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New: AI Background Removal

Turn Any Photo Into Paper Animations Instantly

Create viral paper fold-out effects, magazine letter styles, and jagged paper cutouts for TikTok, YouTube, and Reels. No software needed. 100% Free.

✨ Used by 100,000+ Creators • No Signup Required

Canvas Bg:
1080x1080 • 60fps

Drag & Drop Image

or type in the text box on the left.
Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP.

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Create Paper Effects in 3 Steps

No complex software needed. Turn your photos into viral paper animations right in your browser.

1. Upload Image or Text

Drag and drop any photo or type text. Use portraits or objects for the best cutout results.

2. Customize Rip

Adjust the jagged edges, add paper texture, and apply drop shadows to make it look real.

3. Export Video

Download as a transparent PNG, or export an MP4/GIF with a green screen for editing.

Why Creators Love Our Paper Animator

  • AI Background Removal

    Automatically isolate subjects from their background with one click before applying the paper cut effect.

  • Green Screen Ready

    Export with a pure green background to easily chroma-key your paper animations in Premiere, CapCut, or After Effects.

  • Lightning Fast & Private

    Everything runs locally in your browser. No slow server uploads, and your photos remain completely private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply upload your image, toggle "Remove Background" if needed, adjust the jaggedness and border thickness sliders to your liking, and click Export. You can save it as an animated MP4 or a transparent PNG.

Yes, Paper Animator is 100% free to use. There are no watermarks on standard exports, and you don't need to create an account.

Absolutely! All animations generated can be used in your personal and commercial projects, including monetized YouTube videos, Instagram Reels, and TikToks.