Portrait to anime
A photo transformed into a warm illustrated scene.
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See the finished results
Add your inputs and the template handles the production workflow.Get started
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Call the API
POST your first task following the API docs, then poll the task until the result is ready.
Iterate with the API
Use the API docs and the request example above to iterate on prompts and settings before wiring them into your product.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Studio Ghibli style anime generator?
It is an AI workflow that converts uploaded photos or images into warm, hand-drawn anime-style illustrations with soft color, expressive characters, painterly backgrounds, and a nostalgic storybook feel.
Can I convert my photo to Studio Ghibli style anime?
Yes. Upload one image in Photo to Ghibli Style mode, and the preset image editing workflow will transform it while keeping the subject, pose, face, outfit, and scene layout recognizable.
Can I animate a Ghibli-style image?
Yes. Animate Ghibli Image mode turns one uploaded or generated image into a short cinematic animation with gentle motion, warm light, drifting clouds, and subtle background movement.
Can I upload a video and convert it to Ghibli style?
Not in this first version. The page focuses on image-to-image and image-to-video because those modes are more reliable for portraits, real-world photos, and shareable visual results.
Do I need to write a prompt?
No. The page includes hidden preset prompts for both photo conversion and image animation. You can add optional edit or motion instructions, but the default workflow is designed to work from upload to generate.
More questions? See the API docs.