How a light bulb works video · 0:31
Light bulb circuit animation
Watch a simple circuit drawn by hand: a battery, a switch and wires that lead to a light bulb, which lights up as the colour comes in. A whiteboard clip made from one finished diagram.
- Length
- 0:31
- Drawn
- Lines, then colour
- Hand
- On or off
- Export
- MP4 or WebM
A simple circuit, step by step
Where this light bulb circuit animation fits
Use it in a lesson on electric circuits, to show what closing a switch does, or as a "light bulb moment" opener in a talk or product video.
- Physics lessons
- Electric circuits
- Presentations
- Intros
What do I need to upload?
One finished picture — PNG, JPEG or WebP, up to 10 MB. Illustrations, diagrams and flat artwork work best.
How long does a drawing take?
About fifteen seconds before it starts to draw. The video is as long as you choose, and saving it takes a few seconds more.
Can I use the clips commercially?
Pro includes a commercial licence: use your clips in client work, ads and paid courses. Free and Starter clips are for personal and non-commercial use.



