Original on the left, Hermoso's version on the right. Tap the speaker for sound.
Claymation and other hand-made looks
One street scene in each preset. Or describe the look you want in a sentence.
How to turn a video into claymation
- Upload a clip, open one in Hermoso, or paste a post link from TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or X.
- Pick Claymation, or describe your own version, like "chunky plasticine with visible thumbprints".
- Check the price, run it, then post or schedule the clay version from the same place.
Over the Hermoso MCP this is restyle_video with style set to claymation, or describe for your own words.
Why claymation works so well for ads
Clay makes everyday things look hand-made and a bit funny, which is exactly what stops a thumb mid-scroll. A juice bottle on a counter turns into a little clay set, and because the restyle keeps the shots, the camera moves and the timing, the clip still tells the same story. The sound stays too, so a voiceover or a song carries over as is.
Making clay animation by hand means building sets and moving figures one frame at a time. Here you start from footage you already have and get the clay look in one run.
Tips for converting video to claymation
- Short clips work best: 3 to 15 seconds.
- Simple scenes with a clear subject come out the most charming: a product on a table, a person doing one thing.
- Add a sentence to steer it: the colour palette, how glossy the clay is, how chunky the figures are.
- For other hand-made looks, try felt puppets, rounded toys or a knitted yarn world. For drawn animation, see video to anime.
Works in the web studio, or from ChatGPT, Claude or Cursor through the Hermoso MCP, as part of Hermoso running your marketing on autopilot.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free video to claymation AI?
Hermoso has a free plan with no card, and you can earn 250+ free credits on it to restyle clips. The exact price of each conversion shows before it renders.
How do I convert a video to claymation?
Upload the clip or paste its link, pick Claymation, and run it. Every frame is redrawn in clay while the moves, camera and sound stay.
How long can the video be?
A restyle takes clips of 3 to 15 seconds.
Does it keep the sound?
Yes. The original audio stays as it is.
Can I turn a product video into claymation?
Yes. Products work well, and the clip above is one: a juice bottle on a kitchen counter, redrawn as a clay set.
Can I do it from ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. Connect the Hermoso MCP and ask. The same assistant can post or schedule the result.
Related
More looks: video to anime and the full restyle page with all 33. Want new people in the clip instead? Swap a person in any video, or do the Hotel Lobby AI trend.
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