18.4
Android, iOS, web and Windows tool for creating AI photo animations, with an API.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best AI Photo Animation Tools in 2026
PixVerse leads this chart of 24 (8.4/10, free plan). HeyGen is next (8.3/10, free plan), and Kling AI is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.2/10). AI photo animation tools turn still images into moving clips; the choice depends on the motion you want and the platforms you can use. Check for an Android app if you plan to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. Compare animation modes, face and camera motion, lip-sync, clip length and output resolution before choosing.
28.3
HeyGen creates videos from text, images, audio, and presentations or PDFs, and provides AI avatars.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.2
Android, iOS and web AI video tool with image-to-video and a free plan.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Pika
Pika is a creative platform for generating and editing video, images, audio, speech, sound effects, music, and soundtracks.
Free planiOSWebAPI7.9From $8 a month - 5
Stable Video Diffusion
Free, open-source API or self-hosted tool for text-to-video generation.
Free planOpen sourceAPISelf-hosted7.2Free plan - 6
Kaiber
Android, iOS and web platform with AI creation, beat syncing and timeline editing.
AndroidiOSWeb6.7From $10 a month - 76.7$6.99 one-time
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6.6From $12 a month - 9
6.5$1 one-time - 10
LivePortrait
Open-source tool for animating portraits from a source image and driving video, audio or text.
WebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.4 - 11
Vidu
Vidu is a cloud platform for generating video and image content from text, images, and reference videos.
WebAPI6.4 - 12
Animate Old Photos
Web app makes a 5-second clip from PNG or JPEG images; motion notes and generated audio are optional.
WebAPIExtension6.3$14.99 one-time - 13
6.3From $4.99 a month - 14
6.2From $9.90 a month - 156.2Free plan
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Animate Photo AI
Animate Photo AI is a web service that turns a still photo into a short video based on a description of the motion the user wants.
Free planWeb6.1Free plan - 17
AnimateDiff
Open-source Linux or self-hosted module that adds animation to text-to-image models.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hosted6.1Free plan - 18
Hailuo AI
Hailuo AI is a cloud-based video generation service that turns text prompts and images into videos.
WebAPI6.1From $14.99 a month - 19
6.1From $99.99 a year - 20
Old Photo AI
Web generator creates 5- or 10-second animations from PNG, JPG, or JPEG files and a text prompt.
Web6.0$24.90 one-time - 21
Hallo
Hallo generates an animated portrait video from a still image and driving speech audio.
LinuxSelf-hostedWindows5.7 - 22
TryMotion
TryMotion is an iOS app that turns still photos into animated videos using AI motion transfer and a motion reference.
iOS5.7 - 23
5.6 - 24
AI Video
iOS4.7
Choosing well
Which platforms do I need it to run on?
Choose a tool that supports the platform where you want to create or manage clips.
For phone use, check specifically for Android support; web availability does not mean there is an Android app. Also check for iOS, API, self-hosted or Linux access if those matter to your setup.
What kind of photo motion do I want?
Compare the animation modes and whether the tool offers depth or 3D motion and camera motion.
These are separate capabilities, so check the specific mode you need rather than assuming a tool animates photos in the same way as another.
Does it animate faces or sync lips to speech?
Check for face animation and lip-sync if you want a portrait to move or appear to speak.
These features are distinct; confirm that the tool lists the one you need.
How long and how sharp can the clips be?
Compare maximum clip length and maximum output resolution against how you plan to use the result.
Check both limits before choosing, since a tool's animation modes do not tell you its output limits.
Can I use it free, and what does paid access cost?
Check whether the tool has a free plan or a free trial, and read the paid price and billing terms where shown.
A free plan and a free trial are different offers. For open-source software, check the licence before using or changing the code.
Questions people ask
Which AI photo animation tools have an Android app?
Android is a listed platform for four tools in this category. Check the individual tool's platform details before installing or signing up.
Can I animate a photo on my Xiaomi phone?
Look for a tool with Android support if you want to work from your Xiaomi phone. Web access alone does not confirm an Android app.
What should I compare in AI photo animation tools?
Compare free-plan availability and price, animation modes, face and camera motion, depth or 3D motion, lip-sync, clip length and output resolution.
Are there free AI photo animation tools?
A free plan is listed for 16 of the 24 tools. Some tools instead offer a free trial, so check the individual terms.