Animate a single photo with AI. Describe a movement to bring your portrait, pet or character to life. No video or photo sequence needed.
From photo to downloadable GIF, all in one place. No Photoshop needed.
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Add a still image and turn a little movement into a big mood.
Each pair shows one still image brought to life with AI: original above, GIF below. The examples scroll slowly—swipe or use the arrows to explore.
A single still imageStay seated, lift one front paw and give a gentle wave without moving the body.
A single still imageSlowly peek out of the cardboard box, blink once, then duck back down.
A single still imageRaise both paws to cheer, bob them up and down and smile with delight.
A single still imageSmile at the camera and give a gentle wave. Keep the camera and body still.
A single still imageStay in place and wiggle from side to side, moving both little wings to the beat.
A single still imageHold the carrot and nod gently, letting the ears sway a little with the movement.
A single still imageHug the red heart and sway gently from side to side with a warm expression.
A single still imageCrouch slightly, bounce up with joy, then land and settle back into the starting pose.
A single still imageKeep the coffee cup still while the steam rises slowly and drifts above the rim.
A single still imageKeep the pot still while the daisy flowers, stems and leaves sway gently in the breeze.
All you need is one reference image and an idea. This AI photo animator creates the movement, then assembles and saves your GIF in the background. Upload, preview and download in one place, with no Photoshop needed.
Choose a clear portrait, pet photo or illustration in PNG, JPG or still WebP format, up to 10 MB. Your image is optimized automatically—no need to crop it square first.
Start with one small movement, such as “Keep the cat seated and gently tilt its head to one side. Keep its body and the background still.” Then choose the original scene or a transparent background.
Sign in and generate. AI uses your image and description to create the movement, with progress shown in the workspace. Each generation uses 2 credits.
Preview and download as soon as your GIF is ready, while it saves to your account in the background. Size, speed and color changes cost no extra credits. Once saved, your 512×512 original is available in your GIF history.
Make personalized reaction GIFs and memes from images that feel like you. Choose a clear subject and give it a movement that suits the picture.
Start with a blink, a gentle nod or a smile in a selfie or everyday photo. Choose one movement, keep the face clear, and describe what should stay still. For group photos, specify which person to animate.
Photo tip: keep the subject large and moving body parts visible.
A curious head tilt, an eager wag or a hopeful look at dinner: start with one simple movement your pet could naturally make to help preserve its appearance.
Photo tip: avoid blur and objects covering the subject.
Create animated stickers from a photo or illustration of your character. Build on its existing pose and mood with a gentle sway or a small change in expression. Mention any style, background or existing text you want to keep.
Image tip: clear outlines work well; avoid tiny text.
Let steam rise slowly from a cup or flowers sway in a light breeze. Focus on one moving subject, keep the motion gentle, and specify which objects and parts of the background should stay still.
Image tip: choose a subject that stands out from its background.
Explain who moves, how they move and what feeling you want to show. Start with one simple, gentle movement and specify what should stay still. Use these prompts as a starting point; results vary with the image and motion.
Keep the original pose and gradually form a happy smile. Keep the head, hands and background still.
Stay seated with an expectant look and gently tilt the head to one side. Keep the body and background still.
Keep the pot in place while the flowers, stems and leaves sway slowly in a light breeze. Keep the background still.
Write naturally. For a character that’s already posed, try “Keep the original pose and gently shake the shoulders.” Ask for “subtle movement” when you want a softer result, and mention any background or text you want to keep still.
Choose a background before generating to suit how you’ll use the GIF. Images with a distinct subject are usually easier to animate. Zoom in afterward to check complex edges and small details.
Remove the original setting to put your person, pet or object in the spotlight. Choose “Transparent” before generating. At export, you can keep the transparency or fill transparent areas with white.
Keep the surroundings in a travel photo, an everyday moment or an interesting scene. Say which person, object or part of the scene should move, and AI will use your image as its reference.
Preview the motion, then choose an export size. Your result is a square, looping GIF. Adjust its size, speed or color palette without paying for another generation.
| Size | Best for | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| 240 × 240 | Chat reactions and compact files | Make sure the subject is easy to see. Fewer colors can help reduce the file size. |
| 320 × 320 / 480 × 480 | Keeping more detail | Larger dimensions usually mean a larger file. Check the size before downloading. |
| 512 × 512 | A larger copy for later use | The 512px original saves automatically to your account. Download smaller sizes whenever you need them. |
Choose “Download GIF” in the results panel, then find it in your browser’s downloads, Files app or photo library. A screenshot captures only one frame, and converting to JPG removes the animation.
