[Top 10] Best Photo to Animation Converters

[Top 10] Best Photo to Animation Converters That Give You an Advantage

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We do have a couple of recommendations to give. There’s a wide variety of tools out there that will allow you to make animated pictures. With some actually allowing you to add animation (or motion) to your photographs while others bring a pop-up of life to your pictures with artistic filters and effects.

Have a look at our list of the top ten best photos to animation converter tools below to see if one of them catches your eye.

Alright, let’s get straight to our list of the best photo to animation converter tools available. As mentioned, we’ve picked quite the variety — including both software and online photo animator tools so that you can find one that best suits the kind of projects that you’re working on.

For your convenience, we’ve included the pros and cons of each converter as well as the most common scenarios each application can be used.

01Filmora

Rating and Reviews: [Techradar: 4.5/5]

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor , while, first and foremost, is an advanced video editor, is the first photo animation maker on this list of ours. This software is highly-rated online and it comes with a bunch of presets, filters, and effects, that you can use in order to animate your photographs. Its more advanced video editing functions would no doubt prove to be useful in the future as well, allowing you to increase the complexity of your projects and achieve more and more things.

● With Filmora, you have access to a built-in library of Effects and Elements that you can use in order to make animated pictures.

● The advanced video editing functions can also be used to create more complex motion animations that you are unlikely to see in other alternatives.

URL: https://filmora.wondershare.com/

PROS	CONS
● Access to built-in effects and elements library.● Advanced editing functions.● A FREE trial is available to try out its many features.	● As a downloadable software, Filmora will require downloading and installing.● Some of its features and functions are locked in the FREE version as well.● Payment is either subscription-based or one-time for a perpetual license.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02PicMonkey

Rating and Reviews: [G2: 4.4/5]

When it comes to online photo animator tools, PicMonkey is definitely one of the first that people recommend. It’s premium software, so you’ll have to pay to use all of its functions — with the cheapest plan worth $72 annually or $7.99 monthly. The best part about it is, undoubtedly, the fact that it was developed by Shutterstock, which is highly regarded in the photography industry. So, you can surely rely on stable support.

● Photo Animation maker with lots of built-in animation effects and templates that allow users to easily make animated pictures.

URL: https://www.picmonkey.com/design/photo-animation-maker

PROS	CONS
● A FREE trial is available to test out its functions.● Developed by a reliable company.● Packed with lots of built-in animated effects and presets.	● Packed with lots of built-in animated effects and presets.● No software version for use without the internet.● Does not come equipped with advanced custom animation tools.

03Adobe Creative Cloud Express

Rating and Reviews: [Creative Bloq: 4/5]

The Adobe Creative Cloud Express is both an online photo animator and an application that you can download and install on your phone. As is expected from any Adobe product, it’s quite premium in make and is better suited for more serious photo animations — especially as you’ll need to pay in order to be able to use it to its fullest extent.

● Comes with a veritable library of templates, effects, and filters for advanced photo editing and photo animation.

URL: https://www.adobe.com/express/create/social-media-graphic

PROS	CONS
● Advanced photo editing tool.● Available both online and as an app.● Reliable and trustworthy adobe product.	● The FREE trial is limited.● The FREE trial is limited.● Advanced photo editing is not suitable for beginners.

04ColorCinch

Rating and Reviews: [Crozdesk: 4/5]

ColorCinch, or Cartoonize, as it is also called, is another popular online photo animator that you might have heard about already. This one features quite a few presets that you can use to quickly change the look of your photographs.

● Photo editing functions for breathing new life into existing photographs.

● Presets, templates, filters, and effects are available for easy and efficient photo editing.

URL: https://www.cartoonize.net/

PROS	CONS
● Beginner-friendly UI.● Comes with lots of filters and effects built-in.● Cartoonizer effect for simple photo animation onlinep.	● Paid tool Limited FREE trial.● Subscription-based packages.● Limited customer animation functions.

05Photo Cartoon

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Photo Cartoon is an online photo animator that specifically alters your photos and ‘cartoon-izes’ it (with several effects to choose from as to the specific style that you want). This single-use, while definitely not the most advanced on this list of ours, offers the user an easy way to change the look of their photographs.

● Transform photos into cartoons, paintings, drawings, and caricatures.

URL: https://photocartoon.net/

PROS	CONS
● Quick and easy to use● Online software, good for all devices● The finished photo animation can be downloaded and shared.	● Very basic functions.● Limited effects/filters to choose from. ● Not highly rated online.

06BeFunky

Rating and Reviews: [G2: 4.2/5]

With BeFunky, we go back to somewhat more advanced online photo animator tools. This one works quite simply as well though. Similar to the previous tool we introduced, BeFunky is meant primarily for quickly and easily adding filters and effects to photographs to change its style to look more like a cartoon or animation.

● Create a cartoon version of your images easily and quickly.

URL: https://www.befunky.com/features/photo-to-cartoon/

PROS	CONS
● Easy-to-use and beginner-friendly● Easy-to-use and beginner-friendly.● Available online and thus compatible with most devices.	● Limited photo editing scope.● Sign-up is required for long-term use.● No advanced custom animation functions.

077. ASPOSE

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Although not very well-known, ASPOSE is an easy way of animating pictures online. All you really have to do is upload your file (in the way that is suggested) and you’re good to go. You’ll be given a choice in what kind of animations you want to put on your photograph thereafter. And, when the conversion is complete, it’ll be FREE to download and share.

● Easily make animated pictures online by uploading photographs to be animated.

URL: https://products.aspose.app/imaging/animation-maker

PROS	CONS
● FREE photo to animation converter● Easy-to-use and efficient.● Motion animations available.	● Internet is required for use.● Not the most advanced filters/effects/animations are available.● No custom animation function.

08TheCartoonist.me

Rating and Reviews: N/A

We’re approaching more and more obscure territory the further we go along this list, with many of the tools, including this next one, called ‘The Cartoonist.me’, not having been rated by the usual tech websites. But, that doesn’t mean that the tool itself is any less useful. This one, in particular, is akin to the other cartoon-izers that we introduced earlier — in that it changes the look of photographs into one similar to what is used in animations.

● Picture animator online that allows you to turn your pictures into cartoon versions of their former self.

URL: https://thecartoonist.me/

PROS	CONS
● FREE photo animation maker.● Basic cartoon effects available.● Upload and Download	● No advanced photo editing.● No advanced photo editing.● Not highly rated.

09Snapstouch

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Snapstouch is another obscure, but no less useful, photo editing tool that adds a touch animation to your photographs. This online tool offers sketch, painting, pencil sketch, outline, cartoon, and many other filters that you can apply to your photographs to directly change their look.

● Change the look of your photographs with an easily applied filter.

URL: http://www.snapstouch.com/

PROS	CONS
● Easy-to-use (upload then download)● FREE to use online tool.● Several effects to choose from.	● A limited selection of filter effects.● Old and dated UI.● Not highly rated.

10AnyMaking

Rating and Reviews: N/A

AnyMaking is a basic online photo editor that comes with a variety of photo effects that you can apply to your photographs to change their looks. Much like the previous tools, AnyMaking offers ‘animation’ style filters that can turn your photographs into something that looks like they came from one of your favorite animated films.

● Turn your photographs completely anew with fun photo effects.

URL: https://anymaking.com/

PROS	CONS
● FREE-to-use photo effects tool.● Cartoonizer effect for animating photographs.● Easy-to-use (upload then download)	● Limited photo effects.● No custom photo animation functions.● Not highly rated.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Photo to Animation is quite a broad subject and, fittingly, that means that the tools that allow for it are varied indeed.

● Some photo to animation converters will allow you to completely change the look of your photograph with a single application of a filter. While others are more involved (and thus, more flexible) and require more careful customization.

● We’ve included both types (and all the types between) in our list of photo to animation converters. Hopefully, you’ll find one that can help you make the animated pictures that you want to make.

Try It Free Try It Free

We do have a couple of recommendations to give. There’s a wide variety of tools out there that will allow you to make animated pictures. With some actually allowing you to add animation (or motion) to your photographs while others bring a pop-up of life to your pictures with artistic filters and effects.

Have a look at our list of the top ten best photos to animation converter tools below to see if one of them catches your eye.

Alright, let’s get straight to our list of the best photo to animation converter tools available. As mentioned, we’ve picked quite the variety — including both software and online photo animator tools so that you can find one that best suits the kind of projects that you’re working on.

For your convenience, we’ve included the pros and cons of each converter as well as the most common scenarios each application can be used.

01Filmora

Rating and Reviews: [Techradar: 4.5/5]

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor , while, first and foremost, is an advanced video editor, is the first photo animation maker on this list of ours. This software is highly-rated online and it comes with a bunch of presets, filters, and effects, that you can use in order to animate your photographs. Its more advanced video editing functions would no doubt prove to be useful in the future as well, allowing you to increase the complexity of your projects and achieve more and more things.

● With Filmora, you have access to a built-in library of Effects and Elements that you can use in order to make animated pictures.

● The advanced video editing functions can also be used to create more complex motion animations that you are unlikely to see in other alternatives.

URL: https://filmora.wondershare.com/

PROS	CONS
● Access to built-in effects and elements library.● Advanced editing functions.● A FREE trial is available to try out its many features.	● As a downloadable software, Filmora will require downloading and installing.● Some of its features and functions are locked in the FREE version as well.● Payment is either subscription-based or one-time for a perpetual license.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02PicMonkey

Rating and Reviews: [G2: 4.4/5]

When it comes to online photo animator tools, PicMonkey is definitely one of the first that people recommend. It’s premium software, so you’ll have to pay to use all of its functions — with the cheapest plan worth $72 annually or $7.99 monthly. The best part about it is, undoubtedly, the fact that it was developed by Shutterstock, which is highly regarded in the photography industry. So, you can surely rely on stable support.

● Photo Animation maker with lots of built-in animation effects and templates that allow users to easily make animated pictures.

URL: https://www.picmonkey.com/design/photo-animation-maker

PROS	CONS
● A FREE trial is available to test out its functions.● Developed by a reliable company.● Packed with lots of built-in animated effects and presets.	● Packed with lots of built-in animated effects and presets.● No software version for use without the internet.● Does not come equipped with advanced custom animation tools.

03Adobe Creative Cloud Express

Rating and Reviews: [Creative Bloq: 4/5]

The Adobe Creative Cloud Express is both an online photo animator and an application that you can download and install on your phone. As is expected from any Adobe product, it’s quite premium in make and is better suited for more serious photo animations — especially as you’ll need to pay in order to be able to use it to its fullest extent.

● Comes with a veritable library of templates, effects, and filters for advanced photo editing and photo animation.

URL: https://www.adobe.com/express/create/social-media-graphic

PROS	CONS
● Advanced photo editing tool.● Available both online and as an app.● Reliable and trustworthy adobe product.	● The FREE trial is limited.● The FREE trial is limited.● Advanced photo editing is not suitable for beginners.

04ColorCinch

Rating and Reviews: [Crozdesk: 4/5]

ColorCinch, or Cartoonize, as it is also called, is another popular online photo animator that you might have heard about already. This one features quite a few presets that you can use to quickly change the look of your photographs.

● Photo editing functions for breathing new life into existing photographs.

● Presets, templates, filters, and effects are available for easy and efficient photo editing.

URL: https://www.cartoonize.net/

PROS	CONS
● Beginner-friendly UI.● Comes with lots of filters and effects built-in.● Cartoonizer effect for simple photo animation onlinep.	● Paid tool Limited FREE trial.● Subscription-based packages.● Limited customer animation functions.

05Photo Cartoon

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Photo Cartoon is an online photo animator that specifically alters your photos and ‘cartoon-izes’ it (with several effects to choose from as to the specific style that you want). This single-use, while definitely not the most advanced on this list of ours, offers the user an easy way to change the look of their photographs.

● Transform photos into cartoons, paintings, drawings, and caricatures.

URL: https://photocartoon.net/

PROS	CONS
● Quick and easy to use● Online software, good for all devices● The finished photo animation can be downloaded and shared.	● Very basic functions.● Limited effects/filters to choose from. ● Not highly rated online.

06BeFunky

Rating and Reviews: [G2: 4.2/5]

With BeFunky, we go back to somewhat more advanced online photo animator tools. This one works quite simply as well though. Similar to the previous tool we introduced, BeFunky is meant primarily for quickly and easily adding filters and effects to photographs to change its style to look more like a cartoon or animation.

● Create a cartoon version of your images easily and quickly.

URL: https://www.befunky.com/features/photo-to-cartoon/

PROS	CONS
● Easy-to-use and beginner-friendly● Easy-to-use and beginner-friendly.● Available online and thus compatible with most devices.	● Limited photo editing scope.● Sign-up is required for long-term use.● No advanced custom animation functions.

077. ASPOSE

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Although not very well-known, ASPOSE is an easy way of animating pictures online. All you really have to do is upload your file (in the way that is suggested) and you’re good to go. You’ll be given a choice in what kind of animations you want to put on your photograph thereafter. And, when the conversion is complete, it’ll be FREE to download and share.

● Easily make animated pictures online by uploading photographs to be animated.

URL: https://products.aspose.app/imaging/animation-maker

PROS	CONS
● FREE photo to animation converter● Easy-to-use and efficient.● Motion animations available.	● Internet is required for use.● Not the most advanced filters/effects/animations are available.● No custom animation function.

08TheCartoonist.me

Rating and Reviews: N/A

We’re approaching more and more obscure territory the further we go along this list, with many of the tools, including this next one, called ‘The Cartoonist.me’, not having been rated by the usual tech websites. But, that doesn’t mean that the tool itself is any less useful. This one, in particular, is akin to the other cartoon-izers that we introduced earlier — in that it changes the look of photographs into one similar to what is used in animations.

● Picture animator online that allows you to turn your pictures into cartoon versions of their former self.

URL: https://thecartoonist.me/

PROS	CONS
● FREE photo animation maker.● Basic cartoon effects available.● Upload and Download	● No advanced photo editing.● No advanced photo editing.● Not highly rated.

09Snapstouch

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Snapstouch is another obscure, but no less useful, photo editing tool that adds a touch animation to your photographs. This online tool offers sketch, painting, pencil sketch, outline, cartoon, and many other filters that you can apply to your photographs to directly change their look.

● Change the look of your photographs with an easily applied filter.

URL: http://www.snapstouch.com/

PROS	CONS
● Easy-to-use (upload then download)● FREE to use online tool.● Several effects to choose from.	● A limited selection of filter effects.● Old and dated UI.● Not highly rated.

10AnyMaking

Rating and Reviews: N/A

AnyMaking is a basic online photo editor that comes with a variety of photo effects that you can apply to your photographs to change their looks. Much like the previous tools, AnyMaking offers ‘animation’ style filters that can turn your photographs into something that looks like they came from one of your favorite animated films.

● Turn your photographs completely anew with fun photo effects.

URL: https://anymaking.com/

PROS	CONS
● FREE-to-use photo effects tool.● Cartoonizer effect for animating photographs.● Easy-to-use (upload then download)	● Limited photo effects.● No custom photo animation functions.● Not highly rated.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Photo to Animation is quite a broad subject and, fittingly, that means that the tools that allow for it are varied indeed.

● Some photo to animation converters will allow you to completely change the look of your photograph with a single application of a filter. While others are more involved (and thus, more flexible) and require more careful customization.

● We’ve included both types (and all the types between) in our list of photo to animation converters. Hopefully, you’ll find one that can help you make the animated pictures that you want to make.

Try It Free Try It Free

We do have a couple of recommendations to give. There’s a wide variety of tools out there that will allow you to make animated pictures. With some actually allowing you to add animation (or motion) to your photographs while others bring a pop-up of life to your pictures with artistic filters and effects.

Have a look at our list of the top ten best photos to animation converter tools below to see if one of them catches your eye.

Alright, let’s get straight to our list of the best photo to animation converter tools available. As mentioned, we’ve picked quite the variety — including both software and online photo animator tools so that you can find one that best suits the kind of projects that you’re working on.

For your convenience, we’ve included the pros and cons of each converter as well as the most common scenarios each application can be used.

01Filmora

Rating and Reviews: [Techradar: 4.5/5]

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor , while, first and foremost, is an advanced video editor, is the first photo animation maker on this list of ours. This software is highly-rated online and it comes with a bunch of presets, filters, and effects, that you can use in order to animate your photographs. Its more advanced video editing functions would no doubt prove to be useful in the future as well, allowing you to increase the complexity of your projects and achieve more and more things.

● With Filmora, you have access to a built-in library of Effects and Elements that you can use in order to make animated pictures.

● The advanced video editing functions can also be used to create more complex motion animations that you are unlikely to see in other alternatives.

URL: https://filmora.wondershare.com/

PROS	CONS
● Access to built-in effects and elements library.● Advanced editing functions.● A FREE trial is available to try out its many features.	● As a downloadable software, Filmora will require downloading and installing.● Some of its features and functions are locked in the FREE version as well.● Payment is either subscription-based or one-time for a perpetual license.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02PicMonkey

Rating and Reviews: [G2: 4.4/5]

When it comes to online photo animator tools, PicMonkey is definitely one of the first that people recommend. It’s premium software, so you’ll have to pay to use all of its functions — with the cheapest plan worth $72 annually or $7.99 monthly. The best part about it is, undoubtedly, the fact that it was developed by Shutterstock, which is highly regarded in the photography industry. So, you can surely rely on stable support.

● Photo Animation maker with lots of built-in animation effects and templates that allow users to easily make animated pictures.

URL: https://www.picmonkey.com/design/photo-animation-maker

PROS	CONS
● A FREE trial is available to test out its functions.● Developed by a reliable company.● Packed with lots of built-in animated effects and presets.	● Packed with lots of built-in animated effects and presets.● No software version for use without the internet.● Does not come equipped with advanced custom animation tools.

03Adobe Creative Cloud Express

Rating and Reviews: [Creative Bloq: 4/5]

The Adobe Creative Cloud Express is both an online photo animator and an application that you can download and install on your phone. As is expected from any Adobe product, it’s quite premium in make and is better suited for more serious photo animations — especially as you’ll need to pay in order to be able to use it to its fullest extent.

● Comes with a veritable library of templates, effects, and filters for advanced photo editing and photo animation.

URL: https://www.adobe.com/express/create/social-media-graphic

PROS	CONS
● Advanced photo editing tool.● Available both online and as an app.● Reliable and trustworthy adobe product.	● The FREE trial is limited.● The FREE trial is limited.● Advanced photo editing is not suitable for beginners.

04ColorCinch

Rating and Reviews: [Crozdesk: 4/5]

ColorCinch, or Cartoonize, as it is also called, is another popular online photo animator that you might have heard about already. This one features quite a few presets that you can use to quickly change the look of your photographs.

● Photo editing functions for breathing new life into existing photographs.

● Presets, templates, filters, and effects are available for easy and efficient photo editing.

URL: https://www.cartoonize.net/

PROS	CONS
● Beginner-friendly UI.● Comes with lots of filters and effects built-in.● Cartoonizer effect for simple photo animation onlinep.	● Paid tool Limited FREE trial.● Subscription-based packages.● Limited customer animation functions.

05Photo Cartoon

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Photo Cartoon is an online photo animator that specifically alters your photos and ‘cartoon-izes’ it (with several effects to choose from as to the specific style that you want). This single-use, while definitely not the most advanced on this list of ours, offers the user an easy way to change the look of their photographs.

● Transform photos into cartoons, paintings, drawings, and caricatures.

URL: https://photocartoon.net/

PROS	CONS
● Quick and easy to use● Online software, good for all devices● The finished photo animation can be downloaded and shared.	● Very basic functions.● Limited effects/filters to choose from. ● Not highly rated online.

06BeFunky

Rating and Reviews: [G2: 4.2/5]

With BeFunky, we go back to somewhat more advanced online photo animator tools. This one works quite simply as well though. Similar to the previous tool we introduced, BeFunky is meant primarily for quickly and easily adding filters and effects to photographs to change its style to look more like a cartoon or animation.

● Create a cartoon version of your images easily and quickly.

URL: https://www.befunky.com/features/photo-to-cartoon/

PROS	CONS
● Easy-to-use and beginner-friendly● Easy-to-use and beginner-friendly.● Available online and thus compatible with most devices.	● Limited photo editing scope.● Sign-up is required for long-term use.● No advanced custom animation functions.

077. ASPOSE

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Although not very well-known, ASPOSE is an easy way of animating pictures online. All you really have to do is upload your file (in the way that is suggested) and you’re good to go. You’ll be given a choice in what kind of animations you want to put on your photograph thereafter. And, when the conversion is complete, it’ll be FREE to download and share.

● Easily make animated pictures online by uploading photographs to be animated.

URL: https://products.aspose.app/imaging/animation-maker

PROS	CONS
● FREE photo to animation converter● Easy-to-use and efficient.● Motion animations available.	● Internet is required for use.● Not the most advanced filters/effects/animations are available.● No custom animation function.

08TheCartoonist.me

Rating and Reviews: N/A

We’re approaching more and more obscure territory the further we go along this list, with many of the tools, including this next one, called ‘The Cartoonist.me’, not having been rated by the usual tech websites. But, that doesn’t mean that the tool itself is any less useful. This one, in particular, is akin to the other cartoon-izers that we introduced earlier — in that it changes the look of photographs into one similar to what is used in animations.

● Picture animator online that allows you to turn your pictures into cartoon versions of their former self.

URL: https://thecartoonist.me/

PROS	CONS
● FREE photo animation maker.● Basic cartoon effects available.● Upload and Download	● No advanced photo editing.● No advanced photo editing.● Not highly rated.

09Snapstouch

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Snapstouch is another obscure, but no less useful, photo editing tool that adds a touch animation to your photographs. This online tool offers sketch, painting, pencil sketch, outline, cartoon, and many other filters that you can apply to your photographs to directly change their look.

● Change the look of your photographs with an easily applied filter.

URL: http://www.snapstouch.com/

PROS	CONS
● Easy-to-use (upload then download)● FREE to use online tool.● Several effects to choose from.	● A limited selection of filter effects.● Old and dated UI.● Not highly rated.

10AnyMaking

Rating and Reviews: N/A

AnyMaking is a basic online photo editor that comes with a variety of photo effects that you can apply to your photographs to change their looks. Much like the previous tools, AnyMaking offers ‘animation’ style filters that can turn your photographs into something that looks like they came from one of your favorite animated films.

● Turn your photographs completely anew with fun photo effects.

URL: https://anymaking.com/

PROS	CONS
● FREE-to-use photo effects tool.● Cartoonizer effect for animating photographs.● Easy-to-use (upload then download)	● Limited photo effects.● No custom photo animation functions.● Not highly rated.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Photo to Animation is quite a broad subject and, fittingly, that means that the tools that allow for it are varied indeed.

● Some photo to animation converters will allow you to completely change the look of your photograph with a single application of a filter. While others are more involved (and thus, more flexible) and require more careful customization.

● We’ve included both types (and all the types between) in our list of photo to animation converters. Hopefully, you’ll find one that can help you make the animated pictures that you want to make.

Try It Free Try It Free

We do have a couple of recommendations to give. There’s a wide variety of tools out there that will allow you to make animated pictures. With some actually allowing you to add animation (or motion) to your photographs while others bring a pop-up of life to your pictures with artistic filters and effects.

Have a look at our list of the top ten best photos to animation converter tools below to see if one of them catches your eye.

Alright, let’s get straight to our list of the best photo to animation converter tools available. As mentioned, we’ve picked quite the variety — including both software and online photo animator tools so that you can find one that best suits the kind of projects that you’re working on.

For your convenience, we’ve included the pros and cons of each converter as well as the most common scenarios each application can be used.

01Filmora

Rating and Reviews: [Techradar: 4.5/5]

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor , while, first and foremost, is an advanced video editor, is the first photo animation maker on this list of ours. This software is highly-rated online and it comes with a bunch of presets, filters, and effects, that you can use in order to animate your photographs. Its more advanced video editing functions would no doubt prove to be useful in the future as well, allowing you to increase the complexity of your projects and achieve more and more things.

● With Filmora, you have access to a built-in library of Effects and Elements that you can use in order to make animated pictures.

● The advanced video editing functions can also be used to create more complex motion animations that you are unlikely to see in other alternatives.

