Cinematic Zoom
A slow, controlled push into the frame that mimics a dolly or zoom lens move.
Try this effect →Studio is live — free to use
Make Any Image Move.
Upload a still, pick a motion effect, and export a seamless loop — right in your browser.
Live render · AniFX engine · sample image
Available now
Effects you can use today.
Each preview is rendered live by the AniFX engine. Open any of them in the studio with your own image.
Glitch Shift
Brief digital glitch bursts — RGB split, block shifts, scan tearing — interrupt the frame.
Try this effect →Light Sweep
A soft band of light glides diagonally across the image, catching highlights as it passes.
Try this effect →How it works
Four steps, no sign-up.
- 01
Upload
Drop in a JPG, PNG or WebP. It stays in your browser.
- 02
Choose
Pick a motion effect and watch it play on your image instantly.
- 03
Customise
Tune speed, intensity and duration until the loop feels right.
- 04
Download
Export a looping video (MP4 or WebM), or PNG frames as a fallback.
The wider catalogue
Browse the full catalogueMore effects are on the way.
The catalogue describes atmospheric and particle effects like rain, snow and mist. They are planned and not in the studio yet, but each has a page explaining what it is designed to do.
- 3D ParallaxPlanned
- Neon PulsePlanned
- Product RevealPlanned
- Cloud MovementPlanned
- Dream MotionPlanned
- Falling RainPlanned
- Falling SnowPlanned
- Fire EmbersPlanned
- Floating DustPlanned
- Heat DistortionPlanned
- HologramPlanned
- Moving ReflectionsPlanned
- Particle BurstPlanned
- Poster PulsePlanned
- Smoke DriftPlanned
- VHS DistortionPlanned
- Water MovementPlanned
Examples & inspiration
Motion that works on a still.
Two more live studio effects, then concept ideas for where animated images fit.
Ken Burns
Slow pan and zoom — the classic documentary move.
Floating motion
A gentle drift that makes a still feel suspended.
Concept examples
Illustrative ideas for planned effects — not live renders.
- City Skyline from an Elevated ViewpointConcept
- Street Style Fashion PortraitConcept
- Studio Portrait with Neon Rim LightConcept
- Vinyl Record Cover ArtworkConcept
Guides & learning
All guidesLearn the craft.
Practical reading on animated imagery, useful whether or not you use AniFX.
How to Choose the Right Animation Effect
A structured decision framework for narrowing down which animation effect actually fits a given image and purpose.
7 min readGIF vs MP4 for Animated Social Content
A practical comparison of GIF, MP4, and modern alternatives for exporting animated image content.
5 min readHow to Create a Seamless Animation Loop
The core techniques for making a looping animation play continuously without a visible jump or restart.
6 min readHow to Animate Album Artwork
How to extend an album cover's mood with motion, without distracting from the artwork itself.
5 min readCurated collections
All collections →Animated Effects for Ecommerce
Motion designed to increase engagement on listings without sacrificing product clarity.
Animated Visual Ideas for Small Businesses
Accessible, low-complexity effects for businesses without a large production budget.
Atmospheric Effects for Landscape Photos
Weather and environmental motion that extends what a landscape photo already implies.
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Open the cursor creatorMake an animated Windows cursor.
Draw or import pixel art, add frames, set the hotspot and download real .cur and .ani files. Runs in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The studio at /studio is live and free: upload an image, pick an effect, tune it and export a looping video. Ten motion effects work today; the wider catalogue of effects is planned and clearly labelled as such.
Cinematic zoom, glitch shift and light sweep are available from the effects catalogue, and the studio also includes pans, Ken Burns, shake, floating, pulse and colour pulse. Effects marked Planned are not in the studio yet.
The live previews on the homepage and effect cards are rendered in your browser by the AniFX engine. The Examples pages are illustrative concepts for planned effects and are labelled as such.
No. There's no account, waitlist or email capture. Your image is processed in your browser and isn't uploaded to a server.
A seamless looping video: MP4 where your browser supports it, WebM otherwise, with a PNG frame zip as a fallback. GIF export is not available yet.
Portraits, products, landscapes and illustrations all work with the current effects. Browse by image type, style and use case below to see how effects suit each.
Give your image a pulse.
The studio is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser.
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