How to Animate a Still Image in Photoshop

This tutorial shows you how to animate a still image in Photoshop and export it as a GIF or video file. This 6-step Photoshop tutorial teaches you how to bring to life a candle by using the timeline panel, adding keyframes and manipulating them to create a seamless animation.

Burning Candle Image

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[CristiKerekes]

Use my affiliated links above if you want to support my channel. You are NOT paying extra, but I receive a commision. Thanks a lot guys!

[joyandpeacefullaughter]

I've been looking for this for months and begging people to teach me 🥺. Thank you so much.

[sammyp]

I SPENT WEEKS LOOKING FOR THIS KIND OF ANIMATION TUTORIAL IN PHOTOSHOP 🗿🗿 YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER 😭✨✨✨ THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[sights]

This really is one of the best tutorials on ps animations. I would have used blender, to model it as a 3D scene and animate, or AE to simulate what you just brilliantly did. Thank you!

[harsh_yadavrao]

I made my Diwali photo glow...
Thank you very much...this video is very clear

[fearless]

Your videos are very useful thank you sir i learned something new

[JustReload]

Great tutorial. Right to the point, and clear explanations with good results
Thx!

[notaprincessnotanordinaryg]

I think i need to watch this Again when i'll work on Photoshop. Thanks for this amazing tutorial.

[kahanijag]

Your tutorials are too good. Love from India❤❤ 🇮🇳

[ProfessionalSeaOfTeaSwimmer]

Thank you so much, you're a great teacher and motivated me to return to photoshop! Thanks

[Joonudschi]

Thank you for sharing this, Cris! Great tutorial.

[Bittersweet]

This helped me sm but how do i add the wind effect and blinking

[avisionthroughchrist]

Awesome tutorial ☀️ Thank you much for sharing 🙏

[acusto_]

Te felicit! Ai o engleza impecabila si faci continut de foarte buna calitate!

[CP-ueqt]

omg.. thanks so much! this is super helpful and your explanation can't be that clearrrr! I love it!, subscribed and liked the video! :)

[heatherline_]

Thank you so much sir! Your keyframe explanation alone lead me to a direction. I have been so lost because I don't know how to navigate the keyframe

[yulzgaming]

oh my..thanks for this video..it helps me allot as a beginner in photoshop..

[rellemade]

Awesome video. Thank you! Helped me complete a project!

[autobizz]

Ouuw, ,, great tutorial. I usually use DP Animation Maker software. just found out now, it turns out we can use photoshop 👍👍👍

[jamelboog]

Thanks, Cristi! I was waiting for this! 🙌🏻