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Pick an effect — 24 to choose from
Remove background
Length
Background removal works by colour, not by recognising objects. It samples the corners, then clears everything of a similar colour that connects to the edge of the picture. That works well for a plain, evenly-lit backdrop — a product shot, a passport-style photo, a logo on white. It will do a poor job on a busy or detailed background, because it has no idea what your subject actually is. Areas enclosed inside your subject are left alone even if they match the background colour. "Strong" clears more but risks eating into the subject; try "Normal" first. Output is capped at 480px on its longest side, which is normal for GIF — they get very large very fast. Runs on a real video engine loaded into your browser (FFmpeg, compiled to WebAssembly) — about 30MB, downloaded once and cached for the rest of this visit. Nothing is uploaded; the work happens on your device.
How it works
- Upload the photo you want to animate.
- Choose from 24 effects, and optionally remove the background.
- Render and download your animated GIF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove the background from my photo?
Yes, background removal is an optional step before applying the effect.
How many effects are available?
24 different animated effects.
What format is the output?
A looping animated GIF.
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