GIF Generator API for Developers
AI GIF Generator API
Ship meme engines, sticker makers, and reaction libraries with prompt-driven motion loops.
Free credits on signup
Transparent per-credit pricing
No watermarks on paid plans
Subscription or usage-based
Auto-scaling
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Everything You Need to Ship AI GIF Generator
Choose GIF, MP4, or WebM outputs so the same integration powers chat apps and web players.
Loop-Ready Animation
Optimized for messaging surfaces that expect lightweight, looping media.
Promptable Motion
Describe the scene; receive stylized motion without hand-drawing frames.
Sticker Ecosystems
Power Discord, Slack, and mobile keyboards with endless user-generated GIFs.
Fast Generation
Short loops finish fast enough for interactive creator contests.
Auto-Scaling Infrastructure
Absorb meme spikes when topics trend worldwide.
Commercial-Ready
Monetize GIF packs and branded stickers on paid infrastructure.
Integrate in 3 Steps
Turn prompts into shareable loops in one API call.
1
Get Your API Key
Sign up free and generate an API key from the Developer dashboard. You get free credits to start.
2
Submit Prompt & Format
POST to /v1/ai-gif-generator with style.prompt and optional output_format.
3
Get Results & Scale
Receive the output via response or webhook. Deploy to production — infrastructure scales automatically.
Code Examples
AI GIF Generator in a few lines of code. Install an SDK or use the REST API directly.
from magic_hour import Client
from os import getenv
client = Client(token=getenv("MAGIC_HOUR_API_KEY"))
res = client.v1.ai_gif_generator.generate(
name="GIF",
style={"prompt": "Cute dancing cat, pixel art"},
output_format="gif",
)Estimate Your API Costs
Build with model-specific APIs for video, image generation, and image editing. Compare inputs, examples, and capabilities across Magic Hour's supported models.
Pricing tier options
Images Per Month
10 images
images
Recommended plan
Pro Annual
$300
/year
300,000 credits per year
Up to 3.5 hours of video
Up to 30,000 images
PRO ANNUAL covers your usage
- 25,000credits / month
- 25,000credits / month
Estimated usage
Included
TOTAL BILL
$300
/year
SDKs for Every Stack
Official open-source SDKs with full TypeScript/type support. Install and start building.
AI GIF Generator API Pricing
Subscription plans for standard usage.
Prefer usage-based pricing?
Email us or message us in Intercom and we will set up your usage-based pricing.
Built for Builders
See how developers use the AI GIF Generator API to power real products.
Social & Chat
Fuel meme battles and reaction threads with AI loops.
Campaign Stickers
Generate branded GIFs for launches and seasonal promos.
E-Commerce Fun
Animate mascots for email and SMS campaigns.
Studios
Prototype motion comps before full animation passes.
Games
Reward players with personalized victory GIFs.
Education
Make flashcards and quizzes more engaging with motion hints.
Try before integrating
Try AI GIF Generator Free — No Code Required
Test quality first with the free tool, then plug the same output quality into your app with the API when you are ready.
AI GIF Generator API — Frequently Asked Questions
You can request gif, mp4, or webm via output_format depending on downstream players.
Duration is governed by the GIF pipeline limits documented for the endpoint.
Layer your own moderation before calling the API and review Magic Hour policies.
Use ai_gif_generator.generate or aiGifGenerator.generate.
Each successful generation consumes the GIF credit rate on the pricing page.
Download finished assets from Magic Hour URLs and mirror them to your CDN.
Check format-specific capabilities in the documentation for alpha support.
docs.magichour.ai includes sample prompts and JSON for ai-gif-generator.
Magic Hour offers subscription plans starting at $15/month (Creator), $39/month (Pro), and $99/month (Business), each including a monthly credit allotment. Credits are consumed per generation based on output length and model. You can also contact us to set up usage-based (pay-as-you-go) pricing. A free tier with credits is available on signup — no credit card required.
Sign up at magichour.ai/developer — no credit card required. You'll receive free credits and an API key immediately. The key works across all Magic Hour API endpoints including AI GIF Generator. Start making API calls in minutes using our Python, Node.js, Go, or Rust SDKs.
Yes. Every new Magic Hour account gets free credits on signup that work across all API endpoints. No credit card is required to get started. Paid plans unlock higher credit limits, higher concurrency, and commercial use rights.