How to animate a drawing or picture with AI
- Upload a clear picture: a photo of your drawing, a digital illustration, AI art or a photo (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- Pick Stick figure for line drawings, Animate for a character or portrait, or Pet for an animal. Add a short direction if you like, such as "waves and jumps".
- Choose the shape: 9:16 for Shorts, TikTok and Reels, 16:9 for YouTube, 1:1 for feeds.
- Press Make my video and download the MP4 in about a minute.
Which picture, which motion
| Your picture | Pick | What moves |
|---|---|---|
| Stick figure or doodle on paper, a whiteboard or a note | Stick figure | The figure waves, steps, dances and jumps in your exact lines |
| Painted, drawn or AI-art portrait of an adult | Animate | Blink, smile, breathing, a slight head turn — the art style kept |
| Old photo or black-and-white portrait | Animate or Old photo | Gentle, natural movement |
| Drawing or photo of a dog or cat | Pet | Tail, ears and a look at the camera |
Simple pictures with one clear character animate best. Characters owned by studios or brands, real public figures and pictures of children are not accepted.
Free animation without AI
Need a loop or a zoom for a picture, with nothing uploaded? The free motion maker on the photo loop video page animates any picture in your browser — unlimited, with a small moveframe.app mark.
Sizes, lengths and quality
| Setting | Free | With credits |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5 seconds | 5 or 10 seconds |
| Shape | 9:16, 16:9 or 1:1 | 9:16, 16:9 or 1:1 |
| Quality | Standard 480p | Standard, HD 720p or Max 720p (premium model) |
| Watermark | None on your daily free video | None |
| Cost | 5 credits (free daily credits cover 1) | 5–40 credits |
Every video downloads as an H.264 MP4 that plays on iPhone, Android, TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and WhatsApp.
What it costs
The tool is at the top of this page: upload a photo and your first video is free, no account and no card. Here is what you pay if you want more.
| Price | What you get | |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Your first video: Standard quality, 5 seconds, no watermark. More free daily credits depend on your region and how busy we are. |
| Pro | $9.90/month | 120 credits a month (about 24 videos), no watermark, HD and 10-second videos, cancel any time |
| Pro, yearly | $82.90/year | $6.91/month, you save $35.90; the 120 credits still arrive every month |
| Max | $29.90/month | 400 credits a month (about 80 videos); same features as Pro, more credits |
| Credit pack | From $9.90 once | 100 credits, valid 12 months, no subscription |
Failed or blocked videos are refunded automatically, and any payment can be refunded within 7 days.
What MoveFrame will not make
Every photo is checked before anything is generated. If a check fails, nothing is charged.
- No nudity or sexual content, and no "uncensored" mode.
- Family photos with little ones are fine on everyday templates; couple, wedding and baby-prediction templates are adults-only, and nothing suggestive is ever made with anyone under 18.
- No celebrities, politicians or other public figures, and no face swap.
- Hug and baby templates ask you to confirm that both adults in the photos agree.
- Your daily free video has no watermark, and every video is labelled as AI-generated in its file data.
- See something wrong? Every video page has a Report link. We take reported videos down and answer within 48 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Your first video is free, with no account and no card: Standard quality, 5 seconds, no watermark. After that, free daily credits (5 a day where available) depend on your region and how busy we are. To keep going, Pro is $9.90/month for 120 credits (about 24 videos), or a credit pack starts at $9.90 with no subscription.
Can I animate AI art from Midjourney or ChatGPT?
Yes, if you have the right to use it. Upload the image and pick Animate; the style, colours and background are kept while the character moves.
Do I need to draw frames?
No. One picture is enough; the AI makes all the in-between movement.
Can it animate cartoon characters from TV or games?
No. Characters owned by studios or brands are not accepted. Your own drawings and original characters are fine.
How long does it take?
Most 5-second videos are ready in 40–90 seconds. 10-second and Max quality videos can take up to 3 minutes. You can keep using the page while it works.
What if the video fails or my photo is rejected?
Credits come back automatically. A photo that fails the safety check is rejected before any credit is spent, and a video that fails during generation is refunded in full.