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How to turn a photo into anime, clay or film style

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Short answer

Open Rift on your iPhone, add a photo and tell Spark the style you want, such as anime, clay animation or a grainy 35mm film look. Spark sets up a Draft with up to 4 versions at once. Pick one, tap Make, and save it to Library. Turn it into a video if you want it to move.

A photo of you in an anime frame, a clay version of your dog, a street shot with film grain: the same moment, completely different feeling. Restyling suits profile pictures, party invites and any post that needs a fresh look.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Pick the photo. Choose a sharp, well-lit one where the subject is easy to see.
  2. Tell Spark the style. Say “anime”, “clay” or “film”, and add a few details such as colours or mood.
  3. Ask for versions. Request up to 4 versions at once so you can compare.
  4. Check the Draft. The price shows on the Make button before you tap. Tap Make.
  5. Choose and save. Keep the best one in Library. Use Turn into a video if you want it to move.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips

Beyond selfies

Restyle a wedding photo as a painted card, a product shot as a clay mini, your kitchen as a cartoon. The same photo can be four different posts.

Questions people ask

Can I restyle a photo of my pet?

Yes. Pets, cars, meals and places all work. Anime and clay are especially fun on pets.

Which styles can I ask for?

Anime, clay animation or a grainy 35mm film look, for example. Describe the style in a line.

Can I try several styles at once?

Yes. Ask for up to 4 versions at once, then keep your favourite.

Can I make the restyled picture move?

Yes. Use Turn into a video on the finished picture. Videos are up to 15 seconds.

Can I pick a specific artist's style?

Describe the look instead, such as soft watercolour backgrounds or chunky clay with fingerprints.

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