Animated Drawings

AI project by Meta that animates children’s drawings into moving characters​

Animated Drawings, a project from Meta AI Research, allows users to upload their own hand-drawn characters and bring them to life with simple, customizable animations. Teachers can integrate Animated Drawings into art lessons, creative writing projects, or STEAM activities by encouraging students to illustrate and animate their own stories. Parents can engage children by turning everyday drawings into animated adventures, sparking creativity and imagination at home. It offers a seamless way to merge traditional art skills with digital creativity. Best suited for elementary students, Animated Drawings supports fine motor skills, storytelling ability, and early digital literacy.

Key Features: Kids upload a drawing of a character; AI articulates limbs and creates a short animation of the figure.

Pricing: Free (research demo)

Best For: Elementary

Limitations (If Any): Only works with drawings of a single character; output is a simple animation.

Accessibility: Encourages creativity for all skill levels; visual reward engages young learners.