How do I make a paper animation online?

Open Paper Animation, upload a photo, select your subject with the Image Segmenter, then adjust border size, roughness, edge color, and shadow. Export as a transparent PNG for graphics or as a WebM video for motion—no login or watermark.

How do I make a paper animation video?

Increase Movement to add a subtle wiggle, choose a transparent or chroma green background for keying, and export to WebM. The file is lightweight and ideal for the web or editors that support alpha.

How do I use the Paper Animation tool?

Upload → Select subject → Style paper edge (size, roughness, color, shadow) → Optional green screen → Export PNG or WebM. Everything runs locally in your browser with no data collection.

Can I make After Effects paper animation online?

Yes, Paper Animation allows you to achieve the popular After Effects paper animation look directly in your browser. You can create the same torn paper edges and stop-motion wiggle effects without needing complex software.

How do I start animating on paper digitally?

Animating on paper traditionally requires physical materials, but this tool simulates the process digitally. Upload your photo, apply the papercut effect, and export as a video to get the authentic animating on paper aesthetic.

What is paper animation?

Paper animation is a visual style that mimics torn or cut paper edges around a subject. This app reproduces the handcrafted look digitally with realistic borders, shadows, and optional movement.

What is paper cut animation?

Traditionally, paper cut animation is created by moving paper pieces frame‑by‑frame under a camera. Paper Animation gives you the same aesthetic instantly—no stop‑motion setup required.

What is paper cutout animation?

Cutout animation assembles characters or objects from paper shapes. The app simulates this look around your photo subject, adding rough edges and depth for a convincing paper feel.

How do I do paper animation without AI?

Paper Animation is deterministic and runs completely in your browser. There is no AI, no accounts, and no uploads—your files stay on your device.

What is animation paper?

In traditional animation, animation paper is the physical paper used for hand‑drawn frames. This app emulates the paper aesthetic digitally, producing modern PNG and WebM outputs.

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No installation • No plugins • Works on all devices

Turn any photo into paper cut‑out graphics in seconds!

Create paper animation and torn‑paper graphics in your browser. The easiest way to start animating on paper digitally without After Effects. Export transparent PNG or WebM video. No AI, no login, no watermark.

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Paper Cut‑Out Effect

One powerful effect. Exactly what you need.

Paper Cut‑Out Animation

Get that cool ripped paper edge and papercut animation style in seconds. Perfect alternative to complex After Effects paper animation workflows.

Transparent PNG Export

Download crisp PNGs with full transparency for overlays, thumbnails, and graphics.

WebM Video Export

Export lightweight WebM video of your paper cut‑out for motion posts and reels.

Image Segmenter

Pick your subject in seconds

Use the Image Segmenter to isolate the exact person or object you want. Then apply the paper cut‑out style and export as a transparent PNG or WebM video.

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Image Segmenter preview showing subject selection

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No Login or Account Required
No Credits, No Paywalls
Unlimited Downloads • No Watermark

Professional Paper Cut‑Out Tools

Absolutely Free Forever

Everything you need to create clean paper cut‑outs and share them anywhere. No hidden costs, no premium tiers, no limits.

Clean Torn‑Edge Look

Natural torn‑paper edges with depth and subtle shadow — all in the browser, no AI or plugins.

Realistic paper edge and texture
Adjustable edge thickness and shadow
Works on desktop and mobile

Precise Image Segmentation

Pick the subject you need with simple selection tools, then apply the paper effect.

Keep exactly what you want
Fast, intuitive controls
Real‑time preview

PNG & WebM Export

Export transparent PNGs for graphics or lightweight WebM video — unlimited downloads.

Transparent PNG
WebM video export
Up to 4K resolution

Creating Paper Animated Graphics Just Became Super Easy!

Say goodbye to complex editing and countless plugins.

Intuitive & Easy to use

Drag & drop interface with pan & zoom for fast experimentation.

Highly Customizable

Tweak edge thickness, intensity, detail, and shadow to match your style.

Background Removal

Choose the exact person or object to extract using smart selection.

WebM Video Export

Share lightweight WebM video of your paper cut‑out for socials.

