TryMotion review
A focused iPhone app for animating photos with reference-video movement.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
TryMotion is an iOS app for turning still images into animated videos through AI motion transfer. It combines a selected photo with movement from a recorded or imported reference video, making it suitable for creators who want to animate people or characters without starting from a full video shoot. Users can choose from more than 100 AI-generated character templates or upload their own photos, with support for JPG, JPEG, and PNG images.
The workflow is focused and easy to understand: choose a template or custom image, record or import a motion reference, then generate the animation in Standard or Pro quality. Reference videos can be supplied in MP4 or MOV format, and the documented motion-reference input is 3–30 seconds. That makes TryMotion a practical fit for short, movement-led photo animations, while its published feature set is narrower than a general video editor or a tool built around a wider range of animation controls.
TryMotion uses a paid model with credit packs, and current prices are displayed in the app. Commercial use of generated videos depends on having the necessary rights to the source content, so commercial creators need to review their image and reference-video permissions before publishing. Choose TryMotion if you want an iPhone-first motion-transfer workflow, custom photo support, and a library of character templates. Consider another product if you need broader platform coverage or a more extensive editing and animation toolkit.
TryMotion pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Transfers movement from recorded or imported reference videos
- Includes more than 100 AI-generated character templates
- Supports custom photos plus common image and video formats
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS
- Uses paid credit packs with prices shown in the app
- The documented workflow focuses on motion transfer rather than broader controls
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