Animate photo · from 3 credits

AI photo animation —
a photo turns into a video

A smile, a hug, a wave or falling snow — your photo becomes a short video animation. 34 ready effects, from subtle motion to a full scene.

34 ready effects From 3 credits Your face in motion
Effects

What your photo can do

34 ready animations in five categories — you pick from a list.

Emotions

Smile, blink, hug, wave — gentle, natural motion.

Dance

Several dance variants — from calm to funny.

Scenes

Snow, confetti, hearts, fireworks — a whole scene in motion.

Face in motion

AI keeps your face and sets it in natural motion.

At a glance

Ready effects
34 in 5 categories
Video length
5–12 seconds
Quality
720p or 1080p
Cost
3–20 credits by length
Example

A photo that moves

A result from PixiFixi — a portrait turned into a short animation (smile and wave).

Three steps

How to animate a photo

1

Upload a photo

Ideally one with the whole figure visible or a clear portrait.

2

Pick an effect

Smile, dance, snow… — one of 34 ready ones or describe your own.

3

Download the video

A short clip is created — from tens of seconds to a few minutes of processing.

Cost

What animating a photo costs

Price depends on the clip length and resolution.

VariantLengthCostFor
720p (Standard)5 s3 creditssocial media, quick effect
720p (Standard)12 s10 creditsa longer scene
1080p (Pro)5–12 s6–20 creditshigher quality, bigger screen

What it will not do

  • The subject should fit in the frame together with their hands. Cropped hands are the most common cause of odd-looking animation — we have measured this.
  • It is a few seconds of movement, not a film with a plot. Complex scenes come out weakest.
  • The result is a video file — it cannot be edited further with the other tools.
Questions

Animate photo — FAQ

Step-by-step guide: how to animate a photo, step by step

What do I get at the end?

A short video file (mp4) you can download and share, or post on social media.

How long does processing take?

Longer than a normal edit — from tens of seconds to a few minutes, because it’s a video.

How many effects are there?

34 ready animations in five categories, plus a custom-description option.

How much does it cost?

From 3 credits (5 s, 720p) to 20 credits (12 s, 1080p) — price depends on length and quality.

What photo should I upload?

Ideally one with the whole figure or a clear portrait — then the motion looks natural.

Is one photo enough?

Yes. The animation is built from a single photograph — no burst or video needed. It only helps if the person is clearly visible in the frame.

How is this different from ready-made filters in apps?

A filter applies the same motion to every photo. Here the video is generated from your particular photograph, so the movement belongs to that person and that background — and you choose what happens.

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.

See also

Restore photo

Restore an old photo first, then set it in motion.

from 1 credit Restore photo

AI photoshoot

Run a session, then animate the best shot.

2 credits AI photoshoot

Custom (Other)

Describe your own effect if no ready one fits.

from 1 credit Custom (Other)

Bring a photo to life

Upload a photo, pick an effect and download a short clip. The first edits are free.

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