Transparent PNG Export

Need cut‑out graphics only? Save crisp PNGs with alpha.

Popular Use Cases

From scroll‑stopping posts to studio‑ready video edits.

Social & Marketing

Reels, shorts, ads, banners, and thumbnails with bold paper cutouts.

Content Creators

YouTube, blogs, and decks that pop with clean cutouts.

Design Projects

Posters, mockups, merch, and digital artwork.

Video Editing / After Effects

Use green screen or WebM exports for instant After Effects paper animation style effects.

Upload Image

Start animating on paper digitally by dragging and dropping any photo.

Segment & Refine

Select your subject, then refine edge thickness and shadow. Preview in real time.

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Export transparent PNG or WebM video in your preferred resolution.

Paper Cut‑Out Editor

Create paper cut‑outs with full control — then export

Upload an image, select the subject, style the paper cut‑out with border, color, roughness and shadow, add subtle movement, enable green screen for chroma key, and export as a transparent PNG or lightweight WebM video.

Paper cut‑out editor UI showing animation settings and canvas

All‑in‑one editor

Fine‑tune size, movement, border, edge roughness, and shadow with instant preview.

Image segmenter selecting a person from a group photo

Smart subject selection

Click to pick who or what to keep. Click again to refine the selection.

Canvas preview showing a paper torn‑edge cut‑out with white border and shadow

Authentic paper edge

Realistic torn‑edge look with adjustable thickness, color, roughness, and shadow.

Green screen background

Enable chroma green to key your cut‑out in any video editor in seconds.

Export transparent PNG or WebM

Save graphics with transparency or export a lightweight WebM video with movement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a paper animation online?: Open the editor, upload a photo, select your subject with the Image Segmenter, then style the torn‑paper edge and shadow. Export a transparent PNG for graphics or a WebM video for motion. No login, no watermark, 100% free.
How do I make a paper animation video?: Increase Movement for a subtle wiggle, pick a background (transparent or chroma green), then export WebM. WebM files are lightweight and ideal for the web or editors that support alpha.
How do I use the Paper Animation tool?: Upload → Select subject → Adjust paper edge (size, roughness, color, shadow) → Optional green screen → Export PNG or WebM. Everything runs locally in your browser.
What is paper animation?: A visual style that mimics torn or cut paper edges around a subject. Our tool recreates the look digitally with realistic borders, shadows, and optional movement.
What is paper cut animation?: Traditionally, paper cut animation uses paper pieces moved frame‑by‑frame. Here, you get the same handcrafted look instantly, without stop‑motion or cameras.
What is paper cutout animation?: “Cutout” refers to characters or objects assembled from paper shapes. The app simulates this style around your photo subject with rough edges and depth.
How do I do paper animation without AI?: This app is deterministic and lightweight—no AI or server processing. Results are generated in‑browser so you keep full control and privacy.
What is animation paper?: In traditional animation, “animation paper” is the physical paper used for hand‑drawn frames. Our tool emulates the paper aesthetic digitally for modern PNG/WebM outputs.

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The Easiest Way to Create After Effects Paper Animation

Creating the popular After Effects paper animation look typically involves complex masking, roughen edges effects, and frame-by-frame adjustments. Paper Animation simplifies this entire process into a browser-based tool.

Instead of spending hours in Adobe After Effects, you can upload your photo, segment the subject, and instantly apply a customizable papercut animation style. The tool handles the edge roughness, drop shadow, and stop-motion wiggle automatically.

Digital Tool for Animating on Paper

Animating on paper is a classic stop-motion technique that gives videos a handmade, tactile feel. Our tool replicates this aesthetic digitally. By adding a "boil" or wiggle effect to the edges of your cutout, you simulate the slight variations found in traditional hand-drawn or paper-cut animation.

Whether you are a video editor looking for quick assets or a creator wanting unique profile pictures, this tool delivers the authentic paper animation look without the mess of physical paper and scissors.

Why use Paper Animation?

✓Alternative to After Effects Roughen Edges
✓Instant Green Screen Paper Cutouts
✓Transparent PNG & WebM Export
✓100% Free & Private (Local Processing)