URL: https://filmora.wondershare.com/

PROS	CONS
● Access to built-in effects and elements library.● Advanced editing functions.● A FREE trial is available to try out its many features.	● As a downloadable software, Filmora will require downloading and installing.● Some of its features and functions are locked in the FREE version as well.● Payment is either subscription-based or one-time for a perpetual license.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02PicMonkey

Rating and Reviews: [G2: 4.4/5]

When it comes to online photo animator tools, PicMonkey is definitely one of the first that people recommend. It’s premium software, so you’ll have to pay to use all of its functions — with the cheapest plan worth $72 annually or $7.99 monthly. The best part about it is, undoubtedly, the fact that it was developed by Shutterstock, which is highly regarded in the photography industry. So, you can surely rely on stable support.

● Photo Animation maker with lots of built-in animation effects and templates that allow users to easily make animated pictures.

URL: https://www.picmonkey.com/design/photo-animation-maker

PROS	CONS
● A FREE trial is available to test out its functions.● Developed by a reliable company.● Packed with lots of built-in animated effects and presets.	● Packed with lots of built-in animated effects and presets.● No software version for use without the internet.● Does not come equipped with advanced custom animation tools.

03Adobe Creative Cloud Express

Rating and Reviews: [Creative Bloq: 4/5]

The Adobe Creative Cloud Express is both an online photo animator and an application that you can download and install on your phone. As is expected from any Adobe product, it’s quite premium in make and is better suited for more serious photo animations — especially as you’ll need to pay in order to be able to use it to its fullest extent.

● Comes with a veritable library of templates, effects, and filters for advanced photo editing and photo animation.

URL: https://www.adobe.com/express/create/social-media-graphic

PROS	CONS
● Advanced photo editing tool.● Available both online and as an app.● Reliable and trustworthy adobe product.	● The FREE trial is limited.● The FREE trial is limited.● Advanced photo editing is not suitable for beginners.

04ColorCinch

Rating and Reviews: [Crozdesk: 4/5]

ColorCinch, or Cartoonize, as it is also called, is another popular online photo animator that you might have heard about already. This one features quite a few presets that you can use to quickly change the look of your photographs.

● Photo editing functions for breathing new life into existing photographs.

● Presets, templates, filters, and effects are available for easy and efficient photo editing.

URL: https://www.cartoonize.net/

PROS	CONS
● Beginner-friendly UI.● Comes with lots of filters and effects built-in.● Cartoonizer effect for simple photo animation onlinep.	● Paid tool Limited FREE trial.● Subscription-based packages.● Limited customer animation functions.

05Photo Cartoon

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Photo Cartoon is an online photo animator that specifically alters your photos and ‘cartoon-izes’ it (with several effects to choose from as to the specific style that you want). This single-use, while definitely not the most advanced on this list of ours, offers the user an easy way to change the look of their photographs.

● Transform photos into cartoons, paintings, drawings, and caricatures.

URL: https://photocartoon.net/

PROS	CONS
● Quick and easy to use● Online software, good for all devices● The finished photo animation can be downloaded and shared.	● Very basic functions.● Limited effects/filters to choose from. ● Not highly rated online.

06BeFunky

Rating and Reviews: [G2: 4.2/5]

With BeFunky, we go back to somewhat more advanced online photo animator tools. This one works quite simply as well though. Similar to the previous tool we introduced, BeFunky is meant primarily for quickly and easily adding filters and effects to photographs to change its style to look more like a cartoon or animation.

● Create a cartoon version of your images easily and quickly.

URL: https://www.befunky.com/features/photo-to-cartoon/

PROS	CONS
● Easy-to-use and beginner-friendly● Easy-to-use and beginner-friendly.● Available online and thus compatible with most devices.	● Limited photo editing scope.● Sign-up is required for long-term use.● No advanced custom animation functions.

077. ASPOSE

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Although not very well-known, ASPOSE is an easy way of animating pictures online. All you really have to do is upload your file (in the way that is suggested) and you’re good to go. You’ll be given a choice in what kind of animations you want to put on your photograph thereafter. And, when the conversion is complete, it’ll be FREE to download and share.

● Easily make animated pictures online by uploading photographs to be animated.

URL: https://products.aspose.app/imaging/animation-maker

PROS	CONS
● FREE photo to animation converter● Easy-to-use and efficient.● Motion animations available.	● Internet is required for use.● Not the most advanced filters/effects/animations are available.● No custom animation function.

08TheCartoonist.me

Rating and Reviews: N/A

We’re approaching more and more obscure territory the further we go along this list, with many of the tools, including this next one, called ‘The Cartoonist.me’, not having been rated by the usual tech websites. But, that doesn’t mean that the tool itself is any less useful. This one, in particular, is akin to the other cartoon-izers that we introduced earlier — in that it changes the look of photographs into one similar to what is used in animations.

● Picture animator online that allows you to turn your pictures into cartoon versions of their former self.

URL: https://thecartoonist.me/

PROS	CONS
● FREE photo animation maker.● Basic cartoon effects available.● Upload and Download	● No advanced photo editing.● No advanced photo editing.● Not highly rated.

09Snapstouch

Rating and Reviews: N/A

Snapstouch is another obscure, but no less useful, photo editing tool that adds a touch animation to your photographs. This online tool offers sketch, painting, pencil sketch, outline, cartoon, and many other filters that you can apply to your photographs to directly change their look.

● Change the look of your photographs with an easily applied filter.

URL: http://www.snapstouch.com/

PROS	CONS
● Easy-to-use (upload then download)● FREE to use online tool.● Several effects to choose from.	● A limited selection of filter effects.● Old and dated UI.● Not highly rated.

10AnyMaking

Rating and Reviews: N/A

AnyMaking is a basic online photo editor that comes with a variety of photo effects that you can apply to your photographs to change their looks. Much like the previous tools, AnyMaking offers ‘animation’ style filters that can turn your photographs into something that looks like they came from one of your favorite animated films.

● Turn your photographs completely anew with fun photo effects.

URL: https://anymaking.com/

PROS	CONS
● FREE-to-use photo effects tool.● Cartoonizer effect for animating photographs.● Easy-to-use (upload then download)	● Limited photo effects.● No custom photo animation functions.● Not highly rated.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Photo to Animation is quite a broad subject and, fittingly, that means that the tools that allow for it are varied indeed.

● Some photo to animation converters will allow you to completely change the look of your photograph with a single application of a filter. While others are more involved (and thus, more flexible) and require more careful customization.

● We’ve included both types (and all the types between) in our list of photo to animation converters. Hopefully, you’ll find one that can help you make the animated pictures that you want to make.

Best Tips for Effortless Unity 3D Animation

Top Tips for Effortless Unity 3D Animation

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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Unity 3D animation will be our topic in this article. This will help develop your knowledge of the animation systems in Unity.

Unity 3D character animation is an enlisted brand name of Unity Technologies and game creation. With its peculiar highlights, strong evaluating, and extraordinary abilities for computer games, it has stood out enough to be noticed by the game development community.

In this article

01 [What’s Unity 3D Animation and Why is It Popular?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Animations in Unity 3D?](#Part 2)

Part 1 What’s Unity 3D Animation and Why is It Popular?

Animation Unity 3D is the most popular and powerful tool to animate any animation you like.

● Unity provides a more creative iteration platform to realize your vision as fast as possible.

● Unity has broader integration. It works out of the box and creates a real-time workflow custom-made for a project.

● Unity supports a more comprehensive production to make it possible to render shorts, videos, and films to create in days instead of months.

● Unity has an intelligent decision-making feature to discover the errors while doing the process and make corrections soon before it is too late.

● Unity animation 3Dhas a high creation scale like building, reusing and integrating to create more new projects quickly.

● Unity delivers smooth collaboration, allowing the artist to share the project and see their changes immediately, reducing error and miscommunications.

01Do You Think You Know What Unity Animation Is?

Animation unity 3D is a very vast tool with many new things to learn. Everyone can know Unity with proper basics, training, and experiences. There are various tutorials by Unity and many other people sharing their knowledge through the internet.

02Is Unity Good for 3D Animation?

Unity is used chiefly for Unity 3D skeletal animations and complex 3D animations like videos and games. There would be a retouch of Unity when you notice any video games or animation videos. It contains excellent inbuilt coding like C# and JavaScript for scripting. Easy and quick importing for audio, video, and text format as a complete package.

Part 2 How to Create Animations in Unity 3D?

Unity 3D animation highlights incorporate animations, complete control of movements, the occasion of animation playback, refined state machine hierarchies, transitions, mix shapes for facial animations.

01Fix 1: How to Animate Characters in Unity 3D

This YouTube channel explains more about Unity 3D. He starts with an introduction about Unity, tools about Unity 3D character animation like animation controller, looping animation, root motion, and different modes in animation with Unity 3D.

He focuses on Unity 3D character animation fundamentals and lets us understand how and why it works.

02Fix 2: Creating Character Animation in Unity

This video is all about creating procedural character animations in unity by using unity 3D skeletal animation. An archery game is the concept of this youtube video. He focuses on the movement of the bow to the target with rigging techniques.

Unity 3D Character animation mainly focuses on the avatar. Some default avatars, or others, can be imported as files into Unity.

03Fix 3: How to animate in Unity 3D

In this Unity tutorial, you’ll figure out how to animate from top to bottom the whole way. It will cover every one of the basics you want to get everything rolling with activity in Unity 3D.

04Fix 4: Unity 3D Animation for Beginners

This channel teaches Unity animation 3D to beginners, starting with importing a cube into the field and oscillating it. A brief video of 6 minutes but covers most of the tools and ideas about Unity.

05Fix 5: The Animator Controller

This tutorial is from the official Unity themselves explaining about Unity 3D character animation controller. Animation controllers are tools that determine the animations currently being played and blended. Unity channel demonstrates how to make animation controllers and apply different animations to different states.

06Fix 6: Creating simple and easy Animation

This tutorial by Jimmy Vegas on creating simple and easy animation using Unity 3D animation is approximately 7 minutes which explains unity version 2018.3 but mainly applies to almost all the new versions. The tutorial talks about simple animations and controls that will be helpful to learn many tools in unity.

Are you still looking for some other better 3D animation software? If you want to have many controls of 3D animation videos here, we introduce Wondershare Filmora. You simply have to create a white keyframe to start making an animation. Filmora offers six different keyframes to perform smooth and natural animation. And also, tools like autocorrect and auto mixer bring the animation to the next level. Various tutorial videos available on YouTube and Wondershare Filmora Video Editor wesbite have posted different manuals to guide the users.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

This video explains how to make an animation video in Fimora with a step-by-step procedure for defining the tools clearly. A 16 minutes video explained every process in many other videos that teach Filmora better and more informative.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● We learned that Unity animation 3D is a toolset that enhances physics, entertainment, audio, graphic, interaction, and networking and has fast integrated game development speeds. Excellent and easy 3D grounded platform and audio engine. The disadvantage of Unity is it does not provide any source code, and performance issues are hard to find. It fines additional cost for a mobile pro license for practical deployments.

● Although there are many software’s available in the animation market, only a few can be trusted. So, whenever there is confusion regarding which 3D animation software to use, you can blindly choose Filmora. It has a wide range of assistance like preset animation effects, interface access, multiple tracks to add various videos, and totally as a package make Filmora the best alternative to Unity 3D skeletal animation. Just a little practice and experience can make you perfect.

Try It Free Try It Free

Unity 3D animation will be our topic in this article. This will help develop your knowledge of the animation systems in Unity.

Unity 3D character animation is an enlisted brand name of Unity Technologies and game creation. With its peculiar highlights, strong evaluating, and extraordinary abilities for computer games, it has stood out enough to be noticed by the game development community.

In this article

01 [What’s Unity 3D Animation and Why is It Popular?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Animations in Unity 3D?](#Part 2)

Part 1 What’s Unity 3D Animation and Why is It Popular?

Animation Unity 3D is the most popular and powerful tool to animate any animation you like.

● Unity provides a more creative iteration platform to realize your vision as fast as possible.

● Unity has broader integration. It works out of the box and creates a real-time workflow custom-made for a project.

● Unity supports a more comprehensive production to make it possible to render shorts, videos, and films to create in days instead of months.

● Unity has an intelligent decision-making feature to discover the errors while doing the process and make corrections soon before it is too late.

● Unity animation 3Dhas a high creation scale like building, reusing and integrating to create more new projects quickly.

● Unity delivers smooth collaboration, allowing the artist to share the project and see their changes immediately, reducing error and miscommunications.

01Do You Think You Know What Unity Animation Is?

Animation unity 3D is a very vast tool with many new things to learn. Everyone can know Unity with proper basics, training, and experiences. There are various tutorials by Unity and many other people sharing their knowledge through the internet.

02Is Unity Good for 3D Animation?

Unity is used chiefly for Unity 3D skeletal animations and complex 3D animations like videos and games. There would be a retouch of Unity when you notice any video games or animation videos. It contains excellent inbuilt coding like C# and JavaScript for scripting. Easy and quick importing for audio, video, and text format as a complete package.

Part 2 How to Create Animations in Unity 3D?

Unity 3D animation highlights incorporate animations, complete control of movements, the occasion of animation playback, refined state machine hierarchies, transitions, mix shapes for facial animations.

01Fix 1: How to Animate Characters in Unity 3D

This YouTube channel explains more about Unity 3D. He starts with an introduction about Unity, tools about Unity 3D character animation like animation controller, looping animation, root motion, and different modes in animation with Unity 3D.

He focuses on Unity 3D character animation fundamentals and lets us understand how and why it works.

02Fix 2: Creating Character Animation in Unity

This video is all about creating procedural character animations in unity by using unity 3D skeletal animation. An archery game is the concept of this youtube video. He focuses on the movement of the bow to the target with rigging techniques.

Unity 3D Character animation mainly focuses on the avatar. Some default avatars, or others, can be imported as files into Unity.

03Fix 3: How to animate in Unity 3D

In this Unity tutorial, you’ll figure out how to animate from top to bottom the whole way. It will cover every one of the basics you want to get everything rolling with activity in Unity 3D.

04Fix 4: Unity 3D Animation for Beginners

This channel teaches Unity animation 3D to beginners, starting with importing a cube into the field and oscillating it. A brief video of 6 minutes but covers most of the tools and ideas about Unity.

05Fix 5: The Animator Controller

This tutorial is from the official Unity themselves explaining about Unity 3D character animation controller. Animation controllers are tools that determine the animations currently being played and blended. Unity channel demonstrates how to make animation controllers and apply different animations to different states.

06Fix 6: Creating simple and easy Animation

This tutorial by Jimmy Vegas on creating simple and easy animation using Unity 3D animation is approximately 7 minutes which explains unity version 2018.3 but mainly applies to almost all the new versions. The tutorial talks about simple animations and controls that will be helpful to learn many tools in unity.

Are you still looking for some other better 3D animation software? If you want to have many controls of 3D animation videos here, we introduce Wondershare Filmora. You simply have to create a white keyframe to start making an animation. Filmora offers six different keyframes to perform smooth and natural animation. And also, tools like autocorrect and auto mixer bring the animation to the next level. Various tutorial videos available on YouTube and Wondershare Filmora Video Editor wesbite have posted different manuals to guide the users.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

This video explains how to make an animation video in Fimora with a step-by-step procedure for defining the tools clearly. A 16 minutes video explained every process in many other videos that teach Filmora better and more informative.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● We learned that Unity animation 3D is a toolset that enhances physics, entertainment, audio, graphic, interaction, and networking and has fast integrated game development speeds. Excellent and easy 3D grounded platform and audio engine. The disadvantage of Unity is it does not provide any source code, and performance issues are hard to find. It fines additional cost for a mobile pro license for practical deployments.

● Although there are many software’s available in the animation market, only a few can be trusted. So, whenever there is confusion regarding which 3D animation software to use, you can blindly choose Filmora. It has a wide range of assistance like preset animation effects, interface access, multiple tracks to add various videos, and totally as a package make Filmora the best alternative to Unity 3D skeletal animation. Just a little practice and experience can make you perfect.

Try It Free Try It Free

Unity 3D animation will be our topic in this article. This will help develop your knowledge of the animation systems in Unity.

Unity 3D character animation is an enlisted brand name of Unity Technologies and game creation. With its peculiar highlights, strong evaluating, and extraordinary abilities for computer games, it has stood out enough to be noticed by the game development community.

In this article

01 [What’s Unity 3D Animation and Why is It Popular?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Animations in Unity 3D?](#Part 2)

Part 1 What’s Unity 3D Animation and Why is It Popular?

Animation Unity 3D is the most popular and powerful tool to animate any animation you like.

● Unity provides a more creative iteration platform to realize your vision as fast as possible.

● Unity has broader integration. It works out of the box and creates a real-time workflow custom-made for a project.

● Unity supports a more comprehensive production to make it possible to render shorts, videos, and films to create in days instead of months.

● Unity has an intelligent decision-making feature to discover the errors while doing the process and make corrections soon before it is too late.

● Unity animation 3Dhas a high creation scale like building, reusing and integrating to create more new projects quickly.

● Unity delivers smooth collaboration, allowing the artist to share the project and see their changes immediately, reducing error and miscommunications.

01Do You Think You Know What Unity Animation Is?

Animation unity 3D is a very vast tool with many new things to learn. Everyone can know Unity with proper basics, training, and experiences. There are various tutorials by Unity and many other people sharing their knowledge through the internet.

02Is Unity Good for 3D Animation?

Unity is used chiefly for Unity 3D skeletal animations and complex 3D animations like videos and games. There would be a retouch of Unity when you notice any video games or animation videos. It contains excellent inbuilt coding like C# and JavaScript for scripting. Easy and quick importing for audio, video, and text format as a complete package.

Part 2 How to Create Animations in Unity 3D?

Unity 3D animation highlights incorporate animations, complete control of movements, the occasion of animation playback, refined state machine hierarchies, transitions, mix shapes for facial animations.

01Fix 1: How to Animate Characters in Unity 3D

This YouTube channel explains more about Unity 3D. He starts with an introduction about Unity, tools about Unity 3D character animation like animation controller, looping animation, root motion, and different modes in animation with Unity 3D.

He focuses on Unity 3D character animation fundamentals and lets us understand how and why it works.

02Fix 2: Creating Character Animation in Unity

This video is all about creating procedural character animations in unity by using unity 3D skeletal animation. An archery game is the concept of this youtube video. He focuses on the movement of the bow to the target with rigging techniques.

Unity 3D Character animation mainly focuses on the avatar. Some default avatars, or others, can be imported as files into Unity.

03Fix 3: How to animate in Unity 3D

In this Unity tutorial, you’ll figure out how to animate from top to bottom the whole way. It will cover every one of the basics you want to get everything rolling with activity in Unity 3D.

04Fix 4: Unity 3D Animation for Beginners

This channel teaches Unity animation 3D to beginners, starting with importing a cube into the field and oscillating it. A brief video of 6 minutes but covers most of the tools and ideas about Unity.

05Fix 5: The Animator Controller

This tutorial is from the official Unity themselves explaining about Unity 3D character animation controller. Animation controllers are tools that determine the animations currently being played and blended. Unity channel demonstrates how to make animation controllers and apply different animations to different states.

06Fix 6: Creating simple and easy Animation

This tutorial by Jimmy Vegas on creating simple and easy animation using Unity 3D animation is approximately 7 minutes which explains unity version 2018.3 but mainly applies to almost all the new versions. The tutorial talks about simple animations and controls that will be helpful to learn many tools in unity.

Are you still looking for some other better 3D animation software? If you want to have many controls of 3D animation videos here, we introduce Wondershare Filmora. You simply have to create a white keyframe to start making an animation. Filmora offers six different keyframes to perform smooth and natural animation. And also, tools like autocorrect and auto mixer bring the animation to the next level. Various tutorial videos available on YouTube and Wondershare Filmora Video Editor wesbite have posted different manuals to guide the users.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

This video explains how to make an animation video in Fimora with a step-by-step procedure for defining the tools clearly. A 16 minutes video explained every process in many other videos that teach Filmora better and more informative.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● We learned that Unity animation 3D is a toolset that enhances physics, entertainment, audio, graphic, interaction, and networking and has fast integrated game development speeds. Excellent and easy 3D grounded platform and audio engine. The disadvantage of Unity is it does not provide any source code, and performance issues are hard to find. It fines additional cost for a mobile pro license for practical deployments.

● Although there are many software’s available in the animation market, only a few can be trusted. So, whenever there is confusion regarding which 3D animation software to use, you can blindly choose Filmora. It has a wide range of assistance like preset animation effects, interface access, multiple tracks to add various videos, and totally as a package make Filmora the best alternative to Unity 3D skeletal animation. Just a little practice and experience can make you perfect.

Try It Free Try It Free

Unity 3D animation will be our topic in this article. This will help develop your knowledge of the animation systems in Unity.

Unity 3D character animation is an enlisted brand name of Unity Technologies and game creation. With its peculiar highlights, strong evaluating, and extraordinary abilities for computer games, it has stood out enough to be noticed by the game development community.

In this article

01 [What’s Unity 3D Animation and Why is It Popular?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Animations in Unity 3D?](#Part 2)

Part 1 What’s Unity 3D Animation and Why is It Popular?

Animation Unity 3D is the most popular and powerful tool to animate any animation you like.

● Unity provides a more creative iteration platform to realize your vision as fast as possible.

● Unity has broader integration. It works out of the box and creates a real-time workflow custom-made for a project.

● Unity supports a more comprehensive production to make it possible to render shorts, videos, and films to create in days instead of months.

● Unity has an intelligent decision-making feature to discover the errors while doing the process and make corrections soon before it is too late.

● Unity animation 3Dhas a high creation scale like building, reusing and integrating to create more new projects quickly.

● Unity delivers smooth collaboration, allowing the artist to share the project and see their changes immediately, reducing error and miscommunications.

01Do You Think You Know What Unity Animation Is?

Animation unity 3D is a very vast tool with many new things to learn. Everyone can know Unity with proper basics, training, and experiences. There are various tutorials by Unity and many other people sharing their knowledge through the internet.

02Is Unity Good for 3D Animation?

Unity is used chiefly for Unity 3D skeletal animations and complex 3D animations like videos and games. There would be a retouch of Unity when you notice any video games or animation videos. It contains excellent inbuilt coding like C# and JavaScript for scripting. Easy and quick importing for audio, video, and text format as a complete package.

Part 2 How to Create Animations in Unity 3D?

Unity 3D animation highlights incorporate animations, complete control of movements, the occasion of animation playback, refined state machine hierarchies, transitions, mix shapes for facial animations.

01Fix 1: How to Animate Characters in Unity 3D

This YouTube channel explains more about Unity 3D. He starts with an introduction about Unity, tools about Unity 3D character animation like animation controller, looping animation, root motion, and different modes in animation with Unity 3D.

He focuses on Unity 3D character animation fundamentals and lets us understand how and why it works.

02Fix 2: Creating Character Animation in Unity

This video is all about creating procedural character animations in unity by using unity 3D skeletal animation. An archery game is the concept of this youtube video. He focuses on the movement of the bow to the target with rigging techniques.

Unity 3D Character animation mainly focuses on the avatar. Some default avatars, or others, can be imported as files into Unity.

03Fix 3: How to animate in Unity 3D

In this Unity tutorial, you’ll figure out how to animate from top to bottom the whole way. It will cover every one of the basics you want to get everything rolling with activity in Unity 3D.

04Fix 4: Unity 3D Animation for Beginners

This channel teaches Unity animation 3D to beginners, starting with importing a cube into the field and oscillating it. A brief video of 6 minutes but covers most of the tools and ideas about Unity.

05Fix 5: The Animator Controller

This tutorial is from the official Unity themselves explaining about Unity 3D character animation controller. Animation controllers are tools that determine the animations currently being played and blended. Unity channel demonstrates how to make animation controllers and apply different animations to different states.

06Fix 6: Creating simple and easy Animation

This tutorial by Jimmy Vegas on creating simple and easy animation using Unity 3D animation is approximately 7 minutes which explains unity version 2018.3 but mainly applies to almost all the new versions. The tutorial talks about simple animations and controls that will be helpful to learn many tools in unity.

Are you still looking for some other better 3D animation software? If you want to have many controls of 3D animation videos here, we introduce Wondershare Filmora. You simply have to create a white keyframe to start making an animation. Filmora offers six different keyframes to perform smooth and natural animation. And also, tools like autocorrect and auto mixer bring the animation to the next level. Various tutorial videos available on YouTube and Wondershare Filmora Video Editor wesbite have posted different manuals to guide the users.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

This video explains how to make an animation video in Fimora with a step-by-step procedure for defining the tools clearly. A 16 minutes video explained every process in many other videos that teach Filmora better and more informative.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● We learned that Unity animation 3D is a toolset that enhances physics, entertainment, audio, graphic, interaction, and networking and has fast integrated game development speeds. Excellent and easy 3D grounded platform and audio engine. The disadvantage of Unity is it does not provide any source code, and performance issues are hard to find. It fines additional cost for a mobile pro license for practical deployments.

