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AI Animation Retargeting Made Simple

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Available on iPhone & Android

How to Retarget Your Animation

  1. 1

    Upload your character

    Start by uploading a static image of the character you want to bring to life. This can be a 2D drawing or a 3D render.

  2. 2

    Enter your prompt

    In the text box, describe the animation you want to apply. You can also upload a source video to copy the motion from.

  3. 3

    Generate your animation

    With one click, our AI will retarget the described motion onto your character, creating a completely new animated sequence.

  4. 4

    Download your video

    Your animation is ready to download as a high-quality MP4 file. Use it in your creative projects, from games to marketing campaigns.

Say goodbye to complex rigging and manual bone mapping. Our AI intelligently adapts animations to characters of any shape or size. Whether you're transferring motion from a tall, slender robot to a short, stout creature or applying human movements to a fantasy monster, the process is automatic. This technology understands different proportions, ensuring the retargeted animation looks natural and believable on your character. Just upload your assets and let our AI handle the intricate task of motion transfer in seconds.

Effortless Motion Transfer Across Any Character

A 3D render demonstrating animation retargeting, with a futuristic robot and a cartoon monster striking the exact same dynamic pose side-by-side on a white background.
Breathe life into your still character designs. Upload a 2D illustration or a 3D model render, and use a text prompt or a source video to define its movement. This is perfect for artists and designers who want to see their creations walk, dance, or perform actions without the steep learning curve of traditional animation software. Go from a static portrait to a dynamic, animated character ready for use in presentations, social media, or project prototypes with incredible speed and ease.

Animate Static Character Images Instantly

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You don't need to be a professional animator to create stunning character movements. Our browser-based tool is designed for simplicity, empowering game developers, marketers, and content creators to produce high-quality animations without technical hurdles. The intuitive interface allows you to generate and refine animations quickly, and you can download the final result as a high-resolution MP4 video. This makes it easy to integrate your newly animated characters into any video project or game engine.

A Streamlined Workflow for All Creators

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It’s Fast: Generate a complete character animation in moments, not hours. It’s Easy to Use: Simply upload your character image and describe the motion you want to see. AI-Powered: Our tool automatically solves complex retargeting challenges between different character skeletons. Flexible: Works with 2D images and 3D models, applying motion from videos or text prompts. High-Quality Output: Download your creations as watermark-free MP4 files, ready for any platform or project.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Animation Retargeting?

Four diverse 3D character models (a robot, a human, a monster, a low-poly figure) are shown side-by-side in the exact same running pose against a white background, illustrating the concept of animation retargeting.
Game Development: Quickly populate your game with animated non-player characters or prototype player movements. Filmmaking and Pre-visualization: Create concept animations and preview scenes without committing to a complex production pipeline. Social Media Marketing: Develop eye-catching animated characters for ad campaigns and engaging social posts. Educational Content: Easily create animated visuals to explain complex topics or tell compelling stories. Digital Art: Turn your static character portfolio into a dynamic showcase of animated work.

Animation Retargeting Use Cases

Four diverse 3D characters, a robot, an orc, a cartoon fox, and a human athlete, all frozen in the exact same mid-air kick pose, demonstrating the concept of animation retargeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

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