Best Tools for Making "Year in Review" Recap Videos

Create Your Own Wrapped-Style Recap

Year-in-review videos are among the most shared content every December. Whether you are a brand, creator, or organization, these tools help you create Spotify Wrapped-style recap videos.

Best Tools for Recap Videos

• Vela — AI-generated animated recap videos with counting stats and milestones
• Canva — simple animated year-in-review templates
• Biteable — template-based recap video creation
• Animoto — photo-based highlight reel videos
• Kapwing — online editor for compiling clips and adding effects

What to Include

• Key metrics — revenue, customers, followers, projects completed
• Top moments and milestones of the year
• Growth comparison — this year vs last year
• Thank-you message to customers, team, or community
• Preview of what is coming next year

Design Tips

• Use bold, vibrant gradients — inspired by Spotify Wrapped
• Animate numbers counting up for dramatic effect
• One stat per scene for maximum impact
• Add upbeat, celebratory background music
• Keep under 60 seconds for social sharing

Timing

Create and publish your year-in-review video between December 15 and January 7. This is the window when recap content gets the most engagement and shares.