So you want to create Ghibli-style art — but don’t know where to start or what tools to trust? No worries! Here are 3 beginner-friendly, free tools that turn your selfies or prompts into beautiful Ghibli-style images in minutes.
🛠️ 1. Fotor GoArt (Mobile + Desktop)
A photo editor with prebuilt Ghibli-like filters.
Steps:
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Visit: https://goart.fotor.com
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Upload a photo (preferably a selfie with good lighting)
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Choose a filter: Look for “Anime” or “Cartoon” — test each
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Adjust the intensity and download your Ghibli-style art
✅ Pros: Super easy, no account required
⚠️ Cons: Some filters are locked unless you upgrade
🛠️ 2. Clipfly AI (Mobile-focused)
Great for turning your photos into Ghibli-style animated loops.
Steps:
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Go to https://clipfly.ai
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Upload a selfie or portrait
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Choose an “Anime Style” preset under “AI Art”
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Optionally, add soft music or background animation
✅ Pros: Animated and fun
⚠️ Cons: Watermarks on free plan
🛠️ 3. ChatGPT + DALL·E (OpenAI)
Create a unique image from a text prompt like:
Prompt:
“A young boy walking through a glowing Ghibli-style forest, soft pastels, fireflies, dreamy evening light.”
Steps:
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In ChatGPT, upload a photo (optional) or write your prompt
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Ask ChatGPT to generate a Ghibli-style image
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Save the image from the response
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Results After Reference Image Included
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In ChatGPT, upload a photo (optional) or write your prompt
- Original Photo
upload a selfie -
Ghibli Art for uploaded photo -
Ask ChatGPT to generate a Ghibli-style image
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Save the image from the response
✅ Pros: Fully creative freedom
⚠️ Cons: May need retries for the perfect look
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