● Although there are many software’s available in the animation market, only a few can be trusted. So, whenever there is confusion regarding which 3D animation software to use, you can blindly choose Filmora. It has a wide range of assistance like preset animation effects, interface access, multiple tracks to add various videos, and totally as a package make Filmora the best alternative to Unity 3D skeletal animation. Just a little practice and experience can make you perfect.

How to Make an Animated Travel Map Video?

How to Make an Animated Travel Map Video?

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Animated travel map videos make it easy for the viewers to follow the routes from the source to destination locations right on the single screen. While the static maps would only allow the audience to see the markers from where the journey would start and is expected to end, the animated ones show the real-time movements and therefore look more interactive when viewed.

That said, here you will learn how to create an attractive and engaging animated travel map video using one of the easiest post-production applications, Wondershare Filmora, which is widely appreciated by amateurs and professionals throughout the globe. In another section, you will also learn about an alternative program that might be of some help in case you are more into online designing.

• Method 1: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker - [Video Tutorial]
  • Part 1. Prepare the Travel Map Materials
  • Part 2. Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora
• Method 2: Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap
• Method 3: Create Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Method 1 Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker

The entire process of creating an animated travel map video in Wondershare’s Filmora is categorized into two parts, wherein the first part you will collect all the ingredients that are needed to get started, and in the second part you will actually make an animated map using the tools and features present in Filmora.

Watch a video tutorial to see how to make an animated map for a video:

Make Animated Video Map

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• Part 1. Prepare the Travel Map Materials
• Part 2. Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

Part 1: Prepare the Travel Map Materials

Following are the ingredients and the methods to collect them for animated travel map preparation:

Step 1: Get the Map

The first thing that you would need to prepare an animated map is an image of a realistic map. Thanks to Google and Microsoft, these things are now pretty easy to arrange. The process is given below:

• Launch your preferred web browser
• Type google.com in the address bar or the search box and hit Enter
• Scroll to zoom out so you can see the entire world map on one screen

• Type Snipping Tool in the Cortana search box present on the left side of the Taskbar
• Launch Snipping Tool, and use it to capture the screenshot of the map

Note: Snipping Tool is a built-in app in Windows 10 and is available for free. If you are using any other operating system, or have a different program to capture the screenshots, feel free to use it according to your convenience.

• Save the screenshot you captured as a JPG file on your PC

Step 2: Mark Out the Map Path

The next step in the process of preparing an animated travel map is to mark your route on it. To do so, you can use any of your preferred photo editing tools. However, to keep this illustration simple, Microsoft Paint is used here, and the method is given below:

• Right-click the screenshot you just captured
• Go to Open with on the context menu, and then click Paint from the submenu that appears
• Pick your preferred color from the pallet of the Paint interface. It is advisable to use an eye-catchy shade such as Red
• Use the Sphere shape tool to draw a circle over the source and destination locations on the map
• Use the Line tool to draw a line from the source point to the destination. Try giving the line a few turns to make it look realistic
• Go to File > Save As, and save the marked image with a different name

Note: Once this is done, you should have two image files of the map, i.e., one without the marks and one with it

Step 3: Download Some Travel Icons

Another important ingredient in an effective travel map animation is touring icons such as location marker image, a traveling medium symbol like a helicopter, airplane, car/bike (for short distances), etc. A couple of websites that offer royalty-free stock photos at absolutely no cost are listed below:

• Pexels
• Unsplash
• Pixabay
• Wondershare Filmstock

Note: Although the websites given above allow you to download and use their stock images and icons for free, you may need to give credits to the designers/creators of the symbols while using their objects. Therefore, you are suggested to check the Terms & Conditions and norms of usage of the elements before downloading and adding them to your projects.

Part 2: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

After you have gathered all the necessary ingredients that are required to create a travel map animation, it is now time to get to work. The following instructions would guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing a decent and realistic animated travel map in Wondershare Filmora :

Make Animated Video Map

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Step 1: Import Ingredients to Filmora and Add Them to the Timeline

Launch the video editor on your computer, click anywhere inside the Media window at the upper-left area, and import all the images and icons that you collected earlier to program. Next, drag both the images of the map, i.e., with and without the marks to the Timeline, and ensure that they are of the same duration and are placed on the same track.

Note: Be sure to put the map without the marks first, and then the one with the marks. Also note that the images have the playback duration of 5 seconds in the Timeline by default, and this tenure can be reduced or increased by dragging the side handle of the media to the left or right respectively.

Step 2: Add Transition for Illusion of Route Appearance

Go to Transition from the standard toolbar at the top, locate the Erase Slide transition effect from the available presets, and place it in between the two image files that you earlier added to the Timeline. Next, click and drag either of the side handles of the transition to the end of the media clip. Notice how the other side of the effect is expanded in equal proportion.

Step 3: Preview and Export

Press the Spacebar on the keyboard to preview the video and see if the route appears as if it is being drawn on the map. Once the animation looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center, go to the Local tab on the Export window, select MP4 from the formats list in the left, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner to export the current animation to MP4.

Step 4: Customize the Travel Map Media

Either start a new project and import the video of the map you exported in the previous step to the app and then to the Timeline, or remove the existing media from the Timeline in the same project, and add the exported video to it for convenience.

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Next, position the Skimmer (Playhead) a couple of frames before the one the route line appears and starts stretching from, and click the Split icon from the editing toolbar above the Timeline itself. Repeat this process for the other side of the media, i.e., position the Skimmer a couple of frames after the route line reaches the destination location, and click the Split icon again. Then remove the separated segments from both the sides by selecting them and pressing Delete on the keyboard, leaving only the portion where the animation is visible.

Optionally, right-click the media that is left behind in the Timeline, and go to Speed and Duration from the context menu. On the Custom Speed box, drag the Speed slider to the left to decrease the playback speed resulting in the increased duration of the media. Alternatively, you can manually enter a value in the Speed box to get precise tenure. Click OK when you are done.

Step 5: Add Animations to Travel Map

Right-click the media in the Timeline, and go to Add Animation from the context menu. Make sure that the Skimmer is on the first frame, and add several keyframes as explained below:

• Click Add to add the first keyframe

• Move a couple of frames further, and click Add one more time. Now, while you are on this second keyframe, use the Scale slider to zoom in to the map so the source location remains within focus.

• Next, move the Playhead further and add another keyframe a couple of frames before the route line hits the edge of the window.
• After this, move the Playhead again and position it where the route line reaches its destination location. Add another keyframe here as well, and move the map in the Preview window so the focus is now on the destination.
• Move the Playhead a few frames further, add another keyframe, and use the Scale slider to zoom a bit more into the map to make the entire animation look realistic. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 6: Add Icons and Titles, and Export the Project

Drag the image of the traveling medium to the Timeline, and place it on the frame the route line starts from. Make sure to place the image on the track above the map, and stretch it to the end so it remains visible throughout the animation. Next, use the method explained above to add keyframes to move the medium along with the route line from the source to the destination. Optionally, add the image of the location marker at the destination point, go to Transition, and add your preferred transition effect, preferably Dissolve, to the marker track in the Timeline so it looks as if it has appeared as the medium arrived the destination.

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Get back to the first frame in the Timeline, go to Titles on the standard toolbar, and add a title preset somewhere near the source location. Resize the text, change the format as needed, and add your preferred caption to it such as the start time, name, etc. Reduce the duration of the track so the title appears for a few frames, preferably before the map animation starts. Click OK when done. Repeat this process for the destination point as well.

Once everything is complete, click the Play button in the Preview window to review your work. If the video looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center of the interface, and use the method explained earlier to export the animated travel map in your preferred format.

Method 2 How to Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap

If you don’t want to install a dedicated animation software on your computer due to limited hardware resources or some other reason, there is an online solution called Pictramap to create a travel map animation using a web browser. The web app offers a lucrative interface that could be easily understood and worked with to produce an animated map for free.

The process to create an animated travel map with Pictramap is given below:

Step 1: Create a Project

Launch your favorite web browser, go to https://www.pictramap.com/ , click Create yours now, it’s free, and sign up to Pictramap using your preferred method. When you are on the Dashboard, enter a name in the field available under the My Projects section, and click Create to create a new project (the animated map).

Step 2: Define the Locations and Method of Commute

On the map, right-click the location you want to start your journey from, enter the name of the location or any other significant title, and click Add. Click the location marker, click the Travel Mode icon, and select your preferred mode of traveling. Repeat this process to mark the destination location as well.

Step 3: Preview the Animation

Click the View Animation button from the upper-right corner of the page to see the animated travel map.

Downsides of Using Pictramap to Create Animated Travel Map Video

Although Pictramap allows you to create a travel map animation with ease and extremely quickly, at the time of this writing, it offers no way of downloading the animation to your PC, and therefore it couldn’t be used in your projects.

If you are using Wondershare Filmora, you can use its built-in screen recording feature to record the animation that Pictramap plays, and then save the captured footage as MP4 or any other format on your computer. This video can then be imported to your projects for further uses.

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Method 3 How To Make Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Multi.dev is still a new web-based application to build awesome animated maps, but it’s good! The application helps you create presentations about all your recent and previous trips. And the interface is also hassle-free.

So, follow this step-by-step guide to making animated maps with Multi.dev.

Step 1: Open Multi.dev

Visit Multi.dev from your internet browser.

Once the tool gets open, you will see a demo video. This example clip will have animated maps of different locations. So it is up to you whether to use the same example and edit the places you have been to or are planning to visit. Or, simply create a new animated map from scratch.

Step 2: Choose Your First Location

Take your mouse cursor on the left side of the application and type the first location in the search bar. As soon as you do it, you will see that the “travel arrow” will automatically begin from there. Likewise, type and select the next location through the search bar.

Once you type the location, you will see 8 travel modes, including airplane, bus, and train. You can select the same mode for all sites or a different mode for another place. Totally up to you!

Step 3: Select Map Themes

All your chosen places will be highlighted in the software’s minimalistic map.

Step 4: Download Map on Your Computer

If you’re happy with the animated map, click the “Create Video” button to save the animated map on your computer in a few minutes.

Contrarily, you can also share the animation by choosing the “Share Animation” option.

Conclusion

An animated travel map plays an important role to add a realistic touring effect to your motion picture projects. While you can use a web app like Pictramap to create such an animation online easily and for free, the limitations it comes along with might keep you from choosing this method.

Instead, you may want to get more inclined toward a dedicated post-production software like Wondershare Filmora that gives you full control over the process, and the freedom to choose your preferred format to export the animation to for independent usage.

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Animated travel map videos make it easy for the viewers to follow the routes from the source to destination locations right on the single screen. While the static maps would only allow the audience to see the markers from where the journey would start and is expected to end, the animated ones show the real-time movements and therefore look more interactive when viewed.

That said, here you will learn how to create an attractive and engaging animated travel map video using one of the easiest post-production applications, Wondershare Filmora, which is widely appreciated by amateurs and professionals throughout the globe. In another section, you will also learn about an alternative program that might be of some help in case you are more into online designing.

• Method 1: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker - [Video Tutorial]
  • Part 1. Prepare the Travel Map Materials
  • Part 2. Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora
• Method 2: Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap
• Method 3: Create Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Method 1 Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker

The entire process of creating an animated travel map video in Wondershare’s Filmora is categorized into two parts, wherein the first part you will collect all the ingredients that are needed to get started, and in the second part you will actually make an animated map using the tools and features present in Filmora.

Watch a video tutorial to see how to make an animated map for a video:

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• Part 2. Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

Part 1: Prepare the Travel Map Materials

Following are the ingredients and the methods to collect them for animated travel map preparation:

Step 1: Get the Map

The first thing that you would need to prepare an animated map is an image of a realistic map. Thanks to Google and Microsoft, these things are now pretty easy to arrange. The process is given below:

• Launch your preferred web browser
• Type google.com in the address bar or the search box and hit Enter
• Scroll to zoom out so you can see the entire world map on one screen

• Type Snipping Tool in the Cortana search box present on the left side of the Taskbar
• Launch Snipping Tool, and use it to capture the screenshot of the map

Note: Snipping Tool is a built-in app in Windows 10 and is available for free. If you are using any other operating system, or have a different program to capture the screenshots, feel free to use it according to your convenience.

• Save the screenshot you captured as a JPG file on your PC

Step 2: Mark Out the Map Path

The next step in the process of preparing an animated travel map is to mark your route on it. To do so, you can use any of your preferred photo editing tools. However, to keep this illustration simple, Microsoft Paint is used here, and the method is given below:

• Right-click the screenshot you just captured
• Go to Open with on the context menu, and then click Paint from the submenu that appears
• Pick your preferred color from the pallet of the Paint interface. It is advisable to use an eye-catchy shade such as Red
• Use the Sphere shape tool to draw a circle over the source and destination locations on the map
• Use the Line tool to draw a line from the source point to the destination. Try giving the line a few turns to make it look realistic
• Go to File > Save As, and save the marked image with a different name

Note: Once this is done, you should have two image files of the map, i.e., one without the marks and one with it

Step 3: Download Some Travel Icons

Another important ingredient in an effective travel map animation is touring icons such as location marker image, a traveling medium symbol like a helicopter, airplane, car/bike (for short distances), etc. A couple of websites that offer royalty-free stock photos at absolutely no cost are listed below:

• Pexels
• Unsplash
• Pixabay
• Wondershare Filmstock

Note: Although the websites given above allow you to download and use their stock images and icons for free, you may need to give credits to the designers/creators of the symbols while using their objects. Therefore, you are suggested to check the Terms & Conditions and norms of usage of the elements before downloading and adding them to your projects.

Part 2: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

After you have gathered all the necessary ingredients that are required to create a travel map animation, it is now time to get to work. The following instructions would guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing a decent and realistic animated travel map in Wondershare Filmora :

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Step 1: Import Ingredients to Filmora and Add Them to the Timeline

Launch the video editor on your computer, click anywhere inside the Media window at the upper-left area, and import all the images and icons that you collected earlier to program. Next, drag both the images of the map, i.e., with and without the marks to the Timeline, and ensure that they are of the same duration and are placed on the same track.

Note: Be sure to put the map without the marks first, and then the one with the marks. Also note that the images have the playback duration of 5 seconds in the Timeline by default, and this tenure can be reduced or increased by dragging the side handle of the media to the left or right respectively.

Step 2: Add Transition for Illusion of Route Appearance

Go to Transition from the standard toolbar at the top, locate the Erase Slide transition effect from the available presets, and place it in between the two image files that you earlier added to the Timeline. Next, click and drag either of the side handles of the transition to the end of the media clip. Notice how the other side of the effect is expanded in equal proportion.

Step 3: Preview and Export

Press the Spacebar on the keyboard to preview the video and see if the route appears as if it is being drawn on the map. Once the animation looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center, go to the Local tab on the Export window, select MP4 from the formats list in the left, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner to export the current animation to MP4.

Step 4: Customize the Travel Map Media

Either start a new project and import the video of the map you exported in the previous step to the app and then to the Timeline, or remove the existing media from the Timeline in the same project, and add the exported video to it for convenience.

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Next, position the Skimmer (Playhead) a couple of frames before the one the route line appears and starts stretching from, and click the Split icon from the editing toolbar above the Timeline itself. Repeat this process for the other side of the media, i.e., position the Skimmer a couple of frames after the route line reaches the destination location, and click the Split icon again. Then remove the separated segments from both the sides by selecting them and pressing Delete on the keyboard, leaving only the portion where the animation is visible.

Optionally, right-click the media that is left behind in the Timeline, and go to Speed and Duration from the context menu. On the Custom Speed box, drag the Speed slider to the left to decrease the playback speed resulting in the increased duration of the media. Alternatively, you can manually enter a value in the Speed box to get precise tenure. Click OK when you are done.

Step 5: Add Animations to Travel Map

Right-click the media in the Timeline, and go to Add Animation from the context menu. Make sure that the Skimmer is on the first frame, and add several keyframes as explained below:

• Click Add to add the first keyframe

• Move a couple of frames further, and click Add one more time. Now, while you are on this second keyframe, use the Scale slider to zoom in to the map so the source location remains within focus.

• Next, move the Playhead further and add another keyframe a couple of frames before the route line hits the edge of the window.
• After this, move the Playhead again and position it where the route line reaches its destination location. Add another keyframe here as well, and move the map in the Preview window so the focus is now on the destination.
• Move the Playhead a few frames further, add another keyframe, and use the Scale slider to zoom a bit more into the map to make the entire animation look realistic. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 6: Add Icons and Titles, and Export the Project

Drag the image of the traveling medium to the Timeline, and place it on the frame the route line starts from. Make sure to place the image on the track above the map, and stretch it to the end so it remains visible throughout the animation. Next, use the method explained above to add keyframes to move the medium along with the route line from the source to the destination. Optionally, add the image of the location marker at the destination point, go to Transition, and add your preferred transition effect, preferably Dissolve, to the marker track in the Timeline so it looks as if it has appeared as the medium arrived the destination.

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Get back to the first frame in the Timeline, go to Titles on the standard toolbar, and add a title preset somewhere near the source location. Resize the text, change the format as needed, and add your preferred caption to it such as the start time, name, etc. Reduce the duration of the track so the title appears for a few frames, preferably before the map animation starts. Click OK when done. Repeat this process for the destination point as well.

Once everything is complete, click the Play button in the Preview window to review your work. If the video looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center of the interface, and use the method explained earlier to export the animated travel map in your preferred format.

Method 2 How to Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap

If you don’t want to install a dedicated animation software on your computer due to limited hardware resources or some other reason, there is an online solution called Pictramap to create a travel map animation using a web browser. The web app offers a lucrative interface that could be easily understood and worked with to produce an animated map for free.

The process to create an animated travel map with Pictramap is given below:

Step 1: Create a Project

Launch your favorite web browser, go to https://www.pictramap.com/ , click Create yours now, it’s free, and sign up to Pictramap using your preferred method. When you are on the Dashboard, enter a name in the field available under the My Projects section, and click Create to create a new project (the animated map).

Step 2: Define the Locations and Method of Commute

On the map, right-click the location you want to start your journey from, enter the name of the location or any other significant title, and click Add. Click the location marker, click the Travel Mode icon, and select your preferred mode of traveling. Repeat this process to mark the destination location as well.

Step 3: Preview the Animation

Click the View Animation button from the upper-right corner of the page to see the animated travel map.

Downsides of Using Pictramap to Create Animated Travel Map Video

Although Pictramap allows you to create a travel map animation with ease and extremely quickly, at the time of this writing, it offers no way of downloading the animation to your PC, and therefore it couldn’t be used in your projects.

If you are using Wondershare Filmora, you can use its built-in screen recording feature to record the animation that Pictramap plays, and then save the captured footage as MP4 or any other format on your computer. This video can then be imported to your projects for further uses.

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Method 3 How To Make Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Multi.dev is still a new web-based application to build awesome animated maps, but it’s good! The application helps you create presentations about all your recent and previous trips. And the interface is also hassle-free.

So, follow this step-by-step guide to making animated maps with Multi.dev.

Step 1: Open Multi.dev

Visit Multi.dev from your internet browser.

Once the tool gets open, you will see a demo video. This example clip will have animated maps of different locations. So it is up to you whether to use the same example and edit the places you have been to or are planning to visit. Or, simply create a new animated map from scratch.

Step 2: Choose Your First Location

Take your mouse cursor on the left side of the application and type the first location in the search bar. As soon as you do it, you will see that the “travel arrow” will automatically begin from there. Likewise, type and select the next location through the search bar.

Once you type the location, you will see 8 travel modes, including airplane, bus, and train. You can select the same mode for all sites or a different mode for another place. Totally up to you!

Step 3: Select Map Themes

All your chosen places will be highlighted in the software’s minimalistic map.

Step 4: Download Map on Your Computer

If you’re happy with the animated map, click the “Create Video” button to save the animated map on your computer in a few minutes.

Contrarily, you can also share the animation by choosing the “Share Animation” option.

Conclusion

An animated travel map plays an important role to add a realistic touring effect to your motion picture projects. While you can use a web app like Pictramap to create such an animation online easily and for free, the limitations it comes along with might keep you from choosing this method.

Instead, you may want to get more inclined toward a dedicated post-production software like Wondershare Filmora that gives you full control over the process, and the freedom to choose your preferred format to export the animation to for independent usage.

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Benjamin Arango

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Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Animated travel map videos make it easy for the viewers to follow the routes from the source to destination locations right on the single screen. While the static maps would only allow the audience to see the markers from where the journey would start and is expected to end, the animated ones show the real-time movements and therefore look more interactive when viewed.

That said, here you will learn how to create an attractive and engaging animated travel map video using one of the easiest post-production applications, Wondershare Filmora, which is widely appreciated by amateurs and professionals throughout the globe. In another section, you will also learn about an alternative program that might be of some help in case you are more into online designing.

• Method 1: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker - [Video Tutorial]
  • Part 1. Prepare the Travel Map Materials
  • Part 2. Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora
• Method 2: Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap
• Method 3: Create Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Method 1 Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker

The entire process of creating an animated travel map video in Wondershare’s Filmora is categorized into two parts, wherein the first part you will collect all the ingredients that are needed to get started, and in the second part you will actually make an animated map using the tools and features present in Filmora.

Watch a video tutorial to see how to make an animated map for a video:

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• Part 1. Prepare the Travel Map Materials
• Part 2. Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

Part 1: Prepare the Travel Map Materials

Following are the ingredients and the methods to collect them for animated travel map preparation:

Step 1: Get the Map

The first thing that you would need to prepare an animated map is an image of a realistic map. Thanks to Google and Microsoft, these things are now pretty easy to arrange. The process is given below:

• Launch your preferred web browser
• Type google.com in the address bar or the search box and hit Enter
• Scroll to zoom out so you can see the entire world map on one screen

• Type Snipping Tool in the Cortana search box present on the left side of the Taskbar
• Launch Snipping Tool, and use it to capture the screenshot of the map

Note: Snipping Tool is a built-in app in Windows 10 and is available for free. If you are using any other operating system, or have a different program to capture the screenshots, feel free to use it according to your convenience.

• Save the screenshot you captured as a JPG file on your PC

Step 2: Mark Out the Map Path

The next step in the process of preparing an animated travel map is to mark your route on it. To do so, you can use any of your preferred photo editing tools. However, to keep this illustration simple, Microsoft Paint is used here, and the method is given below:

• Right-click the screenshot you just captured
• Go to Open with on the context menu, and then click Paint from the submenu that appears
• Pick your preferred color from the pallet of the Paint interface. It is advisable to use an eye-catchy shade such as Red
• Use the Sphere shape tool to draw a circle over the source and destination locations on the map
• Use the Line tool to draw a line from the source point to the destination. Try giving the line a few turns to make it look realistic
• Go to File > Save As, and save the marked image with a different name

Note: Once this is done, you should have two image files of the map, i.e., one without the marks and one with it

Step 3: Download Some Travel Icons

Another important ingredient in an effective travel map animation is touring icons such as location marker image, a traveling medium symbol like a helicopter, airplane, car/bike (for short distances), etc. A couple of websites that offer royalty-free stock photos at absolutely no cost are listed below:

• Pexels
• Unsplash
• Pixabay
• Wondershare Filmstock

Note: Although the websites given above allow you to download and use their stock images and icons for free, you may need to give credits to the designers/creators of the symbols while using their objects. Therefore, you are suggested to check the Terms & Conditions and norms of usage of the elements before downloading and adding them to your projects.

Part 2: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

After you have gathered all the necessary ingredients that are required to create a travel map animation, it is now time to get to work. The following instructions would guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing a decent and realistic animated travel map in Wondershare Filmora :

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Step 1: Import Ingredients to Filmora and Add Them to the Timeline

Launch the video editor on your computer, click anywhere inside the Media window at the upper-left area, and import all the images and icons that you collected earlier to program. Next, drag both the images of the map, i.e., with and without the marks to the Timeline, and ensure that they are of the same duration and are placed on the same track.

Note: Be sure to put the map without the marks first, and then the one with the marks. Also note that the images have the playback duration of 5 seconds in the Timeline by default, and this tenure can be reduced or increased by dragging the side handle of the media to the left or right respectively.

