Animate a Selfie with AI (2026)
Drop a selfie, describe the motion — a soft smile, a single blink, hair drifting — and EditThisPic generates a 6-second MP4 with audio, optimised for 9:16 vertical social. Fast tier: 5 credits (~$2.50 on the 10-credit pack at $4.99). Pro tier: 10 credits (~$4.99). No free animate tier.
Your best selfie is already 90% of the way to a great short-form video. The AI handles the rest — a natural blink, a gentle head turn, or a few strands of hair catching the light.
Example motion prompts
Describe the motion you want. The more specific, the more intentional the clip feels.
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Smile and blink
the person smiles softly, blinks once, eyes settle warmly back on the camera -
Hair drift
a light breeze lifts a few strands of hair gently, person blinks and settles -
Soft head turn
the subject turns their head slightly to the left, glances back at the camera, smiles -
Confident look
the person holds a calm, confident gaze — slow blink, barely visible breath, minimal motion -
Vacation feel
warm light, hair caught by a gentle breeze, person closes eyes briefly then looks back at camera with a relaxed smile -
Close-up sparkle
subtle camera push-in toward the face, eyes brighten, soft blink, ambient light shimmer
How it works
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Open the animate editor
Click the button above — it opens in animate mode with the selfie motion prompt prefilled.
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Drop your selfie
JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 8 MB. Front-facing shots with clear eyes and even lighting animate most naturally.
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Describe the motion (or use a preset)
Plain English works best — "smile softly, blink once, hair drifts." Keep the motion subtle for the most flattering result.
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Pick Fast or Pro and generate
Fast (5 credits, 720p) is great for social posts. Pro (10 credits, 1080p) holds facial detail better on close-up selfies. Audio included on both. Renders in 45-120 seconds.
What to upload
- Front-facing selfie with your face clearly visible and eyes open — tilted or obscured eyes produce unnatural blink motion
- Even, soft lighting — harsh shadows or bright backlight cause flickering during the animation
- Shoot in 9:16 portrait orientation for the cleanest vertical output for Instagram, TikTok, and BeReal
- Avoid heavy filters or extreme beauty edits in the source — they can distort motion on facial features
- One subject per selfie — group selfies work but the AI focuses on the most prominent face
If the AI safety filter rejects an upload, your credits are automatically refunded. People-and-clothing photos refuse more often than landscapes, products, or pets.
What you can use this for
Instagram Reels and TikTok content
A static selfie gets scrolled past. A 6-second clip of you smiling and blinking stops the scroll — no ring light, tripod, or second take needed. Upload directly as a Reel or stitch it into an existing video.
Dating app profile videos
Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder all support short profile videos. Animating your best selfie into a natural blink-and-smile clip is the highest-return update you can make in under two minutes.
Vacation and travel reels
That golden-hour selfie from your trip becomes a 6-second moment — hair moving in the breeze, relaxed smile, eyes catching the light. Pairs perfectly with a music overlay in any video editor.
Sending something personal to friends
A short animated selfie sent over WhatsApp, iMessage, or BeReal feels more alive than a photo without needing to record an actual video in the moment.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to animate a selfie?
How long is the animated clip?
Will my face look the same in the video?
Is it optimised for vertical (9:16) social media?
What is the difference between Fast and Pro for selfies?
Do I get refunded if the safety filter rejects my selfie?
Can I use the animated selfie on dating apps, ads, or a portfolio?
How long does it take to generate?
Is my selfie private?
5 credits ($2.50) for Fast · 10 credits ($4.99) for Pro · Credits never expire within 12 months