# Shadow Puppet

> App for creating custom videos from photos, clips, voice, and music. (iPhone/iPad app by Seesaw Learning Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-puppet/id700902833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Seesaw Learning Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/700902836)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.15/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-puppet/id700902833/reviews.md

## What is Shadow Puppet?

Create custom videos that are easy to share! Combine photos and video clips with your voice and favorite song. Draw on screen, add emoji stickers, zoom and pan. Create videos to tell a story, explain an idea, or send a personalized message. 

*** Teachers & students, check out Shadow Puppet Edu. Everything you love about Shadow Puppet plus new features designed for classroom use! ***

++ Featured as Best App for Kids on the Today Show ++
++ Featured by Apple as a "Best New App" for over 6 months ++

YOU CAN CREATE: 
∙ Instagram videos—combine photos, videos, music & text 
∙ Photo slideshows with music and/or voice over 
∙ Personalized photo greetings—100x better than cheesy Hallmark cards 
∙ Show and tell video about something you did, made or saw 
∙ Simple presentations—think Powerpoint for kids 
∙ Tutorials, how-to videos or app demos 

IT’S EASY TO MAKE A VIDEO 
1. Select - Choose photos or video clips from your camera roll. Or search the web for images and animated GIFs. 
2. Create - Add music, record voice over narration, or both! 
3. Animate - Add animated titles, draw with emoji wands, zoom in and out 
4. Share - Easily share your masterpiece with family & friends! 

FEATURES: 
+ Use all media from camera roll 
∙ Photos 
∙ Video clips (30 second clips) 
∙ Screenshots or graphics created in other apps  

+ Record voice-over as you flip through photos and videos 

+ Add music from your iTunes Library or choose one of our background tracks 

+ Manipulate your photos and videos on screen and record as you go 
∙ Draw with animated pointers and emojis 
∙ Zoom in or out, swipe between images, and pan 

+ Add animated text titles 
∙ Choose text transitions, font, color, size, and placement 

+ Easy sharing - no app needed to view! 
∙ Share via email or text SMS 
∙ Share to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter
∙ Upload to iCloud, Drive or Dropbox
∙ Embed on website or blog 

+ Video export 
∙ .mp4 video file automatically saved to camera roll 
∙ Upload to YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, iCloud, Dropbox, Drive 
∙ HD export upgrade available 

NEED VIDEO IDEAS? 
∙ Share a weekend adventure, travel experience, vacation or special event 
∙ Record a thank you note, holiday greeting or happy birthday message 
∙ Help kids share their art projects or explain sports victories 
∙ Show off your Minecraft world or other favorite gaming tricks 

TEACHERS & STUDENTS, CHECK OUT SHADOW PUPPET EDU
Shadow Puppet Edu has all of the functionality of this original app, plus top teacher requested features. 
∙ Perfect for digital storytelling, presenting ideas, and assessing progress 
∙ Students describe what they've learned, document a group project, practice reading aloud, or count using pointers 
∙ Teachers can create mini-lessons, explain concepts visually, or provide discussion prompts 

Contact us with any questions at feedback@get-puppet.com or tweet @puppet

## Key features

- Combine photos and video clips
- Add voice narration and music
- Draw on screen with animated emojis
- Zoom and pan effects
- Animated text titles
- Easy sharing to social media and email
- MP4 video export

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-puppet/id700902833/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app good for editing

*2022-09-22, version 2.8.4*

Great app and has helped me do a lot of editing trends

### 5/5 — Puppet EDU is awesome

*2022-01-30, version 2.8.4*

I love have a EDU my name is Kaitlyn and I use it media and you can share your life anything on it basically you can even say it to other people and it’s really fun I really like it and I gave it a five star rating!

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2021-05-23, version 2.8.4*

The examples do not open, it is always buffering.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2021-01-26, version 2.8.4*

So disappointed! Nothing works.. once I “create new” it won’t let me pick pictures. None of the tabs work. All the sample videos are forever “buffering” It only works the first time I create a new video. If want to edit or add pictures, i would have to completely close out and then restart. It is incredibly annoying.

### 1/5 — Won’t let my allow access to photos?

*2019-01-06, version 2.8.3*

This may just be my phone but it won’t let me use the app because of my photos. ?🤔

### 1/5 — Will not worry

*2018-12-01, version 2.8.3*

I have used your app in the past and love it.  However, it now says that I have blocked access to photos in settings.  When I went to settings and followed the directions given by your app to restore photo access, the app is not listed as an option to click on in the privacy section.  Very disappointing.  I will have to use another app.

### 4/5 — Because it’s kind of bad

*2018-11-18, version 2.8.3*

I tried the video but it didn’t work

### 3/5 — It’s OK

*2018-11-18, version 2.8.3*

One One thing I don’t understand is why all of the pictures that you can look up our vintage or old❤️🙃😎

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!!!

*2017-06-16, version 2.8.3*

I love, love, love this app. It is so unique and different, and there is so much that you can do with it!

### 4/5 — Very happy lots of fun!

*2017-03-01, version 2.8.3*

My granddaughter and I had fun making really stupid slideshows, but they're funny!😃😎😗

## Frequently asked questions about Shadow Puppet

### What can I create with this app?

You can create custom videos by combining photos and video clips with your voice narration and favorite songs. This includes Instagram videos, photo slideshows with music, personalized greetings, show and tell videos, simple presentations, and tutorials.

### How do I make a video?

The process is simple: select photos or video clips from your camera roll, add music and record voice-over narration, animate your video with titles and emoji drawings, and then easily share your creation.

### What media can I use?

You can use photos and video clips (up to 30 seconds) from your camera roll. You can also search the web for images and animated GIFs. Screenshots or graphics created in other apps are also supported.

### How can I share my videos?

Videos can be easily shared via email or text SMS, and directly to platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also upload them to cloud services like iCloud, Drive, or Dropbox, or embed them on a website or blog.

### Is there a cost to use the app?

The app is free to use. While there is an HD export upgrade available, the core functionality for creating and sharing videos is provided at no cost.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.8.4 — 2019-01-16

It's now possible to use Shadow Puppet on iOS 12! We've fixed the permissions bugs on iOS 12.1 that were causing issues adding photos from the camera roll and recording voice. Thank you for your patience as we fixed these bugs.

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## More apps by Seesaw Learning Inc.

- [Shadow Puppet Edu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-puppet-edu/id888504640)

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