Animated GIF · 2 credits

AI GIF generator —
turn a photo into a looping GIF

Upload a photo, pick a motion and you are done: a smile, a wave, a kiss, hearts or confetti. PixiFixi turns it into a looping GIF you can send on Messenger, WhatsApp or in a story. Your face stays yours, and so does the background.

12 ready-made motions Or describe your own Ready in about 30 seconds
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What it does

From a still photo to a moving one

No video, no editing app. One photo is enough.

Ready-made motions

Smile and blink, laugh, wave, wink, blow a kiss, dance, thumbs up — one click each.

Effects around you

Falling confetti, snow, floating hearts or golden sparkles — for greetings and cards.

Your own motion

Describe what should move: “the dog wags its tail”, “grandma and granddaughter laugh”.

Face and background stay

Only what you choose moves. Framing, clothes and background stay as in your photo.

At a glance

Ready-made motions
12 + your own
Frames
12, looping
Loop length
1–2.5 seconds
Size
up to about 720 px, photo proportions
Speed
slow, normal or fast
Time
about 30 seconds
Cost
2 credits
Examples

Real GIFs made in PixiFixi

Each of these GIFs was made in the app from a single photo, with no edits in another program. Drag the slider to compare with the photo.

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Three steps

How to turn a photo into a GIF

1

Upload a photo

From your phone or computer. One where the face is clearly visible works best.

2

Pick a motion

In the Animated GIF tool, click one of 12 motions or describe your own. Set the speed.

3

Download the GIF

After about 30 seconds the GIF is ready. Click Download and send it anywhere.

Cost

What an AI GIF costs

You pay with credits, not a subscription. Credits never expire.

WhatResultCostFor
GIF with a ready-made motion12 frames, looping2 creditsMessenger, WhatsApp, stories
GIF with your own motion12 frames, looping2 creditspets, greetings, jokes
Video in Animate Photos5–12 seconds, MP4from 3 creditsreels, longer scenes

What it will not do

  • It needs a photo. You cannot make a GIF from text alone here.
  • The GIF lasts 1–2.5 seconds (depending on speed) and loops. For a longer scene, use Animate Photos.
  • Each frame is drawn separately, so small differences between frames are normal. Simple motions work best.
  • No explicit or violent content. Such descriptions are blocked before generation and no credits are taken.
Questions

AI GIF generator — frequently asked questions

Step-by-step guide: How to make a GIF in ChatGPT, and how it compares

How do I turn a photo into a GIF with AI?

Upload a photo to PixiFixi, choose the Animated GIF tool, click a motion (for example a smile or confetti) and Apply. After about 30 seconds you download a ready .gif file.

Can I make a GIF for free?

You get free credits to start, and one GIF costs 2 credits, so your first one costs nothing.

Can ChatGPT make GIFs?

Yes — since November 2026 ChatGPT can make a GIF from a prompt or a photo, rolling out gradually. In PixiFixi you get ready-made motions with one click, no prompt writing needed, plus the rest of the photo tools in the same place.

Can I make a GIF from text?

Not in this tool — it animates a photo you upload. To start from text, create an image in Create mode first, then turn it into a GIF.

Will the GIF work on Messenger and WhatsApp?

Yes. It is an ordinary .gif file you can send in any messaging app, email or forum, and it loops on its own.

Will the face stay the same?

Yes. The AI keeps the face, clothes, background and framing from your photo and only moves what you choose. A photo where the face fills a good part of the frame works best.

How is a GIF different from Animate Photos?

A GIF is a short loop for messaging, ready in about 30 seconds for 2 credits. Animate Photos makes a 5–12 second MP4 video for reels and longer scenes.

Do I need to install anything?

No. PixiFixi runs in the browser — open the page, upload a photo, download the result. There is nothing to install and nothing takes up space on your device.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. Everything works the same on a phone as on a computer — upload straight from your gallery or take the photo right there. You can also add the app to your phone’s home screen.

Which files can I upload, and how large?

JPG, PNG, HEIC from an iPhone and TIFF. A photo straight from your phone is fine — it is resized automatically before upload, so there is nothing to convert or compress yourself.

What happens to my photos?

Only you can see them. They never appear in any gallery, are not used to train models and are not shared with anyone. You can delete them at any time, or switch on automatic deletion after 7, 30 or 90 days.

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