Pixelcut
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AI Portrait Animator

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

How to Animate a Portrait

  1. 1

    Upload your portrait

    Start by uploading a clear, high-quality portrait photo. Our tool supports various image formats like PNG and JPG.

  2. 2

    Describe the animation

    In the text box, describe the motion you want to see. For example, 'slowly zoom in and make the person wink' or 'make the leaves in the background rustle'.

  3. 3

    Generate your video

    With your photo uploaded and prompt entered, click the generate button. Our AI will create a custom animated video for you in seconds.

  4. 4

    Download your MP4

    Your animated portrait is ready to download as a high-resolution, watermark-free MP4 file. Share it with friends, family, or on your social media channels.

Turn your cherished portraits and static images into engaging video clips. Our AI photo animator analyzes your image and applies realistic motion based on your text descriptions. You don't need any complex video editing skills or manual keyframing. Simply upload your portrait, describe how you want it to move, and watch as our technology brings it to life. From a subtle smile to hair blowing in the wind, you can create captivating animations that add a new dimension to your favorite pictures.

Transform Still Portraits into Dynamic Videos

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Take full creative control without the steep learning curve. If you can describe it, you can create it. Our tool lets you direct the animation just by typing. Want a gentle head tilt, a slow zoom, or a curious expression? Just add it to your prompt. This intuitive process makes photo animation accessible to everyone, from social media creators to individuals wanting to revive old family photos. Generate unique, customized animations in minutes, not hours, right from your browser.

Effortless Animation with Text Prompts

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Download your animated portraits as high-resolution, watermark-free MP4 files. These videos are ready to be shared on any social media platform, included in presentations, or used in digital marketing campaigns. Animated images are perfect for creating eye-catching content that stops the scroll and captures viewer attention. Whether you're making a tribute video or a fun social media post, your downloaded video will look crisp and professional wherever you share it.

Create High-Quality MP4s for Any Platform

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It’s Fast: Go from a static photo to an animated video in just a few clicks. It’s Intuitive: Simply type what you want to see. Animate your portrait by describing motions like 'smile and blink' or 'hair moving in the breeze.' AI-Powered: Our tool uses AI to interpret your prompts and generate natural-looking motion, adding life to your portraits. No Complex Software Needed: Forget about difficult animation software. Create stunning results directly in your web browser. Versatile Downloads: Get high-quality, watermark-free MP4 videos that are perfect for sharing anywhere online.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Portrait Animator?

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Digital Tributes: Bring old family photos to life to honor loved ones in a touching, modern way. Engaging Social Media Content: Create dynamic profile pictures or animated posts for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook that are more engaging than static images. Marketing and Ads: Animate product photos or brand mascots to create eye-catching advertisements and promotional materials. Artistic Expression: Add motion to your digital paintings, sketches, or illustrations to create a new form of digital art. Fun and Personal Projects: Create fun greetings, memes, or simply see your favorite photos move for the first time.

Animate Portrait 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.
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    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!
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  • 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.