
Wan 2.2 Animate
Wan 2.2 Animate is an AI mimic motion model that combines character replacement (Mix mode) and animation (Move mode) in one framework. It swaps subjects in video clips or animates static images using reference video motion. Try it free now on Pollo Mimic!
Key Features of Wan 2.2 Animate
- Seamless Subject Replacement: Swap out subjects in any scene with your chosen subject
- Animate Still Characters: Animate characters using natural and perfectly aligned movements
- Reliable Style Consistency: Maintains scene composition around the rest of the video
- High Resolution Visuals: Convert still images into cinematic videos with excellent detail
- Versatile Use Cases: Generate lifelike character visuals for a diverse range of projects
Wan 2.2 Animate Mix: Seamless Subject Replacement
With Wan 2.2 Animate Mix, you can swap out any subject in a video with an image of yourself or someone else, and the AI model will ensure that your character perfectly mimics the scene performance of the original. This means a seamless replacement that maintains the same actions, pacing, expressions, poses, etc.
Wan 2.2 Animate Move: Animate Still Characters
Wan 2.2 Animate Move can precisely apply the body movements and facial expressions from any reference video template into any still character image. With this AI model, users can bring any animated character to life and create captivating cinematic clips that look and feel just as real as any human performance.
Reliable Style Consistency
When swapping subjects or animating still characters, Wan 2.2 Animate maintains the rest of the elements, objects, and even environment in the video, providing a sharp, stable, and coherent scene. No matter the style or setting, users can feel free to reuse certain sequences without breaking immersion.
High Resolution Visuals
Wan 2.2 Animate converts still images into high-resolution videos that offer exceptional clarity and detail. This means no blurring, distortion or warping for users to worry about, either. With this level of visual consistency, it becomes easy to churn out cinematic scenes that look professionally produced at a consistent rate.
Versatile Use Cases
Whether you want to swap subjects or animate characters, Wan 2.2 Animate can be applied to a wide range of creative projects. From online campaigns for brands to gaming sequences for developers to film storyboarding for animators, the potential applications are endless for users looking to explore new creative ideas.

How To Use Wan 2.2 Animate on Pollo AI
Select the Wan 2.2 Animate Model
Head to the Pollo Mimic page and choose the desired Wan 2.2 Animate model.
Upload Subject Image & Video Template
Upload the character image and the video template you want it to mimic.
Generate Your Video
Click ‘Create’ and be patient for your video to be rendered before downloading it.
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X Videos About Wan 2.2 Animate
WAN 2.2 Animate is probably the most impressive model for cross-applying motion that I've seen so far.
— wolfaidev 🐺 (@wolfaidev) September 26, 2025
All of this based on a single reference image.
Excited to see how far we can push this. pic.twitter.com/OMCLsEKeFE
Open source models are crazy.
— Angry Tom (@AngryTomtweets) September 22, 2025
Alibaba just dropped Wan 2.2 Animate, a new model that can animate any character based on a simple souce image.
It handles facial expressions and body movements like no other model.
10 insane examples: (sound on) pic.twitter.com/ztLwlWDfZb
Fun workflow I was playing with last night
— A.I.Warper (@AIWarper) August 8, 2025
1) Kontext to remove Thor from the shot
2) Photopea to place Shrek
3) Kontext + Relight lora to blend him into the shot
4) Wan2.2 i2V to animate
Very addicting... 😍
Prompts are written up in the corner. Wan 2.2 prompt below 👇 pic.twitter.com/EnWE2OgA7T
Handling Dynamic Footage
— Tulsi Soni (@shedntcare_) September 26, 2025
But what about camera work?
The model knows real footage isn't always static.
Wan2.2-Animate shines here too: it Supports Dynamic Camera Movement. Whether your source video includes pans, tilts, or shaky handheld footage, the model captures and… pic.twitter.com/i9u2AFQbV7
This is a hostile takeover.
— marium (@code_bykuti) September 28, 2025
Hollywood is cooked. WAN 2.2-Animate inside Higgsfield is the reason.
