# AxNote Help Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/axnote Search for a topic or browse guides below. AxNote Apps ## Getting started Make the most out of the intelligent canvas. Use Apple Pencil or your finger to draw, drag and drop objects onto the canvas Use AI to create summary cards from your notes and audio recordings Go from AxNote to Anki in a few taps Turn your canvas into a PDF document or image Add data tables and charts alongside your ink, images, and text ## Legal Read AxNote's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Last updated: 23 December 2025 Last updated: 23 December 2025 # Drawing Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/axnote/essentials/drawing Use Apple Pencil, a supported stylus, or your finger to draw, drag and drop objects onto the canvas Tap the Markup button on the top toolbar on iPad and Mac to show the drawing tool picker: Markup On iPhone, you may need to tap the ellipsis (...) button on the top toolbar to show the "Edit" button The drawing tool picker can be moved anywhere on iPad by dragging it over to your desired side. It can also be automatically hidden while writing to give you more space on the canvas. ## Supported methods of drawing | Device | Drawing Tool | | ---------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | iPhone | Touch, capacitive stylus | | iPad | Touch, capacitive stylus, Apple Pencil, compatible third-party iPad stylus | | Mac | Mouse | | Vision Pro | Touch, spatial drawing accessory (Logitech Muse) | # Flashcard Export Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/axnote/essentials/magic-summary/flashcard-export Turn Magic Summary cards into a PDF or plain text for use with your favorite flashcard platform ## How do I send Magic Summary cards to an app like Anki? Tap the Save button in Magic Summary: Magicsummary * Save as PDF: choose this option to open your cards in any PDF viewer. Some flashcard platforms may support importing PDFs. * Save as Plain Text: choose this option to quickly import your cards into Anki. * In Anki, select Import File and choose the .txt file saved by AxNote. Ensure that the Basic card type is selected, then select Import. # Get Started with Magic Summary Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/axnote/essentials/magic-summary/get-started Use AI to create summary cards from your notes and audio recordings Turn your text, handwriting, and audio recordings into concise summaries with Magic Summary. ## How it works Magic Summary recognises the text contained within your page, then uses an on-device LLM powered by Apple Intelligence to understand the context of your note. Based on what you've written, AxNote will generate summary cards that can be refined and saved as a PDF or plain text file. Magic Summary requires a device that supports Apple Intelligence. Your device must also have its region and language set to a supported setting with Siri and Apple Intelligence enabled. ## Magic Summary and Privacy We believe notes can be extremely personal, and so we don't collect any information from AxNote. This includes the Magic Summary and audio transcription features, which works using on-device AI models. This way, your data is never sent to a cloud service for processing and is never used to train AI models. ## How do I activate Magic Summary? * For notes: Tap the sparkles button in the top toolbar on iPad and Mac (or bottom toolbar on iPhone and Vision Pro). * For audio: Tap the audio (waveform) button in the top toolbar on iPad and Mac (or bottom toolbar on iPhone and Vision Pro). Record or import a piece of audio, then tap the sparkles button in the list of recordings. At first, you'll have access to three summaries for free. Upgrade to AxNote+ for unlimited usage. # PDF and Image Export Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/axnote/essentials/pdf-and-image-export Export your pages for viewing in other apps You aren't limited to viewing your notes in AxNote. You can export your pages to a PDF or image for use in other apps. * iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro: Tap the document name on the top toolbar, then select Export * Mac: Click File > Export from the Menu Bar # Tables & Charts Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/axnote/essentials/tables-and-charts Add data tables and visualizations alongside your markup ## Overview This document explains how to format a table so AxNote can display it as a chart. Follow the rules below to ensure your data is parsed correctly. *** ## Quick rules (TL;DR) 1. **Labels must exist in the first row and the first column.