Transform any photo into a realistic 3D animated character. Easily create and share hilarious animated GIFs, videos, and avatars from your pictures. Unleash your creativity with powerful editing tools and a vast library of community animations.
Summarized from real user reviews of Mug Life. Based on 14K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.
2.0.82
October 29, 2020
Increased maximum performance duration. Made heads in multiheaded performances easier to select on all iOS devices Bug Fixes
MorePowerful animation and customization tools
$3.99
Creative Mode
Powerful animation and customization tools
3 issues
Frequent crashes and freezes
Inability to use app offline
5 requests
Add ability to record custom facial animations
Improve mouth and teeth animation quality
Mug Life allows you to transform any photo into a realistic 3D animated character. You can import images, use community animations, or create your own original animations and memes. The app is designed to be easy to use for anyone, regardless of technical or artistic skill.
You can start by taking a photo or importing one from your camera roll or social media. The app then animates the face in the photo. You can also download pre-made animations from the community and apply them to your photos, or use the Pro Tools for more advanced editing and creation.
The core features of Mug Life, including downloading content, importing your own images, and exporting an unlimited number of animations, are free and ad-free. However, there are optional 'Pro Tools' available through a subscription or a one-time purchase for advanced editing capabilities.
You can use almost any photo with a recognizable face. High-quality photos with neutral expressions tend to work best. This includes photographs of people, celebrities, paintings, statues, drawings, and even animals, as long as there is a clear face to animate.
Pro Tools offer advanced features for creating and editing animations, providing more creative control. For iPhone X users, there's also a Performance Mode that utilizes the TrueDepth camera for live performances, similar to Animoji but from any photo.
