Turn photos into dynamic videos with AI in seconds
Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
Stage
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2022
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DE
Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
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Pro Model API: 50 free credits on signup, then credit packs from €10 (100 credits at €0.10 each) to €500 (10,000 credits at €0.05 each), or equivalent monthly subscriptions. Open-weight model: Apache-2.0, free to self-host.
Key features
Portrait animation with natural blinking and breathing
Talking photo creation from face images
Old photo animation and revival
Multiple aspect ratio options (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9)
Quality settings up to 1080p and durations from 3 to 10 seconds
Audio generation for higher tier plans
Batch processing capability
Priority queue access for faster processing
Pro Model API with managed REST infrastructure in Frankfurt, Germany
Open-weight Apache-2.0 model for self-hosting on Python, Docker, or macOS
Alpha matte output for precise edge refinement
Refine feature with Keep and Remove brush strokes
Optimized for hair, fur, and complex edges
Native macOS app with batch processing and on-device Apple Silicon inference
GIMP 3.0 plugin for local background removal
Docker support with web UI and headless API
What makes it different
Homepage workspace for quick first results without complex controls
One free video after sign-up to test the tool
Specialized tools for talking photos, old photo animation, and character replacement
Publishes benchmarked results comparing against alternatives including remove.bg with losses included
Same API schema for both managed API and self-hosted open-weight model for easy switching
RAM-only processing with no image storage or training on customer uploads
p95 latency of 1.95 seconds on managed API with EU hosting for GDPR compliance
No subscription lock-in with optional monthly billing or one-time credit packs
Animate Photo AI
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