Snappify
Snappify is a powerful tool designed to animate code snippets in various ways to create stunning code presentations and videos. It provides...
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What is Snappify?
Snappify is a powerful design tool specifically built for developers to create stunning code presentations and videos with smooth animations. The tool enables users to explain and share code snippets with the rest of the world by transforming boring code into visually engaging content. It features a real code editor with IDE themes and syntax highlighting, allowing users to add code directly to slides without needing to screenshot their code separately.
Key features include the ability to add multiple code windows for comparison, annotate with rich-text and arrows, upload custom images, and highlight code by blurring specific lines or showing change diffs. The platform offers interactive slides where viewers can easily copy code snippets and interact with links. Snappify also provides experimental video export with animation features, allowing users to create smoothly animated videos of their code presentations. Users can manage all their code snippets in one place through organized storage with folders.
Snappify is ideal for developers creating technical content for social media, teachers and course creators simplifying complex technical concepts for students, and professionals preparing company presentations or conference talks. The tool is trusted by industry leaders around the globe and used by a community of 40k+ developers. It supports popular platforms like Hashnode, Notion, Medium, and integrates with VS Code Extension and IntelliJ Plugin for seamless workflow.
Snappify pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Snappify offers 4 pricing plans: Free ($0/month) with 3 snap storage, 5 slides per presentation (with watermark), 30fps video export with watermark, 5 AI explanations, 1 code editor per slide, 5 text elements, 1 library image, 0 custom images, 3 arrows, 100 views/month for URL and embedding; Starter ($5/month billed $60 yearly) with 500 snap storage, 50 slides per presentation, 30fps video export, 50 AI explanations, 2 code editors per slide, 10 text elements, 2 library images, 2 custom images, unlimited arrows, 1,000 views/month; Professional ($9/month billed $108 yearly) with unlimited snap storage, unlimited slides, 60fps video export at scale 4, 100 AI explanations, unlimited code editors, unlimited text/images/arrows/video/form elements, unlimited folder storage, 5GB image upload, 1,000 API calls/month; Team ($32/month billed $384 yearly) with all Professional features plus 4 team members for collaboration, 5,000 API calls/month, 5GB image upload, and highest priority support. VAT may apply. 33% savings on yearly billing.
Snappify pros
- Real code editor with IDE themes and syntax highlighting
- Add multiple code windows for comparison
- Rich-text editor for annotations with arrows
- Experimental video export with smooth animations
- Interactive slides where viewers can copy code
- Code highlighting with blur and diff support
- Custom branding with avatar and username for social platforms
- Upload custom images and arrange by drag-and-drop
- Manage all code snippets in one organized place
- Embed interactive infographics in blogs and documentation
- Support for Hashnode, Notion, and Medium platforms
- VS Code Extension and IntelliJ Plugin integrations
- Free plan is extremely generous
- Drag-and-drop free canvas for element placement
- 60fps video export on Professional and Team plans
- Unlimited slides per presentation on paid plans
- AI Explanations feature for code
- Google Fonts support
- Share as public URL with copy functionality
- Snapping guidelines and element multi-selection
Snappify cons
- Free plan includes watermark on slides and video export
- Only 3 snap storage limit on Free plan
- No folder storage on Free or Starter plans
- Limited to 5 slides per presentation on Free plan
- 30fps video export with watermark on Free plan
- No collaboration features on Free, Starter, or Professional plans
- Limited AI Explanations (only 5) on Free plan
- No custom images per slide on Free plan
- Team plan at $32/month may be expensive for small teams
- Video export is still experimental feature
- Only 100 views/month for public URL and embedding on Free plan
- No MP4 or GIF export on Free plan
Frequently asked questions about Snappify
What is Snappify used for?
Snappify is used to create styled code screenshots for sharing and presentations. It helps developers create beautiful code snippets, explain their code, and style it to their needs. The tool transforms boring presentations created with PowerPoint or Keynote into stunning presentations with first-class support for code snippets.
Is Snappify free to use?
Yes, Snappify has a Free plan at $0/month that includes 3 snap storage limit, 5 slides per presentation (with watermark), 30fps video export with watermark, 5 AI explanations, and 100 views/month for public URL and embedding. The free plan is extremely generous and allows users to get started with the tool.
What platforms does Snappify support for embedding?
Snappify supports popular platforms like Hashnode, Notion, and Medium for embedding interactive infographics. Users can embed their visuals via an iframe on personal websites or on supported embedding platforms, ensuring infographics look great regardless where they're posted.
Can I create videos with Snappify?
Yes, Snappify offers experimental Video Export feature with powerful animation features. Free plan gets 30fps with watermark, Starter gets 30fps, while Professional and Team plans get 60fps video export at scale 4. Users can export as MP4 and GIF on paid plans.
How do I annotate my code snippets?
Snappify provides a powerful rich-text editor for annotations. You can place explanations or jokes beside snippets and style them to your needs. Additionally, you can add arrow elements to point at specific parts of your code for better explanation.
Can I compare multiple code snippets?
Yes, Snappify allows you to add as many code snippets as you want and arrange them via drag-and-drop. This is perfect for describing differences in code snippets and pointing out best practices by comparing them. Professional and Team plans offer unlimited code editors per slide.
What integrations does Snappify offer?
Snappify offers VS Code Extension and IntelliJ Plugin integrations for seamless workflow. These integrations allow developers to use Snappify directly from their preferred code editors without needing to switch between applications.
Can I add my own branding to code snippets?
Yes, you can add your own avatar and specify a username for X, Github, Instagram, or LinkedIn. This ensures your branding is on point when sharing code snippets on social media, helping build your personal or company brand.
How many AI Explanations do I get?
AI Explanations vary by plan: Free gets 5, Starter gets 50, Professional gets 100, and Team gets 500 AI Explanations. This feature assists in creating code explanations automatically, helping users communicate technical concepts more effectively.
Can multiple people work on Snappify together?
Collaboration is only available on the Team plan at $32/month, which includes 4 team members. Free, Starter, and Professional plans do not include collaboration features. Team members can sync snaps and folders together for collaborative work.