Get animated.
Use any of our example puppets in your own creations, or take them apart to learn new techniques. All are free to use however you want — no credit needed! Puppet files combine original artwork (Photoshop & Illustrator) + animation rigging (Character Animator) into one file.

Starter puppets
A collection of puppets optimized for Starter mode. These simple, beginner-friendly puppets have a visual controls panel for easy emotion & action triggering.

Pro puppets
A collection of puppets for use with Pro mode. These characters have deep triggering systems, multiple behaviors, and more to give advanced users more flexibility.

Puppet Maker styles
A library of styles (.maker files) for customizing your own characters in Character Animator’s Puppet Maker. Every style can create millions of unique puppets. For use in Pro mode.

Third-party creators
Download free example puppets from third-party Character Animator artists, or browse their portfolios if you need a custom design. For use in Pro mode.

Resources
Need some free example mouth shapes, backgrounds, sound fx, or more? These extra resources will help. For use in Pro mode.

Need even more help?
- Watch our video tutorials at adobe.com/go/chtutorials.
- Search for answers or ask your own questions on our official forums at adobe.com/go/chfeedback.