Free tool
Free Online Stick Figure Animator
Create stickman animations right in your browser. No download, works on Mac, Chromebook, and mobile.
How it works
How to make a stick figure animation
- 1
Pose the stick figure
Drag the red joints to bend arms, legs, the body, and the head. Drag the orange joint at the hips to move the whole figure.
- 2
Add frames
Click Add frame to copy the current pose, then move a limb a little. Onion skin shows the previous frame faintly, so motion stays smooth.
- 3
Play and export
Press Play to preview the loop, set the speed in frames per second, and export the animation as a GIF.
New to frame-by-frame animation? The stickman animation guide covers key poses, in-betweens, and frame rates.
Compared
Pivot Animator alternative
Pivot Animator is the classic free stick figure animator, but it is a Windows download. On a Mac, a Chromebook, or a phone you can't install it. This animator works the same way, in any modern browser: you pose a ready-made figure by dragging its joints, copy the pose to the next frame, and change it a little.
Pivot has more features, like custom figures, backgrounds, and automatic in-betweens. This one is for quick animations without installing anything: joints, frames, onion skin, adjustable frame rate, and GIF export, with your work saved in the browser.
Characters
Free stickman figures
Every animation starts with a free stickman that is ready to pose: a head, a body, arms that bend at the elbows, and legs that bend at the knees. You don't need to draw anything.
Click Add stick figure to put up to five stickmen in one scene, for a conversation, a chase, or a fight. Each figure has its own joints, so you can pose and move it independently of the others.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this stick figure animator free?
Yes. The animator runs in your browser for free, with no account and no download. Exported GIFs carry a small stickreel.com label in the corner.
How do I make a stick figure animation?
Pose the figure for the first frame, click Add frame to copy it, and move one or two joints a little. Repeat for each frame, then press Play to check the motion. Small changes between frames at 10 to 12 frames per second look smooth.
Is this like Pivot Animator?
It works the same way: a ready-made stick figure with draggable joints, animated frame by frame. Pivot Animator is a Windows download, while this animator runs in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android, or iPhone.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. The stage works with touch, so you can drag joints with your finger. A larger screen makes precise posing easier.
Is my animation saved?
Your frames are saved automatically in this browser, so you can close the tab and continue later on the same device. Clearing browser data or switching devices starts a new animation.
What frame rate should I use?
12 frames per second is a good default for stick figure animation. Lower rates look choppier but need fewer frames; 24 frames per second is smoother but means more poses to draw.
Can I export a video instead of a GIF?
This version exports GIF only. If you want a narrated stick figure video as an MP4 for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Reels, StickReel generates one from a topic or script, with voiceover and captions.
Skip the frames: get a finished stick figure video
Type a topic or paste a script and StickReel makes a narrated stick figure MP4 with voiceover and captions for Shorts, TikTok, or Reels in about ten minutes. See pricing or example videos.