Step 2: Add Transition for Illusion of Route Appearance

Go to Transition from the standard toolbar at the top, locate the Erase Slide transition effect from the available presets, and place it in between the two image files that you earlier added to the Timeline. Next, click and drag either of the side handles of the transition to the end of the media clip. Notice how the other side of the effect is expanded in equal proportion.

Step 3: Preview and Export

Press the Spacebar on the keyboard to preview the video and see if the route appears as if it is being drawn on the map. Once the animation looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center, go to the Local tab on the Export window, select MP4 from the formats list in the left, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner to export the current animation to MP4.

Step 4: Customize the Travel Map Media

Either start a new project and import the video of the map you exported in the previous step to the app and then to the Timeline, or remove the existing media from the Timeline in the same project, and add the exported video to it for convenience.

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Next, position the Skimmer (Playhead) a couple of frames before the one the route line appears and starts stretching from, and click the Split icon from the editing toolbar above the Timeline itself. Repeat this process for the other side of the media, i.e., position the Skimmer a couple of frames after the route line reaches the destination location, and click the Split icon again. Then remove the separated segments from both the sides by selecting them and pressing Delete on the keyboard, leaving only the portion where the animation is visible.

Optionally, right-click the media that is left behind in the Timeline, and go to Speed and Duration from the context menu. On the Custom Speed box, drag the Speed slider to the left to decrease the playback speed resulting in the increased duration of the media. Alternatively, you can manually enter a value in the Speed box to get precise tenure. Click OK when you are done.

Step 5: Add Animations to Travel Map

Right-click the media in the Timeline, and go to Add Animation from the context menu. Make sure that the Skimmer is on the first frame, and add several keyframes as explained below:

• Click Add to add the first keyframe

• Move a couple of frames further, and click Add one more time. Now, while you are on this second keyframe, use the Scale slider to zoom in to the map so the source location remains within focus.

• Next, move the Playhead further and add another keyframe a couple of frames before the route line hits the edge of the window.
• After this, move the Playhead again and position it where the route line reaches its destination location. Add another keyframe here as well, and move the map in the Preview window so the focus is now on the destination.
• Move the Playhead a few frames further, add another keyframe, and use the Scale slider to zoom a bit more into the map to make the entire animation look realistic. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 6: Add Icons and Titles, and Export the Project

Drag the image of the traveling medium to the Timeline, and place it on the frame the route line starts from. Make sure to place the image on the track above the map, and stretch it to the end so it remains visible throughout the animation. Next, use the method explained above to add keyframes to move the medium along with the route line from the source to the destination. Optionally, add the image of the location marker at the destination point, go to Transition, and add your preferred transition effect, preferably Dissolve, to the marker track in the Timeline so it looks as if it has appeared as the medium arrived the destination.

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Get back to the first frame in the Timeline, go to Titles on the standard toolbar, and add a title preset somewhere near the source location. Resize the text, change the format as needed, and add your preferred caption to it such as the start time, name, etc. Reduce the duration of the track so the title appears for a few frames, preferably before the map animation starts. Click OK when done. Repeat this process for the destination point as well.

Once everything is complete, click the Play button in the Preview window to review your work. If the video looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center of the interface, and use the method explained earlier to export the animated travel map in your preferred format.

Method 2 How to Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap

If you don’t want to install a dedicated animation software on your computer due to limited hardware resources or some other reason, there is an online solution called Pictramap to create a travel map animation using a web browser. The web app offers a lucrative interface that could be easily understood and worked with to produce an animated map for free.

The process to create an animated travel map with Pictramap is given below:

Step 1: Create a Project

Launch your favorite web browser, go to https://www.pictramap.com/ , click Create yours now, it’s free, and sign up to Pictramap using your preferred method. When you are on the Dashboard, enter a name in the field available under the My Projects section, and click Create to create a new project (the animated map).

Step 2: Define the Locations and Method of Commute

On the map, right-click the location you want to start your journey from, enter the name of the location or any other significant title, and click Add. Click the location marker, click the Travel Mode icon, and select your preferred mode of traveling. Repeat this process to mark the destination location as well.

Step 3: Preview the Animation

Click the View Animation button from the upper-right corner of the page to see the animated travel map.

Downsides of Using Pictramap to Create Animated Travel Map Video

Although Pictramap allows you to create a travel map animation with ease and extremely quickly, at the time of this writing, it offers no way of downloading the animation to your PC, and therefore it couldn’t be used in your projects.

If you are using Wondershare Filmora, you can use its built-in screen recording feature to record the animation that Pictramap plays, and then save the captured footage as MP4 or any other format on your computer. This video can then be imported to your projects for further uses.

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Method 3 How To Make Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Multi.dev is still a new web-based application to build awesome animated maps, but it’s good! The application helps you create presentations about all your recent and previous trips. And the interface is also hassle-free.

So, follow this step-by-step guide to making animated maps with Multi.dev.

Step 1: Open Multi.dev

Visit Multi.dev from your internet browser.

Once the tool gets open, you will see a demo video. This example clip will have animated maps of different locations. So it is up to you whether to use the same example and edit the places you have been to or are planning to visit. Or, simply create a new animated map from scratch.

Step 2: Choose Your First Location

Take your mouse cursor on the left side of the application and type the first location in the search bar. As soon as you do it, you will see that the “travel arrow” will automatically begin from there. Likewise, type and select the next location through the search bar.

Once you type the location, you will see 8 travel modes, including airplane, bus, and train. You can select the same mode for all sites or a different mode for another place. Totally up to you!

Step 3: Select Map Themes

All your chosen places will be highlighted in the software’s minimalistic map.

Step 4: Download Map on Your Computer

If you’re happy with the animated map, click the “Create Video” button to save the animated map on your computer in a few minutes.

Contrarily, you can also share the animation by choosing the “Share Animation” option.

Conclusion

An animated travel map plays an important role to add a realistic touring effect to your motion picture projects. While you can use a web app like Pictramap to create such an animation online easily and for free, the limitations it comes along with might keep you from choosing this method.

Instead, you may want to get more inclined toward a dedicated post-production software like Wondershare Filmora that gives you full control over the process, and the freedom to choose your preferred format to export the animation to for independent usage.

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Animated travel map videos make it easy for the viewers to follow the routes from the source to destination locations right on the single screen. While the static maps would only allow the audience to see the markers from where the journey would start and is expected to end, the animated ones show the real-time movements and therefore look more interactive when viewed.

That said, here you will learn how to create an attractive and engaging animated travel map video using one of the easiest post-production applications, Wondershare Filmora, which is widely appreciated by amateurs and professionals throughout the globe. In another section, you will also learn about an alternative program that might be of some help in case you are more into online designing.

• Method 1: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker - [Video Tutorial]
  • Part 1. Prepare the Travel Map Materials
  • Part 2. Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora
• Method 2: Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap
• Method 3: Create Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Method 1 Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Location Video Maker

The entire process of creating an animated travel map video in Wondershare’s Filmora is categorized into two parts, wherein the first part you will collect all the ingredients that are needed to get started, and in the second part you will actually make an animated map using the tools and features present in Filmora.

Watch a video tutorial to see how to make an animated map for a video:

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• Part 1. Prepare the Travel Map Materials
• Part 2. Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

Part 1: Prepare the Travel Map Materials

Following are the ingredients and the methods to collect them for animated travel map preparation:

Step 1: Get the Map

The first thing that you would need to prepare an animated map is an image of a realistic map. Thanks to Google and Microsoft, these things are now pretty easy to arrange. The process is given below:

• Launch your preferred web browser
• Type google.com in the address bar or the search box and hit Enter
• Scroll to zoom out so you can see the entire world map on one screen

• Type Snipping Tool in the Cortana search box present on the left side of the Taskbar
• Launch Snipping Tool, and use it to capture the screenshot of the map

Note: Snipping Tool is a built-in app in Windows 10 and is available for free. If you are using any other operating system, or have a different program to capture the screenshots, feel free to use it according to your convenience.

• Save the screenshot you captured as a JPG file on your PC

Step 2: Mark Out the Map Path

The next step in the process of preparing an animated travel map is to mark your route on it. To do so, you can use any of your preferred photo editing tools. However, to keep this illustration simple, Microsoft Paint is used here, and the method is given below:

• Right-click the screenshot you just captured
• Go to Open with on the context menu, and then click Paint from the submenu that appears
• Pick your preferred color from the pallet of the Paint interface. It is advisable to use an eye-catchy shade such as Red
• Use the Sphere shape tool to draw a circle over the source and destination locations on the map
• Use the Line tool to draw a line from the source point to the destination. Try giving the line a few turns to make it look realistic
• Go to File > Save As, and save the marked image with a different name

Note: Once this is done, you should have two image files of the map, i.e., one without the marks and one with it

Step 3: Download Some Travel Icons

Another important ingredient in an effective travel map animation is touring icons such as location marker image, a traveling medium symbol like a helicopter, airplane, car/bike (for short distances), etc. A couple of websites that offer royalty-free stock photos at absolutely no cost are listed below:

• Pexels
• Unsplash
• Pixabay
• Wondershare Filmstock

Note: Although the websites given above allow you to download and use their stock images and icons for free, you may need to give credits to the designers/creators of the symbols while using their objects. Therefore, you are suggested to check the Terms & Conditions and norms of usage of the elements before downloading and adding them to your projects.

Part 2: Make Animated Travel Map Videos with Filmora

After you have gathered all the necessary ingredients that are required to create a travel map animation, it is now time to get to work. The following instructions would guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing a decent and realistic animated travel map in Wondershare Filmora :

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Step 1: Import Ingredients to Filmora and Add Them to the Timeline

Launch the video editor on your computer, click anywhere inside the Media window at the upper-left area, and import all the images and icons that you collected earlier to program. Next, drag both the images of the map, i.e., with and without the marks to the Timeline, and ensure that they are of the same duration and are placed on the same track.

Note: Be sure to put the map without the marks first, and then the one with the marks. Also note that the images have the playback duration of 5 seconds in the Timeline by default, and this tenure can be reduced or increased by dragging the side handle of the media to the left or right respectively.

Step 2: Add Transition for Illusion of Route Appearance

Go to Transition from the standard toolbar at the top, locate the Erase Slide transition effect from the available presets, and place it in between the two image files that you earlier added to the Timeline. Next, click and drag either of the side handles of the transition to the end of the media clip. Notice how the other side of the effect is expanded in equal proportion.

Step 3: Preview and Export

Press the Spacebar on the keyboard to preview the video and see if the route appears as if it is being drawn on the map. Once the animation looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center, go to the Local tab on the Export window, select MP4 from the formats list in the left, and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner to export the current animation to MP4.

Step 4: Customize the Travel Map Media

Either start a new project and import the video of the map you exported in the previous step to the app and then to the Timeline, or remove the existing media from the Timeline in the same project, and add the exported video to it for convenience.

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Next, position the Skimmer (Playhead) a couple of frames before the one the route line appears and starts stretching from, and click the Split icon from the editing toolbar above the Timeline itself. Repeat this process for the other side of the media, i.e., position the Skimmer a couple of frames after the route line reaches the destination location, and click the Split icon again. Then remove the separated segments from both the sides by selecting them and pressing Delete on the keyboard, leaving only the portion where the animation is visible.

Optionally, right-click the media that is left behind in the Timeline, and go to Speed and Duration from the context menu. On the Custom Speed box, drag the Speed slider to the left to decrease the playback speed resulting in the increased duration of the media. Alternatively, you can manually enter a value in the Speed box to get precise tenure. Click OK when you are done.

Step 5: Add Animations to Travel Map

Right-click the media in the Timeline, and go to Add Animation from the context menu. Make sure that the Skimmer is on the first frame, and add several keyframes as explained below:

• Click Add to add the first keyframe

• Move a couple of frames further, and click Add one more time. Now, while you are on this second keyframe, use the Scale slider to zoom in to the map so the source location remains within focus.

• Next, move the Playhead further and add another keyframe a couple of frames before the route line hits the edge of the window.
• After this, move the Playhead again and position it where the route line reaches its destination location. Add another keyframe here as well, and move the map in the Preview window so the focus is now on the destination.
• Move the Playhead a few frames further, add another keyframe, and use the Scale slider to zoom a bit more into the map to make the entire animation look realistic. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 6: Add Icons and Titles, and Export the Project

Drag the image of the traveling medium to the Timeline, and place it on the frame the route line starts from. Make sure to place the image on the track above the map, and stretch it to the end so it remains visible throughout the animation. Next, use the method explained above to add keyframes to move the medium along with the route line from the source to the destination. Optionally, add the image of the location marker at the destination point, go to Transition, and add your preferred transition effect, preferably Dissolve, to the marker track in the Timeline so it looks as if it has appeared as the medium arrived the destination.

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Get back to the first frame in the Timeline, go to Titles on the standard toolbar, and add a title preset somewhere near the source location. Resize the text, change the format as needed, and add your preferred caption to it such as the start time, name, etc. Reduce the duration of the track so the title appears for a few frames, preferably before the map animation starts. Click OK when done. Repeat this process for the destination point as well.

Once everything is complete, click the Play button in the Preview window to review your work. If the video looks acceptable, click EXPORT from the top-center of the interface, and use the method explained earlier to export the animated travel map in your preferred format.

Method 2 How to Make Interactive Animated Travel Map with Pictramap

If you don’t want to install a dedicated animation software on your computer due to limited hardware resources or some other reason, there is an online solution called Pictramap to create a travel map animation using a web browser. The web app offers a lucrative interface that could be easily understood and worked with to produce an animated map for free.

The process to create an animated travel map with Pictramap is given below:

Step 1: Create a Project

Launch your favorite web browser, go to https://www.pictramap.com/ , click Create yours now, it’s free, and sign up to Pictramap using your preferred method. When you are on the Dashboard, enter a name in the field available under the My Projects section, and click Create to create a new project (the animated map).

Step 2: Define the Locations and Method of Commute

On the map, right-click the location you want to start your journey from, enter the name of the location or any other significant title, and click Add. Click the location marker, click the Travel Mode icon, and select your preferred mode of traveling. Repeat this process to mark the destination location as well.

Step 3: Preview the Animation

Click the View Animation button from the upper-right corner of the page to see the animated travel map.

Downsides of Using Pictramap to Create Animated Travel Map Video

Although Pictramap allows you to create a travel map animation with ease and extremely quickly, at the time of this writing, it offers no way of downloading the animation to your PC, and therefore it couldn’t be used in your projects.

If you are using Wondershare Filmora, you can use its built-in screen recording feature to record the animation that Pictramap plays, and then save the captured footage as MP4 or any other format on your computer. This video can then be imported to your projects for further uses.

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Method 3 How To Make Animated Travel Map Using Multidev

Multi.dev is still a new web-based application to build awesome animated maps, but it’s good! The application helps you create presentations about all your recent and previous trips. And the interface is also hassle-free.

So, follow this step-by-step guide to making animated maps with Multi.dev.

Step 1: Open Multi.dev

Visit Multi.dev from your internet browser.

Once the tool gets open, you will see a demo video. This example clip will have animated maps of different locations. So it is up to you whether to use the same example and edit the places you have been to or are planning to visit. Or, simply create a new animated map from scratch.

Step 2: Choose Your First Location

Take your mouse cursor on the left side of the application and type the first location in the search bar. As soon as you do it, you will see that the “travel arrow” will automatically begin from there. Likewise, type and select the next location through the search bar.

Once you type the location, you will see 8 travel modes, including airplane, bus, and train. You can select the same mode for all sites or a different mode for another place. Totally up to you!

Step 3: Select Map Themes

All your chosen places will be highlighted in the software’s minimalistic map.

Step 4: Download Map on Your Computer

If you’re happy with the animated map, click the “Create Video” button to save the animated map on your computer in a few minutes.

Contrarily, you can also share the animation by choosing the “Share Animation” option.

Conclusion

An animated travel map plays an important role to add a realistic touring effect to your motion picture projects. While you can use a web app like Pictramap to create such an animation online easily and for free, the limitations it comes along with might keep you from choosing this method.

Instead, you may want to get more inclined toward a dedicated post-production software like Wondershare Filmora that gives you full control over the process, and the freedom to choose your preferred format to export the animation to for independent usage.

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Techniques on Making After Effects 2D Animation

Adobe After Effects is probably the most versatile software you can add to your arsenal of skills on your journey to learn After Effects 2D animation. Both beginners and professionals can brush up their animation skills on After Effects with some help from tutorials and videos. When it comes to experimenting with visual effects, motion graphics, and 3D composting, Adobe After Effects is recommended as an industry-standard software. So it should come as no surprise that there is a surplus of After Effects tutorials and information on the internet. To help simplify things, here’s a compiled list of Adobe After Effects courses along with a few tips to get started.

In this article

01 [Practical Online 2D Animation Courses](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects](#Part 2)

03 [5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know](#Part 3)

04 [5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects](#Part 4)

Part 1 Practical Online 2D Animation Courses

Learning After Effects need not be complicated. You can use this tool to help you create amazing designs from your sheer imagination. Here is a list of the best courses which are self-paced so you don’t need to worry about fitting them into your schedule. Some of these courses are primarily for beginners who are seeking to orient themselves to the basics. While other courses have recent insights into the latest techniques curated by the industry experts. The courses in this list are diverse and are from different platforms like Domestika, Coursera, Adobe, and YouTube.

1. Getting Started - Adobe

The official Adobe learning site has its own course for introducing After Effects. After all, the software is a product of Adobe itself. This tutorial is purely for complete beginners and is designed to briefly introduce the interface and basic functioning of Adobe After Effects. It takes you through the manual control and menu options which you will need to familiarize yourself with.

2. The Basics – YouTube

This free-to-watch After Effects tutorial is presented by a very passionate photographer and YouTuber Peter Meckinnon. He walks you through the various elements the Adobe interface puts at your disposal. These elements are quite artistically introduced by Peter as he animates a basic title project on Adobe.

3. How to Animate a line - YouTube

When you are introduced to a vast world of possibilities, it can be a bit overwhelming. Which is why starting from the very basics is always a good idea. This next YouTube tutorial shows you step by step how to animate a line on Adobe After Effects from one point to another.

4. Introduction and Advanced After Effects – Domestika

Domestika is an online learning platform that is great for freelancers and independent artists who can purchase self-paced lessons on topics like graphic design and animation. The Introduction and Advanced After Effects tutorials by Carlos Zensuke Albarran are a comprehensive bundle of lessons that quench your thirst for 2D effects animation a bit further.

5. Typography Animation – Domestika

The mark of a professional is his specialization. As you gain more experience in practicing Adobe After Effects, you can begin trying out more bold and stylistic animations with simple typographic techniques. It would not only make you more confident as a motion graphics designer but also equip you with fluid skills as a freelancer. Typographic motion graphics is a cash cow for many After Effect animators.

6. Vectorial Animation – Domestika

Cartoonist animated videos and motion designs are quite interesting to animate. Vectorial 2D animation is quite popular among YouTube tutorials and explainer videos. They make for excellent corporate animations. You can find an amazing Domestika tutorial on Vectorial that walks you through in simple steps on Frame by Frame style animations.

7. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - Coursera

Coursera is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos.

8. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - SkillShare

SkillShare is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos. It is guided by a leading professional in motion graphics and visual effects who covers all the bases alongside hands-projects.

9. Make Simple Logo Intro in After Effects – YouTube

Creating Intros for your videos is probably the most cost-effective marketing gizmos employed today. This free tutorial on YouTube from Tech Infusion is a simple-to-follow video that sheds some light on how to create eye-catching intros that instantly catches your audience’s attention.

10. Work with Composition - Adobe

Working with After Effects is all about creating gorgeous compositions that pop. This Adobe tutorial equips you with the basics of creating animation on Adobe After Effects with multiple layers and keyframes.

Part 2 How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects

The astonishing world of intriguing after-effects is vast. Whether you do it as a profession or simply as a hobby, learning how to add after-effects to your 2d motion graphics is always an amazing idea. Worried how you’d understand the tools to add after-effects to your animation? Well, we’ve got you covered! Today we’ll be looking at how you can add after-effects to your 2d animation.

●To make a new 2D graphics in after effects, you need to make a new composition. To do so, head to the composition menu in the menu bar. Upon clicking on the composition menu, a new drop-down menu would open up. From the drop-down menu, click on “new composition”.

●A new setting box would pop up, in this settings box you can alter the settings of the composition. If you do not wish to change any setting, simply click on “ok” and proceed ahead.

●Next, you need to find the tool panel in the main menu bar. Upon clicking on it, a new drop-down menu will appear, click on “star tool”. We’re simply taking the star shape, for instance, alternatively, you can select and another shape too…

●Once you’ve selected the shape you want, draw by clicking your mouse and dragging

●Click on the shape and the layers will appear on the left of your screen. From the popped up screen, click on “properties”. Here you can find multiple animation options and you can even edit frame by frame. Add frames at regular intervals and move according to your wish

Part 3 5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know

1. Stacking animation – YouTube

Stacking animation is an excellent and simple trick that can make any animation look cool and complex. The stacking animation is nothing but the use of the stacking template multiple times. To do so, you just need to duplicate a few of the base layers. Next, you need to offset the duplicated frames by a few frames and finally add some effects. The Adding of stacking animation will result in a slight extension of your animation layers. You can further customize your frames by adding effects or color to enhance the animation.

2. Light sweeps

An advantage of using the after effects software is that it offers several drag and drop features which you can simply drag and drop to your animation to enhance its looks. A light sweep animation is one such animation that can add great value to your animation. You can add this effect by following the steps given below

●Head to “effects” from your main interface

●Here you need to find “generate”

●Now from the list of drag and drop animations, drag and drop “light sweeps” onto your workspace

You can then change and customize almost any aspect of the animation simply by clicking on it and changing the settings

3. Quick shape animation

This is a very cool trick that you can use on your 2d objects! This includes the creation of your own layer(you can use any 2d shape). Further, you need to duplicate your shape and the stagger the animation. This gives the entire animation an interesting and engaging effect. The trick is very resourceful while dealing with 2d objects.

4. Animate your background

When your entire animation looks slightly basic and you wish to give your animation a zest, this trick is highly useful! If you’re working with colored backgrounds, this animation trick can help make it more attractive. This animation is simply just adding motion to your background making it look like it’s moving in or out.

5. Graphics reflection

Although this method is slightly complicated, it could enhance the animation by leaps and bounds. To do so, you need to write a fancy text of your choice, then you need to duplicate this text, and further, you need to flip it vertically. To make it look more realistic, you can add the blur effect. This will make it look like the duplicated text is a reflection of the original text

Part 4 5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects

1. Rubber hose 2

Rubber hose is one of the primitive tools for adding animations. This is mainly because it was found in the early 2000s and back then, animations had wobbly legs and an absurd body structure. This tool has several cool inbuilt functions that make the animation so much simpler. The robust tool. makes animation pretty simple and hassle-free. Rubber hose 2 is an advanced version of rubber hose, it has several advanced features. The plug-in is however not free, you’d need to purchase it at $45 in order to gain a lifetime access.

2. Duik

Duik is one of the most advanced and comprehensive character animation tools in the market. It was initially launched in 2008, but since then there’s been a vast improvement in the tool’s features and today it’s one of the picks to perform animation using rigging and other animation techniques. Duik has several tools that make the animation so convenient. The tool has features such as auto rig, which helps save time while animating. Other tools include effects such as bones, rigging, various filters, and effects.

3. Joystick ‘n sliders

Joystick’n sliders is another highly utilitarian tool for animators. Along with key animation features such as rigging and boning, the tool has other cool and highly useful features to make your animation interesting! The user interface of this tool is a big plus, the simplicity of the user interface makes the tool perfect for beginners and advanced level animators. The tool is simple to use and has a plethora of cool features which could help you make your animation highly engaging.

4. Puppet tool 3

Puppet tool 3 is an after effects plugin that could help you create character animations. The plug-in is different from the in-built puppet tool in after effects. The puppet tool inbuilt into after effects are the Rigging tool for animation, however using the inbuilt tool is slightly sophisticated. Puppet tool 3 is not an individual tool but works in coordination with the inbuilt the puppet tool. Since using the inbuilt tool was complex, puppet tool 3 made it simple. Apart from rigging, the plugin also allows you to work with a few additional features. You can buy the plug-in for only $39.95!

5. Adobe animate character

Adobe character animation is the in-house plugin of Adobe to animate characters. However, the tool is probably still in development. Adobe has been working on releasing this tool for a while now, and in the latest version of after effects, Adobe added the beta version of the character animator. Character animator is probably the most efficient and advanced animation tool. It uses facial recognition for animations and allows you to perform almost all basic animations. The software is perfect when you’re trying to create a complex animated character.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Today we’ve dwelled a lot into animation and the tools available for animation.