Save the GIF to your phone’s photo library. In WeChat’s sticker settings, find your custom stickers or individual stickers and use “+” to add the file. Menu names vary by version. Check that it plays correctly after adding it.
Try 240×240 pixels and a smaller color palette, then export again. If the GIF stops moving after you share it, check that it hasn’t been converted to a still image. Once it’s saved to your account, you can download it again from your GIF history.
WeChat lets you add custom stickers from your photo library or by pressing and holding a sticker in a chat. See WeChat’s official guide to adding stickers. If its built-in browser can’t export your GIF, start in your phone’s regular browser instead.
Want to publish in the WeChat Sticker Store? Export at 240×240, then check the WeChat sticker specifications for file sizes, supporting artwork and content requirements. Follow our guide to publishing a WeChat sticker pack.
Each AI generation uses 2 credits from the same balance as your static sticker packs. Downloads and export changes cost no extra credits.
¥6.9 / pack (CNY)
About CNY ¥1.38 per GIF when used only for GIF generation.
¥29.9 / pack (CNY)
About CNY ¥1.20 per GIF when used only for GIF generation.
¥49.9 / pack (CNY)
About CNY ¥1.00 per GIF when used only for GIF generation.
These totals assume you use all the credits for GIFs. Each generation creates one GIF, and generating another version uses credits again. Use your existing balance or add credits from your account after signing in.
Formats, pricing, failed generations and saving your work—here’s what to know.
Upload a single still image and describe how you want it to move. AI creates the motion and turns it into an animated GIF. This tool animates the subject in your image; it doesn’t make a slideshow from multiple uploaded photos. No video or photo sequence is needed.
Upload a PNG, JPG or still WebP image up to 10 MB. Your browser optimizes it and compresses it to WebP while keeping its proportions before sending it to AI. The final GIF is square. Video, animated GIF, animated WebP and APNG uploads aren’t supported.
You need to sign in, and each generation uses 2 credits. The entry credit pack costs CNY 6.9 for 10 credits—enough for 5 GIF generations if used only for GIFs. Downloads and export changes cost no extra credits. Generating a new result uses credits again.
Use everyday language and focus on one movement. For example: “Keep the cat seated and gently tilt its head to one side. Keep its body and the background still.” Start with small, slow movements rather than combining a jump, a turn and a wave. For an existing sticker, build on its pose and mood, and mention anything you want to keep still, including text.
You can choose either before generating. A transparent background puts the focus on the subject; keeping the original scene works well for travel and everyday photos. Changing this option afterward applies to your next generation—it doesn’t edit the existing scene. Transparency depends on the generated result.
No. A wave or a sway can repeat naturally, while running away or leaving the frame can simply end. The exported GIF loops, but the motion doesn’t have to reverse or return to the first pose. The transition on replay depends on its opening and closing frames.
You can download the GIF for use in chats. Start with 240×240 pixels and check its clarity and file size. Publishing a pack in the WeChat Sticker Store also requires the platform’s current file specifications, supporting artwork and content review. Downloading one GIF does not publish a sticker pack.
Download your GIF at 240, 320, 480 or 512 pixels, or adjust its speed and color palette before exporting again. You can preview and download it as soon as it’s assembled while we save a 512×512 original to your account. Once saved, it appears in your GIF history. Export changes cost no extra credits and don’t replace the original. If saving is temporarily interrupted, we retry in the background and keep your current preview available.
Timing depends on the service queue, the image and your connection. Once your submission is confirmed, you can refresh or close the page. Generation, GIF assembly and saving continue in the background. Sign in to the same account and open your GIF history to check progress or download the saved result. There’s no need to submit another generation.
If the service confirms a failure or cancellation, or returns an image that cannot be processed, it will attempt to return the generation credits. Check the refund message and your balance for confirmation. If the result is uncertain, keep checking the task or contact support. A temporary download failure can be retried. Generating another version because you don’t like a successful result uses credits again.
Yes. Use a modern browser on your phone, such as Chrome, Edge or Safari. If downloads don’t work in WeChat’s built-in browser, open this site in your phone’s regular browser and sign in to the same account. Check your GIF history and download the result once it’s saved. Images and descriptions you haven’t submitted won’t transfer between browsers.
Your browser compresses the image first. When you generate, your reference image and motion description are sent to Replicate, which has its own data-retention policy. We save the finished 512×512 GIF and its motion description to your account in private storage. We don't put your reference photo or the intermediate sprite sheet in our object storage. Once saving is confirmed, you can view and download the GIF from History. Only use images you have permission to process.
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