Let's Animate with Pixlr's Animation Tool

Try giving life to your creation with Pixlr's animation tool. From minimalistic to more dynamic animations, Pixlr has it covered. Although, sometimes the simpler the animation, the more effective it is.

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Animation Tool

Animation effects for your Pixlr projects.

Nothing could be simpler than Pixlr's animation tool bar. Animate your entire project with one effect or animate individual layers, its all up to you and your creativity.

How do I animate specific images in my project?

Step #1

Open Pixlr and locate the Animation Tool on the main interface. Click on it to access the feature. Browse through the available templates to select one that fits your project's theme, or create your animation from scratch.

Step #2

In the Animation Tool, you'll see a timeline and layers panel. Add new layers and frames to your animation by clicking the "+" icons. Rearrange them by dragging, and delete any unwanted frames or layers by clicking the trash bin icon.

Step #3

Use the various Pixlr tools to draw, add text, shapes, and stickers, or import images. Customize each frame by editing its content, adjusting the opacity, or applying filters and effects. Make sure to select the correct layer and frame while editing.

Step #4

Control the speed of your animation by adjusting the time delay between frames. Click on the clock icon, and input the desired time in milliseconds (e.g., 1000 ms for a 1-second delay). Preview your animation to ensure it plays smoothly.

Step #5

Once satisfied with your animation, click the "Export" button. Choose the appropriate file format (e.g., GIF or video) and quality settings. Save your animation to your device or share it directly on social media or via email.

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Knock out text or shapes

Make your animation more unique with a knock out text. Knock out texts are essentially texts that have been punched into another image or shape and then add an animation to it so that the words glide over the original image.

Fade your text in

This animation is really cool if you use the "Overlay" Blend Mode on your texts. Your texts will appear transparent over your image but is still clear enough to be read. Couple that with unique and fun fonts and you have yourself a new animation to post.

Subtly add in objects

Sometimes our original pictures have some objects in them that we wish we could make them fade in subtly. And this is achieveable through the use of copied layers cutouts and of course animation. Combining all these methods will give you a very cool animation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I make a knockout text? Firstly, find an image that you would like to be used as the background. Secondly, Add text over the image. Thirdly, right click the text layer and choose "Alpha/Erase" in "Blend Mode". Next, select the text and image layer and select "Merge Visible" in the "Layers" tab. And that's how you make a knockout text with Pixlr!
How do I find the "Overlay" Blend Mode? Firstly, open your layers panel. Secondly, right click on any of the images. Thirdly, find the "Blend Mode" drop-down box and look for "Overlay"
How do I slow down the speed of the animation? When you open the animation panel, you'll find 3 small fire icons. Each icon represents a speed level of slow, normal and high. If the normal speed of any of the animations is slower than you'd like, click the three flames once to get the high speed. If you want it slower, click twice.
What does the repeat button do? The repeat button of the animmation panel is only found in the scene segment because it's meant to loop the animation for that specific layer. This is good for texts or smaller elements to be looped.
Can I use the Pixlr animation tool to create memes?] Yes, you can use the Pixlr animation tool to create memes.
Can I use the Pixlr animation tool to create cinemagraphs? Yes, you can use the Pixlr animation tool to create cinemagraphs.
Can I use the Pixlr animation tool to create a looping animation? Yes, you can use the Pixlr animation tool to create a looping animation.
Can I undo my changes after creating an animation with the Pixlr animation tool? Yes, you can undo your changes after creating an animation with the Pixlr animation tool.
Can I edit my animation after I create it with the Pixlr animation tool? Yes, you can edit your animation after you create it with the Pixlr animation tool.
How long does it take to create an animation with the Pixlr animation tool? The time it takes to create an animation with the Pixlr animation tool will depend on the complexity of the animation and the number of frames.