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Photo to GIF

Start with one photo. Describe a blink, a gesture or another small movement you would like to bring into the picture.

Your photo stays in this browser for this preview.

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Credits depend on quality and frames, not playback time.

AI generation is currently unavailable.

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GIFs for everyday moments and creative work

Start with a prompt or a photo, then choose the motion you want.

Start with an idea

Describe the subject, action and style you want.

Make it personal

Bring your own photo and describe the movement you have in mind.

Make GIFs for any occasion

Birthday wishes, pet reactions, social posts or your next product story.

HOW IT WORKS

Create a GIF from text or a photo

Choose an input, describe the motion and review the result.

FROM YOUR CAMERA ROLL

Keep the photo. Give the moment a direction.

Choose a clear portrait, pet or product photo, then describe what should move. A blink, a small head turn or a gentle change in expression is a useful starting point. Say what should stay still when the background or framing matters to you.

Photo-based example: bubbles and reflections move around an AI-created soda bottle. Results vary by image and prompt.

Choose a photo

THE MOVEMENT MATTERS

Tell the subject what to do, and what to keep.

Motion instructions work best when they refer to what is actually in the photo. Ask for a smile, a blink or a gentle turn rather than describing a completely new scene. If the person must stay recognizable or the product label must remain legible, make that constraint explicit.

AI animation can change facial details, backgrounds or lettering. Check the result before sharing.

Write a movement instruction

A CLEAR VISUAL DIRECTION

Choose a clear reference before choosing a style.

Use a photo you have permission to process. Prefer a visible subject, a simple background and a crop with space for the intended movement. Low light, hidden features and tiny product text can make the animation harder to control.

The photo picker accepts JPG, PNG and WebP files up to 10 MB and 40 million pixels.

Choose a photo

SMALL FILE, REAL MOVEMENT

Review the face, the background and the loop.

When photo generation is available, check that the subject remains recognizable throughout the movement. Watch for changing details and unwanted camera movement. Preview before downloading, and save a copy of any output you want to keep.

The record-player animation was generated from text. The soda example above uses a reference image.

Choose a photo

How to make a GIF

  1. 1

    Choose your starting point

    Write a scene or choose one photo you have permission to use.

  2. 2

    Describe the movement

    Give the subject one clear action. Keep important details explicit.

  3. 3

    Choose the look

    Choose a style and aspect ratio for your GIF.

  4. 4

    Preview & keep your GIF

    Review the animation and download it when generation is available.

FOR EVERYDAY MOMENTS

Make their day.

Birthday wishes, little thank-yous and reactions that say it your way.

8 ideas to make your own

FOR SOCIAL CREATORS

Give your feed a little personality.

From tiny worlds to satisfying motion. Find the look for your next post.

8 ideas to make your own

FOR E-COMMERCE SELLERS

Let the details do the talking.

Texture, light and a little movement for fashion, food, beauty and home.

8 ideas to make your own

FOR BRANDS & MARKETERS

Make the next announcement move.

Seasonal campaigns, new launches and the small-business stories worth sharing.

8 ideas to make your own

GIF Studio pricing

Choose one-time Credits or a monthly plan.

Monthly plans

Billed monthly in USD. Automatically renews until canceled.

Lite

For occasional projects

$9.99/ month

1,000 Credits / billing period

  • 10 GB My Studio storage
  • No watermark
  • Credits reset each billing period
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Creator

For regular projects

$19.99/ month

2,200 Credits / billing period

  • 30 GB My Studio storage
  • No watermark
  • Credits reset each billing period

Pro

For frequent creation

$39.99/ month

4,800 Credits / billing period

  • 100 GB My Studio storage
  • No watermark
  • Credits reset each billing period

Studio

Power users & businesses

$79.99/ month

10,000 Credits / billing period

  • 300 GB My Studio storage
  • No watermark
  • Credits reset each billing period

Subscription Credits do not roll over. During an active subscription, saved works are retained within your plan’s storage limit.

One-time Credit packs

Pay once. Credits never expire. No subscription or automatic renewal.

Mini

$4.99one time

400 Credits

Starter

$8.99one time

750 Credits

Plus

$15.99one time

1,400 Credits

Growth

$25.99one time

2,500 Credits

Large

$45.99one time

4,500 Credits

Mega

$85.99one time

8,500 Credits

One-time Credits never expire; saved works have a separate retention period. One-time purchase accounts have 5 GB of storage, and new works are saved for 30 days regardless of which Credits are used. Accounts with a previous one-time purchase generate without a watermark, including when using welcome Credits.

Standard generation

Credits per GIF. Playback time changes speed without adding Credits.
QualityFramesTextPhoto
Medium83035
Medium124045
Medium165055
High83540
High125055
High166065

Premium Motion

720P: 30 Credits / second · 4-second minimum: 120 Credits.
Upscaled 1080P: 55 Credits / second · 4-second minimum: 220 Credits.

Premium Motion uses a separate rate from Standard. Choose a resolution and duration to see the total before generating.

Free welcome offer: 40 Credits once per account, valid for 30 days. Free-account results carry the GIF Studio logo and website-name watermark.

Reduce file size, adjust playback speed or edit individual frames in your browser.

GIF compressorGIF speed changerGIF frame editor

GOOD TO KNOW

Photo to GIF, explained.

Does Photo to GIF combine several pictures?

This page is for animating one photo with AI. It is not a multi-photo slideshow maker or a static JPG-to-GIF format converter.

Where does my selected photo go?

Selecting a photo displays it in your browser and does not upload it. If an authorized generation test is enabled and you submit the photo, it may be sent to the generation provider. Remove it to clear the selection.

Will the same person or pet be preserved?

A photo provides a reference, but AI animation can change faces, backgrounds and lettering. Exact preservation is not guaranteed.

What movement should I describe?

Try one small action that suits the photo: blink once, gently tilt the head, or move a reflection across a product. State important constraints, such as keeping the background still, without adding contradictory instructions.

Is AI GIF generation available?

AI generation is not currently available. You can explore examples and prepare a prompt. The GIF compressor, speed changer and frame editor work in your browser.

How many Credits does generation use?

Standard starts at 30 Credits for Text to GIF and 35 for Photo to GIF. The exact quote depends on your chosen quality and frame count and appears before generation. Playback time changes speed and does not add Credits. Browsing the examples does not use Credits. Premium Motion has separate planned rates on the pricing page.

Will the result have a watermark?

Free-account results will carry a small GIF Studio logo and website-name watermark. Active subscribers and accounts with a previous one-time Credits purchase will generate without a watermark. Availability depends on the account and generation service.

Can I use generated work commercially?

Commercial use depends on the final provider terms, your rights to the inputs and the content itself. GIF Studio's launch licensing policy is not finalized. A paid plan does not itself guarantee commercial rights.

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