Pixelcut
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Bring Any Face to Life with AI Animation

Trusted by 70 million people
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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Animate a Face from a Photo

  1. 1

    Upload your photo

    Start by uploading a clear, front-facing image of a face. This can be a photograph, a drawing, or a character illustration.

  2. 2

    Describe the animation

    In the text box, write a prompt describing the movements you want to see. For example, 'make the person slowly smile and then wink.'

  3. 3

    Generate your animation

    Click the generate button and let the AI bring your photo to life. It will create a short video based on your text description.

  4. 4

    Download your video

    Your new animation is ready to download as a high-resolution, watermark-free MP4 file. Share it with the world!

Turn any portrait, selfie, or illustration into an engaging animation without complex software. Simply upload your image, and our AI face animator gets to work. You don't need any video editing skills to get started. It's the perfect tool for quickly adding a dynamic element to your static pictures. From a simple smile to a subtle glance, you can create eye-catching motion in just a few moments. Our intuitive platform makes face animation accessible to everyone, from social media managers to digital artists.

Animate Portraits Instantly

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Direct your animation with simple text commands. You have the power to define the exact movements and expressions you want to see. Describe a happy expression, a thoughtful nod, or even futuristic effects like glowing eyes inspired by a sci-fi scene. Your words guide the AI to generate fluid, expressive animations that match your creative vision. This text-based control opens up new possibilities for storytelling, allowing you to breathe life and personality into any character or portrait with precision and ease.

Creative Control Through Text Prompts

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Download your creations as high-resolution MP4 video files, ready to be shared anywhere. The generated animations are smooth and clear, ensuring a professional look for all your projects. Whether you're creating content for a social media feed, a marketing campaign, or a personal art project, the output is optimized for quality. Your animated faces will look crisp and lifelike on any screen, helping your visuals capture attention and make a lasting impression. All downloads are watermark-free for a clean final product.

Generate High-Quality Video Animations

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It’s Fast: Go from a static photo to a dynamic animation in seconds. It’s Easy to Use: Upload a photo, write a description of the animation, and generate. No editing skills needed. AI-Powered: Our tool intelligently interprets your text to create natural-looking facial movements and expressions. Text-Driven: Describe exactly what you want, from winks and smiles to head nods. Versatile Output: Download your animations as MP4 videos, perfect for sharing on social media, websites, or in presentations.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Face Animation?

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Social Media Content: Turn a selfie into a captivating video story or reel to boost engagement. Digital Art and Illustration: Bring your original character designs and illustrations to life by adding subtle expressions and movements. E-Cards and Greetings: Create unique, personalized animated video cards for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Marketing and Ads: Animate a brand mascot or model's face in an ad to grab your audience's attention instantly. Storytelling Projects: Enhance your narratives by animating historical photos or fictional characters to make them more relatable.

AI Face Animation Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pixelcut is loved by over 2 million people

  • My favorite app

    Great app, easy to use. Helps our small business save time and money to create different marketing materials professionally. Thank you.
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    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
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