"Animated versions" refer to the moving or animated adaptations of something, such as characters, stories, or graphics, which are brought to life through animation techniques instead of being stationary or still. Full definition
There is also a 3D selfie creator that takes a selfie of you and turns them into animated versions of funny things. (techpp.com)
Parents who have little kids who are just starting to talk and learn new words love this channel because kids learn quicker when they are watching animated versions of words. (abckidsinc.com)
There are «motion comics» that are nothing more than animated versions of paper comics. (pcworld.com)