Pixelcut
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Animate Pixel Art with AI

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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Animate Your Pixel Art

  1. 1

    Upload your pixel art

    Start by uploading the static pixel art image or sprite you want to animate. This can be a character, an object, or a full scene.

  2. 2

    Describe the animation

    In the text box, write a clear and simple description of the motion you want. For example, 'make the character run in place' or 'show leaves falling from the tree'.

  3. 3

    Generate your animation

    Click the generate button and let the AI bring your pixel art to life. It will process your image and prompt to create a unique animation.

  4. 4

    Download your video

    Your animated pixel art is now ready. Download the high-resolution MP4 video to use in your game, project, or social media posts.

Transform your static pixel art sprites into dynamic animations in just a few moments. Forget the tedious process of drawing each frame by hand. With our AI animator, you can upload your character art, describe the movement you envision, and watch as it generates a complete animation sequence. This approach saves hours of work, making it perfect for indie game developers, hobbyists, and digital artists who need to prototype movements or produce final animations quickly. Go from a still character to a lively creation effortlessly.

Create Sprite Animations Instantly

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Our animation tool is powered by intuitive text-to-motion technology. You don't need to understand complex timelines or keyframe-based animation software. Simply write out the action you want to see. For example, you can enter prompts like 'create a walking loop,' 'make the character swing a sword,' or 'add a blinking effect.' The AI interprets your words to produce the corresponding motion, giving you creative control without the steep learning curve. It's a straightforward way to direct your character's performance.

Text-to-Motion for Pixel Art

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Maintain the charm and integrity of your retro-style art. Our AI is designed to understand the aesthetics of pixel art, ensuring that the generated animations feel authentic. The motion respects the pixel grid, avoiding the blurry or unnatural look that can come from generic animation tools. This process results in animations that preserve the crisp, blocky style characteristic of 8-bit and 16-bit games. Create fluid motion that feels native to the medium, whether for a game, a social media post, or a digital art piece.

Authentic 8-Bit and 16-Bit Motion

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It’s Fast: Go from a static sprite to an animated video in moments. It’s Intuitive: Control the motion of your characters using simple text descriptions. AI-Powered: Our technology generates authentic pixel-perfect movement from your prompts. No Manual Framing: Skip the painstaking process of drawing and adjusting individual animation frames. Versatile Output: Download your animations as high-quality MP4 files, ready for use in games, videos, or web content. It streamlines your entire workflow.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Pixel Art Animator?

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Indie Game Development: Quickly prototype character movements such as jumping, attacking, or idle cycles to speed up your development process. Social Media Content: Create eye-catching animated pixel art posts to boost engagement on platforms like Instagram or X (formerly Twitter). Digital Art Portfolios: Enhance your online portfolio by showcasing your pixel art skills with dynamic animations instead of just static images. Livestream Alerts: Design custom animated alerts for your channel on platforms like Twitch or YouTube to add a unique flair to your stream.

Pixel Art 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.
    Shaelyn D.
  • Best background remover

    I need a good background remover for my work and I've been through them all it feels like. This one is the best by far. It's so easy to use and the results always look amazing. Thank you Pixelcut!
    Kira H.
  • Love it

    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
    Mary J.