● We’ve seen how animation could be enhanced using the inbuilt tools available in Adobe after effects.

● We’ve also gone a step further and seen the external plugin tools that you can use to make character animations and highly advanced 2d effects ok animations.

● We’ve also taken an overview on how to create a simple basic 2d motion animation, all in all, we’ve gone from understanding the beginner level animation to understanding advanced animation

02 [How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects](#Part 2)

03 [5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know](#Part 3)

04 [5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects](#Part 4)

Part 1 Practical Online 2D Animation Courses

Learning After Effects need not be complicated. You can use this tool to help you create amazing designs from your sheer imagination. Here is a list of the best courses which are self-paced so you don’t need to worry about fitting them into your schedule. Some of these courses are primarily for beginners who are seeking to orient themselves to the basics. While other courses have recent insights into the latest techniques curated by the industry experts. The courses in this list are diverse and are from different platforms like Domestika, Coursera, Adobe, and YouTube.

1. Getting Started - Adobe

The official Adobe learning site has its own course for introducing After Effects. After all, the software is a product of Adobe itself. This tutorial is purely for complete beginners and is designed to briefly introduce the interface and basic functioning of Adobe After Effects. It takes you through the manual control and menu options which you will need to familiarize yourself with.

2. The Basics – YouTube

This free-to-watch After Effects tutorial is presented by a very passionate photographer and YouTuber Peter Meckinnon. He walks you through the various elements the Adobe interface puts at your disposal. These elements are quite artistically introduced by Peter as he animates a basic title project on Adobe.

3. How to Animate a line - YouTube

When you are introduced to a vast world of possibilities, it can be a bit overwhelming. Which is why starting from the very basics is always a good idea. This next YouTube tutorial shows you step by step how to animate a line on Adobe After Effects from one point to another.

4. Introduction and Advanced After Effects – Domestika

Domestika is an online learning platform that is great for freelancers and independent artists who can purchase self-paced lessons on topics like graphic design and animation. The Introduction and Advanced After Effects tutorials by Carlos Zensuke Albarran are a comprehensive bundle of lessons that quench your thirst for 2D effects animation a bit further.

5. Typography Animation – Domestika

The mark of a professional is his specialization. As you gain more experience in practicing Adobe After Effects, you can begin trying out more bold and stylistic animations with simple typographic techniques. It would not only make you more confident as a motion graphics designer but also equip you with fluid skills as a freelancer. Typographic motion graphics is a cash cow for many After Effect animators.

6. Vectorial Animation – Domestika

Cartoonist animated videos and motion designs are quite interesting to animate. Vectorial 2D animation is quite popular among YouTube tutorials and explainer videos. They make for excellent corporate animations. You can find an amazing Domestika tutorial on Vectorial that walks you through in simple steps on Frame by Frame style animations.

7. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - Coursera

Coursera is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos.

8. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - SkillShare

SkillShare is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos. It is guided by a leading professional in motion graphics and visual effects who covers all the bases alongside hands-projects.

9. Make Simple Logo Intro in After Effects – YouTube

Creating Intros for your videos is probably the most cost-effective marketing gizmos employed today. This free tutorial on YouTube from Tech Infusion is a simple-to-follow video that sheds some light on how to create eye-catching intros that instantly catches your audience’s attention.

10. Work with Composition - Adobe

Working with After Effects is all about creating gorgeous compositions that pop. This Adobe tutorial equips you with the basics of creating animation on Adobe After Effects with multiple layers and keyframes.

Part 2 How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects

The astonishing world of intriguing after-effects is vast. Whether you do it as a profession or simply as a hobby, learning how to add after-effects to your 2d motion graphics is always an amazing idea. Worried how you’d understand the tools to add after-effects to your animation? Well, we’ve got you covered! Today we’ll be looking at how you can add after-effects to your 2d animation.

●To make a new 2D graphics in after effects, you need to make a new composition. To do so, head to the composition menu in the menu bar. Upon clicking on the composition menu, a new drop-down menu would open up. From the drop-down menu, click on “new composition”.

●A new setting box would pop up, in this settings box you can alter the settings of the composition. If you do not wish to change any setting, simply click on “ok” and proceed ahead.

●Next, you need to find the tool panel in the main menu bar. Upon clicking on it, a new drop-down menu will appear, click on “star tool”. We’re simply taking the star shape, for instance, alternatively, you can select and another shape too…

●Once you’ve selected the shape you want, draw by clicking your mouse and dragging

●Click on the shape and the layers will appear on the left of your screen. From the popped up screen, click on “properties”. Here you can find multiple animation options and you can even edit frame by frame. Add frames at regular intervals and move according to your wish

Part 3 5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know

1. Stacking animation – YouTube

Stacking animation is an excellent and simple trick that can make any animation look cool and complex. The stacking animation is nothing but the use of the stacking template multiple times. To do so, you just need to duplicate a few of the base layers. Next, you need to offset the duplicated frames by a few frames and finally add some effects. The Adding of stacking animation will result in a slight extension of your animation layers. You can further customize your frames by adding effects or color to enhance the animation.

2. Light sweeps

An advantage of using the after effects software is that it offers several drag and drop features which you can simply drag and drop to your animation to enhance its looks. A light sweep animation is one such animation that can add great value to your animation. You can add this effect by following the steps given below

●Head to “effects” from your main interface

●Here you need to find “generate”

●Now from the list of drag and drop animations, drag and drop “light sweeps” onto your workspace

You can then change and customize almost any aspect of the animation simply by clicking on it and changing the settings

3. Quick shape animation

This is a very cool trick that you can use on your 2d objects! This includes the creation of your own layer(you can use any 2d shape). Further, you need to duplicate your shape and the stagger the animation. This gives the entire animation an interesting and engaging effect. The trick is very resourceful while dealing with 2d objects.

4. Animate your background

When your entire animation looks slightly basic and you wish to give your animation a zest, this trick is highly useful! If you’re working with colored backgrounds, this animation trick can help make it more attractive. This animation is simply just adding motion to your background making it look like it’s moving in or out.

5. Graphics reflection

Although this method is slightly complicated, it could enhance the animation by leaps and bounds. To do so, you need to write a fancy text of your choice, then you need to duplicate this text, and further, you need to flip it vertically. To make it look more realistic, you can add the blur effect. This will make it look like the duplicated text is a reflection of the original text

Part 4 5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects

1. Rubber hose 2

Rubber hose is one of the primitive tools for adding animations. This is mainly because it was found in the early 2000s and back then, animations had wobbly legs and an absurd body structure. This tool has several cool inbuilt functions that make the animation so much simpler. The robust tool. makes animation pretty simple and hassle-free. Rubber hose 2 is an advanced version of rubber hose, it has several advanced features. The plug-in is however not free, you’d need to purchase it at $45 in order to gain a lifetime access.

2. Duik

Duik is one of the most advanced and comprehensive character animation tools in the market. It was initially launched in 2008, but since then there’s been a vast improvement in the tool’s features and today it’s one of the picks to perform animation using rigging and other animation techniques. Duik has several tools that make the animation so convenient. The tool has features such as auto rig, which helps save time while animating. Other tools include effects such as bones, rigging, various filters, and effects.

3. Joystick ‘n sliders

Joystick’n sliders is another highly utilitarian tool for animators. Along with key animation features such as rigging and boning, the tool has other cool and highly useful features to make your animation interesting! The user interface of this tool is a big plus, the simplicity of the user interface makes the tool perfect for beginners and advanced level animators. The tool is simple to use and has a plethora of cool features which could help you make your animation highly engaging.

4. Puppet tool 3

Puppet tool 3 is an after effects plugin that could help you create character animations. The plug-in is different from the in-built puppet tool in after effects. The puppet tool inbuilt into after effects are the Rigging tool for animation, however using the inbuilt tool is slightly sophisticated. Puppet tool 3 is not an individual tool but works in coordination with the inbuilt the puppet tool. Since using the inbuilt tool was complex, puppet tool 3 made it simple. Apart from rigging, the plugin also allows you to work with a few additional features. You can buy the plug-in for only $39.95!

5. Adobe animate character

Adobe character animation is the in-house plugin of Adobe to animate characters. However, the tool is probably still in development. Adobe has been working on releasing this tool for a while now, and in the latest version of after effects, Adobe added the beta version of the character animator. Character animator is probably the most efficient and advanced animation tool. It uses facial recognition for animations and allows you to perform almost all basic animations. The software is perfect when you’re trying to create a complex animated character.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Today we’ve dwelled a lot into animation and the tools available for animation.

● We’ve seen how animation could be enhanced using the inbuilt tools available in Adobe after effects.

● We’ve also gone a step further and seen the external plugin tools that you can use to make character animations and highly advanced 2d effects ok animations.

● We’ve also taken an overview on how to create a simple basic 2d motion animation, all in all, we’ve gone from understanding the beginner level animation to understanding advanced animation

02 [How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects](#Part 2)

03 [5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know](#Part 3)

04 [5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects](#Part 4)

Part 1 Practical Online 2D Animation Courses

Learning After Effects need not be complicated. You can use this tool to help you create amazing designs from your sheer imagination. Here is a list of the best courses which are self-paced so you don’t need to worry about fitting them into your schedule. Some of these courses are primarily for beginners who are seeking to orient themselves to the basics. While other courses have recent insights into the latest techniques curated by the industry experts. The courses in this list are diverse and are from different platforms like Domestika, Coursera, Adobe, and YouTube.

1. Getting Started - Adobe

The official Adobe learning site has its own course for introducing After Effects. After all, the software is a product of Adobe itself. This tutorial is purely for complete beginners and is designed to briefly introduce the interface and basic functioning of Adobe After Effects. It takes you through the manual control and menu options which you will need to familiarize yourself with.

2. The Basics – YouTube

This free-to-watch After Effects tutorial is presented by a very passionate photographer and YouTuber Peter Meckinnon. He walks you through the various elements the Adobe interface puts at your disposal. These elements are quite artistically introduced by Peter as he animates a basic title project on Adobe.

3. How to Animate a line - YouTube

When you are introduced to a vast world of possibilities, it can be a bit overwhelming. Which is why starting from the very basics is always a good idea. This next YouTube tutorial shows you step by step how to animate a line on Adobe After Effects from one point to another.

4. Introduction and Advanced After Effects – Domestika

Domestika is an online learning platform that is great for freelancers and independent artists who can purchase self-paced lessons on topics like graphic design and animation. The Introduction and Advanced After Effects tutorials by Carlos Zensuke Albarran are a comprehensive bundle of lessons that quench your thirst for 2D effects animation a bit further.

5. Typography Animation – Domestika

The mark of a professional is his specialization. As you gain more experience in practicing Adobe After Effects, you can begin trying out more bold and stylistic animations with simple typographic techniques. It would not only make you more confident as a motion graphics designer but also equip you with fluid skills as a freelancer. Typographic motion graphics is a cash cow for many After Effect animators.

6. Vectorial Animation – Domestika

Cartoonist animated videos and motion designs are quite interesting to animate. Vectorial 2D animation is quite popular among YouTube tutorials and explainer videos. They make for excellent corporate animations. You can find an amazing Domestika tutorial on Vectorial that walks you through in simple steps on Frame by Frame style animations.

7. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - Coursera

Coursera is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos.

8. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - SkillShare

SkillShare is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos. It is guided by a leading professional in motion graphics and visual effects who covers all the bases alongside hands-projects.

9. Make Simple Logo Intro in After Effects – YouTube

Creating Intros for your videos is probably the most cost-effective marketing gizmos employed today. This free tutorial on YouTube from Tech Infusion is a simple-to-follow video that sheds some light on how to create eye-catching intros that instantly catches your audience’s attention.

10. Work with Composition - Adobe

Working with After Effects is all about creating gorgeous compositions that pop. This Adobe tutorial equips you with the basics of creating animation on Adobe After Effects with multiple layers and keyframes.

Part 2 How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects

The astonishing world of intriguing after-effects is vast. Whether you do it as a profession or simply as a hobby, learning how to add after-effects to your 2d motion graphics is always an amazing idea. Worried how you’d understand the tools to add after-effects to your animation? Well, we’ve got you covered! Today we’ll be looking at how you can add after-effects to your 2d animation.

●To make a new 2D graphics in after effects, you need to make a new composition. To do so, head to the composition menu in the menu bar. Upon clicking on the composition menu, a new drop-down menu would open up. From the drop-down menu, click on “new composition”.

●A new setting box would pop up, in this settings box you can alter the settings of the composition. If you do not wish to change any setting, simply click on “ok” and proceed ahead.

●Next, you need to find the tool panel in the main menu bar. Upon clicking on it, a new drop-down menu will appear, click on “star tool”. We’re simply taking the star shape, for instance, alternatively, you can select and another shape too…

●Once you’ve selected the shape you want, draw by clicking your mouse and dragging

●Click on the shape and the layers will appear on the left of your screen. From the popped up screen, click on “properties”. Here you can find multiple animation options and you can even edit frame by frame. Add frames at regular intervals and move according to your wish

Part 3 5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know

1. Stacking animation – YouTube

Stacking animation is an excellent and simple trick that can make any animation look cool and complex. The stacking animation is nothing but the use of the stacking template multiple times. To do so, you just need to duplicate a few of the base layers. Next, you need to offset the duplicated frames by a few frames and finally add some effects. The Adding of stacking animation will result in a slight extension of your animation layers. You can further customize your frames by adding effects or color to enhance the animation.

2. Light sweeps

An advantage of using the after effects software is that it offers several drag and drop features which you can simply drag and drop to your animation to enhance its looks. A light sweep animation is one such animation that can add great value to your animation. You can add this effect by following the steps given below

●Head to “effects” from your main interface

●Here you need to find “generate”

●Now from the list of drag and drop animations, drag and drop “light sweeps” onto your workspace

You can then change and customize almost any aspect of the animation simply by clicking on it and changing the settings

3. Quick shape animation

This is a very cool trick that you can use on your 2d objects! This includes the creation of your own layer(you can use any 2d shape). Further, you need to duplicate your shape and the stagger the animation. This gives the entire animation an interesting and engaging effect. The trick is very resourceful while dealing with 2d objects.

4. Animate your background

When your entire animation looks slightly basic and you wish to give your animation a zest, this trick is highly useful! If you’re working with colored backgrounds, this animation trick can help make it more attractive. This animation is simply just adding motion to your background making it look like it’s moving in or out.

5. Graphics reflection

Although this method is slightly complicated, it could enhance the animation by leaps and bounds. To do so, you need to write a fancy text of your choice, then you need to duplicate this text, and further, you need to flip it vertically. To make it look more realistic, you can add the blur effect. This will make it look like the duplicated text is a reflection of the original text

Part 4 5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects

1. Rubber hose 2

Rubber hose is one of the primitive tools for adding animations. This is mainly because it was found in the early 2000s and back then, animations had wobbly legs and an absurd body structure. This tool has several cool inbuilt functions that make the animation so much simpler. The robust tool. makes animation pretty simple and hassle-free. Rubber hose 2 is an advanced version of rubber hose, it has several advanced features. The plug-in is however not free, you’d need to purchase it at $45 in order to gain a lifetime access.

2. Duik

Duik is one of the most advanced and comprehensive character animation tools in the market. It was initially launched in 2008, but since then there’s been a vast improvement in the tool’s features and today it’s one of the picks to perform animation using rigging and other animation techniques. Duik has several tools that make the animation so convenient. The tool has features such as auto rig, which helps save time while animating. Other tools include effects such as bones, rigging, various filters, and effects.

3. Joystick ‘n sliders

Joystick’n sliders is another highly utilitarian tool for animators. Along with key animation features such as rigging and boning, the tool has other cool and highly useful features to make your animation interesting! The user interface of this tool is a big plus, the simplicity of the user interface makes the tool perfect for beginners and advanced level animators. The tool is simple to use and has a plethora of cool features which could help you make your animation highly engaging.

4. Puppet tool 3

Puppet tool 3 is an after effects plugin that could help you create character animations. The plug-in is different from the in-built puppet tool in after effects. The puppet tool inbuilt into after effects are the Rigging tool for animation, however using the inbuilt tool is slightly sophisticated. Puppet tool 3 is not an individual tool but works in coordination with the inbuilt the puppet tool. Since using the inbuilt tool was complex, puppet tool 3 made it simple. Apart from rigging, the plugin also allows you to work with a few additional features. You can buy the plug-in for only $39.95!

5. Adobe animate character

Adobe character animation is the in-house plugin of Adobe to animate characters. However, the tool is probably still in development. Adobe has been working on releasing this tool for a while now, and in the latest version of after effects, Adobe added the beta version of the character animator. Character animator is probably the most efficient and advanced animation tool. It uses facial recognition for animations and allows you to perform almost all basic animations. The software is perfect when you’re trying to create a complex animated character.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Today we’ve dwelled a lot into animation and the tools available for animation.

● We’ve seen how animation could be enhanced using the inbuilt tools available in Adobe after effects.

● We’ve also gone a step further and seen the external plugin tools that you can use to make character animations and highly advanced 2d effects ok animations.

● We’ve also taken an overview on how to create a simple basic 2d motion animation, all in all, we’ve gone from understanding the beginner level animation to understanding advanced animation

02 [How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects](#Part 2)

03 [5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know](#Part 3)

04 [5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects](#Part 4)

Part 1 Practical Online 2D Animation Courses

Learning After Effects need not be complicated. You can use this tool to help you create amazing designs from your sheer imagination. Here is a list of the best courses which are self-paced so you don’t need to worry about fitting them into your schedule. Some of these courses are primarily for beginners who are seeking to orient themselves to the basics. While other courses have recent insights into the latest techniques curated by the industry experts. The courses in this list are diverse and are from different platforms like Domestika, Coursera, Adobe, and YouTube.

1. Getting Started - Adobe

The official Adobe learning site has its own course for introducing After Effects. After all, the software is a product of Adobe itself. This tutorial is purely for complete beginners and is designed to briefly introduce the interface and basic functioning of Adobe After Effects. It takes you through the manual control and menu options which you will need to familiarize yourself with.

2. The Basics – YouTube

This free-to-watch After Effects tutorial is presented by a very passionate photographer and YouTuber Peter Meckinnon. He walks you through the various elements the Adobe interface puts at your disposal. These elements are quite artistically introduced by Peter as he animates a basic title project on Adobe.

3. How to Animate a line - YouTube

When you are introduced to a vast world of possibilities, it can be a bit overwhelming. Which is why starting from the very basics is always a good idea. This next YouTube tutorial shows you step by step how to animate a line on Adobe After Effects from one point to another.

4. Introduction and Advanced After Effects – Domestika

Domestika is an online learning platform that is great for freelancers and independent artists who can purchase self-paced lessons on topics like graphic design and animation. The Introduction and Advanced After Effects tutorials by Carlos Zensuke Albarran are a comprehensive bundle of lessons that quench your thirst for 2D effects animation a bit further.

5. Typography Animation – Domestika

The mark of a professional is his specialization. As you gain more experience in practicing Adobe After Effects, you can begin trying out more bold and stylistic animations with simple typographic techniques. It would not only make you more confident as a motion graphics designer but also equip you with fluid skills as a freelancer. Typographic motion graphics is a cash cow for many After Effect animators.

6. Vectorial Animation – Domestika

Cartoonist animated videos and motion designs are quite interesting to animate. Vectorial 2D animation is quite popular among YouTube tutorials and explainer videos. They make for excellent corporate animations. You can find an amazing Domestika tutorial on Vectorial that walks you through in simple steps on Frame by Frame style animations.

7. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - Coursera

Coursera is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos.

8. Getting Started with Motion Graphics - SkillShare

SkillShare is another amazing online learning platform for gaining access to Beginner to Advanced courses on Adobe After Effects. This one tutorial introduces you to Beginner level motion graphics where you can learn from short self-paced videos. It is guided by a leading professional in motion graphics and visual effects who covers all the bases alongside hands-projects.

9. Make Simple Logo Intro in After Effects – YouTube

Creating Intros for your videos is probably the most cost-effective marketing gizmos employed today. This free tutorial on YouTube from Tech Infusion is a simple-to-follow video that sheds some light on how to create eye-catching intros that instantly catches your audience’s attention.

10. Work with Composition - Adobe

Working with After Effects is all about creating gorgeous compositions that pop. This Adobe tutorial equips you with the basics of creating animation on Adobe After Effects with multiple layers and keyframes.

Part 2 How to Create 2D Motion Graphics with After Effects

The astonishing world of intriguing after-effects is vast. Whether you do it as a profession or simply as a hobby, learning how to add after-effects to your 2d motion graphics is always an amazing idea. Worried how you’d understand the tools to add after-effects to your animation? Well, we’ve got you covered! Today we’ll be looking at how you can add after-effects to your 2d animation.

●To make a new 2D graphics in after effects, you need to make a new composition. To do so, head to the composition menu in the menu bar. Upon clicking on the composition menu, a new drop-down menu would open up. From the drop-down menu, click on “new composition”.

●A new setting box would pop up, in this settings box you can alter the settings of the composition. If you do not wish to change any setting, simply click on “ok” and proceed ahead.

●Next, you need to find the tool panel in the main menu bar. Upon clicking on it, a new drop-down menu will appear, click on “star tool”. We’re simply taking the star shape, for instance, alternatively, you can select and another shape too…

●Once you’ve selected the shape you want, draw by clicking your mouse and dragging

●Click on the shape and the layers will appear on the left of your screen. From the popped up screen, click on “properties”. Here you can find multiple animation options and you can even edit frame by frame. Add frames at regular intervals and move according to your wish

Part 3 5 Best Animation After Effects that you must know

1. Stacking animation – YouTube

Stacking animation is an excellent and simple trick that can make any animation look cool and complex. The stacking animation is nothing but the use of the stacking template multiple times. To do so, you just need to duplicate a few of the base layers. Next, you need to offset the duplicated frames by a few frames and finally add some effects. The Adding of stacking animation will result in a slight extension of your animation layers. You can further customize your frames by adding effects or color to enhance the animation.

2. Light sweeps

An advantage of using the after effects software is that it offers several drag and drop features which you can simply drag and drop to your animation to enhance its looks. A light sweep animation is one such animation that can add great value to your animation. You can add this effect by following the steps given below

●Head to “effects” from your main interface

●Here you need to find “generate”

●Now from the list of drag and drop animations, drag and drop “light sweeps” onto your workspace

You can then change and customize almost any aspect of the animation simply by clicking on it and changing the settings

3. Quick shape animation

This is a very cool trick that you can use on your 2d objects! This includes the creation of your own layer(you can use any 2d shape). Further, you need to duplicate your shape and the stagger the animation. This gives the entire animation an interesting and engaging effect. The trick is very resourceful while dealing with 2d objects.

4. Animate your background

When your entire animation looks slightly basic and you wish to give your animation a zest, this trick is highly useful! If you’re working with colored backgrounds, this animation trick can help make it more attractive. This animation is simply just adding motion to your background making it look like it’s moving in or out.

5. Graphics reflection

Although this method is slightly complicated, it could enhance the animation by leaps and bounds. To do so, you need to write a fancy text of your choice, then you need to duplicate this text, and further, you need to flip it vertically. To make it look more realistic, you can add the blur effect. This will make it look like the duplicated text is a reflection of the original text

Part 4 5 Character Animation Tools for After Effects

1. Rubber hose 2

Rubber hose is one of the primitive tools for adding animations. This is mainly because it was found in the early 2000s and back then, animations had wobbly legs and an absurd body structure. This tool has several cool inbuilt functions that make the animation so much simpler. The robust tool. makes animation pretty simple and hassle-free. Rubber hose 2 is an advanced version of rubber hose, it has several advanced features. The plug-in is however not free, you’d need to purchase it at $45 in order to gain a lifetime access.

2. Duik

Duik is one of the most advanced and comprehensive character animation tools in the market. It was initially launched in 2008, but since then there’s been a vast improvement in the tool’s features and today it’s one of the picks to perform animation using rigging and other animation techniques. Duik has several tools that make the animation so convenient. The tool has features such as auto rig, which helps save time while animating. Other tools include effects such as bones, rigging, various filters, and effects.

3. Joystick ‘n sliders

Joystick’n sliders is another highly utilitarian tool for animators. Along with key animation features such as rigging and boning, the tool has other cool and highly useful features to make your animation interesting! The user interface of this tool is a big plus, the simplicity of the user interface makes the tool perfect for beginners and advanced level animators. The tool is simple to use and has a plethora of cool features which could help you make your animation highly engaging.

