2022 Update
The conversion process is no longer actively support by Powtoon. While you can still attempt to convert a Powtoon to HTML5, any problems that arise can no longer be supported by theee Powtoon team.
If you created Powtoons using Classic Studio (Powtoon's previous Flash Editor), you can convert these Powtoons to HTML5, making them compatible with Powtoon's current Editor.
As Powtoons created with Classic Studio (Flash) are no longer supported in Powtoon, it is important that you convert those Powtoons that you would like to continue accessing in the future.
As Powtoons created with Classic Studio (Flash) are no longer supported in Powtoon, it is important that you convert those Powtoons that you would like to continue accessing in the future.
Converting a Powtoon
- On the My Powtoons page, select the Classic Studio tab.
- Locate the Powtoon that you want to convert.
- Click Convert in the row of the relevant Powtoon.
- The following message will be displayed, informing you that some objects in your Flash Powtoon may not be converted accurately to HTML5.
Click Convert to begin the conversion process.
The conversion process will begin.
5. After the process has successfully finished, click Go to HTML5 Studio to open the converted
Powtoon in the Powtoon Studio.
If you'd prefer to view your Powtoon at a later time, click Cancel to return to My Powtoons.
Powtoon in the Powtoon Studio.
If you'd prefer to view your Powtoon at a later time, click Cancel to return to My Powtoons.
6. Play the Powtoon from beginning to end to review the conversion.
7. Edit the Powtoon, as required, using all the available content in the Powtoon Studio. You may
need to adjust the positioning of objects and text on the stage and/or the timeline.
need to adjust the positioning of objects and text on the stage and/or the timeline.
On the My Powtoons page, Flash converted will be displayed above the Powtoon's name that
was converted from Flash. Note that the converted Powtoon is now located in the HTML5 Studio tab.
was converted from Flash. Note that the converted Powtoon is now located in the HTML5 Studio tab.
Flash objects that cannot be converted to HTML5
The following objects, if used in your Flash Powtoon, cannot be converted to HTML5 and will not be included in the converted Powtoon:
1. External .swf (Adobe Flash) file
2. Dynamic (editable) graph
3. Font unique to Classic Studio.
If your Flash Powtoon contains text with a discontinued font, the converted text will be displayed
in the HTML5 Studio's default font (Nexa).
1. External .swf (Adobe Flash) file
2. Dynamic (editable) graph
3. Font unique to Classic Studio.
If your Flash Powtoon contains text with a discontinued font, the converted text will be displayed
in the HTML5 Studio's default font (Nexa).
In addition, if an object in your Flash Powtoon no longer exists in the Powtoon libraries, an outlined object (as in the example below) will be displayed on the stage. You can swap out the discontinued object for any new object in the Powtoon Studio.
Updating the embed code
If you have embedded your Flash Powtoon in a web page using the embed code, you will need to update the embed code with the code generated for the HTML5 version.
See Embedding your Powtoon in a web page for more information.
See Embedding your Powtoon in a web page for more information.
Frequently asked questions
What happens after March 31st?
Three things happen after March 31st:
1. It will no longer be possible to create, edit, or export Flash Powtoons.
2. Powtoon Flash Player pages (and any embedded Flash Powtoons) will no longer be supported.
3. The Classic Studio tab will still be visible on your My Powtoons page, but you will only be able
to delete or convert your Flash Powtoons.
1. It will no longer be possible to create, edit, or export Flash Powtoons.
2. Powtoon Flash Player pages (and any embedded Flash Powtoons) will no longer be supported.
3. The Classic Studio tab will still be visible on your My Powtoons page, but you will only be able
to delete or convert your Flash Powtoons.
Why should I convert my Powtoons before March 31st?
If you convert a Flash Powtoon and you aren’t satisfied with the result in HTML5, you can still use the Classic Studio to make edits and perhaps improve the conversion. After March 31st, no Flash edits will be possible.
If the Flash Player pages aren't supported, how will people be able to view my Classic Powtoons after March 31st?
Flash players may continue to work after March 31st, but we will no longer guarantee this. Additionally, Adobe — the makers of Flash — will no longer support Flash as of 2020.
The only way to guarantee that people will be able to view your Classic Powtoons after March 31st is to convert your Powtoons to HTML5.
The only way to guarantee that people will be able to view your Classic Powtoons after March 31st is to convert your Powtoons to HTML5.
If I don’t convert my Powtoons before March 31st, what should I do?
Don’t worry! You will still have access to the Classic Studio tab to delete or convert your existing Powtoons. You just won’t be able to create, edit, or export in Flash.
The conversion process is failing. What should I do?
Powtoon no longer provides support for the conversion process. Any Powtoon that does not convert successfully through the website, cannot be converted to HTML5.