** 2. **All chart data cells (the body of the table) must contain valid numbers.** If a cell contains a non-number, it will be skipped. 3. The **first column** is used for category labels (x-axis). The **first row** (except the top-left cell) becomes series names. *** ## Table layout and how AxNote interprets it Given a table like this: | | Jan | Feb | Mar | | :-------- | :-- | :-- | :-- | | Product A | 100 | 150 | 120 | | Product B | 80 | 90 | 110 | * **Top-left cell** (here empty) is reserved — it can be blank or contain a short title. * **First row (Jan, Feb, Mar)** becomes the *series* names if your chart type treats columns as series (default behaviour). * **First column (Product A, Product B)** becomes the *category* labels (rows). * **Numeric cells** (100, 150, etc.) are the data points. > Default mapping: columns after the first are treated as separate series and the first column provides categories (x axis). Example above will be plotted as three series (`Jan`, `Feb`, `Mar`) across the categories `Product A`, `Product B`. *** ## Accepted numeric formats A cell is considered a *valid number* if it contains: * Integer (e.g. `42`) * Decimal (e.g. `3.14`) * Negative numbers (e.g. `-7`) **Do not include** currency symbols (`$`, `€`), thousands separators (`,`), percent signs (`%`), or text inside numeric cells — those will make the cell *non-numeric* and it will be skipped. If you need to show currency or percent to readers, keep the displayed label outside the numeric cell (for example in the row/column header) and place the raw numeric value in the cell. *** ## What "skipped" means * If a data cell is non-numeric, AxNote treats it as *missing* for that series/category. * Charts will omit the point — usually resulting in a gap or no bar for that series/category depending on chart type. * If an entire column (series) contains no numeric values, that series is ignored. * If an entire row (category) contains no numeric values, that category is ignored. *** ## Examples ### 1) Valid table (line/column chart) | | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | | :----- | :-- | :-- | :-- | | Sales | 100 | 150 | 200 | | Profit | 10 | 15 | 25 | * `Q1`,`Q2`,`Q3` → series * `Sales`,`Profit` → categories (rows) * All cells numeric → chart plots all points. ### 2) Mixed table with a non-number | | Jan | Feb | Mar | | :---- | :-- | :-- | :-- | | North | 200 | N/A | 250 | | South | 180 | 210 | 190 | * `N/A` in `North`–`Feb` is non-numeric and will be skipped. * The chart will plot `North` for Jan and Mar, omit the Feb point (gap) for that series. ### 3) CSV-friendly example ``` ,2019,2020,2021 Apples,120,130,140 Oranges,90,95,100 ``` * First row after the empty top-left cell gives the series `2019`,`2020`,`2021`. * First column gives categories `Apples`,`Oranges`. *** ## Tips for preparing data * **Keep numeric cells "clean"**: paste raw numbers (no currency, no commas, no percent signs). * **Use the top-left cell** for a short table title or leave it blank — never place a series/category label there. * **If copying from Numbers/Excel/Sheets**, paste as plain text to avoid formatted characters (e.g. `₹`, `£`, `,`). * **Dates:** enter dates as category labels (first column) in a readable string format, e.g. `2025-01-01`, `Jan 2025`. The parser treats date strings in the first column as labels only — they must not appear in numeric cells. *** ## Common mistakes & fixes * **Problem:** `1,234` shows as non-numeric.\ **Fix:** Remove the comma (`1234`). * **Problem:** `$100` is skipped.\ **Fix:** Remove the symbol (`100`) or include an additional column that documents currency. * **Problem:** Headers are missing in the first row/column.\ **Fix:** Add labels to the first row and first column — parsing requires them. * **Problem:** Entire column disappears from charts.\ **Fix:** Check that at least one numeric value exists in the column; otherwise it will be ignored. *** ## FAQ **Q: Can I include labels for units (e.g. USD) in the header?**\ A: Yes — unit labels are fine in the header (first row or first column) but keep the numeric cells themselves plain numbers. **Q: What happens with percentages?**\ A: Enter percentages as plain numbers (e.g. `12.5` for 12.5 percentage points). If you enter `12.5%`, it will be treated as non-numeric and skipped. *** ## Troubleshooting checklist 1. First row and first column contain labels. 2. Numeric cells have only digits, optional `.