4. Puppet tool 3

Puppet tool 3 is an after effects plugin that could help you create character animations. The plug-in is different from the in-built puppet tool in after effects. The puppet tool inbuilt into after effects are the Rigging tool for animation, however using the inbuilt tool is slightly sophisticated. Puppet tool 3 is not an individual tool but works in coordination with the inbuilt the puppet tool. Since using the inbuilt tool was complex, puppet tool 3 made it simple. Apart from rigging, the plugin also allows you to work with a few additional features. You can buy the plug-in for only $39.95!

5. Adobe animate character

Adobe character animation is the in-house plugin of Adobe to animate characters. However, the tool is probably still in development. Adobe has been working on releasing this tool for a while now, and in the latest version of after effects, Adobe added the beta version of the character animator. Character animator is probably the most efficient and advanced animation tool. It uses facial recognition for animations and allows you to perform almost all basic animations. The software is perfect when you’re trying to create a complex animated character.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Today we’ve dwelled a lot into animation and the tools available for animation.

● We’ve seen how animation could be enhanced using the inbuilt tools available in Adobe after effects.

● We’ve also gone a step further and seen the external plugin tools that you can use to make character animations and highly advanced 2d effects ok animations.

● We’ve also taken an overview on how to create a simple basic 2d motion animation, all in all, we’ve gone from understanding the beginner level animation to understanding advanced animation

10 Cartoon Photo Converters You Couldn’t Do Without

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An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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We all love to edit our images. Undoubtedly right now, the innovation in technology or day the editing tools available put us at a point where we can do more than editing the photograph. Well, here we are discussing convert picture to cartoon. Yes, you understand it right. This conversion can be done for various projects. We are not saying you to confine this ultimate option to your photos only. If you are a part of social media and create content, these tools will help you to get the best outcome in return.

Well, keep reading till the last as here we explore photo to cartoon online free, and some paid versions that you can try. Let’s get started!

In this article

01 [5 Online Picture to Cartoon Converters](#Part 1)

02 [5 Picture to Cartoon Converters on Your Phone](#Part 2)

03 [How to convert photo to cartoon with the help of FotoSketcher](#Part 3)

Part 1 Online Picture to Cartoon Converters

In this section, we are discussing the best online photo to cartoon converter that you can use and complete this tedious task within a few minutes. The best tools that you can consider include: -

01Befunky

Befunky, an online picture converter, offers a unique way of transforming your photographs into cartoon-like images. You can choose from a 50+ range of styles and adjust the size of the image before you start. The website lets you choose the style of cartoon you want, such as traditional or modern. You can also choose the size of your cartoon and even change the background color.

02Cartoonize

Cartoonize is an online tool that converts pictures into cartoon-style images. It is a free online service that allows users to convert any image into a cartoon-style image in seconds. It has been widely used by bloggers, teachers, and artists for the quick and easy creation of cartoons. This online tool can be used for many purposes, including Blogging, Teaching, Social Media Marketing, and other portals.

03PhotoCartoon

PhotoCartoon is an online image-to cartoon converter that converts photos into cartoons. This tool is helpful for people who want to create a cartoon from an image without having to draw it by hand. The website also provides users with the ability to add text, color, and other effects to the images they have converted into comics. It can be used for creating memes or advertisements as well as personal projects like comics and illustrations.

04Free Photo to cartoon

This online Free Photo to Cartoon Converter allows users to convert a photo into an animated cartoon. It is an easy-to-use tool that provides high-quality results in a short amount of time. It has been proven to be more effective than using traditional methods. The site also offers users the option of using different filters and uploading images from Facebook or Instagram for conversion. Within no time, a user will be able to get the outcome of their choice.

05Picsart

Picsart is a website that lets users draw pictures and make them into cartoons. It offers an easy interface to create personalized cartoons, which can be shared on social media. It has a free version for drawing and sharing custom images, as well as paid subscriptions for more features like making animated GIFs, drawing with your webcam, or using the site’s editor.

Part 2 5 Picture to Cartoon Converters on Your Phone

Well, above, we have discussed the tools that can be used through the website or, say, on the computer. But when you don’t have a computer, you can do it with the help of your phone as well. Now cartoon photo converter for phones is also available that one can try. These are as follows: -

01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Filmora is an app for users to create videos, collages, and other types of images. It is a free app that comes with different features. It has been downloaded over 100 million times and has been used by numerous industries for completing the editing part. This acts as the best video to cartoon converter online free. It is available on iOS, Android, Windows 10, and Mac OS X.

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For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

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For macOS 10.12 or later

In general, it allows users to take pictures or videos from their phones and then convert them into a cartoon. The app also allows users to edit their images before converting them into cartoons as they want. The effects added in this tool are so awesome that any can love trying this out.

02Cartoon Photo Editor

This is a photo editor that allows users to turn photos into cartoon drawings. Users can choose from a range of styles and colors to create their own unique cartoons. The app offers different drawing styles, and accordingly, a user can choose one and do the editing easily. It also features abstract designs that lack realism but are still recognizable as cartoons. Users feel great using this app because of its interface and the features available.

03Art Camera – Cartoon, Pencil Sketch Art Effect Photo

Art Camera is a new photo app that allows taking photos that look like pencil drawings or sketches. It uses a sophisticated algorithm and the latest machine learning technology to transform your photos into cartoon-like images. This app is perfect for those who are looking for an artistic way of capturing memories, portraits, or even creating art from their own imagination. It is widely is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices.

04Tooncam – Cartoon, Pencil Sketch Pic

Tooncam is a free app that helps you to create cartoon images. You can use it on your phone or tablet. It is one of the best apps for creating cartoons on your phone with images with just one click. With this app, you can also share your cartoons with friends or family members and make them laugh out loud with funny pictures.

The app uses the camera of your device and its powerful photo editing tools to convert any photo into a cartoon image in just a few steps.

05Photo To Cartoon Yourself Edit

The app is a picture to cartoon converter on your phone that lets you transform a photo into a cartoon in just one tap. You can use this app to create an animated movie, comic strip, or comic book. The app works by converting the image into vector graphics and then adding colors and shading, and finally exporting it as an animated GIF. The app is available for iOS platforms.

Part 3 How to convert photo to cartoon

We are sure you might be thinking about how you can use these tools. Well, firstly, understand that every tool we have discussed above have the somewhere same interface, and you need to follow some steps to convert photo to cartoon. To help you more, here we are discussing the steps you need to follow while using FotoSketcher for the same purpose.

FotoSketcher is one of the best tools available free of cost for you. You can simply convert the photos into a cartoon and use them over different portals as per your need. There will be no need for you to engage in any complicated process to complete the editing task. The steps are also very simple to follow for this tool, and these are as follows: -

Step 1: firstly, get the FotoSketcher tool on your device.

Step 2: Wait until the installation of the tool gets completed. It is compatible with Windows and Mac both.

Step 3: Now, open the tool and upload the photo you wish to convert.

Step 4: Here, it asks you to select the type. You can either select cartoon 1 or Cartoon 2. These are the special effects being part of this software.

Step 5: Now, from the list of features, select the type of editing you wish to apply. There are multiple options available to choose from. You can choose any of them as per your preference.

Step 6: Blend the colors as needed for the edited photo. Along with it, there are some other parameters too need to look out for editing, and accordingly, you can set them.

Step 7: After setting up the changes, click on “Draw” to apply the changes. Wait until it applies the effects.

Step 8: The resulted image will appear, and you can download it in the required format from here.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Do convert photo to cartoon online in just simple steps without being part of any complicated process.

● Filmora is the best cartoon image converter online available, helping in converting the images as required.

● The photo to cartoon software is quite simple to use and does not require any particular technical knowledge.

Try It Free Try It Free

We all love to edit our images. Undoubtedly right now, the innovation in technology or day the editing tools available put us at a point where we can do more than editing the photograph. Well, here we are discussing convert picture to cartoon. Yes, you understand it right. This conversion can be done for various projects. We are not saying you to confine this ultimate option to your photos only. If you are a part of social media and create content, these tools will help you to get the best outcome in return.

Well, keep reading till the last as here we explore photo to cartoon online free, and some paid versions that you can try. Let’s get started!

In this article

01 [5 Online Picture to Cartoon Converters](#Part 1)

02 [5 Picture to Cartoon Converters on Your Phone](#Part 2)

03 [How to convert photo to cartoon with the help of FotoSketcher](#Part 3)

Part 1 Online Picture to Cartoon Converters

In this section, we are discussing the best online photo to cartoon converter that you can use and complete this tedious task within a few minutes. The best tools that you can consider include: -

01Befunky

Befunky, an online picture converter, offers a unique way of transforming your photographs into cartoon-like images. You can choose from a 50+ range of styles and adjust the size of the image before you start. The website lets you choose the style of cartoon you want, such as traditional or modern. You can also choose the size of your cartoon and even change the background color.

02Cartoonize

Cartoonize is an online tool that converts pictures into cartoon-style images. It is a free online service that allows users to convert any image into a cartoon-style image in seconds. It has been widely used by bloggers, teachers, and artists for the quick and easy creation of cartoons. This online tool can be used for many purposes, including Blogging, Teaching, Social Media Marketing, and other portals.

03PhotoCartoon

PhotoCartoon is an online image-to cartoon converter that converts photos into cartoons. This tool is helpful for people who want to create a cartoon from an image without having to draw it by hand. The website also provides users with the ability to add text, color, and other effects to the images they have converted into comics. It can be used for creating memes or advertisements as well as personal projects like comics and illustrations.

04Free Photo to cartoon

This online Free Photo to Cartoon Converter allows users to convert a photo into an animated cartoon. It is an easy-to-use tool that provides high-quality results in a short amount of time. It has been proven to be more effective than using traditional methods. The site also offers users the option of using different filters and uploading images from Facebook or Instagram for conversion. Within no time, a user will be able to get the outcome of their choice.

05Picsart

Picsart is a website that lets users draw pictures and make them into cartoons. It offers an easy interface to create personalized cartoons, which can be shared on social media. It has a free version for drawing and sharing custom images, as well as paid subscriptions for more features like making animated GIFs, drawing with your webcam, or using the site’s editor.

Part 2 5 Picture to Cartoon Converters on Your Phone

Well, above, we have discussed the tools that can be used through the website or, say, on the computer. But when you don’t have a computer, you can do it with the help of your phone as well. Now cartoon photo converter for phones is also available that one can try. These are as follows: -

01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Filmora is an app for users to create videos, collages, and other types of images. It is a free app that comes with different features. It has been downloaded over 100 million times and has been used by numerous industries for completing the editing part. This acts as the best video to cartoon converter online free. It is available on iOS, Android, Windows 10, and Mac OS X.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

In general, it allows users to take pictures or videos from their phones and then convert them into a cartoon. The app also allows users to edit their images before converting them into cartoons as they want. The effects added in this tool are so awesome that any can love trying this out.

02Cartoon Photo Editor

This is a photo editor that allows users to turn photos into cartoon drawings. Users can choose from a range of styles and colors to create their own unique cartoons. The app offers different drawing styles, and accordingly, a user can choose one and do the editing easily. It also features abstract designs that lack realism but are still recognizable as cartoons. Users feel great using this app because of its interface and the features available.

03Art Camera – Cartoon, Pencil Sketch Art Effect Photo

Art Camera is a new photo app that allows taking photos that look like pencil drawings or sketches. It uses a sophisticated algorithm and the latest machine learning technology to transform your photos into cartoon-like images. This app is perfect for those who are looking for an artistic way of capturing memories, portraits, or even creating art from their own imagination. It is widely is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices.

04Tooncam – Cartoon, Pencil Sketch Pic

Tooncam is a free app that helps you to create cartoon images. You can use it on your phone or tablet. It is one of the best apps for creating cartoons on your phone with images with just one click. With this app, you can also share your cartoons with friends or family members and make them laugh out loud with funny pictures.

The app uses the camera of your device and its powerful photo editing tools to convert any photo into a cartoon image in just a few steps.

05Photo To Cartoon Yourself Edit

The app is a picture to cartoon converter on your phone that lets you transform a photo into a cartoon in just one tap. You can use this app to create an animated movie, comic strip, or comic book. The app works by converting the image into vector graphics and then adding colors and shading, and finally exporting it as an animated GIF. The app is available for iOS platforms.

Part 3 How to convert photo to cartoon

We are sure you might be thinking about how you can use these tools. Well, firstly, understand that every tool we have discussed above have the somewhere same interface, and you need to follow some steps to convert photo to cartoon. To help you more, here we are discussing the steps you need to follow while using FotoSketcher for the same purpose.

FotoSketcher is one of the best tools available free of cost for you. You can simply convert the photos into a cartoon and use them over different portals as per your need. There will be no need for you to engage in any complicated process to complete the editing task. The steps are also very simple to follow for this tool, and these are as follows: -

Step 1: firstly, get the FotoSketcher tool on your device.

Step 2: Wait until the installation of the tool gets completed. It is compatible with Windows and Mac both.

Step 3: Now, open the tool and upload the photo you wish to convert.

Step 4: Here, it asks you to select the type. You can either select cartoon 1 or Cartoon 2. These are the special effects being part of this software.

Step 5: Now, from the list of features, select the type of editing you wish to apply. There are multiple options available to choose from. You can choose any of them as per your preference.

Step 6: Blend the colors as needed for the edited photo. Along with it, there are some other parameters too need to look out for editing, and accordingly, you can set them.

Step 7: After setting up the changes, click on “Draw” to apply the changes. Wait until it applies the effects.

Step 8: The resulted image will appear, and you can download it in the required format from here.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Do convert photo to cartoon online in just simple steps without being part of any complicated process.

● Filmora is the best cartoon image converter online available, helping in converting the images as required.

● The photo to cartoon software is quite simple to use and does not require any particular technical knowledge.

Try It Free Try It Free

We all love to edit our images. Undoubtedly right now, the innovation in technology or day the editing tools available put us at a point where we can do more than editing the photograph. Well, here we are discussing convert picture to cartoon. Yes, you understand it right. This conversion can be done for various projects. We are not saying you to confine this ultimate option to your photos only. If you are a part of social media and create content, these tools will help you to get the best outcome in return.

Well, keep reading till the last as here we explore photo to cartoon online free, and some paid versions that you can try. Let’s get started!

In this article

01 [5 Online Picture to Cartoon Converters](#Part 1)

02 [5 Picture to Cartoon Converters on Your Phone](#Part 2)

03 [How to convert photo to cartoon with the help of FotoSketcher](#Part 3)

Part 1 Online Picture to Cartoon Converters

In this section, we are discussing the best online photo to cartoon converter that you can use and complete this tedious task within a few minutes. The best tools that you can consider include: -

01Befunky

Befunky, an online picture converter, offers a unique way of transforming your photographs into cartoon-like images. You can choose from a 50+ range of styles and adjust the size of the image before you start. The website lets you choose the style of cartoon you want, such as traditional or modern. You can also choose the size of your cartoon and even change the background color.

02Cartoonize

Cartoonize is an online tool that converts pictures into cartoon-style images. It is a free online service that allows users to convert any image into a cartoon-style image in seconds. It has been widely used by bloggers, teachers, and artists for the quick and easy creation of cartoons. This online tool can be used for many purposes, including Blogging, Teaching, Social Media Marketing, and other portals.

03PhotoCartoon

PhotoCartoon is an online image-to cartoon converter that converts photos into cartoons. This tool is helpful for people who want to create a cartoon from an image without having to draw it by hand. The website also provides users with the ability to add text, color, and other effects to the images they have converted into comics. It can be used for creating memes or advertisements as well as personal projects like comics and illustrations.

04Free Photo to cartoon

This online Free Photo to Cartoon Converter allows users to convert a photo into an animated cartoon. It is an easy-to-use tool that provides high-quality results in a short amount of time. It has been proven to be more effective than using traditional methods. The site also offers users the option of using different filters and uploading images from Facebook or Instagram for conversion. Within no time, a user will be able to get the outcome of their choice.

05Picsart

Picsart is a website that lets users draw pictures and make them into cartoons. It offers an easy interface to create personalized cartoons, which can be shared on social media. It has a free version for drawing and sharing custom images, as well as paid subscriptions for more features like making animated GIFs, drawing with your webcam, or using the site’s editor.

Part 2 5 Picture to Cartoon Converters on Your Phone

Well, above, we have discussed the tools that can be used through the website or, say, on the computer. But when you don’t have a computer, you can do it with the help of your phone as well. Now cartoon photo converter for phones is also available that one can try. These are as follows: -

01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Filmora is an app for users to create videos, collages, and other types of images. It is a free app that comes with different features. It has been downloaded over 100 million times and has been used by numerous industries for completing the editing part. This acts as the best video to cartoon converter online free. It is available on iOS, Android, Windows 10, and Mac OS X.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

In general, it allows users to take pictures or videos from their phones and then convert them into a cartoon. The app also allows users to edit their images before converting them into cartoons as they want. The effects added in this tool are so awesome that any can love trying this out.

02Cartoon Photo Editor

This is a photo editor that allows users to turn photos into cartoon drawings. Users can choose from a range of styles and colors to create their own unique cartoons. The app offers different drawing styles, and accordingly, a user can choose one and do the editing easily. It also features abstract designs that lack realism but are still recognizable as cartoons. Users feel great using this app because of its interface and the features available.

03Art Camera – Cartoon, Pencil Sketch Art Effect Photo

Art Camera is a new photo app that allows taking photos that look like pencil drawings or sketches. It uses a sophisticated algorithm and the latest machine learning technology to transform your photos into cartoon-like images. This app is perfect for those who are looking for an artistic way of capturing memories, portraits, or even creating art from their own imagination. It is widely is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices.

04Tooncam – Cartoon, Pencil Sketch Pic

Tooncam is a free app that helps you to create cartoon images. You can use it on your phone or tablet. It is one of the best apps for creating cartoons on your phone with images with just one click. With this app, you can also share your cartoons with friends or family members and make them laugh out loud with funny pictures.

The app uses the camera of your device and its powerful photo editing tools to convert any photo into a cartoon image in just a few steps.

05Photo To Cartoon Yourself Edit

The app is a picture to cartoon converter on your phone that lets you transform a photo into a cartoon in just one tap. You can use this app to create an animated movie, comic strip, or comic book. The app works by converting the image into vector graphics and then adding colors and shading, and finally exporting it as an animated GIF. The app is available for iOS platforms.

Part 3 How to convert photo to cartoon

We are sure you might be thinking about how you can use these tools. Well, firstly, understand that every tool we have discussed above have the somewhere same interface, and you need to follow some steps to convert photo to cartoon. To help you more, here we are discussing the steps you need to follow while using FotoSketcher for the same purpose.

FotoSketcher is one of the best tools available free of cost for you. You can simply convert the photos into a cartoon and use them over different portals as per your need. There will be no need for you to engage in any complicated process to complete the editing task. The steps are also very simple to follow for this tool, and these are as follows: -

Step 1: firstly, get the FotoSketcher tool on your device.

Step 2: Wait until the installation of the tool gets completed. It is compatible with Windows and Mac both.

Step 3: Now, open the tool and upload the photo you wish to convert.

Step 4: Here, it asks you to select the type. You can either select cartoon 1 or Cartoon 2. These are the special effects being part of this software.

Step 5: Now, from the list of features, select the type of editing you wish to apply. There are multiple options available to choose from. You can choose any of them as per your preference.

Step 6: Blend the colors as needed for the edited photo. Along with it, there are some other parameters too need to look out for editing, and accordingly, you can set them.

Step 7: After setting up the changes, click on “Draw” to apply the changes. Wait until it applies the effects.

Step 8: The resulted image will appear, and you can download it in the required format from here.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Do convert photo to cartoon online in just simple steps without being part of any complicated process.

● Filmora is the best cartoon image converter online available, helping in converting the images as required.

● The photo to cartoon software is quite simple to use and does not require any particular technical knowledge.

Try It Free Try It Free

We all love to edit our images. Undoubtedly right now, the innovation in technology or day the editing tools available put us at a point where we can do more than editing the photograph. Well, here we are discussing convert picture to cartoon. Yes, you understand it right. This conversion can be done for various projects. We are not saying you to confine this ultimate option to your photos only. If you are a part of social media and create content, these tools will help you to get the best outcome in return.

Well, keep reading till the last as here we explore photo to cartoon online free, and some paid versions that you can try. Let’s get started!

In this article

01 [5 Online Picture to Cartoon Converters](#Part 1)

02 [5 Picture to Cartoon Converters on Your Phone](#Part 2)

03 [How to convert photo to cartoon with the help of FotoSketcher](#Part 3)

Part 1 Online Picture to Cartoon Converters

In this section, we are discussing the best online photo to cartoon converter that you can use and complete this tedious task within a few minutes. The best tools that you can consider include: -

01Befunky

Befunky, an online picture converter, offers a unique way of transforming your photographs into cartoon-like images. You can choose from a 50+ range of styles and adjust the size of the image before you start. The website lets you choose the style of cartoon you want, such as traditional or modern. You can also choose the size of your cartoon and even change the background color.

02Cartoonize

Cartoonize is an online tool that converts pictures into cartoon-style images. It is a free online service that allows users to convert any image into a cartoon-style image in seconds. It has been widely used by bloggers, teachers, and artists for the quick and easy creation of cartoons. This online tool can be used for many purposes, including Blogging, Teaching, Social Media Marketing, and other portals.

03PhotoCartoon

PhotoCartoon is an online image-to cartoon converter that converts photos into cartoons. This tool is helpful for people who want to create a cartoon from an image without having to draw it by hand. The website also provides users with the ability to add text, color, and other effects to the images they have converted into comics. It can be used for creating memes or advertisements as well as personal projects like comics and illustrations.

04Free Photo to cartoon

This online Free Photo to Cartoon Converter allows users to convert a photo into an animated cartoon. It is an easy-to-use tool that provides high-quality results in a short amount of time. It has been proven to be more effective than using traditional methods. The site also offers users the option of using different filters and uploading images from Facebook or Instagram for conversion. Within no time, a user will be able to get the outcome of their choice.

05Picsart

Picsart is a website that lets users draw pictures and make them into cartoons. It offers an easy interface to create personalized cartoons, which can be shared on social media. It has a free version for drawing and sharing custom images, as well as paid subscriptions for more features like making animated GIFs, drawing with your webcam, or using the site’s editor.

Part 2 5 Picture to Cartoon Converters on Your Phone

Well, above, we have discussed the tools that can be used through the website or, say, on the computer. But when you don’t have a computer, you can do it with the help of your phone as well. Now cartoon photo converter for phones is also available that one can try. These are as follows: -

01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Filmora is an app for users to create videos, collages, and other types of images. It is a free app that comes with different features. It has been downloaded over 100 million times and has been used by numerous industries for completing the editing part. This acts as the best video to cartoon converter online free. It is available on iOS, Android, Windows 10, and Mac OS X.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

In general, it allows users to take pictures or videos from their phones and then convert them into a cartoon. The app also allows users to edit their images before converting them into cartoons as they want. The effects added in this tool are so awesome that any can love trying this out.

02Cartoon Photo Editor

This is a photo editor that allows users to turn photos into cartoon drawings. Users can choose from a range of styles and colors to create their own unique cartoons. The app offers different drawing styles, and accordingly, a user can choose one and do the editing easily. It also features abstract designs that lack realism but are still recognizable as cartoons. Users feel great using this app because of its interface and the features available.

03Art Camera – Cartoon, Pencil Sketch Art Effect Photo

Art Camera is a new photo app that allows taking photos that look like pencil drawings or sketches. It uses a sophisticated algorithm and the latest machine learning technology to transform your photos into cartoon-like images. This app is perfect for those who are looking for an artistic way of capturing memories, portraits, or even creating art from their own imagination. It is widely is available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices.

04Tooncam – Cartoon, Pencil Sketch Pic

Tooncam is a free app that helps you to create cartoon images. You can use it on your phone or tablet. It is one of the best apps for creating cartoons on your phone with images with just one click. With this app, you can also share your cartoons with friends or family members and make them laugh out loud with funny pictures.

The app uses the camera of your device and its powerful photo editing tools to convert any photo into a cartoon image in just a few steps.

05Photo To Cartoon Yourself Edit

The app is a picture to cartoon converter on your phone that lets you transform a photo into a cartoon in just one tap. You can use this app to create an animated movie, comic strip, or comic book. The app works by converting the image into vector graphics and then adding colors and shading, and finally exporting it as an animated GIF. The app is available for iOS platforms.

