Cinemagraph Pro
Cinemagraph Pro lets photographers, marketers, and designers create cinemagraphs from video on Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
What Cinemagraph Pro is
Cinemagraph Pro lets photographers, marketers, and designers create cinemagraphs from video on Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Users can capture or import a clip, trim it, choose a still image, then paint over that image to reveal motion. On supported devices, the iOS app can capture, edit, and share 4K cinemagraphs, with export quality depending on the source video. Export formats include H.264, HEVC, Live Photo, and GIF. The iOS app can send work to social networks, save a Facebook Profile video, or export an Apple Live Photo; an Apple Watch can serve as a remote shutter or set a capture countdown. The app supports iCloud Drive and can upload work to Flixel for sharing and embedding. Flixel Cloud supports embedding motion imagery on websites, blogs, email campaigns, and digital displays, and advertises unlimited uploads. A free plan and free trial are listed. Paid options include $9.99 a month subscriptions and a 299.99 USD one-time License purchase. Flixel was founded in 2011 and identifies Ontario, Canada as its head office.
Good
- Workflow combines video, a still image, and painted motion.
- iOS supports H.264, HEVC, Live Photo, and GIF.
- Apple Watch can trigger capture remotely.
- Free plan and free trial are listed.
Watch out
- 4K features apply only on supported devices.
- Export quality depends on the source video.
- Licenses are specific to app, major version, and platform.
- A license does not cover multiple users on multiple devices.
Who it suits
Cinemagraph Pro may suit photographers, marketers, and designers who want to create moving-image loops from video. Its iOS capture and export options may also suit users working on iPhone or iPad.
Verdict
Cinemagraph Pro offers a defined workflow for creating cinemagraphs, with several iOS export formats and sharing options. Check the license scope and subscription terms to match the product and platform you need.
Plans and prices
From Cinemagraph Pro's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Flixel Cloud Web | $9.99 a month | Cloud hosting · $9.99 |
| Mobile | $14.99 a month | Flixel mobile apps · removes watermark · $14.99 |
| Professional | $29.99 a month | Professional Flixel plan · $29.99 |
| Flixel Cloud Web+Apps | $29.99 a month | Cloud hosting · HD/4K embeds · $29.99 |
| Cinemagraph Pro for iOS | $79.99, paid once | iOS app license · $79.99 |
| Mobile | $99.99 a year | Flixel mobile apps · removes watermark · $99.99 |
| Professional | $199.99 a year | Professional Flixel plan · $199.99 |
| Flixel Cloud Web+Apps | $199.99 a year | Cloud hosting · HD/4K embeds · $199.99 |
| License | $299.99, paid once | Application, major version and platform specific · $299.99 |
The facts
Each one read from Cinemagraph Pro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 4K video
- The iOS app can capture, edit, and share 4K cinemagraphs on supported devices, with export quality based on the source video.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Ad workflow
- The App Store listing states that the app offers one-tap upload to Facebook Ad Manager.checked 8 Oct 2026
- API and extensibility
- The documented extensibility mechanism is hosted Flixel embed code rather than a documented public SDK.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Capture and import
- The iOS app can record video in-app or import tripod-shot video, including up to 4K on supported devices.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud embeds
- Uploading to Flixel generates embed code that autoplays, loops and selects an appropriate file type for the viewer's device and browser.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Creation workflow
- Users can capture or import video, trim it, select a still image, and paint over the still to reveal motion.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The help center provides setup articles, app guides, masking, cropping, overlays, looping, file formats, sharing and embedding tutorials.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- The iOS app exports H.264, HEVC, Live Photo and GIF files.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The iOS app supports H.264, HEVC, Live Photo, and GIF export.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Funding news
- A 2013 press release reported $770,000 in financing for Flixel Photos Inc., including a $375,000 Canadian Media Fund loan and a $395,000 private placement.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- Flixel Cloud supports embedding motion imagery on websites, blogs, email campaigns, and digital displays, and advertises unlimited uploads.checked 8 Oct 2026
- iCloud workflow
- Documents can be edited later, duplicated and shared across iPhone, iPad and Mac through iCloud Drive.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Image adjustments
- Editing includes crop, rotate, straighten, filters, color, light, tone-curve and vignette controls.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The embed code is documented for WordPress, Squarespace, Wix and other website builders.checked 15 Oct 2026
- License limits
- Flixel says licenses are specific to application, major version, and platform; a license does not allow multiple users to use the app on multiple devices.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Licensing model
- Licenses are proprietary, tied to an application, major version and platform, and may be perpetual rather than periodically renewed.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Apple Watch
- The Apple Watch can act as a remote shutter release or set a countdown timer for capture.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Current iOS requirements
- The product page lists iOS and iPadOS 26.6 or later and visionOS 26.6 or later.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- Flixel Software Ltd. identifies Ontario, Canada as its head office and says Flixel was founded in 2011.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Company founded
- LinkedIn lists Flixel Photos Inc. as founded in 2011.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists Toronto, Ontario as headquarters and company size of 11–50 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2011checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Ontario, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free trial
- Flixel says its apps offer a free, full-featured trial for unlimited time with a Flixel logo watermark.checked 8 Oct 2026
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