Pixelcut
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AI Sprite Animator

Trusted by 70 million people
171,800 Reviews
Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Animate Your Sprites

  1. 1

    Upload your sprite image

    Start by uploading the static image of the character or object you want to bring to life. Clear, high-quality images work best.

  2. 2

    Describe the animation

    In the text prompt, write down the motion you want to create. Be descriptive, for example: 'a walking animation from left to right' or 'an idle breathing motion'.

  3. 3

    Generate your animation

    Click the generate button and let the AI work its magic. It will interpret your prompt and animate your static image into a short video clip.

  4. 4

    Download your MP4 animation

    Your new animated sprite is ready to download. Save the high-resolution, watermark-free MP4 file and use it in your game, video, or any other project.

Go from a static image to a lively animation in seconds. Our AI sprite animator removes the need to draw individual frames by hand. Simply upload your character art, whether it’s a detailed hero or simple pixel art, and describe the action you want to see. This process allows you to create fluid movements like walking, jumping, or attacking without any traditional animation work. It's the perfect way for game developers and artists to bring their creations to life with speed and simplicity.

Instant Motion for Your Characters

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You don't need to be an animator to make your characters move. Pixelcut's tool makes sprite animation accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level. Instead of learning complex software and the principles of keyframing, all you need is an idea. Just type your desired animation into the prompt, such as 'swinging a sword' or 'casting a spell.' The AI interprets your text and generates a complete animation, letting you focus on your creative vision rather than technical hurdles.

Create Animations Without a Single Keyframe

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Quickly visualize character movements and test game mechanics without slowing down your production pipeline. This tool is a major asset for indie developers and creative teams who need to prototype fast. Generate placeholder animations to see how a character will feel in your game engine or test different actions before committing to final assets. By animating sprites with simple text prompts, you can iterate on ideas faster, making your game development process more agile and efficient.

Rapid Prototyping for Game Development

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It's Fast: Create an entire animation from a single image in just a few moments. It's Simple: No animation skills are needed. If you can describe it, you can create it. AI-Powered: Use advanced AI to generate fluid and natural character movements from text instructions. Versatile Styles: Works great for all 2D art, from modern cartoon characters to classic pixel art sprites. Quick Downloads: Get your animation as a high-resolution, watermark-free MP4 file, ready for any project.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Sprite Animator?

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Indie Game Development: Quickly create character animations for heroes, enemies, and NPCs in your game. Animated Content: Produce engaging, animated characters for your social media posts, videos, or digital stories. Prototyping Actions: Test out different character actions like running, jumping, and interacting with objects before finalizing game assets. Digital Art: Add a layer of motion to your static character illustrations to share them in a more dynamic format online.

Sprite Animator 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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