creator
For solo creators running one channel
- All 18 animation styles
- Unlimited videos, no credits or minute caps
- Natural voices and two-voice conversations
- Up to 4K, vertical and wide, with captions
- One-click YouTube posting
- Point-and-edit with AI
- 2 free packs a year
Best value for growth
Studio
For power users, agencies and many channels
- Everything in Creator
- Unlimited channels and brand kits
- Commercial licence for client work
- New and premium styles first
- Your own custom styles
- Scheduled videos (routines)
- All packs included
- Priority support
One video from a freelance editor≈ $1206 editing hours at the US freelance average of $20/hour
One minute of studio animation$3,000–$8,0002D explainer, freelancers and small studios
Creator plan, every video you make$69/monthUnlimited videos, all styles
- Cancel any timeStop renewing in one click; your plan runs to the end of the period you paid for. Payments are final.
- Secure checkoutPayments are handled by our payment provider over an encrypted connection.
- Real supportEmail us and a person answers, usually within a day.
Prices in US dollars. Price includes any applicable tax. Payments are handled by Paddle; see our terms on payments. Cancel any time; all payments are final. Refer a friend: they get 20% off, you earn 30% for 12 months. How referrals work
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is a faceless video?
A video where nobody appears on camera: the story is told with narration, animation and on-screen text. Many of the biggest history, science, finance and sports channels work this way.
Do I need editing skills?
No. You can go from a topic to a finished video without touching a timeline. The editor is there when you want more control.
How long does one video take?
Minutes of your time instead of days. Claude writes and builds while you watch, then your Mac makes the file: in our tests a one-minute 3D video was ready in under three minutes on a MacBook Pro, and simpler 2D styles are quicker.
Can I really make money with faceless videos?
Many channels do, but results are never certain. Earnings depend on your niche, your audience and how consistently you post, and platforms have their own entry rules (YouTube needs 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 watch hours or 10 million Shorts views). The calculator on this page shows illustrative ranges, not promises.
How much does it cost?
Two plans: Creator at $69 a month for solo creators, and Studio at $129 a month for agencies, client work and many channels. One freelance-edited video costs about $120, so the plan pays for itself with your first video. Pay annually and get two months free. Cancel any time.
Will it work on my Mac?
Zaga Studio runs on macOS 13 Ventura or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It opens in under a second, and editing and exporting work offline. Windows is coming; join the newsletter to hear first.
What do I need for the AI parts?
Zaga uses your own Claude account for writing and editing. Voices are included; premium voices from ElevenLabs or Fish Audio work with your own account if you want them.
Are the videos mine to monetize?
Yes. Platforms reward original work, so bring your own angle and cite your sources. Zaga draws new scenes for every script instead of reposting other people's clips.
Is voice cloning allowed?
Only with consent. Zaga clones a voice only when the person it belongs to has agreed.
Creator program
Earn when your audience subscribes.
Share your link, show your recipe, earn 30% of every payment for 12 months. Your friends get 20% off.
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