` and an optional leading `-`. 3. No currency symbols, percent signs, commas, or stray text in numeric cells. 4. Paste data as plain text when copying from spreadsheets. 5. If points are missing, inspect the raw table for unexpected characters. # Updates Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/axnote/updates Latest version: 3.1.5 ## 3.x ### 3.1.5 (Calligraphy Update 1.5) *Released 10 September 2026* New in this update: * Magic Summary can now analyze images contained within your pages when generating cards (requires iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS 27 and a device that supports Apple Intelligence) * Bug fixes Availability: iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS Tahoe 26.0+, visionOS 26.0+ ### 3.1.4 (Calligraphy Update 1.4) *Released 22 June 2026* This update includes the following improvements: * Fixed a bug where audio transcriptions and summaries may have been unavailable when the recording language differed from English * Improved the stability of audio transcriptions Availability: iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS Tahoe 26.0+, visionOS 26.0+ ### 3.1.3 (Calligraphy Update 1.3) *Released 1 April 2026* This update fixes a bug where images may have appeared in an incorrect orientation. App Availability: macOS Tahoe 26.0+ ### 3.1.2 (Calligraphy Update 1.2) *Released 7 February 2026* This update includes the following improvements: * Added support for Quick Look on iOS and macOS * Bug fixes Availability: iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS Tahoe 26.0+, visionOS 26.0+ ### 3.1.1 (Calligraphy Update 1.1) *Released 17 January 2026* This update includes bug fixes. Availability: iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS Tahoe 26.0+, visionOS 26.0+ ### 3.1 (Calligraphy Update 1) *Released 16 January 2026* This update includes the following improvements: * Introducing Audio Topic Summaries: AxNote finds key topics discussed in your recordings and can provide summaries and answers using your recording as a source of truth. * Added support for audio transcript search * Bug fixes Note: * Notes created in AxNote 3.1 and later cannot be opened in AxNote 3.0.1 or earlier. Availability: iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS Tahoe 26.0+, visionOS 26.0+ ### 3.0.1 (Calligraphy Update 0.1) *Released 6 January 2026* This update includes the following improvements: * Added support for thumbnails * Added a new Laser Pointer tool * Added support for importing and exporting CSV files to tables * Added an audio visualiser when recording * Added tooltips to toolbar items * UI improvements for visionOS * Bug fixes and performance improvements Note: * Notes created in AxNote 3.0.1 and later cannot be opened in AxNote 3.0 or earlier. Availability: iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS Tahoe 26.0+, visionOS 26.0+ ### 3.0 (Calligraphy) *Released 24 December 2025* Ax Note Calligraphy Version Icon Welcome to AxNote 3. This update includes a broad redesign with intelligence features to supercharge your note-taking. * Introducing Magic Summary: Turn text, handwriting, and audio recordings into summary cards. Export summaries to PDFs or plain text for use in other platforms. (Requires a device with Apple Intelligence) * Added support for audio recording and transcription * Added support for multiple pages inside a single document * Snap shapes by holding down your Apple Pencil * Added support for vector shapes * Adopted the new Liquid Glass design in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 * Added support for HDR inks and images * Text boxes and the canvas are now unified * Added integration with Image Playground (requires a device with Apple Intelligence) * Unified Sections and Pins in the new Bookmarks feature Note: * This update drops support for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Big Sur 11, and visionOS 1. * Notes created in AxNote 3 and later cannot be opened in AxNote 2.3.1 or earlier. * This update drops support for creating and editing documents saved in the Legacy AxNote Document (.xnd) format. Older files can still be viewed. * SharePlay collaboration is currently unavailable and will return in a future update. Availability: iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS Tahoe 26.0+, visionOS 26.1+ ## 2.x ### 2.3.1 (Fluent Update 3.1) *Released April 2024* This update contains performance and usability improvements across all platforms: * Introducing AxNote for Apple Vision