How to Add an Anime Filter to Your Videos

1. Use Pollo AI for Anime Video Filters

Pollo AI is a standout solution for several reasons:

• • Provides video-to-video style transfer, including multiple anime styles such as “Modern Anime”, “Classic Anime”, and “Cute Anime”.
• • Free plan supports short video conversion (3–5 seconds; up to 60 seconds with paid plan).
• • Offers AI Animation Generator—create full anime-style videos from text, styled after iconic creators.
• • Doesn’t require software installation—everything runs in your browser.
• • Controls for aspect ratio, video length, camera options, and watermark settings.

2. Getting Started — Create a Free Pollo AI Account

• 1. Visit Pollo AI.
• 2. Register with email or Google sign-in.
• 3. Once logged in, you'll land on a dashboard displaying video tools like “Text to Video”, “Video to Video”, “Video to Anime”, “AI Animation Generator”, and “AI Video Filters”.

3. Converting Existing Video to Anime (3–5 sec Clips)

Step 1: Select “Video to Anime” or “Video to Video”

• • Navigate to Video to Anime under “Video AI” or use the general “Video to Video” tool.

Step 2: Upload Your Video

• • Supported formats: MP4, MOV. Free tier allows up to 50 MB, 3–5 seconds.

Step 3: Choose Your Anime Style

Options include:

• • Modern Anime v3
• • Cute Anime v3
• • Classic Anime v3
• • Disney­‑Pixar style

Preview each to find the best match.

Step 4: Customize Settings

• • Adjust restyling focus: subject only or full scene.
• • Set custom background or retain original.
• • Choose number of output clips, visibility settings, and copy protection.

Step 5: Create Anime Video

• • Click “Create”. Processing typically completes in moments for short clips.

Step 6: Preview and Download

• • View your anime-style clip
• • Free outputs will include a watermark. Download and share directly from the platform.

4. Creating Anime-Style Animations from Text or Image

Option A: AI Animation Generator (Text → Video)

• 1. Go to AI Animation Generator.
• 2. Enter a descriptive prompt (e.g., “A samurai walking through neon-lit Tokyo street”).
• 3. Select anime style: Miyazaki, Shinkai, Otomo, Hosoda, etc.
• 4. Set aspect ratio (16:9, 9:16), motion range (auto/medium/large), number of outputs.
• 5. Hit Create—AI renders a full anime clip.

Option B: Text-to-Video + Anime Filter

• 1. Access Text to Video tool.
• 2. Enter prompt and choose resolution (480p–1080p).
• 3. Create a realistic-style video first.
• 4. Download and re-upload video under Video to Anime to apply your anime filter.

Option C: Image → Video Anime

• 1. Use the Image to Video animator.
• 2. Upload a static photo.
• 3. Provide animation prompt—describe movements (e.g., wind in hair, walking).
• 4. Choose Kling AI or another model, set camera motion.
• 5. Create and then optionally apply anime filter via video conversion.

5. Tips for Best Results

• • High-quality input matters: Use sharp, clear footage/photos.
• • Try multiple styles: Preview before confirm; “Cute Anime” may suit different aesthetics than “Modern Anime”.
• • Short clips first: Stick to free-length (3–5 sec) to test styles.
• • Upgrade for longer clips: Paid plans allow 60-second water‑mark‑free clips.
• • Use consistent settings for series—same aspect ratio, model, style.
• • Background replacement can enhance cinematic quality.
• • Post-process: Polish downloaded video in editors like Premiere or DaVinci Resolve for color, soundtrack, and subtitles.

6. Pros & Cons Summary

Pros

• • Free access to anime filters
• • Multiple anime styles & preview options
• • Browser-based, no software install
• • Also supports text→video and image→video

Cons

• • Clips limited to 3–5 seconds unless paid
• • Watermark on free version
• • 50MB upload limit
• • High-res exports behind paywall

Pollo AI delivers a powerful, free route to stylize video content with anime filters. From converting your clips to generating full anime animations, these tools break down complex animation tasks into accessible, browser-based workflows—no technical skills required. Perfect for content creators, marketers, and anime fans alike.

If you aim to add anime flair to your videos—without manual animation or costly software—Pollo AI is a compelling option. Begin with short clips, test various styles, and upgrade if you need longer, watermark-free content.