How to turn a video into anime style with AI
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To turn a video into anime on LazyKiwi, upload a 4–15 second clip to Video to Video and describe the anime look — “hand-drawn 2D anime, cel shading, clean line art”. The clip is redrawn in that style while the moves, timing and camera stay as filmed, for 525, 615 or 1,650 credits for 5 seconds at 480p, 720p or 1080p.
Specifications
| Input | 1 video + a prompt describing the anime look; 0–2 reference images |
|---|---|
| Length | 4–15 seconds |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p |
| File formats | Video: MP4, MOV, WebM · Images: JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC · Up to 50 MB per file |
| Credits | 5 s: 525 / 615 / 1,650 · 10 s: 1,400 / 1,640 / 4,400 (480p / 720p / 1080p) |
| Free allowance | Not covered by the 40 free credits |
| Watermark | None on paid plans (listed on the pricing page); Free plan: To be confirmed |
How to use it
- 1
Open Video to Video
Video Generator → Tools → Video to Video, or open it directly.
- 2
Upload a 4–15 second clip
Shorter is cheaper: trim to the 4–6 seconds you need.
- 3
Describe the anime look
For example: “Hand-drawn 2D Japanese anime, cel shading, clean line art, painted background, keep the same motion.” Add a reference image if you have a specific look in mind.
- 4
Pick resolution and generate
The button shows the price; the credits are returned if the job fails.
Anime prompts that work
| Look | Prompt |
|---|---|
| Classic TV anime | 2D Japanese anime, cel shading, clean black line art, flat bright colors |
| Painted film look | anime film still, soft watercolor background, warm light, hand-drawn characters |
| 90s anime | 1990s cel anime, muted palette, film grain |
| Chibi / cartoon | cute chibi cartoon, big heads, thick outlines, bright flat colors |
Describe a style, not a studio or a show; the footage already supplies the scene and the motion.
Prices
| Clip | 480p | 720p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 s | 525 | 615 | 1,650 |
| 10 s | 1,400 | 1,640 | 4,400 |
| 15 s | 2,625 | 3,075 | 8,250 |
Limits
- 4–15 seconds per run; cut longer footage into clips first.
- The whole clip is redrawn, so faces stay recognisable in most anime styles, not in all.
- Not covered by the 40 free credits.
FAQ
Can I turn myself into an anime character in a video?
Yes. Upload a clip of yourself and describe the anime style; your moves and expressions carry over into the anime version.
Is there a free video to anime option?
Video to Video is not covered by the 40 free credits. For a still, the anime avatar photo tool costs much less.
Will the motion stay the same?
Yes. Timing, the camera move and the action follow your footage; only the look changes.