It can swap your Soul ID into any clip with perfect pose and expression.
Let's get into it. pic.twitter.com/IAMD4yzXP2
You've probably seen viral character swaps from Wan 2.2 Animate.
— Justine Moore (@venturetwins) September 26, 2025
But now you can swap the character AND background using a reference video + new image.
I turned myself into a YouTuber in Paris. How it works 👇 pic.twitter.com/Yq0Sgas3LF
Wan 2.2 Animate Lip syncing Test.
— Sirio Berati (@heysirio_ai) September 21, 2025
Definitely way better than Runway Act2 in my opinion.
Takes about 8 minutes for a HD video to be processed at 720p vertical (reels style) pic.twitter.com/OEo8MRwMJY
A man instantly turned into a sexy female streamer using Alibaba’s open source Wan 2.2 Animate model. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/VksbV0kXZ6
— Somi AI (@somi_ai) September 23, 2025
This shouldn't be possible.
— GLIF (@heyglif) September 25, 2025
Wan 2.2 Animate lip syncs, animates, and swaps characters from just a photo.
We made a COMPLETE (and free) guide to show you how 👇 pic.twitter.com/8ajBNuNVSR
WTF 🤯🤯🤯
— Rodrigo Rocco 👨💻📈📗 from JobBoardSearch 🔎 (@rrmdp) September 23, 2025
Props to @Alibaba_Wan for the model: Wan 2.2 Animate (Which is Open Source)
It works for character animation or replacement
1. You can swap the face of any famous scene
2. You can upload your own scene to animate any famous character
Truly mindblowing!!! pic.twitter.com/ZdpbZ7RCB6
How to create a virtual production multiverse 🎬
— Kreo Clique (@KreoClique) September 27, 2025
1. Generate scene using World Labs
2. Place the actor via green screen/rotoscoping
3. Transform outfit with NanoBanana
4. Animate the character in WAN Animate
Storytelling just leveled up 🚀#AIfilmmaking #VirtualProduction pic.twitter.com/3Xx8XNoR1S
Wan2.2 - Animate is next level#wan #ai @Alibaba_Wan pic.twitter.com/COg92wgnEi
— Mr. Abu Joe (@mrabujoe) September 20, 2025
Experimenting with WAN 2.2 ANIMATE in combination with NANO BANANA, BEEBLE and NUKE for VFX enhancements, replacements and full-head de-aging. pic.twitter.com/2ZdQvEvBA0
— Freddy Chávez Olmos (@FreddyChavezO) September 26, 2025
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FAQs
What is Wan 2.2 Animate?
Developed by Wan AI, Wan 2.2 Animate is a powerful AI model that lets users either swap out subjects in an original video or animate character images by mimicking the actions of a real person. In this sense, it works in two modes that cater to different creative needs.
What is Wan 2.2 Animate Mix?
Part of Wan 2.2 Animate, this is an AI mode that allows users to swap out characters in videos while ensuring they still mimic the facial expressions and movements of the original. This way, the performed actions in any video are the same, just acted out by a different person or subject.
What is Wan 2.2 Animate Move?
This is a unique AI mode under Wan 2.2 Animate that lets users bring still character images to life by extracting motion cues like facial expressions, hand gestures, and body movements from a reference video and applying them to the character in the image.
Can I access Wan 2.2 Animate for free?
Absolutely. With Pollo AI, you can use Wan 2.2 Animate to create captivating videos at no cost via our free trial plan. This gives you limited credits to test its capabilities, but if you want to keep swapping subjects or animating characters, then you will need a premium plan.
How to get the best results with Wan 2.2 Animate?
If you want the best results with this tool, then try to keep the shot types consistent. So, if the reference video you want to mimic has a close-up view, then the subject/character image should also be a close-up. If the video was shot in medium or full-body, then the same rule applies.
Who can use Wan 2.2 Animate?
Wan 2.2 Animate is versatile enough for anyone looking to produce cinematic scenes or make professional-grade edits to existing videos. Whether you are a social media creator, game developer, e-commerce brand, or even a marketing agency, this AI model can be very helpful.