Make social media animations for free.

Bring your social media content to life with a custom-animated character from Adobe Express. Animating has never been easier.

Make social media animations

How to make an animation for social media.

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1. Character & audio.

Pick a character. Upload an audio file or record your dialogue.

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2. Customize.

Preview your audio and animation. Change the character or background as desired.

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3. Download.

Download your new animation to save and share.

Select a character.

Browse our selection of characters, including people, animals, and imaginative characters. Choose your favorite option, or the character that best fits your social media brand. See how your audio fits with your chosen character and swap it out for a new one if need be.

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Add or upload your audio.

Record your own voice to make your character’s dialogue. Or upload an audio file right from your device. Audio files can be up to two minutes long. Select Done to preview your character animation.

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Choose a background.

Place your character in the perfect setting. Select from a variety of nature vistas and indoor scenes. You can even just keep it simple with your choice of solid color backdrops.

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Share your new character animation on social media.

Choose your preferred canvas size based on your social media destination. Use the dropdown menu to select a platform, then pick a preset size. Enter in a specific size using the Custom output option. Instantly download your finished character animation right to your device to share across all your social media platforms.

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Make videos on the go.

Quickly and easily make videos on the go using Adobe Express. Trim, resize, change speed, and merge videos in seconds. Available on mobile and web.

Frequently asked questions.

What makes Adobe Express the best animation tool for social media?
Our free Animate from audio tool uses intuitive AI to make quick animation accessible for everyone. No experience is required.
Can I make an animation for social media for free?
Yes, the Animate from audio is free to use anytime, anywhere on both your desktop and mobile device.
Can I use the social media voice animator on my phone?
Absolutely. Quickly and easily make a social media animation on your mobile device by recording or uploading audio, picking a character, and downloading.
What type of audio files can I upload?
You can upload WAV or MP3 audio files. It’s also possible to upload MP4 files as audio-only. If you’re using Safari as your browser, you can upload AIF files, as well.
Can I use Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?
Yes, we have a free plan available for anyone. Enjoy everything you need to stand out, including dozens of quick action tools, thousands of templates, photo editing and effects, and much more. Explore our plans and pricing for details.
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