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Create 2D and 3D animations with an AI animation generator.

Create commercially-safe, professional-quality animations from images, sketches, or text, and integrate them seamlessly into your workflow.

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Breathe life into your creative vision with AI animation generator online.

Bring your video ideas to life with the AI animation generator powered by Adobe Firefly. Turn static images and text into dynamic, professional-quality animations in minutes. Whether you’re just starting out or have been creating for years, exploring unlimited creative possibilities is easy.

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Create characters with AI animation generator from image or text.

Start with a sketch, a finished character design, or just a few words. The AI video generator makes creating characters that come to life easy. From subtle expressions to lifelike gestures, you can animate directly from images or text prompts — no complex tools or advanced skills required.

Experiment with 2D and 3D AI-generated animation.

Create AI animation in any style that fits your vision, whether it's 2D, 3D, or a mix of both. With simple text-to-image prompts, you can generate characters, scenes, and motion in minutes. It’s a fast, easy way for beginners and pros alike to explore different looks and styles.

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AI generated animation for every screen format.

Wherever you make content, your animations will fit right in. The AI animation generator makes it easy to create videos in a variety of formats without extra editing or resizing.

  • Create vertical videos for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
  • Design horizontal animations for presentations, pitches, and marketing campaigns.
  • Transform static images into motion with image to video.
  • Switch between formats quickly to repurpose content across multiple channels.
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Create animation with AI using a commercially-safe model.

Create animation with AI designed for peace of mind. Adobe Firefly was built for commercial use from day one and is trained only on licensed content and public domain sources. That means you can bring your ideas to life without worrying about copyright claims or usage rights. Generate with confidence knowing your content is safe to use in client work, brand campaigns, social media, and more. Firefly makes it easy to stay compliant while staying creative.

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How to create animated videos using AI.

Whether you're starting with an image, a sketch, or a few lines of text, it’s easy to showcase your ideas with video. Here’s how to create animation with AI using Adobe Firefly:

  • Start with your input.
    Upload an existing image, sketch, or character design, or simply enter a text prompt to describe the scene or character you have in mind. Adobe Firefly’s AI animation video generator understands natural language and visual inputs, so you can start however you’re most comfortable.
  • Choose your video settings.
    Select the desired resolution (up to 1080p) and aspect ratio that fits your project. Whether you’re creating content for social media, the web, or pitches and presentations, it’s easy to tailor the output format.
  • Export and share your animated video.
    Export your animation. Whether it’s for social media, a pitch deck, or a full campaign, your professional-looking animation video is ready to go.
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Animation AI for creative teams and individuals.

Whether you're a professional animator, a content creator, or just exploring new tools, the animation AI generator fits right into your process. From early concepts to polished final cuts, it helps you move faster, stay creative, and quickly adapt to any project or platform.

Create AI animations instantly to save time and budget.

Quickly generate animated concepts without complex rigs or frame-by-frame drawing, perfect for pitching ideas or testing creative directions.

Transform sketches, photos, images, or text into animated content.

Get started fast. The AI animation video generator works with visual inputs or written prompts, so you can start shaping your ideas whenever inspiration strikes.

Create characters in 2D and 3D AI animation styles.

Choose the best look for your artistic style. Generate flat or dimensional animations with style options that support everything from cartoons to cinematic scenes.

Work with horizontal and vertical formats.

Produce content tailored for TikTok, Reels, YouTube, or widescreen presentations — all without manual resizing or reformatting.

Create expressive characters with motion control and timing adjustments.

Fine-tune how characters move, gesture, and react with built-in tools for timing, emotion, and pacing.

Integrate into other Adobe Creative Cloud apps.

Seamless integration means you can easily bring your animated content into {{premiere}}, After Effects, or Photoshop to refine, edit, or build on your project.

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Start using AI animation generator.

Quickly turn creative ideas into professional-looking videos with the AI animation video generator powered by Adobe Firefly. Generate flat or dimensional scenes in styles ranging from hand-drawn to bold and unconventional in minutes.

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Create stunning images, audio, and now video, all in one place, with Adobe Firefly. Go from ideation to production seamlessly with your favorite Adobe apps and commercially safe Firefly models. Control even more details along the way so you can get to final faster.

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FAQs about AI animation generator.

Can AI generate 3D animation?

Yes. Adobe Firefly’s AI animation video generator supports both 2D and 3D styles, making it easy to create dimensional, lifelike animations without advanced animation skills.

What types of animations can Adobe Firefly's AI create?

The AI animation generator can create a wide range of styles, from simple loops to expressive character scenes, based on text prompts or visual inputs like sketches and images.

What are generative credits?

Generative credits are used each time you create content with Adobe Firefly’s tools, including the AI animation generator. They help manage usage and ensure fair access to Firefly's cloud-based features.

Can I customize the animation style or speed?

The animation AI generator gives you full control over visual style, motion speed, and timing so you can match your creative vision.

What is the Adobe Firefly AI animation generator model trained on?

Adobe Firefly’s model is trained only on licensed content and public domain data, so anything you create with the AI animation video generator or other Firefly tools is safe and rights-cleared.

Are AI-generated animations commercially safe to use?

Yes. All outputs from Adobe Firefly’s AI animation generator are commercially safe, giving you peace of mind when using them in client work, ads, or branded content.

What's the difference between Adobe's AI animation generator and image-to-video features?

The AI animation generator focuses on creating original animations from text or image inputs, while image-to-video features are better for animating stills with camera moves or effects.

Can AI generated animations match my existing animation style?

Yes. The animation AI generator has flexible style controls, making it easy to work with your existing branding or creative direction.

Can I create animation using AI for my commercial projects?

You can confidently create animation using AI for any commercial project. Adobe Firefly’s commercially-safe model creates content ready for real-world use.