Pro. Create, edit, and visualize all on an infinite canvas that’s larger than life. * Added support for new markup tools (requires iOS or iPadOS 17 or later). * Added support for barrel-roll drawing with Apple Pencil Pro (requires iOS or iPadOS 17.5 or later). * Improved stability Availability: iOS 15.0+, iPadOS 15.0+, visionOS 1.0+ ### 2.2.1 (Fluent Update 2.1) *Released 23 January 2023* This update contains iPhone and Split View usability improvements, as well as additional bug fixes. Availability: iOS 14.0+, iPadOS 14.0+ ### 2.2 (Fluent Update 2) *Released 8 December 2022* Axnote Spring2022 Ipad AxNote 2.2 is packed with bug fixes and the following new features: * Charts: Create beautiful data visualizations from your Tables (requires iOS 16) * Collaboration: Start a SharePlay session from within AxNote (requires iOS 15.4 or later) * Introduced AxNote to the iPhone * Improved Accessibility usage * Enhanced Split View and Slide Over usage * Tables have been redesigned with header rows and columns * UI refinements * Introduced the ability to customize the toolbar (requires iPadOS 16) * Introduced a refreshed onboarding experience * Context menus for objects now display relevant options * Fixed a bug where some documents may have failed to export fully * Fixed a bug where a SharePlay session may have abruptly ended when the host closes a document * Fixed a bug where Sections may not have synchronized over SharePlay sessions Note: * Notes and Layouts saved in AxNote 2.2 cannot be opened in AxNote 2.1.1 or earlier * Earlier versions of AxNote are incompatible with iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura Availability: iOS 14.0+, iPadOS 14.0+ ### 2.1.1 (Fluent Update 1.1) *Released 19 June 2022* This update fixes a bug where large documents may fail to save correctly. Availability: iPadOS 14.0+ ### 2.1 (Fluent Update 1) *Released 28 March 2022* Fluent Update1 Branding This update contains the following new features and bug fixes: * Added live Section previews in the sidebar. * Added infinite horizontal scrolling. * Added support for full-page screenshots. * Added support for millimeter-precise line or grid spacing. * Improved the app's usability in Split View and Slide Over. * Increased the canvas overscroll length for better usability on large iPads. * Added a dotted grid Layout Style. * Added support for custom line and margin colors and opacities. * Text boxes can be added right where you want them just by a double tap or click. * You can now export pins as images. * Notes now export using the enabled layers. * Minor UI improvements. * Fixed a bug where notes may not properly export as images. * Fixed a bug where a Layout background colour may not have been included in an exported PDF or image. * Fixed a bug where a lined or grid paper Layout may not have automatically expanded with the canvas. * Fixed a bug where a file may not have been openable through the Finder on Mac. Notes: * Notes and Layouts saved in AxNote 2.1 cannot be opened in AxNote 2.0.2 or earlier. Availability: iPadOS 14.0+ ### 2.0.2 (Fluent Update 0.2) *Released 11 March 2022* This update contains bug fixes, adds support for the native Mac toolbar, and adds support for standard keyboard shortcuts. Availability: iPadOS 14.0+, macOS Big Sur 11.0+ ### 2.0.1 (Fluent Update 0.1) *Released 20 February 2022* This update contains several improvements. * Improved the usability of the app with accessibility features like VoiceOver. * Brought AxNote 2 to the Mac. * Improved the accuracy of Magic Wand shapes. * Reduced the price of AxNote+ from 9.99 USD to 7.99 USD. * Fixed a bug where toast notifications might be unreadable when Magic Wand is active. * Fixed a crash when selecting the 'Sections' label in the sidebar. * Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when selecting a Layout. Availability: iPadOS 14.0+, macOS Big Sur 11.0+ ### 2.0 (Fluent) *Released 12 February 2022* Axnote Summer2022 Ipad AxNote 2.0 brings a revamped interface and several exciting features that enable you to get more out of your notes. * Added support for SharePlay in iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey. * Introduced Magic Lens and Magic Wand: Convert handwriting to text and detect headings with Magic Wand. Automatically crop diagrams with Magic Lens. * Draw a star to the left of a handwritten heading, and use Magic Wand to convert that handwriting into an AxNote Section. * Added support for tables. * Added support for QuickTool customization with AxNote+. * Added document