A still image. A little life.
Bring your illustrations, characters and favorite scenes into motion.
Two original images, two AI-generated clips. Compare the starting image with the video, then try the same direction with your own artwork.
Leaves sway and clouds drift while the station stays in place. A single, gentle movement gives this anime landscape a sense of time.
A calm anime summer landscape. A warm breeze softly sways the leaves in the foreground, sunbeams shimmer through the canopy, white clouds drift slowly above the rural station. Locked camera, restrained natural movement, preserve the architecture and composition.
Rain, puddles and a curl of steam bring the bookshop illustration to life. The direction keeps the sleeping cat, shelves and warm lighting steady.
Animate this cozy anime bookshop scene. Fine rain falls outside the window, small circular ripples spread across the puddles, and a thin curl of steam rises from the teacup. The orange cat stays curled up asleep. Preserve the shelves, umbrella, warm amber lighting and 2D painted style. Locked camera, subtle peaceful movement.
Upload, drop or paste a JPG, PNG or WebP under 10 MB. Choose a clear image with a well-defined subject and a little space around it.
Pick a motion preset, then adjust the camera or intensity if you wish. Keep the original style by default. A written prompt is optional.
Choose a video model and review the credit cost before starting. Play your clip, download the MP4, or make another version with gentler movement.
An AI image animator works best with a clear subject and a small, specific direction. Start with less motion, then build from there.
Try a natural blink or a soft breath. Keep the camera locked and avoid asking for speech or a large turn; faces, hands and fine linework are easier to disturb.
Make a cartoon portraitChoose one moving detail: leaves in the wind, a drifting cloud or steam from a cup. Name what should stay still so buildings and painted shapes hold together.
Create an anime imageUse a slow push-in to add depth without asking the subject to act. Upload a clear, uncropped subject; the video frame follows your image, so crop it first if needed.
Explore Image to VideoWhat moves, and what stays still. You do not need to describe everything that is already in your image.
“Let the hair and leaves move in a light breeze. Keep the face, hands and camera still.”
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Upload your picture, choose a motion preset and select a video model. You can generate with no written prompt, or add a specific direction. Maxsa AI uses your image as the starting frame and creates a short video.
Yes. Use anime illustrations, cartoon characters, drawings or photos. Keep original style is the default; you can choose an illustrated look if you want a different treatment. A clear subject and one simple motion are a good starting point.
No. Your image and the selected preset are enough. For more control, describe only what should move and what should stay still, such as “let the hair move gently; keep the face and camera still.”
Maxsa AI instructs the model to preserve identity, proportions and composition. Generative video can still change fine details. Start with subtle motion and a locked camera, then review faces, hands and edges before sharing.
Duration and resolution depend on the video model. The default LongCat model creates approximately 4.3-second clips at 480p; other models offer different options. Review the model, available settings and credit cost in the studio before you generate.
The result is an MP4 video that you can preview and download. The default model and these examples are silent; audio is available only where the selected model offers it. GIF export and guaranteed seamless loops are not included.
You can explore the presets and examples without paying. Generation uses credits; your available balance and the exact generation cost are shown before you start. See the pricing page for current plans.
This page is designed for bringing existing artwork to life with ready-made motion presets and a focus on preserving its look. Image to Video offers a general workflow for broader visual directions. For connected scenes, use Story to Video.
Check the task status and give a queued job time to finish before starting another generation. If it stays stuck, email support@maxsa.ai with the tool name, approximate time, task ID if available, and a screenshot of the error. Please do not send passwords, sign-in codes or API keys.
For account access, generation issues, billing questions or feedback, email support@maxsa.ai. Include the email used for your account and a short description of what happened. Our contact page explains which details help us investigate.
