What if you could recreate that same Ghibli-inspired magic using AI? With tools like ChatGPT, YouCam Online Editor, and YouCam Online API, it’s now easier (and more legal) than ever to turn your photos and videos into whimsical, studio-style illustrations.
I hope this article helps those who want to use a manga style, even just a little. As a huge fan of Miyazaki, I’m thrilled to see this wave of anime-style images gaining popularity around the world.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to:
- Transform your own photos into Ghibli-inspired images with AI
- Convert short video clips into Ghibli-style animations
- Use API to scale these effects across platforms
Step 1: Transform Photos into Ghibli-Style Images, and Get API
The easiest way to start is with YouCam Online Editor, a free web-based AI tool that lets you upload photos and apply anime-style or cartoon-inspired transformations in second.
1. Go to YouCam Online Editor
2. Choose Style and Upload your photo
3. Download Your Creation
4. For Business Use, Here's Free API to Try
Step 2: How to Convert Videos to Ghibli Style
There’s no “instant” Ghibli video converter — but here’s a powerful workaround that actually works (and stays legal).
1. Go to YouCam Online Editor & Upload video
2. Apply the AI Style
3. Download the result
🛑 Important: Never upload Ghibli movie clips or reference specific characters (like Totoro or No-Face). Stick with your own original content.
4. Use YouCam Online API to Automate & Scale Ghibli-Inspired Looks
Are you a developer or brand looking to offer Ghibli-style filters inside your app? The YouCam Online API lets you integrate AI-powered style transfer directly into your platform — at scale.
Key Features
- Bulk image processing
- Adjustable style intensity
- Fast response time
- Ideal for SaaS, photo editing, and content creation tools
Bonus: What About ChatGPT and GPT-4o?
You may have seen viral posts claiming “ChatGPT turned my face into Ghibli style.” Here’s the deal:
- GPT-4o can generate AI images when paired with DALL·E or plugins
- You can prompt it with: “Create an illustration in the style of a soft watercolor anime”
- However, outputs are limited in quality and not interactive like YouCam Editor
- Also, you can’t fine-tune or apply styles to your own uploads in ChatGPT (yet)