How to animate a kaleidoscope from an image?

Select your image, choose the number of segments and duration, then export the animated kaleidoscope video.

What does Kaleidoscope Animation create?

It turns a still image into a looping symmetric video with rotating, reflected kaleidoscope motion.

Can I control the animation length?

Yes, set the duration to control how long the exported kaleidoscope animation runs.

What file formats can I export?

You can export as MP4, WebP, or GIF.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

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What you can expect

Turn your image into an animated kaleidoscope. Select the number of segments and the duration of the animation.

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Frequently asked questions

How to animate a kaleidoscope from an image?: Select your image, choose the number of segments and duration, then export the animated kaleidoscope video.
What does Kaleidoscope Animation create?: It turns a still image into a looping symmetric video with rotating, reflected kaleidoscope motion.
Can I control the animation length?: Yes, set the duration to control how long the exported kaleidoscope animation runs.
What file formats can I export?: You can export as MP4, WebP, or GIF.
Is this tool free to use?: Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

For developers

Use Kaleidoscope Animation from Python

Open the Jupyter notebook example to see how to run this tool from the BrushCue Python API, inspect the processing steps, and adapt the workflow for scripts or batch image jobs.

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