Cinemagraph

Cinemagraph maker — living photos

Freeze the scene and let one thing keep moving — steam over coffee, hair in the wind. Paint where the motion stays and export a hypnotic, seamlessly looping living photo.

2 credits · WebP, WebM, or GIF loop

How it works

1

Upload a short clip

A couple of seconds with one clear moving element works best.

2

Paint the motion

Brush over the area that should keep moving; everything else freezes on a still frame.

3

Export the loop

Render a seamless living photo as WebP, WebM, or GIF.

Cinemagraph FAQ

What is a cinemagraph?

A still photo where one isolated area stays in motion — like steam rising from a coffee or hair moving in the wind — looping seamlessly. Everything else is frozen, which makes the movement mesmerizing.

How do I choose what moves?

You paint a mask over the region to keep animated. That area plays the video; the rest of the frame is held on a single still frame.

Which format is best for a cinemagraph?

WebP or WebM for a smooth, high-quality loop at a small size; GIF for maximum compatibility (larger and lower quality).

How long should the source clip be?

Short is better — a clip of roughly one to a few seconds loops cleanly. Pick a moment where the moving element repeats naturally.

How much does it cost?

A cinemagraph is 2 credits. You see the cost before rendering, and failed jobs are refunded.

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100 free credits on signup — no card required.

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