Part 3 How to convert photo to cartoon

We are sure you might be thinking about how you can use these tools. Well, firstly, understand that every tool we have discussed above have the somewhere same interface, and you need to follow some steps to convert photo to cartoon. To help you more, here we are discussing the steps you need to follow while using FotoSketcher for the same purpose.

FotoSketcher is one of the best tools available free of cost for you. You can simply convert the photos into a cartoon and use them over different portals as per your need. There will be no need for you to engage in any complicated process to complete the editing task. The steps are also very simple to follow for this tool, and these are as follows: -

Step 1: firstly, get the FotoSketcher tool on your device.

Step 2: Wait until the installation of the tool gets completed. It is compatible with Windows and Mac both.

Step 3: Now, open the tool and upload the photo you wish to convert.

Step 4: Here, it asks you to select the type. You can either select cartoon 1 or Cartoon 2. These are the special effects being part of this software.

Step 5: Now, from the list of features, select the type of editing you wish to apply. There are multiple options available to choose from. You can choose any of them as per your preference.

Step 6: Blend the colors as needed for the edited photo. Along with it, there are some other parameters too need to look out for editing, and accordingly, you can set them.

Step 7: After setting up the changes, click on “Draw” to apply the changes. Wait until it applies the effects.

Step 8: The resulted image will appear, and you can download it in the required format from here.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Do convert photo to cartoon online in just simple steps without being part of any complicated process.

● Filmora is the best cartoon image converter online available, helping in converting the images as required.

● The photo to cartoon software is quite simple to use and does not require any particular technical knowledge.

Ways to Create an Adobe Collage

How to Create an Adobe Collage?

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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All of you might know that an adobe collage was created first of all by Ewelina Karpowiak in the working field of Adobe Photoshop. Here these professionals have the need to mix different shapes and types of textures.

They can also create illustrations that appear well like 3D looking pictures.

In this article

01 [What Are Collage Portrait?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create a Photo Collage in Adobe Spark?](#Part 2)

03 [Where to Find More Photo Collage Resources](#Part 3)

Part 1 What Are Collage Portrait?

A collage portrait is the perfect technique with which you can easily make a picture by gathering other pieces of photos. Here you have to use the most perfect graphical pieces. In this way you can make a composite photo with the help of this technology. When you make use of an adobe spark collage then you will get more benefit with this kind of technique in the long way. In brief you can conclude that a collage portrait is a nice and good way to make a photo with as many portrait pictures. Here you can also make and create a good looking family pictures with such kind of pieces of photos. You can also give publicity to these kinds of photos in the long way.

Part 2 How to Create a Photo Collage in Adobe Spark?

When you take help of spark adobe collage then you can know how to create a photo collage in Adobe Spark. Just see the steps below with which you can genuine success in this task and motive:-

● You will need to choose and select your favorite collage photos.

● Just open the chosen photos in Photoshop.

● Just make a new file for your collage Photoshop.

● Add or upload images at the same time.

● Make proper arrangements of your chosen photos.

● Create proper spaces and merge all the graphic layers with one another.

Part 3 Where to Find More Photo Collage Resources

With the help of a collage adobe spark you can get help to get more photo collage resources. Just collect accessories like magazine photos, fancy papers and photographs. You can make all these kinds steps when you feel interested in creating collages. In this way you can gather these things to commence the process of adobe collage and its essential resources.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

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Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s stock media is now being very much high in the market of Adobe and photography. It is a very much non-stop stock media with media that is made with stock images. When you choose stock images then your photos will not get banned and spammed when you upload on the internet.

01The attraction of Filmora stock images and photos

When you chooseFilmora V11’s stock media then you can also easily add special video effects so that your Photoshop work will appear glittering in the long way. When you combine the technology of Adobe Collage with the above mentioned stock images related to Filmora then you will not have to pay any kind of royalty fee in the long way.

Here you can also customize the video effects with the greatest ease. Just choose the option of stock footage so that nobody will charge you of stealing photos from other websites on the internet. When you make videos related to the technique of collage adobe then you will see that you can give special video effects and music lyrics to enhance the attraction of such kind of these videos. You can even easily download all such useful resources from Filmora as well as software like Adobe. Just have completed access to such video making software like Adobe and merge it well with the stock images concerned with Filmora. Today most creators of collage adobe can make marvelous videos with applying these attractive video and pictorial effects.

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01The final summary

● When you talk more about any adobe collage then you will see that it was created first of all by Ewelina Karpowiak. She was working as a Adobe Photoshop developer. You can see as well as realize that you can create a collage adobe by mixing as many pieces of portraits into a single picture in the long way. These pictures will appear well like good 3D looking pictures. You can give good publicity to these pictures in many ways.

● You can get the best support from a spark adobe collage when you need to make a good photo collage from the technique of Adobe Spark. When you do this then you will have to choose the best photos for your collage. You will need to open those photos that you will see in Photoshop. You might even upload and add the needed images at the same time duration. Even you have to make a new file for the sake of your collage Photoshop. You might even add and upload images at the same duration of time. You have to make proper arrangements for the photos that you have selected. You will also need to make proper spaces for sake of arranging your selected images.

● When you make active use of collage adobe spark then you will find more resources of photo collage. Here you can get accessories like fancy papers and magazine photos as well as good looking photographs. When you are in a mood to create more good appearing collages then you can have all these resources. You might even see that Filmora V11’s stock media has attained a very high popularity in the market of photos. When you use these techniques then you will get free stock photos that you can use and add anywhere. After you make your mind to make an adobe collage then you can also make very much attractive media. When you are in a mood to do Filmora stock photography then you can use stock images to make images as well as attractive videos. Here you can also make use of special video effects and good hearing music tunes. You can easily download these effective resources from Filmora stock photos. Their software is such with which you can make excellent videos and even here collage adobe will help you well in the long run. Just make these attractive videos with marvelous pictorial and image related effects.

01Some more things to know

● Today even adobe collage is being used in making and creating love portrait photography. Here you can take a fresh start when you want to create a nice picture or photo with the pieces of colorful portraits. Here you can also make dynamic photos with combined pieces of portraits. This task can be done quickly in a very simple way. Thus this kind of technology can be used to make good looking and colored posters, images of social media and covers of commercial and personal magazines. Here you might also see that adobe Photoshop is also being utilized to make such portraits that are made with collage technology. Here you can also make attractive designs. You have to also test and judge the effects of color effects. Just also take the help of incorporating textures to make a professional looking poster and collage adobe.

● You can also use an adobe spark collage to make anarchic newspapers. Here you have to use the cutting style to make the collage portraits with the best editorial design. Here you can get more beneficial results by mixing colorful images and media technology with one another. As far as fashion concerning portraits is concerned you can get the benefits of having an edgy twist with them. You can also make changes and blending of these images with some elements like patterns that look like bionomical images.

● The spark adobe collage is very much essential as here you can make or create as many colorful images with this unique technology. With it you can also make a brand new portrait by combining the pieces of a colorful picture. Just combine as many images to create a brand new print. This could be the best example to make a high quality designed picture. All the collage portraits require an image that works on the technique of anchoring. Never forget that such an image needs high resolution pixels that can be mapped at anytime.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Finally we want to say that the technology of adobe collage is the best way to make good looking colorful pictures with the pieces of portraits.

● Here you will see that when you are in need of making high quality colorful images then you can make use of stock images that are available free on the web or internet.

● When you make use of these photos then no one will charge you of stealing the photo images of others on the web.

Try It Free Try It Free

All of you might know that an adobe collage was created first of all by Ewelina Karpowiak in the working field of Adobe Photoshop. Here these professionals have the need to mix different shapes and types of textures.

They can also create illustrations that appear well like 3D looking pictures.

In this article

01 [What Are Collage Portrait?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create a Photo Collage in Adobe Spark?](#Part 2)

03 [Where to Find More Photo Collage Resources](#Part 3)

Part 1 What Are Collage Portrait?

A collage portrait is the perfect technique with which you can easily make a picture by gathering other pieces of photos. Here you have to use the most perfect graphical pieces. In this way you can make a composite photo with the help of this technology. When you make use of an adobe spark collage then you will get more benefit with this kind of technique in the long way. In brief you can conclude that a collage portrait is a nice and good way to make a photo with as many portrait pictures. Here you can also make and create a good looking family pictures with such kind of pieces of photos. You can also give publicity to these kinds of photos in the long way.

Part 2 How to Create a Photo Collage in Adobe Spark?

When you take help of spark adobe collage then you can know how to create a photo collage in Adobe Spark. Just see the steps below with which you can genuine success in this task and motive:-

● You will need to choose and select your favorite collage photos.

● Just open the chosen photos in Photoshop.

● Just make a new file for your collage Photoshop.

● Add or upload images at the same time.

● Make proper arrangements of your chosen photos.

● Create proper spaces and merge all the graphic layers with one another.

Part 3 Where to Find More Photo Collage Resources

With the help of a collage adobe spark you can get help to get more photo collage resources. Just collect accessories like magazine photos, fancy papers and photographs. You can make all these kinds steps when you feel interested in creating collages. In this way you can gather these things to commence the process of adobe collage and its essential resources.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s stock media is now being very much high in the market of Adobe and photography. It is a very much non-stop stock media with media that is made with stock images. When you choose stock images then your photos will not get banned and spammed when you upload on the internet.

01The attraction of Filmora stock images and photos

When you chooseFilmora V11’s stock media then you can also easily add special video effects so that your Photoshop work will appear glittering in the long way. When you combine the technology of Adobe Collage with the above mentioned stock images related to Filmora then you will not have to pay any kind of royalty fee in the long way.

Here you can also customize the video effects with the greatest ease. Just choose the option of stock footage so that nobody will charge you of stealing photos from other websites on the internet. When you make videos related to the technique of collage adobe then you will see that you can give special video effects and music lyrics to enhance the attraction of such kind of these videos. You can even easily download all such useful resources from Filmora as well as software like Adobe. Just have completed access to such video making software like Adobe and merge it well with the stock images concerned with Filmora. Today most creators of collage adobe can make marvelous videos with applying these attractive video and pictorial effects.

Image Name- how-to-create-an-adobe-collage5

Alt tag- Filmora stock images and photos

01The final summary

● When you talk more about any adobe collage then you will see that it was created first of all by Ewelina Karpowiak. She was working as a Adobe Photoshop developer. You can see as well as realize that you can create a collage adobe by mixing as many pieces of portraits into a single picture in the long way. These pictures will appear well like good 3D looking pictures. You can give good publicity to these pictures in many ways.

● You can get the best support from a spark adobe collage when you need to make a good photo collage from the technique of Adobe Spark. When you do this then you will have to choose the best photos for your collage. You will need to open those photos that you will see in Photoshop. You might even upload and add the needed images at the same time duration. Even you have to make a new file for the sake of your collage Photoshop. You might even add and upload images at the same duration of time. You have to make proper arrangements for the photos that you have selected. You will also need to make proper spaces for sake of arranging your selected images.

● When you make active use of collage adobe spark then you will find more resources of photo collage. Here you can get accessories like fancy papers and magazine photos as well as good looking photographs. When you are in a mood to create more good appearing collages then you can have all these resources. You might even see that Filmora V11’s stock media has attained a very high popularity in the market of photos. When you use these techniques then you will get free stock photos that you can use and add anywhere. After you make your mind to make an adobe collage then you can also make very much attractive media. When you are in a mood to do Filmora stock photography then you can use stock images to make images as well as attractive videos. Here you can also make use of special video effects and good hearing music tunes. You can easily download these effective resources from Filmora stock photos. Their software is such with which you can make excellent videos and even here collage adobe will help you well in the long run. Just make these attractive videos with marvelous pictorial and image related effects.

01Some more things to know

● Today even adobe collage is being used in making and creating love portrait photography. Here you can take a fresh start when you want to create a nice picture or photo with the pieces of colorful portraits. Here you can also make dynamic photos with combined pieces of portraits. This task can be done quickly in a very simple way. Thus this kind of technology can be used to make good looking and colored posters, images of social media and covers of commercial and personal magazines. Here you might also see that adobe Photoshop is also being utilized to make such portraits that are made with collage technology. Here you can also make attractive designs. You have to also test and judge the effects of color effects. Just also take the help of incorporating textures to make a professional looking poster and collage adobe.

● You can also use an adobe spark collage to make anarchic newspapers. Here you have to use the cutting style to make the collage portraits with the best editorial design. Here you can get more beneficial results by mixing colorful images and media technology with one another. As far as fashion concerning portraits is concerned you can get the benefits of having an edgy twist with them. You can also make changes and blending of these images with some elements like patterns that look like bionomical images.

● The spark adobe collage is very much essential as here you can make or create as many colorful images with this unique technology. With it you can also make a brand new portrait by combining the pieces of a colorful picture. Just combine as many images to create a brand new print. This could be the best example to make a high quality designed picture. All the collage portraits require an image that works on the technique of anchoring. Never forget that such an image needs high resolution pixels that can be mapped at anytime.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Finally we want to say that the technology of adobe collage is the best way to make good looking colorful pictures with the pieces of portraits.

● Here you will see that when you are in need of making high quality colorful images then you can make use of stock images that are available free on the web or internet.

● When you make use of these photos then no one will charge you of stealing the photo images of others on the web.

Try It Free Try It Free

All of you might know that an adobe collage was created first of all by Ewelina Karpowiak in the working field of Adobe Photoshop. Here these professionals have the need to mix different shapes and types of textures.

They can also create illustrations that appear well like 3D looking pictures.

In this article

01 [What Are Collage Portrait?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create a Photo Collage in Adobe Spark?](#Part 2)

03 [Where to Find More Photo Collage Resources](#Part 3)

Part 1 What Are Collage Portrait?

A collage portrait is the perfect technique with which you can easily make a picture by gathering other pieces of photos. Here you have to use the most perfect graphical pieces. In this way you can make a composite photo with the help of this technology. When you make use of an adobe spark collage then you will get more benefit with this kind of technique in the long way. In brief you can conclude that a collage portrait is a nice and good way to make a photo with as many portrait pictures. Here you can also make and create a good looking family pictures with such kind of pieces of photos. You can also give publicity to these kinds of photos in the long way.

Part 2 How to Create a Photo Collage in Adobe Spark?

When you take help of spark adobe collage then you can know how to create a photo collage in Adobe Spark. Just see the steps below with which you can genuine success in this task and motive:-

● You will need to choose and select your favorite collage photos.

● Just open the chosen photos in Photoshop.

● Just make a new file for your collage Photoshop.

● Add or upload images at the same time.

● Make proper arrangements of your chosen photos.

● Create proper spaces and merge all the graphic layers with one another.

Part 3 Where to Find More Photo Collage Resources

With the help of a collage adobe spark you can get help to get more photo collage resources. Just collect accessories like magazine photos, fancy papers and photographs. You can make all these kinds steps when you feel interested in creating collages. In this way you can gather these things to commence the process of adobe collage and its essential resources.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s stock media is now being very much high in the market of Adobe and photography. It is a very much non-stop stock media with media that is made with stock images. When you choose stock images then your photos will not get banned and spammed when you upload on the internet.

01The attraction of Filmora stock images and photos

When you chooseFilmora V11’s stock media then you can also easily add special video effects so that your Photoshop work will appear glittering in the long way. When you combine the technology of Adobe Collage with the above mentioned stock images related to Filmora then you will not have to pay any kind of royalty fee in the long way.

Here you can also customize the video effects with the greatest ease. Just choose the option of stock footage so that nobody will charge you of stealing photos from other websites on the internet. When you make videos related to the technique of collage adobe then you will see that you can give special video effects and music lyrics to enhance the attraction of such kind of these videos. You can even easily download all such useful resources from Filmora as well as software like Adobe. Just have completed access to such video making software like Adobe and merge it well with the stock images concerned with Filmora. Today most creators of collage adobe can make marvelous videos with applying these attractive video and pictorial effects.

Image Name- how-to-create-an-adobe-collage5

Alt tag- Filmora stock images and photos

01The final summary

● When you talk more about any adobe collage then you will see that it was created first of all by Ewelina Karpowiak. She was working as a Adobe Photoshop developer. You can see as well as realize that you can create a collage adobe by mixing as many pieces of portraits into a single picture in the long way. These pictures will appear well like good 3D looking pictures. You can give good publicity to these pictures in many ways.

● You can get the best support from a spark adobe collage when you need to make a good photo collage from the technique of Adobe Spark. When you do this then you will have to choose the best photos for your collage. You will need to open those photos that you will see in Photoshop. You might even upload and add the needed images at the same time duration. Even you have to make a new file for the sake of your collage Photoshop. You might even add and upload images at the same duration of time. You have to make proper arrangements for the photos that you have selected. You will also need to make proper spaces for sake of arranging your selected images.

● When you make active use of collage adobe spark then you will find more resources of photo collage. Here you can get accessories like fancy papers and magazine photos as well as good looking photographs. When you are in a mood to create more good appearing collages then you can have all these resources. You might even see that Filmora V11’s stock media has attained a very high popularity in the market of photos. When you use these techniques then you will get free stock photos that you can use and add anywhere. After you make your mind to make an adobe collage then you can also make very much attractive media. When you are in a mood to do Filmora stock photography then you can use stock images to make images as well as attractive videos. Here you can also make use of special video effects and good hearing music tunes. You can easily download these effective resources from Filmora stock photos. Their software is such with which you can make excellent videos and even here collage adobe will help you well in the long run. Just make these attractive videos with marvelous pictorial and image related effects.

01Some more things to know

● Today even adobe collage is being used in making and creating love portrait photography. Here you can take a fresh start when you want to create a nice picture or photo with the pieces of colorful portraits. Here you can also make dynamic photos with combined pieces of portraits. This task can be done quickly in a very simple way. Thus this kind of technology can be used to make good looking and colored posters, images of social media and covers of commercial and personal magazines. Here you might also see that adobe Photoshop is also being utilized to make such portraits that are made with collage technology. Here you can also make attractive designs. You have to also test and judge the effects of color effects. Just also take the help of incorporating textures to make a professional looking poster and collage adobe.

● You can also use an adobe spark collage to make anarchic newspapers. Here you have to use the cutting style to make the collage portraits with the best editorial design. Here you can get more beneficial results by mixing colorful images and media technology with one another. As far as fashion concerning portraits is concerned you can get the benefits of having an edgy twist with them. You can also make changes and blending of these images with some elements like patterns that look like bionomical images.

● The spark adobe collage is very much essential as here you can make or create as many colorful images with this unique technology. With it you can also make a brand new portrait by combining the pieces of a colorful picture. Just combine as many images to create a brand new print. This could be the best example to make a high quality designed picture. All the collage portraits require an image that works on the technique of anchoring. Never forget that such an image needs high resolution pixels that can be mapped at anytime.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Finally we want to say that the technology of adobe collage is the best way to make good looking colorful pictures with the pieces of portraits.

● Here you will see that when you are in need of making high quality colorful images then you can make use of stock images that are available free on the web or internet.

● When you make use of these photos then no one will charge you of stealing the photo images of others on the web.

Try It Free Try It Free

All of you might know that an adobe collage was created first of all by Ewelina Karpowiak in the working field of Adobe Photoshop. Here these professionals have the need to mix different shapes and types of textures.

They can also create illustrations that appear well like 3D looking pictures.

In this article

01 [What Are Collage Portrait?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create a Photo Collage in Adobe Spark?](#Part 2)

03 [Where to Find More Photo Collage Resources](#Part 3)

Part 1 What Are Collage Portrait?

A collage portrait is the perfect technique with which you can easily make a picture by gathering other pieces of photos. Here you have to use the most perfect graphical pieces. In this way you can make a composite photo with the help of this technology. When you make use of an adobe spark collage then you will get more benefit with this kind of technique in the long way. In brief you can conclude that a collage portrait is a nice and good way to make a photo with as many portrait pictures. Here you can also make and create a good looking family pictures with such kind of pieces of photos. You can also give publicity to these kinds of photos in the long way.

Part 2 How to Create a Photo Collage in Adobe Spark?

When you take help of spark adobe collage then you can know how to create a photo collage in Adobe Spark. Just see the steps below with which you can genuine success in this task and motive:-

● You will need to choose and select your favorite collage photos.

● Just open the chosen photos in Photoshop.

● Just make a new file for your collage Photoshop.

● Add or upload images at the same time.

● Make proper arrangements of your chosen photos.

● Create proper spaces and merge all the graphic layers with one another.

Part 3 Where to Find More Photo Collage Resources

With the help of a collage adobe spark you can get help to get more photo collage resources. Just collect accessories like magazine photos, fancy papers and photographs. You can make all these kinds steps when you feel interested in creating collages. In this way you can gather these things to commence the process of adobe collage and its essential resources.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s stock media is now being very much high in the market of Adobe and photography. It is a very much non-stop stock media with media that is made with stock images. When you choose stock images then your photos will not get banned and spammed when you upload on the internet.

01The attraction of Filmora stock images and photos

When you chooseFilmora V11’s stock media then you can also easily add special video effects so that your Photoshop work will appear glittering in the long way. When you combine the technology of Adobe Collage with the above mentioned stock images related to Filmora then you will not have to pay any kind of royalty fee in the long way.

Here you can also customize the video effects with the greatest ease. Just choose the option of stock footage so that nobody will charge you of stealing photos from other websites on the internet. When you make videos related to the technique of collage adobe then you will see that you can give special video effects and music lyrics to enhance the attraction of such kind of these videos. You can even easily download all such useful resources from Filmora as well as software like Adobe. Just have completed access to such video making software like Adobe and merge it well with the stock images concerned with Filmora. Today most creators of collage adobe can make marvelous videos with applying these attractive video and pictorial effects.

Image Name- how-to-create-an-adobe-collage5

Alt tag- Filmora stock images and photos

01The final summary

● When you talk more about any adobe collage then you will see that it was created first of all by Ewelina Karpowiak. She was working as a Adobe Photoshop developer. You can see as well as realize that you can create a collage adobe by mixing as many pieces of portraits into a single picture in the long way. These pictures will appear well like good 3D looking pictures. You can give good publicity to these pictures in many ways.

● You can get the best support from a spark adobe collage when you need to make a good photo collage from the technique of Adobe Spark. When you do this then you will have to choose the best photos for your collage. You will need to open those photos that you will see in Photoshop. You might even upload and add the needed images at the same time duration. Even you have to make a new file for the sake of your collage Photoshop. You might even add and upload images at the same duration of time. You have to make proper arrangements for the photos that you have selected. You will also need to make proper spaces for sake of arranging your selected images.

● When you make active use of collage adobe spark then you will find more resources of photo collage. Here you can get accessories like fancy papers and magazine photos as well as good looking photographs. When you are in a mood to create more good appearing collages then you can have all these resources. You might even see that Filmora V11’s stock media has attained a very high popularity in the market of photos. When you use these techniques then you will get free stock photos that you can use and add anywhere. After you make your mind to make an adobe collage then you can also make very much attractive media. When you are in a mood to do Filmora stock photography then you can use stock images to make images as well as attractive videos. Here you can also make use of special video effects and good hearing music tunes. You can easily download these effective resources from Filmora stock photos. Their software is such with which you can make excellent videos and even here collage adobe will help you well in the long run. Just make these attractive videos with marvelous pictorial and image related effects.

01Some more things to know

● Today even adobe collage is being used in making and creating love portrait photography. Here you can take a fresh start when you want to create a nice picture or photo with the pieces of colorful portraits. Here you can also make dynamic photos with combined pieces of portraits. This task can be done quickly in a very simple way. Thus this kind of technology can be used to make good looking and colored posters, images of social media and covers of commercial and personal magazines. Here you might also see that adobe Photoshop is also being utilized to make such portraits that are made with collage technology. Here you can also make attractive designs. You have to also test and judge the effects of color effects. Just also take the help of incorporating textures to make a professional looking poster and collage adobe.

● You can also use an adobe spark collage to make anarchic newspapers. Here you have to use the cutting style to make the collage portraits with the best editorial design. Here you can get more beneficial results by mixing colorful images and media technology with one another. As far as fashion concerning portraits is concerned you can get the benefits of having an edgy twist with them. You can also make changes and blending of these images with some elements like patterns that look like bionomical images.

● The spark adobe collage is very much essential as here you can make or create as many colorful images with this unique technology. With it you can also make a brand new portrait by combining the pieces of a colorful picture. Just combine as many images to create a brand new print. This could be the best example to make a high quality designed picture. All the collage portraits require an image that works on the technique of anchoring. Never forget that such an image needs high resolution pixels that can be mapped at anytime.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Finally we want to say that the technology of adobe collage is the best way to make good looking colorful pictures with the pieces of portraits.