scanning. * Layouts: Save Layouts as shareable and reusable templates with AxNote+. * Redesigned many UI elements, making them more consise. * Refreshed the app's branding. * Integrated AxNote with the Files app. * Added support for typed data detectors. * Added support for point-accurate exporting and printing. * Improved the color accuracy of exported documents. * Added support for Quick Look and thumbnails for .xnd files. * Relayered images, allowing you to draw directly over them. * Reduced the size of .xnd files. * Improved multi-window and split view support. * Fixed a bug where typed paragraphs and drawings would not simultaneously expand in height. * Fixed a bug where the order of Sections in the sidebar wouldn't be updated when Sections are moved. * Fixed inconsistent undo/redo behavior. Notes: * Notes and Layouts saved in AxNote 2.0 cannot be opened in AxNote 1.1.6 or earlier. * AxNote 2.0 drops support for iPadOS 13 and macOS Catalina, and now requires iPadOS 14+ or macOS 11+. * You cannot use AxNote 1.1.6 or earlier alongside AxNote 2.0 on macOS. * Your name is no longer added to the metadata of notes. * Spaces have become folders in the Files app. You can now create and store your notes anywhere — including in the cloud. * When upgrading to AxNote 2.0 from 1.1.6 or earlier, you'll be prompted to save your old notes and Layouts. This will be a .zip folder with folders containing your old Spaces. * Cover Images are no longer available. Your existing Cover Images are saved in the archive of your old notes. * French localization is currently unavailable. * AxNote 2 for Mac is currently unavailable. Availability: iPadOS 14.0+ # 3D Scan Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/essentials/3d-scan Bring physical objects into your presentation with Object and Room Capture 3D Scan ## Introduction With 3D Scan in Animant, you can create detailed virtual representations of your physical environment with your iPhone or iPad's advanced camera system. The two available modes are Object Capture and Room Capture: * Object Capture converts photos of a physical object taken in a variety of angles into a 3D Asset of your object. This process is also known as photogrammetry. * Room Capture guides you through a 360° pan around your room to create a 3D Asset of your room's interior plan, replacing objects with boxes. Room Capture is available on supported iPhone and iPad models. 3D Scan requires an pro model iPhone or iPad introduced in 2020 or later, an Intel-based Mac with at least 4GB VRAM, or a Mac with Apple silicon. To check if your device is compatible, open the app and start a new 3D Scan. ## How does Object Capture work? ### iPhone and iPad On iPhone and iPad, Animant guides you through a series of orbits around your object. In each orbit, the camera captures photos and depth information to accurately reconstruct the object. You'll be asked to flip the object to capture the bottom surface. If this isn't possible, you can skip this step and omit this side of your scan. ### Mac On Mac, you can drag a folder of images that depict multiple angles of your object. Try to capture every possible angle of your object to achieve the best result. You can also choose advanced quality options (see below) to use these 3D scans in advanced workflows. ### Get Started with Object Capture Create a new chapter, then select *Add a 3D Model*, then *3D Scan*: 3D Scan Choose3d Asset Pn 3D Scan Choose3d Asset Pn Object Library Object Library * Select *Object Capture* to capture a single physical object in 3D. * Select *Room Capture* to create a 3D floor plan of one or more rooms. ### Considerations when taking photos for Object Capture * Take your photos in a series of orbits around the object. * For best results, try to isolate your object against a plain background and place it directly under a uniform light. * As a general rule of thumb, the more photos and camera angles you capture, the more accurate your resulting 3D Asset will be. ## Object Capture Options ### Area Mode Some objects are difficult to capture by walking around and using the bounding box, such as outdoor terrain, large objects, or 2.5D surfaces. Use Area Mode to capture these objects. Enable Area Mode by tapping the box symbol after selecting Object Capture from the 3D Scan menu. ### Advanced Quality Options On macOS, you can finely tune the Mesh Type, Quality, and Masking of your set of object photos. * Mesh Type * Select **Triangular Mesh** for standard presentation use. * Select **Quad Mesh** to optimise the model for use in 3D modelling software after exporting the model (requires Animant Pro). * Quality * Adjust the polygon count, texture maps, format and resolution, and detail levels for high-quality graphics in 3D modelling software (requires Animant Pro). * Masking * **Isolate object from environment (default)** to exclude the background in the final 3D model. * **Include environment around object** to include the background in the final 3D model. ## Data Privacy The photos taken using the above features are processed entirely on your device(s) and never transferred or shared with Animant. If you enable iCloud syncing, the resulting 3D assets will be automatically uploaded to your iCloud storage. For more information about how Animant handles your privacy, please read the app's privacy policy [here](https://animant.co/privacy). # Magic Chapter Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/essentials/magic Use AI to create trimmed clips and chapter summaries ## Magic Chapter With Magic Chapter, you can import an audio, video, image, or PDF file and generate chapters based on the key topics discussed in your content. ### How does Magic Chapter work? When you import an audio or video file, Animant uses an on-device model to transcribe your spoken words into text. When you import an image or PDF file, Animant skips transcription and jumps straight into summarization after you choose your preferred writing style. Magic Chapter runs directly on your device, so your media is never shared with us. Magic Chapter requires iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS 26.0+, or visionOS 26.0+, and a device with Apple Intelligence enabled. ### Get started with Magic Chapter * Select the sparkles icon in the toolbar, or *Create from Media* when creating a new story. Magicchapter 1 Pn Magicchapter 1 Pn * Select *Get Started*. Magicchapter 2 Pn Magicchapter 2 Pn * Drag and drop your media, or tap the **+** button and choose an existing media file. * Adjust your summary writing style, then tap the ✔️ button on the top of the window. * After Magic Chapter has finished, tap the ✔️ button again to add the new chapters to your story. ## Restrictions * Requests for content that violates our [Terms of Service](https://animant.app/terms) will be blocked. # Media Effects Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/essentials/media-effects Add effects that emphasize different parts of your 3D models in your chapters Media Effects let you control 3D models while a video or audio track plays. Add effects at specific points on the timeline to reveal objects, guide attention, and create time-synchronised demonstrations. ## How Media Effects Work Each effect is placed at a timestamp in your media. When playback reaches that point, Animant automatically applies the effect to the selected model. You can combine multiple effects to create a sequence—for example, show a model, rotate it to highlight an important detail, point to a specific area, and then hide it when the explanation is complete. Playback With Effects ## Available Effects ### Show Model Makes the selected 3D model visible. Use this effect when an object should enter the experience at a particular moment. ### Hide Model Hides the selected 3D model. Use this effect when the object is no longer relevant or when you want to transition to another model. ### Rotate Model Rotates the selected model to a chosen orientation. This is useful for showing another side of an object or drawing attention to a specific feature. After selecting this effect, a rotation is created based on the current rotation of the model in the editor. Make sure the model looks just how you want it to before adding this effect. ### Laser Pointer Displays a laser pointer aimed at a location on the model. Use it to highlight a component, surface, or important detail while the media explains it. * Drag anywhere on the model to display the laser pointer's strokes in 3D. ## Creating an Effect 1. Move the playhead to the point where the effect should begin. 2. Select *Add at \[Time]* next to the effects track. Add Effect 3. Select an effect. 