The Original Explainers
2007

In 2007, we made the first explainer videos of the YouTube era and have earned over 50 million video views.
2012

In 2012, we wrote the definitive book on the subject: The Art of Explanation. It’s been translated into 8 languages.
Today

Today, we're creating videos, visuals and courses designed to help you explain with confidence.
Resources that help make explaining easy:
Teach with Explainer Videos
Our library of 113 original videos is designed to help you introduce and explain complicated subjects quickly. Embed or download videos for use in classrooms, presentations, courses and learning management systems.
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Cut-outs
Get Creative with Cut-outs
Make your next creative project remarkable using our library of 3,388 original, matching visuals.
Built for explanation, our Cut-outs are designed to keep the focus on your message. Download high resolution images to your computer and use them in presentations, documents, training materials, videos and more.
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Explanation Skills
Develop Powerful Explanation Skills
Earn the attention you deserve by becoming a better explainer.
Explainer Academy is an online school built on a decade of experience and expertise. Learn from Common Craft founder Lee LeFever via online, self-paced courses:
Free Courses and Course Discounts


Why Videos?
- Save time with short introductions
- Get everyone on the same page
- Entertain and enlighten
- Embed videos on your webpage
- Download videos for your classroom
- Get new videos as they're published
- Make students smile!

Why Cut-outs?
- Access 1000s of visuals
- Use to create animated videos
- Add personality to presentations
- Develop informative graphics
- Search our huge, growing library
- Download PNG, EPS or SVG files
- Access packs of related visuals
- Make your project remarkable!

Why Courses?
- Develop powerful explanation skills
- Learn to create explainer videos
- Participate online, on your schedule
- Download guides and templates
- Learn from 60+ videos
- Purchase once, have it forever
- Earn the influence you deserve!
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