● Here you will see that when you are in need of making high quality colorful images then you can make use of stock images that are available free on the web or internet.

● When you make use of these photos then no one will charge you of stealing the photo images of others on the web.

5 Techniques You Never Heard of for Converting MP4 to GIF in Photoshop

5 Techniques You Never heard of for Converting MP4 to GIF in Photoshop

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When someone mentions a GIF, what comes to your mind? Some people can picture what it means but wouldn’t describe that match. So, before we discuss how to convert mp4 to gif in Photoshop, it would be wise to define it briefly. First of all, GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. Its file format is a compressed image, and it is most suitable for animation. We all know that an animated GIF comprises a series of many still images. However, since these images play sequentially, it may appear as if they are in motion. It is that movement illusion that makes the animation effect come about.

When someone mentions a GIF, what comes to your mind? Some people can picture what it means but wouldn’t describe that match. So, before we discuss how to convert mp4 to gif in Photoshop, it would be wise to define it briefly. First of all, GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. Its file format is a compressed image, and it is most suitable for animation. We all know that an animated GIF comprises a series of many still images. However, since these images play sequentially, it may appear as if they are in motion. It is that movement illusion that makes the animation effect come about.

In this article

01 [How to Convert Video to GIF in Photoshop - Easy Way](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Animated GIFs from Video without Photoshop](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Convert Video to GIF in Photoshop - Easy Way

If you want to convert video to GIF in Photoshop, here is a discussion of the easy way to go about it.

Step 1: Ensure that the Dimensions are Right

When you start to convert mp4 to GIF using Photoshop, it is important to highlight some things that need to be done before anything else. Ensure that you set the resolution and dimensions right. Failure to do saw will see the size of your video determine that of your GIF. Beneath such occurrences, you may find yourself having a GIF that’s too large, and its quality leaves a lot to be desired.

The dimensions you choose will depend on what you are working on at any one particular time. For instance, a 720 x 300 layout is recommended for a banner ad GIF. If there is something that one can’t stress enough is the importance of ensuring that you use pixels. As for the resolution, keep in mind that a low resolution translates to a small file size. In this case, you are at privilege to choose between two units, pixels and inches.

Additionally, set the color mode. Since GIFs are meant for screens, ensure that you select the RGB color mode. Finally, click on Create, which opens a new document, and start following these steps to convert Mp4 to GIF Photoshop.

Step 2: Import the Video you want to convert from MP4 to GIF Photoshop

Remember that we already opened Photoshop by pressing Create. Now, the next thing would be to navigate to File followed by Import before selecting the Video Frames to Layers option.

Step 3: Set Up the Following Settings Accordingly

After choosing the video file, choose Open, and a dialogue box with several options and a preview of the video appears.

The radio buttons give you two options to choose from. The “From Beginning to End” is the ideal choice if you want the whole video to be converted to GIF. However, if you want to focus on a section of the video, select “Selected Range Only.” On the other hand, the checkbox allows you to limit the video to 2 frames. Simply tick it, and Photoshop will automatically ensure that only two frames of the video are left.

Last but not least, check the “Make Frame Animation” checkbox. Once all these settings are set as recommended and depending on preference, Photoshop will export your video as several frames. In the event that the program crashes, all is not lost. You can fix it by reducing the video’s quality and then try importing it.

Step 4: Edit the GIF

Photoshop also gives you several options to help you edit your frames to perfection. In most cases, these settings are ideal for manipulating the quality of your GIF. Interestingly, it is possible to preview how the GIF will look before committing to any change. So expect two panes, right and left. The left one allows you to see the preview, whereas its right counterpart helps you edit.

Alternatively, select one of the preset choices. If you do so, there is no requirement The bottom line is that the tool makes to make any changes. That doesn’t mean you can’t choose a Preset option and then edit it to your preferences. Expect the quality of the GIF to decrease and the size to be relatively small. Right below the Preset, don’t forget to confirm that the selected option is GIF.

Step 5: Save the GIF

Once satisfied by the GIF created, save these frames as animated GIFs. Go to File, then Export, followed by Save for Web (Legacy).

That’s how to convert Mp4 to GIF in simple steps.

Part 2 How to Create Animated GIFs from Video without Photoshop

Alternatively, you can opt to convert Mp4 to GIF using Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . It is yet another tool suitable for creating animated GIFs using videos and photos. It allows the user to customize GIF images using overlays, text, animation, and elements. When it is over, you are at liberty to export it to your computer or any other common portable storage device. The bottommost line is that the tool makes it easy to use whenever necessary. The icing on the cake is the fact that you don’t have to sign up or pay a premium. In case you are wondering, it is also easy to use. All you got to do is to follow these steps.

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Step 1: Import the Videos

Ensure that the videos you import are editable lest that will be a waste of time. Its design makes it compatible with a wide range of formats, including wmv, mkv, mp4, wav, mpeg, avi, jpg, and png. Since it is among the compatible formats, don’t hesitate to use Filmora to convert GIF to mp4 and vice versa instead of Photoshop.

Step 2: Drag the videos to Filmora timeline

Keep in mind that Filmora has a long list of tools you can use to edit your videos. However, you can also use them on a video that’s on its timeline. To drop them there, all you have to do is drag them to the timeline.

Step 3: Edit the File

The list of ways of editing your videos is long. Some of your options are split, crop, combine, slow down, and speed up the GIFs, to mention a few. So, pick the options that fit your situation the best. Ensure that the end product is as good as possible by using these features to the best level.

Step 4: Add Various Text Effects

In most cases, images and videos aren’t enough. You may want to add text to enhance what you want to achieve with the GIF. To do so, you can always introduce text, and trust me, it never disappoints. In addition to text, you can also add sound at this stage. Again, it is something that does GIFs the justice they deserve.

Step 5: Save and Export the GIF

When all is stated and done, you will have to save and export the GIFs so that you can use them accordingly. For instance, you can share them with friends via social media. Ensure that the extension you use is the GIF.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Based on the above discussion, it is possible to convert mp4 to GIF. As a matter of fact, it is quite easy, and you don’t need to be an expert to get it done.

●Rest assured that the video will become a GIF with a few clicks. Then, you can go ahead and use it as you may wish.

●On one side, you can use Photoshop. It is a tool designed to perform such tasks.

●If you choose it, use the above guide and follow each of the steps. It is quite detailed to the extent that you won’t get stuck along the way.

●On the other hand, you can also use Wondershare Filmora. It is yet another application that converts MP4 to GIF excellently.

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When someone mentions a GIF, what comes to your mind? Some people can picture what it means but wouldn’t describe that match. So, before we discuss how to convert mp4 to gif in Photoshop, it would be wise to define it briefly. First of all, GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. Its file format is a compressed image, and it is most suitable for animation. We all know that an animated GIF comprises a series of many still images. However, since these images play sequentially, it may appear as if they are in motion. It is that movement illusion that makes the animation effect come about.

When someone mentions a GIF, what comes to your mind? Some people can picture what it means but wouldn’t describe that match. So, before we discuss how to convert mp4 to gif in Photoshop, it would be wise to define it briefly. First of all, GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. Its file format is a compressed image, and it is most suitable for animation. We all know that an animated GIF comprises a series of many still images. However, since these images play sequentially, it may appear as if they are in motion. It is that movement illusion that makes the animation effect come about.

In this article

01 [How to Convert Video to GIF in Photoshop - Easy Way](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Animated GIFs from Video without Photoshop](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Convert Video to GIF in Photoshop - Easy Way

If you want to convert video to GIF in Photoshop, here is a discussion of the easy way to go about it.

Step 1: Ensure that the Dimensions are Right

When you start to convert mp4 to GIF using Photoshop, it is important to highlight some things that need to be done before anything else. Ensure that you set the resolution and dimensions right. Failure to do saw will see the size of your video determine that of your GIF. Beneath such occurrences, you may find yourself having a GIF that’s too large, and its quality leaves a lot to be desired.

The dimensions you choose will depend on what you are working on at any one particular time. For instance, a 720 x 300 layout is recommended for a banner ad GIF. If there is something that one can’t stress enough is the importance of ensuring that you use pixels. As for the resolution, keep in mind that a low resolution translates to a small file size. In this case, you are at privilege to choose between two units, pixels and inches.

Additionally, set the color mode. Since GIFs are meant for screens, ensure that you select the RGB color mode. Finally, click on Create, which opens a new document, and start following these steps to convert Mp4 to GIF Photoshop.

Step 2: Import the Video you want to convert from MP4 to GIF Photoshop

Remember that we already opened Photoshop by pressing Create. Now, the next thing would be to navigate to File followed by Import before selecting the Video Frames to Layers option.

Step 3: Set Up the Following Settings Accordingly

After choosing the video file, choose Open, and a dialogue box with several options and a preview of the video appears.

The radio buttons give you two options to choose from. The “From Beginning to End” is the ideal choice if you want the whole video to be converted to GIF. However, if you want to focus on a section of the video, select “Selected Range Only.” On the other hand, the checkbox allows you to limit the video to 2 frames. Simply tick it, and Photoshop will automatically ensure that only two frames of the video are left.

Last but not least, check the “Make Frame Animation” checkbox. Once all these settings are set as recommended and depending on preference, Photoshop will export your video as several frames. In the event that the program crashes, all is not lost. You can fix it by reducing the video’s quality and then try importing it.

Step 4: Edit the GIF

Photoshop also gives you several options to help you edit your frames to perfection. In most cases, these settings are ideal for manipulating the quality of your GIF. Interestingly, it is possible to preview how the GIF will look before committing to any change. So expect two panes, right and left. The left one allows you to see the preview, whereas its right counterpart helps you edit.

Alternatively, select one of the preset choices. If you do so, there is no requirement The bottom line is that the tool makes to make any changes. That doesn’t mean you can’t choose a Preset option and then edit it to your preferences. Expect the quality of the GIF to decrease and the size to be relatively small. Right below the Preset, don’t forget to confirm that the selected option is GIF.

Step 5: Save the GIF

Once satisfied by the GIF created, save these frames as animated GIFs. Go to File, then Export, followed by Save for Web (Legacy).

That’s how to convert Mp4 to GIF in simple steps.

Part 2 How to Create Animated GIFs from Video without Photoshop

Alternatively, you can opt to convert Mp4 to GIF using Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . It is yet another tool suitable for creating animated GIFs using videos and photos. It allows the user to customize GIF images using overlays, text, animation, and elements. When it is over, you are at liberty to export it to your computer or any other common portable storage device. The bottommost line is that the tool makes it easy to use whenever necessary. The icing on the cake is the fact that you don’t have to sign up or pay a premium. In case you are wondering, it is also easy to use. All you got to do is to follow these steps.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

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5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

Step 1: Import the Videos

Ensure that the videos you import are editable lest that will be a waste of time. Its design makes it compatible with a wide range of formats, including wmv, mkv, mp4, wav, mpeg, avi, jpg, and png. Since it is among the compatible formats, don’t hesitate to use Filmora to convert GIF to mp4 and vice versa instead of Photoshop.

Step 2: Drag the videos to Filmora timeline

Keep in mind that Filmora has a long list of tools you can use to edit your videos. However, you can also use them on a video that’s on its timeline. To drop them there, all you have to do is drag them to the timeline.

Step 3: Edit the File

The list of ways of editing your videos is long. Some of your options are split, crop, combine, slow down, and speed up the GIFs, to mention a few. So, pick the options that fit your situation the best. Ensure that the end product is as good as possible by using these features to the best level.

Step 4: Add Various Text Effects

In most cases, images and videos aren’t enough. You may want to add text to enhance what you want to achieve with the GIF. To do so, you can always introduce text, and trust me, it never disappoints. In addition to text, you can also add sound at this stage. Again, it is something that does GIFs the justice they deserve.

Step 5: Save and Export the GIF

When all is stated and done, you will have to save and export the GIFs so that you can use them accordingly. For instance, you can share them with friends via social media. Ensure that the extension you use is the GIF.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Based on the above discussion, it is possible to convert mp4 to GIF. As a matter of fact, it is quite easy, and you don’t need to be an expert to get it done.

●Rest assured that the video will become a GIF with a few clicks. Then, you can go ahead and use it as you may wish.

●On one side, you can use Photoshop. It is a tool designed to perform such tasks.

●If you choose it, use the above guide and follow each of the steps. It is quite detailed to the extent that you won’t get stuck along the way.

●On the other hand, you can also use Wondershare Filmora. It is yet another application that converts MP4 to GIF excellently.

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When someone mentions a GIF, what comes to your mind? Some people can picture what it means but wouldn’t describe that match. So, before we discuss how to convert mp4 to gif in Photoshop, it would be wise to define it briefly. First of all, GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. Its file format is a compressed image, and it is most suitable for animation. We all know that an animated GIF comprises a series of many still images. However, since these images play sequentially, it may appear as if they are in motion. It is that movement illusion that makes the animation effect come about.

When someone mentions a GIF, what comes to your mind? Some people can picture what it means but wouldn’t describe that match. So, before we discuss how to convert mp4 to gif in Photoshop, it would be wise to define it briefly. First of all, GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. Its file format is a compressed image, and it is most suitable for animation. We all know that an animated GIF comprises a series of many still images. However, since these images play sequentially, it may appear as if they are in motion. It is that movement illusion that makes the animation effect come about.

In this article

01 [How to Convert Video to GIF in Photoshop - Easy Way](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Animated GIFs from Video without Photoshop](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Convert Video to GIF in Photoshop - Easy Way

If you want to convert video to GIF in Photoshop, here is a discussion of the easy way to go about it.

Step 1: Ensure that the Dimensions are Right

When you start to convert mp4 to GIF using Photoshop, it is important to highlight some things that need to be done before anything else. Ensure that you set the resolution and dimensions right. Failure to do saw will see the size of your video determine that of your GIF. Beneath such occurrences, you may find yourself having a GIF that’s too large, and its quality leaves a lot to be desired.

The dimensions you choose will depend on what you are working on at any one particular time. For instance, a 720 x 300 layout is recommended for a banner ad GIF. If there is something that one can’t stress enough is the importance of ensuring that you use pixels. As for the resolution, keep in mind that a low resolution translates to a small file size. In this case, you are at privilege to choose between two units, pixels and inches.

Additionally, set the color mode. Since GIFs are meant for screens, ensure that you select the RGB color mode. Finally, click on Create, which opens a new document, and start following these steps to convert Mp4 to GIF Photoshop.

Step 2: Import the Video you want to convert from MP4 to GIF Photoshop

Remember that we already opened Photoshop by pressing Create. Now, the next thing would be to navigate to File followed by Import before selecting the Video Frames to Layers option.

Step 3: Set Up the Following Settings Accordingly

After choosing the video file, choose Open, and a dialogue box with several options and a preview of the video appears.

The radio buttons give you two options to choose from. The “From Beginning to End” is the ideal choice if you want the whole video to be converted to GIF. However, if you want to focus on a section of the video, select “Selected Range Only.” On the other hand, the checkbox allows you to limit the video to 2 frames. Simply tick it, and Photoshop will automatically ensure that only two frames of the video are left.

Last but not least, check the “Make Frame Animation” checkbox. Once all these settings are set as recommended and depending on preference, Photoshop will export your video as several frames. In the event that the program crashes, all is not lost. You can fix it by reducing the video’s quality and then try importing it.

Step 4: Edit the GIF

Photoshop also gives you several options to help you edit your frames to perfection. In most cases, these settings are ideal for manipulating the quality of your GIF. Interestingly, it is possible to preview how the GIF will look before committing to any change. So expect two panes, right and left. The left one allows you to see the preview, whereas its right counterpart helps you edit.

Alternatively, select one of the preset choices. If you do so, there is no requirement The bottom line is that the tool makes to make any changes. That doesn’t mean you can’t choose a Preset option and then edit it to your preferences. Expect the quality of the GIF to decrease and the size to be relatively small. Right below the Preset, don’t forget to confirm that the selected option is GIF.

Step 5: Save the GIF

Once satisfied by the GIF created, save these frames as animated GIFs. Go to File, then Export, followed by Save for Web (Legacy).

That’s how to convert Mp4 to GIF in simple steps.

Part 2 How to Create Animated GIFs from Video without Photoshop

Alternatively, you can opt to convert Mp4 to GIF using Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . It is yet another tool suitable for creating animated GIFs using videos and photos. It allows the user to customize GIF images using overlays, text, animation, and elements. When it is over, you are at liberty to export it to your computer or any other common portable storage device. The bottommost line is that the tool makes it easy to use whenever necessary. The icing on the cake is the fact that you don’t have to sign up or pay a premium. In case you are wondering, it is also easy to use. All you got to do is to follow these steps.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

Step 1: Import the Videos

Ensure that the videos you import are editable lest that will be a waste of time. Its design makes it compatible with a wide range of formats, including wmv, mkv, mp4, wav, mpeg, avi, jpg, and png. Since it is among the compatible formats, don’t hesitate to use Filmora to convert GIF to mp4 and vice versa instead of Photoshop.

Step 2: Drag the videos to Filmora timeline

Keep in mind that Filmora has a long list of tools you can use to edit your videos. However, you can also use them on a video that’s on its timeline. To drop them there, all you have to do is drag them to the timeline.

Step 3: Edit the File

The list of ways of editing your videos is long. Some of your options are split, crop, combine, slow down, and speed up the GIFs, to mention a few. So, pick the options that fit your situation the best. Ensure that the end product is as good as possible by using these features to the best level.

Step 4: Add Various Text Effects

In most cases, images and videos aren’t enough. You may want to add text to enhance what you want to achieve with the GIF. To do so, you can always introduce text, and trust me, it never disappoints. In addition to text, you can also add sound at this stage. Again, it is something that does GIFs the justice they deserve.

Step 5: Save and Export the GIF

When all is stated and done, you will have to save and export the GIFs so that you can use them accordingly. For instance, you can share them with friends via social media. Ensure that the extension you use is the GIF.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Based on the above discussion, it is possible to convert mp4 to GIF. As a matter of fact, it is quite easy, and you don’t need to be an expert to get it done.

●Rest assured that the video will become a GIF with a few clicks. Then, you can go ahead and use it as you may wish.

●On one side, you can use Photoshop. It is a tool designed to perform such tasks.

●If you choose it, use the above guide and follow each of the steps. It is quite detailed to the extent that you won’t get stuck along the way.

●On the other hand, you can also use Wondershare Filmora. It is yet another application that converts MP4 to GIF excellently.

Try It Free Try It Free

When someone mentions a GIF, what comes to your mind? Some people can picture what it means but wouldn’t describe that match. So, before we discuss how to convert mp4 to gif in Photoshop, it would be wise to define it briefly. First of all, GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. Its file format is a compressed image, and it is most suitable for animation. We all know that an animated GIF comprises a series of many still images. However, since these images play sequentially, it may appear as if they are in motion. It is that movement illusion that makes the animation effect come about.

When someone mentions a GIF, what comes to your mind? Some people can picture what it means but wouldn’t describe that match. So, before we discuss how to convert mp4 to gif in Photoshop, it would be wise to define it briefly. First of all, GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format. Its file format is a compressed image, and it is most suitable for animation. We all know that an animated GIF comprises a series of many still images. However, since these images play sequentially, it may appear as if they are in motion. It is that movement illusion that makes the animation effect come about.

In this article

01 [How to Convert Video to GIF in Photoshop - Easy Way](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Animated GIFs from Video without Photoshop](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Convert Video to GIF in Photoshop - Easy Way

If you want to convert video to GIF in Photoshop, here is a discussion of the easy way to go about it.

Step 1: Ensure that the Dimensions are Right

When you start to convert mp4 to GIF using Photoshop, it is important to highlight some things that need to be done before anything else. Ensure that you set the resolution and dimensions right. Failure to do saw will see the size of your video determine that of your GIF. Beneath such occurrences, you may find yourself having a GIF that’s too large, and its quality leaves a lot to be desired.

The dimensions you choose will depend on what you are working on at any one particular time. For instance, a 720 x 300 layout is recommended for a banner ad GIF. If there is something that one can’t stress enough is the importance of ensuring that you use pixels. As for the resolution, keep in mind that a low resolution translates to a small file size. In this case, you are at privilege to choose between two units, pixels and inches.

Additionally, set the color mode. Since GIFs are meant for screens, ensure that you select the RGB color mode. Finally, click on Create, which opens a new document, and start following these steps to convert Mp4 to GIF Photoshop.

Step 2: Import the Video you want to convert from MP4 to GIF Photoshop

Remember that we already opened Photoshop by pressing Create. Now, the next thing would be to navigate to File followed by Import before selecting the Video Frames to Layers option.

Step 3: Set Up the Following Settings Accordingly

After choosing the video file, choose Open, and a dialogue box with several options and a preview of the video appears.

The radio buttons give you two options to choose from. The “From Beginning to End” is the ideal choice if you want the whole video to be converted to GIF. However, if you want to focus on a section of the video, select “Selected Range Only.” On the other hand, the checkbox allows you to limit the video to 2 frames. Simply tick it, and Photoshop will automatically ensure that only two frames of the video are left.

Last but not least, check the “Make Frame Animation” checkbox. Once all these settings are set as recommended and depending on preference, Photoshop will export your video as several frames. In the event that the program crashes, all is not lost. You can fix it by reducing the video’s quality and then try importing it.

Step 4: Edit the GIF

Photoshop also gives you several options to help you edit your frames to perfection. In most cases, these settings are ideal for manipulating the quality of your GIF. Interestingly, it is possible to preview how the GIF will look before committing to any change. So expect two panes, right and left. The left one allows you to see the preview, whereas its right counterpart helps you edit.

Alternatively, select one of the preset choices. If you do so, there is no requirement The bottom line is that the tool makes to make any changes. That doesn’t mean you can’t choose a Preset option and then edit it to your preferences. Expect the quality of the GIF to decrease and the size to be relatively small. Right below the Preset, don’t forget to confirm that the selected option is GIF.

Step 5: Save the GIF

Once satisfied by the GIF created, save these frames as animated GIFs. Go to File, then Export, followed by Save for Web (Legacy).

That’s how to convert Mp4 to GIF in simple steps.

Part 2 How to Create Animated GIFs from Video without Photoshop

Alternatively, you can opt to convert Mp4 to GIF using Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . It is yet another tool suitable for creating animated GIFs using videos and photos. It allows the user to customize GIF images using overlays, text, animation, and elements. When it is over, you are at liberty to export it to your computer or any other common portable storage device. The bottommost line is that the tool makes it easy to use whenever necessary. The icing on the cake is the fact that you don’t have to sign up or pay a premium. In case you are wondering, it is also easy to use. All you got to do is to follow these steps.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

Step 1: Import the Videos

Ensure that the videos you import are editable lest that will be a waste of time. Its design makes it compatible with a wide range of formats, including wmv, mkv, mp4, wav, mpeg, avi, jpg, and png. Since it is among the compatible formats, don’t hesitate to use Filmora to convert GIF to mp4 and vice versa instead of Photoshop.

Step 2: Drag the videos to Filmora timeline

Keep in mind that Filmora has a long list of tools you can use to edit your videos. However, you can also use them on a video that’s on its timeline. To drop them there, all you have to do is drag them to the timeline.

Step 3: Edit the File

The list of ways of editing your videos is long. Some of your options are split, crop, combine, slow down, and speed up the GIFs, to mention a few. So, pick the options that fit your situation the best. Ensure that the end product is as good as possible by using these features to the best level.

Step 4: Add Various Text Effects

In most cases, images and videos aren’t enough. You may want to add text to enhance what you want to achieve with the GIF. To do so, you can always introduce text, and trust me, it never disappoints. In addition to text, you can also add sound at this stage. Again, it is something that does GIFs the justice they deserve.

Step 5: Save and Export the GIF

When all is stated and done, you will have to save and export the GIFs so that you can use them accordingly. For instance, you can share them with friends via social media. Ensure that the extension you use is the GIF.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Based on the above discussion, it is possible to convert mp4 to GIF. As a matter of fact, it is quite easy, and you don’t need to be an expert to get it done.

●Rest assured that the video will become a GIF with a few clicks. Then, you can go ahead and use it as you may wish.

●On one side, you can use Photoshop. It is a tool designed to perform such tasks.

●If you choose it, use the above guide and follow each of the steps. It is quite detailed to the extent that you won’t get stuck along the way.

●On the other hand, you can also use Wondershare Filmora. It is yet another application that converts MP4 to GIF excellently.

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