4. Preview the chapter to check the timing. # Animant Help Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/index Search for a topic or browse guides below. Animant Apps ## Setting up Get your interactive experience up and running in minutes. Follow our three step quickstart guide. ## Create interactive experiences Everything you need to create world-class interactive experiences. Use Media Effects to add emphasis to your chapters Use AI to automatically trim media and create chapter summaries. Bring physical objects into your experience. ## Go global Harness the power of Animant Cloud to embed your experiences on your own website. [Contact us](mailto:hello@animantlabs.com) to get started. Cloud Family Winter2026 ## Need inspiration? Select Guides in the Gallery to explore all of Animant's features. ## Legal Read Animant's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Last updated: 31 August 2026 Last updated: 22 August 2026 # Quickstart Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/quickstart Start building awesome presentations in minutes ## Get started in three steps ### Step 1: Download the app 1. Click [this link](https://apps.apple.com/au/app/animant/id6752273401) to go straight to Animant's page on the App Store. 2. Click *Get*. ### Step 2: Learn the basics with a guide The Gallery is the first screen that opens when launching the app. Select *Guides* from the Gallery. The best way to learn how to use all of Animant's features is by trying it yourself. 1. Select a featured guide. 2. Select *Open Guide*. ### Step 3: Create your first story 1. Go back to the Gallery. 2. Select *New Story*. 3. Select *Blank Story*. When creating a new story, you'll see a screen that says "Let's Get Started" with two options: *Create from Media* and *Create Manually*. * Select *Create from Media* to open Magic Chapter and import an existing audio, video, image, or PDF file. Animant will use AI to create summarized chapters with clips based on the topics included in your content. * Select *Create Manually* to pick a Layout that suits your Chapter and manually add text and media. ## Next steps Now that you have your story created, explore these key features: Use Media Effects to add emphasis to your chapters Use AI to automatically trim media and create chapter summaries. Bring physical objects into your experience. # Updates Source: https://support.animantlabs.com/updates Latest version: 2.1.1 ## 2.x ### 2.1.1 (TakeTwo Update 1) *Released 10 September 2026* This update contains important bug fixes and feature improvements. App Availability: iOS 18.0+, iPadOS 18.0+, macOS Sequoia 15.0+, visionOS 26.0+ ### 2.1 (TakeTwo) *Released 28 July 2026* Product Family Winter2026 New in this release: * A refreshed interface with a cleaner design and improvements to the timeline workflow, making it easier than ever to create and refine effects * Animant for visionOS has a new multi-window layout that takes full advantage of the space around you * A new Reveal effect can show or hide your 3D model at specific parts of your video * Support for showing a face-cam over a 3D model on iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Support for recording laser pointers in 3D * Support for recording audio and video inside the chapter editor * Support for recording with Persona on visionOS * Support for exporting 3D scans to multiple formats with Animant Pro * Support for importing 3D (.reality) scenes created in Reality Composer * Support for generating chapter notes from media (requires iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS 26.0+, or visionOS 26.0+ and a device that supports Apple Intelligence) * Support for resizing the split between media when viewing a chapter * Support for naming effects * Support for folder management * Bug fixes Notes: * Starting with Animant 2.1, Magic Chapter requires a device that supports Apple Intelligence running iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, macOS Tahoe 26.0+, or visionOS 26.0+. * Support for Animant 2.0.6 will end on 30 September 2026. After this date, Magic Chapter will no longer work until you upgrade to Animant 2.1 or later. * Magic Effects has been discontinued, and will stop working on Animant 2.0.6 and earlier after 30 September 2026. * Classic layouts, serif typefaces, and custom title widths are no longer available. * Images are no longer supported in chapters. After opening a chapter that contains an image, you’ll have the option to save that chapter’s images. * Stories saved in Animant 2.1 or later cannot be opened in Animant 2.0.6 or earlier. * Animant Remote for Apple Watch has been discontinued. * SharePlay support has been discontinued. App Availability: iOS 18.0+, iPadOS 18.0+, macOS Sequoia 15.0+, visionOS 26.0+ ### 2.0.6 (Spring 2025 Update 6) *Released 14 June 2026* This update contains bug fixes and stability improvements. App