How does the anime filter work?

It is a preset of our AI Photo Filter. The AI looks at your photo and redraws it in a Japanese anime style, keeping the people, pose and scene of the original.

Will my anime version still look like me?

It follows your hairstyle, clothing, pose and overall features, but anime simplifies faces on purpose, so the result is a stylized version rather than an exact likeness. A clear, front-facing photo gives the closest match.

Can I use it for a profile picture?

Yes. Crop your photo to your head and shoulders before uploading for a classic anime avatar, then download the result.

Does it work on group photos?

Yes, but each face gets fewer pixels in a wide shot. For the sharpest faces, use photos where people are close to the camera.

How much does it cost?

Each photo costs 2 credits. You can try it without signing up: guests get 3 free credits every day. A free account adds a 20-credit sign-up bonus, valid for 30 days, and 5 free credits every day.

Is there a watermark?

Results made with free credits have a small watermark in the bottom-right corner. Results made with purchased credits don't, and if you buy credits later you can download earlier results without the watermark.

Can I turn my anime picture into a video?

Yes. Send it to Image to Video and describe the movement you want. Videos can only be made with purchased credits.

Anime Filter: See Yourself as an Anime Character

Upload a selfie and get it redrawn in a Japanese anime style – big expressive eyes, clean lines and bright colors.

2 credits
Try without signing up
No watermark with purchased credits

1 · Your photo

2 · Style

3 · Add details (optional)

No sign-up needed to try. Guests get 3 free credits a day.

BeforeExample · Anime

Example made with this tool. Upload a photo to make yours.

Pick a style

Hand-painted anime

3D cartoon

Pencil sketch

See what it does

How it works

1
Upload a photo
A selfie, a couple photo, a friend group or your pet. Clear, well-lit faces work best.
2
Apply the anime filter
The anime style is already selected. Click once and the AI redraws your photo as anime art.
3
Save or share
Download your anime picture, use it as an avatar, or send it to Image to Video to animate it.

Why people use it

Anime style in one click

No prompt to write and no settings to tweak. Upload, click and get your anime version.

Made for avatars

A clean, character-like portrait that works well as a profile picture for social media, gaming or chat apps.

People and pets

Works on solo selfies, couples, groups and animals, so your cat or dog can join the anime cast too.

Simple pricing

Each photo costs 2 credits. Try it without an account using free daily credits.

Bring it to life

Send your anime picture to Image to Video and make the character blink, smile or wave.

Become an anime character

The anime filter turns a normal photo into a picture that looks like a frame from a Japanese anime series. Faces get large, expressive eyes and smooth skin, hair turns into bold, defined shapes, and colors become bright and clean. People use it for profile pictures, couple avatars, gifts for friends who love anime, and to see what their pets would look like as sidekicks.

Tips for a great anime portrait

Use a clear face. Front-facing or slightly turned faces in good light give the most natural anime features. Sunglasses and heavy shadows hide the details the AI needs.
Crop close for avatars. A head-and-shoulders crop puts the focus on the face and fills a round profile frame nicely.
Keep the background simple. A busy street behind you is redrawn too. A plain wall or open sky keeps the attention on you.
Try outfits and props. Hats, scarves, school uniforms and costumes translate well into anime and make the result feel more like a character design.
Run it twice. The AI draws each image fresh, so a second run on the same photo can give a slightly different expression or line style.

Anime vs. other styles

Anime gives a crisp, modern TV-series look with sharp lines. If you prefer soft, painted backgrounds and a warm storybook feel, try the Ghibli Filter. For a rounded, animated-movie character, try the Cartoon Filter. All styles are in the AI Photo Filter if you want to compare them on the same photo.

Limitations

The anime filter needs a photo to work from; to create an anime character from a text description alone, use the AI Image Generator instead. Anime art simplifies on purpose: small accessories, text on clothing and background details may change or disappear. Results made with free credits carry a small watermark; results made with purchased credits don't.