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What’s new in May 2023 in Powtoon?

This update adds new pre-made templates and new assets in the Urban category. Learn what changed, who can use it, and where to go next.

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  • How to use templates in Powtoon Studio
  • Add and edit assets in Powtoon Studio
  • Create a video from a template
  • Use vertical aspect ratio templates

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What changed

On Sunday, May 20, Powtoon added new pre-made templates and new assets in the Urban category.

New templates include:

  • Industry Update Template (vertical aspect ratio) — for sharing industry updates and helping your audience stay informed
  • Time Management Tips Template — for productivity and time-management content
  • Yoga Ad Video Template (vertical aspect ratio) — for promoting a yoga studio and attracting new students

New assets and props were also added to the Urban category, including:

  • Hay bales
  • Corn stalks
  • Tractors
  • Other farm-inspired assets and props

Who gets it

  • All Powtoon users with access to templates and assets in Powtoon Studio
  • Users who create videos with vertical aspect ratio templates or Urban category assets

How to use it

  1. Open Powtoon Studio.
  2. Start a new video or open an existing My Video project.
  3. Browse the template gallery and select one of the new pre-made templates.
  4. To use the new assets, open the asset library and go to the Urban category.
  5. Add the template or assets you want to your video, then edit them as needed.

Known limitations

  • This article announces the update, but it does not include rollout timing beyond the date shown.
  • It does not list any plan restrictions or availability limits for the new templates or assets.

Related articles

  • How to use templates in Powtoon Studio
  • Add and edit assets in Powtoon Studio
  • Create a video from a template
  • Use vertical aspect ratio templates