One image as a reference
Start with a scanned doodle, a photo of paper art or a clear photo of a single subject.
The crayon studio
Animate a Drawing
Bring your drawing to life.
Animate a drawing online with AI. Upload a sketch, a photo of your child’s artwork, or a snapshot with one clear subject. Choose a dance, wave, hop, or float. ImgEdify redraws the subject in a wax crayon style and turns it into a short MP4 you can preview and download.
FROM THE SKETCHBOOK
Sample drawingLittle danceSample artwork
An illustrated input to try. Your generated video will appear here.
From paper to motion
What is Animate a Drawing?
It’s an image-to-video tool with a prepared crayon look and four motions. The model interprets your image as it redraws it, so small details and the timing of the movement may change.
Crayon texture from the first frame
The prompt calls for broad wax strokes, soft paper grain and the subject’s main colors and outline.
An MP4 you can review
Choose a movement, then watch the result in the studio and download it.
Four pages from the sketchbook
Try a drawing and a move
These original illustrations are ready-to-use inputs. Pick a sample to load its motion and artwork. If you’ve uploaded your own image, the button keeps your image and changes only the motion.
01 / Little dance
The fox does a two-step
Try a clear, full-body drawing with an expressive tail and room for small steps.
Motion direction
Do a light side-to-side two-step, swing both arms and gently swish the tail if there is one.
Starting settings · 5s · 480p · 9:16
02 / Wave hello
A robot says hello
Give a simple character an easy-to-read greeting for a card or message.
Motion direction
Raise one hand or front limb for a short, friendly wave, then lower it to the starting pose.
Starting settings · 5s · 480p · 9:16
03 / Happy hop
A frog takes a little leap
Use a squat silhouette and a little space above it to make the jump readable.
Motion direction
Crouch, make one small joyful hop in place, then land gently in the starting pose.
Starting settings · 5s · 480p · 9:16
04 / Gentle float
A rocket lifts off the page
Animate an object with a recognizable outline and a slow, controlled move.
Motion direction
Float up slightly and rock gently from side to side, then drift back to the starting position.
Starting settings · 5s · 480p · 9:16
From drawing to animation
How to Animate a Drawing
You can load a sample, preview your input, and explore the settings for free. Generating a video requires signing in and using credits.
- 01
Upload a drawing or photo
Choose one JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB, or load a sample drawing. If you’re taking a photo of the artwork, lay it flat and shoot from above in even light.
- 02
Choose how it moves
Pick Little dance, Wave hello, Happy hop, or Gentle float. Open the video settings to change the length, resolution, or framing.
- 03
Generate, preview, and download
Review the credit cost, sign in, and select Animate my drawing. Preview the result, then select Download video to save the MP4.
Ideas for your first clip
Start with a picture you already have
A drawing from the fridge
Photograph a family drawing and turn its main character into a short keepsake. Use the AI Image Editor if you want to tidy the source image first.
A birthday greeting
Give a drawn character a small wave for a message. Try the AI Sticker Generator for a matching reaction.
A character test
See how a mascot’s silhouette reads during a hop or a dance. Try Image to Video to direct its next scene with your own prompt.
Drawing Animation FAQ
How do I animate a drawing online with AI?
Upload one drawing or photo and choose a motion. The AI uses the image as a reference to redraw the main subject in a wax crayon style and animate it. Check the credit cost, sign in, and select Animate my drawing.Can I make a drawing dance?
Yes. Choose Little dance for a small side-to-side two-step. Use a drawing that shows the whole character, with space around its arms and legs. You can also choose a wave, a hop, or a gentle float.Can I animate a drawing for free?
You can load a sample drawing, preview your input, and explore the settings for free. Video generation requires signing in and having enough credits for the cost shown on the button. Any available free credits count toward that cost.What kinds of drawings or photos work best?
Use one JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB. A scan or a well-lit photo of a drawing works well. Keep the main subject fully visible, whether it’s a character from your child’s artwork, a pet, or a toy.Will the animation look like my original drawing?
Your image guides the subject’s outline, colors, and main features. The AI redraws it in a wax crayon style, so lines, colors, and facial details can change. A clear image with one subject gives the AI a better reference.How long is the video, and what settings can I change?
The default is a five-second vertical video at 480p. You can choose 4 to 15 seconds, 480p, 720p, or 1080p, and vertical (9:16) or landscape (16:9) framing. The credit quote updates as you change the settings.Can I make a looping animation?
The tool asks the AI to end near the opening pose. Play the finished clip twice to see how the end joins the start. If you need a smoother loop, you can trim the MP4 in a video editor.How do I download the animation?
Preview the result on this page, then select Download video to save the MP4. When you start generation, the tool uploads a copy of your image for processing. Your original file stays on your device.