A single still image
Upload a portrait, product shot, or sketch. The animator adds camera movement and subject motion to the frame you already have.
Free AI Animator — Animate an Image or a Prompt in Your Browser
Use a free AI animator to turn a still image or a scene prompt into a short animated clip. Start in the browser with no sign up and sign in only to save clips.
Video Generator
Upload a first frame or paste one public image URL. Private and share-page links will fail.
(Optional)
Upload an ending frame or paste one public image URL if you want the motion to land on a target shot.
Cost 1 credits
0 / 2000
Camera presets
Add a camera direction to your prompt. These are prompt snippets, not a separate 3D model mode.
15s
4s15s
Generation Controls
These are the shared controls across all three workflow lanes.
Fast
Uses the faster route when available.
Generate Sound
Include synchronized audio when the provider supports it.
Cost 150 creditsRemaining 0 credits
Preview
Nothing generated yet
What you can animate for free
Three inputs cover most first drafts. Pick the one that matches what you already have.
A written scene
No source file yet? Describe the shot in plain language and let the animator build the motion from the prompt.
A reference clip
Point at a short reference video when you need a specific camera path or gesture instead of a description.
How to animate an image in three steps
Keep the first pass short. A small draft finishes faster and costs less than a full render.
1
Open the animator and add your input
Upload a still, describe a scene, or reference a clip. The workspace opens without an account.
2
Set the motion and the draft length
Choose the camera direction and start with a short duration so the first draft returns quickly.
3
Download the draft and decide
Review the result, keep it if it works, and sign in only when you want saved history, longer clips, and account credits.
Where to go next on Animate AI
Each workflow, browser tool, and pricing detail has its own page. Open the one that matches what you already have.
AI video generatorTurn a still image, a text prompt, or a reference clip into a short animation in the hosted video workspace.AI image generatorCreate or edit the starting still in the hosted image workspace, then bring it back for motion.3D product animation promptsPlan 3D-style product motion with camera presets and prompt examples, and see where video-based 3D stops.Free browser toolsConvert, compress, crop, resize, trim, and export media locally without spending animation credits.Pricing and creditsCompare plans, credit totals, annual savings, and billing rules before you subscribe.
Free AI animator FAQ
Straight answers about the free quota, signing in, clip rights, and source images.
1 Is this AI animator actually free?
You can open the animator and run a short draft without paying. Free guest access is limited to a small number of short drafts per visitor, and the workspace shows the credit cost before every generation.
2 Do I need to sign up?
No. Sign in only when you want to save history, use account credits, or generate longer clips. A browser workspace is enough for the first drafts.
3 Can I use the clips commercially?
Paid plans include commercial-use terms. Check the current plan details and confirm that you hold the rights to the source image or clip before publishing.
4 What image formats work best?
PNG, JPG, and WebP stills all work. Use a clear, well-lit frame in the aspect ratio you want, and run the free browser tools first if you need to crop, convert, or compress the source.
Animate images online, no sign up required
Start with a still image or motion prompt. Create a short AI animation draft first; sign in only when you need saved history or more credits.