Availability: iOS 18.1+, iPadOS 18.1+, macOS Sequoia 15.1+, visionOS 26.0+, watchOS 10.0+ ### 2.0.5 (Spring 2025 Update 5) *Released 6 December 2025* New in this release: * Added support for manually taking photos in Object Capture using the iPhone Camera Control * Added support for creating images with Image Playground (requires a device with Apple Intelligence enabled) * Bug fixes Note: * This update drops support for iOS 18.0 and macOS 15.0, and now requires a minimum OS version of iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1. App Availability: iOS 18.1+, iPadOS 18.1+, macOS Sequoia 15.1+, visionOS 26.0+, watchOS 10.0+ ### 2.0.4 (Spring 2025 Update 4) *Released 15 November 2025* New in this release: * Added support for Apple Pencil Hover, Squeeze, and Double-Tap * Removed the limit on the number of free stories * Bug fixes App Availability: iOS 18.0+, iPadOS 18.0+, macOS Sequoia 15.0+, visionOS 26.0+, watchOS 10.0+ ### 2.0.3 (Spring 2025 Update 3) *Released 1 November 2025* Animant for Mac showing an expanded title New in this release: * Title font widths can now be adjusted for better customisation * Improved the legibility of text when viewed against contrasting background colours * Added support for alternative colour spaces * Bug fixes App Availability: iOS 18.0+, iPadOS 18.0+, macOS Sequoia 15.0+, visionOS 26.0+, watchOS 10.0+ ### 2.0.2 (Spring 2025 Update 2) *Released 18 October 2025* Animant for Apple Watch New in this release: * Animant comes to Apple Watch! Use the Animant app on watchOS to control a live presentation on your paired iPhone. * Bug fixes App Availability: iOS 18.0+, iPadOS 18.0+, macOS Sequoia 15.0+, visionOS 26.0+, watchOS 10.0+ ### 2.0.1 (Spring 2025 Update 1) *Released 11 October 2025* New in this release: * Added the ability to manually adjust the timestamps of Media Effects * Added gesture support for 3D models on visionOS * Bug fixes when connecting to Animant Cloud * Fixed a bug where images may have appeared cropped when using Magic Chapter on a document * Fixed a bug where cropping controls may have appeared misaligned when importing an image on iOS 26 * Fixed a bug where controls to adjust the bounding box in Object Capture may not have responded * Performance improvements when using Magic Chapter Notes: * This update drops support for visionOS 2. * Magic Chapter and Magic Effects is no longer available on Animant 2.0 and now requires Animant 2.0.1 or later. App Availability: iOS 18.0+, iPadOS 18.0+, macOS Sequoia 15.0+, visionOS 26.0+ ### 2.0 (Spring 2025) *Released 13 September 2025* Animant 2 Logo **Engage. Explain. Inspire.** Welcome to Animant 2.0. This update takes Animant in an entirely new direction, enabling you to create and share engaging 3D content in minutes. * Chapters are the primary elements of a presentation. Choose from a variety of layouts to add text, images, audio, and video, including a new dual media layout. * Introducing Magic Chapter: Import an existing audio, video or PDF file and let Animant create chapters based on your most important content with text paraphrasing and multimedia clipping. Animant can also suggest specific Media Effects to draw attention to details in your chapter. * Introducing Media Effects: Record your interactions with 3D models and play them back in realtime when people view a chapter’s video. * Introducing Magic Effects: Animant can understand the context of your audio and automatically create Media Effects based on your speech to highlight different parts of 3D models * Images can now appear as Spatial Scenes on visionOS 26. * Adopted the new Liquid Glass design on supported OS versions. * Added Story Summaries in the Gallery for devices with Apple Intelligence running the latest OS. * Added more actions for Shortcuts. * Bug fixes. Notes: * Magic Chapter and Magic Effects are generative AI features and may make mistakes. Please submit feedback to help improve these features. * Animant 2.0 is the final version that will support visionOS 2. Future versions of Animant will require visionOS 26. * Spatial Scenes require visionOS 26. * Projects saved in Animant 2.0 or later cannot be opened in Animant 1.5 or earlier. * Legacy projects with 3D Scenes have been deprecated. * Remote Object Capture has been discontinued. Object Capture requires an iPhone or iPad with LiDAR Scanner or a compatible Mac with photos of the subject. * Animant 1.x is no longer available for download. App Availability: iOS 18.0+, iPadOS 18.0+, macOS Sequoia 15.0+, visionOS 2.0+