Per-layer tracks
Each layer gets independent position, scale, rotation and opacity tracks, so a background and a subject can move at different speeds.
Output · MotionLocal-first
Motion & Video Timeline
Animate layer position, scale, rotation and opacity, then export a real WebM video.
A still can carry a story with a slow push-in, a parallax layer move, or a title that fades. The Motion workspace adds a keyframe timeline on top of the layer stack, with per-layer tracks for position, scale, rotation and opacity.
Scrub the playhead to preview, use the Ken Burns preset for an instant move, and export a WebM video rendered in the tab. It is a focused motion tool for photo-derived clips, not a replacement for a full non-linear editor.
No image uploads WebAssembly engine Works in the tab
What you can do
Motion, in detail.
Turn a still into a short motion piece. Animate layer position, scale, rotation and opacity with keyframes, scrub the timeline, and export WebM video locally in the browser.
Keyframe editing
Add, move and remove keyframes on the timeline. The playhead scrubs the composition and updates the canvas.
Ken Burns preset
A one-click push/pan for documentary-style photo films, editable afterwards like any other keyframes.
WebM export
Render the timeline to a VP9 or VP8 WebM file using the browser’s media encoder. No server render farm.
Works with the layer stack
Animate the same layers, masks, text and adjustments used in the still editor — no separate composition model.
Local rendering
Frames are rendered in the tab. The source photo and the resulting video stay on your device.
How it works
From file to finish in three moves.
No install step and no import queue. Open the editor, work on the document locally, and export the file your next tool expects.
Try it now- 1
Open the Motion workspace
Start from the current document and choose a duration. The layer stack becomes the set of animatable tracks.
- 2
Set the move
Place keyframes for position, scale, rotation or opacity. Scrub to check timing and use the Ken Burns preset for a quick start.
- 3
Export WebM
Render the timeline and download a WebM video ready for the web or a client review.
Who it is for
Built for real photo work.
These are the workflows the tool is designed around — not a list of theoretical features.
- Wedding photographers making a short hero clip from a signature frame.
- Real-estate and travel edits that need a subtle push-in for social video.
- Portfolio sites that want motion without a video editor round trip.
- Adding a slow title or logo fade to a photo-based story.
Questions
Motion FAQ
Straight answers about formats, privacy and limits.
What video format can I export?
WebM with VP9 or VP8 video. There is no audio track and no MP4/H.264 encoder in the current build.
Can I animate more than position and opacity?
The timeline supports position, scale, rotation and opacity per layer. Mask shape animation and 3D transforms are not part of this build.
Is the export rendered on a server?
No. Frames are rendered locally in the browser and encoded with the platform media APIs. Long or high-resolution exports depend on device performance.
Can I add music?
Not in the current build. Export the WebM and add audio in a video editor if you need a soundtrack.
Put motion to work.
Open the editor and bring a real file. Your photo stays on your device.