Trim the clip
Cut the 3–10 seconds you actually need. Shorter clips render faster, cost fewer credits and stay more consistent.
Tip: start on the action. Dead time at the start still costs credits.
Step-by-step guide
How to Turn Videos into Anime with DomoAI
Convert real footage into anime in minutes, keeping every move
Upload a clip, pick an anime style, and DomoAI redraws every frame with clean line art and cel shading. Walks, dances, gestures and camera moves all stay the same. This guide covers the exact steps, the best styles and settings, and how to handle long videos.
20+anime styles
2–5 minper clip
MP4 · MOV · AVIup to 50 MB
Quick answer
Turn a video into anime in 5 steps
- Sign in at domoai.app and open Video to Video (Restyle).
- Upload an MP4, MOV or AVI clip up to 50 MB.
- Choose an anime style, such as Japanese Anime, Flat Color or Detailed Anime.
- Turn on Lip Sync if someone talks, and Subject Only to keep the real background.
- Generate (usually 2–5 minutes), review, then download or upscale.
Before you start
Check my clip →What makes a good source clip
Anime has clean lines and flat color, so anything blurry, dark or busy in the source turns into messy lines and flicker.
Steady cameraTripod, gimbal or stabilized footage
Good light on facesEven, front-facing light; no backlight
One clear subjectSeparated from the background
1080p or betterNot a compressed re-download
Short and focusedThe key 3–10 s per generation
Simple backgroundBusy patterns shimmer when redrawn
Step by step
Convert your video to anime
Open Video to Video
Sign in at domoai.app and open Video to Video (Restyle). Upload your MP4, MOV or AVI, up to 50 MB.
Pick an anime style
Choose from 20+ anime presets, or upload an anime reference image to match a specific look.
Tip: generate a 3 s test, then use Re-gen to try other styles on the same upload.
Add a short prompt (optional)
Steer details the style can’t guess.
anime style, clean line art, cel shading, consistent character face, stable outlines, no flickerSet the options
Duration (default 3 s), aspect ratio (9:16 for Shorts, 16:9 for YouTube), and Lip Sync, Subject Only or Screen Keying as needed.
Generate & review
Most clips are ready in 2–5 minutes. Watch faces, hands and mouth sync before you render longer parts.
Finish
Upscale with the Video Upscaler, then add music, captions and cuts in your editor. Audio from the original clip is kept.
Anime styles
Which anime style to choose
DomoAI’s anime family includes Japanese Anime, Flat Color Anime and Detailed Anime, with 20+ anime presets in total. Names and versions change as models update.
Japanese Anime
Classic TV-anime look with bold lines and cel shading.
Best for: vlogs, skits, fan edits
Flat Color Anime
Clean, minimal shading that stays very stable.
Best for: talking heads, explainers
Detailed Anime
Richer texture, lighting and hair detail.
Best for: close-ups, music videosYour own reference
Upload a frame in the exact anime look you want.
Best for: series and brand consistencySettings
All restyle settings →Settings that matter for anime
| Setting | Use it when | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lip Sync | Someone talks or sings | Keeps the anime mouth matched to the original audio; needs a visible mouth at a front or 3/4 angle |
| Subject Only | You want an anime person on a real background | Applies the style only to the main subject |
| Screen Keying | Green screen footage | Removes or replaces the background in the same pass |
| Model version | Framing changes | V6 suits half-body and close-ups but isn’t recommended for full body |
| Duration | Always | Default 3 s; up to 10 s per generation |
| Aspect ratio | Before you generate | 9:16 Shorts/Reels/TikTok · 16:9 YouTube · 1:1 feed |
Interactive
Long video planner
Video to Video generates up to 10 s at a time. Enter your video length to plan the segments, the render time and the cut points.
Segment length
Test first?
Tip: cut at natural breaks (scene changes, pauses, beats) so joins don’t show.
0segments
0est. render time
0generations incl. test
Keep the anime consistent across clips
- Use the exact same style preset for every segment
- Reuse the same prompt line, word for word
- Or upload one anime reference frame for all clips
- Keep similar framing and lighting between segments
- Log the style, model and settings that worked
Joining segments smoothly
- Cut on movement or scene changes, not mid-word
- Overlap 0.5–1 s between segments and crossfade
- Keep the original audio as one continuous track
- Color-match segments in your editor if needed
- Upscale every segment with the same setting
Troubleshooting
Fix a bad result →Common anime conversion problems
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Flickering lines | Steadier footage, a flatter style (Flat Color), and “stable outlines, no flicker” in the prompt |
| Face changes between frames | Closer, front-lit shots; add “consistent character face”; switch model for full-body clips |
| Mouth out of sync | Turn on Lip Sync; keep the mouth visible and well lit |
| Messy anime background | Simplify the background, or use Subject Only / Screen Keying |
| Not “anime enough” | Try Detailed or Japanese Anime, or upload an anime reference frame |
| Blurry result | Use a 1080p source and upscale the final output |
Ideas
All use cases →What to turn into anime
Vlogs & skits
Everyday moments become anime episodes for Shorts and Reels.
Dance trends
Full-body dances in anime style. Pick a model suited to full body.
Music videos
Performance footage with Lip Sync on for singing.
Travel reels
Cities and landscapes in a soft anime look.
How do I turn a video into anime with DomoAI?
Open Video to Video (Restyle) at domoai.app, upload an MP4, MOV or AVI up to 50 MB, choose an anime style, set Lip Sync or Subject Only if needed, and generate. Most clips are ready in 2–5 minutes.
Which anime styles does DomoAI have?
20+ anime presets, including Japanese Anime, Flat Color Anime and Detailed Anime. You can also upload an anime reference image to match a specific look.
How long can my video be?
Video to Video generates up to 10 seconds per run; DomoAI’s Restyle page mentions videos up to 30 seconds. For longer videos, split them into segments with the same style and settings, then join them in an editor.
Does the anime version keep the original motion and audio?
Yes. Restyling keeps the original movement and camera, and the audio is preserved. Turn on Lip Sync so speaking or singing mouths stay matched.
Can I keep the real background and only make the person anime?
Yes. Turn on Subject Only so the anime style applies only to the main subject. For green screen footage, Screen Keying can remove or replace the background.
Why does my anime video flicker?
Usually because of shaky or fast footage, low resolution, busy backgrounds or a very detailed style. Use steadier 1080p footage, try Flat Color Anime, and add “stable outlines, no flicker” to the prompt.
Is converting videos to anime free?
You can test with free starter credits; free outputs are watermarked. Paid plans remove the watermark, and Standard and above include Relax mode on supported models.
Can I convert someone else’s video into anime?
Only footage you own or have permission to use. Get consent from people on camera, and respect platform rules on AI-generated content.
Your footage, in anime.
Upload a clip, pick an anime style, and keep every move. Start with free credits.