Pixelcut
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AI Face Animator

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

How to Animate a Face in 3 Steps

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Choose a clear, front-facing photo of a face you want to animate. You can upload a portrait, selfie, or even an illustration.

  2. 2

    Describe the animation

    In the prompt box, type in the facial expression or movement you want to see. For example, 'smiling and nodding' or 'surprised look'.

  3. 3

    Generate your video

    Click the generate button and let the AI bring your photo to life. Your animated video will be ready in seconds.

  4. 4

    Download your animation

    Your new MP4 video is ready to be downloaded and shared. Use it to create fun social media posts, memes, or personalized messages.

Transform any static portrait into a dynamic video with our AI face animator. Ever wondered what a historical photo would look like in motion? Or want to make a family portrait smile? Simply upload an image, describe the animation you envision, and watch as our AI brings a sense of life and personality to the face. From subtle blinks and smiles to more expressive movements, you can create captivating animations that tell a story. It's a new way to interact with your favorite pictures, turning memories into living moments you can share.

Bring Still Photos to Life

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Capture your audience's attention on social media with unique, animated content. The AI face animator is perfect for creating eye-catching videos for TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms. Make your profile picture wink, create a funny talking photo meme, or animate an illustration for a story. You don’t need any video editing skills. Just upload a clear photo, type a simple prompt like “make the person sing” or “have them look surprised,” and our tool handles the rest, generating a shareable MP4 video in moments.

Create Engaging Content Instantly

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Creating face animations is effortless with our AI-powered tool. There's no complex software to learn or timelines to manage. The process is designed to be quick and intuitive for everyone. Upload a photo with a clear face, write a short text description of the desired movement, and let our AI do the heavy lifting. Our technology analyzes the facial features and synthesizes natural-looking motion based on your instructions. You can generate your first animation in seconds, making it easy to experiment with different ideas.

Simple and Fast AI Animation

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It’s Quick: Generate an animated video from a photo in just a few clicks. Easy to Use: No animation experience is needed. If you can write a sentence, you can animate a face. AI-Powered: Our tool uses AI to interpret your prompts and generate realistic facial movements. High-Quality Output: Download your animations as crisp, clear MP4 videos ready for any platform. Endless Creativity: From subtle expressions to fun gestures, you have the creative freedom to bring any portrait to life.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Face Animator?

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Social Media Posts: Create viral content by making photos sing, talk, or react. Digital Art: Animate your own character illustrations or digital paintings to add a new dimension to your art. Family Photos: Bring old family portraits to life by adding gentle smiles and blinks. Marketing and Ads: Make your brand mascot or product spokesperson more engaging with animated expressions. Personalized Greetings: Send a unique birthday or holiday message by animating a photo of a loved one.

Face 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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