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Ghibli Style Portrait from Photo

A quiet, cozy Ghibli scene. Upload one photo and you or your pet appear in the doorway of an old wooden cottage, painted in flat cel colors and warm amber light.

One person or one pet per photo, face clearly visible. JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC.
Only upload photos of people who agreed to it. Privacy
Example resultSample output
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Example photo
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A Ghibli Cottage image for every occasion

Each one made in a single run from one photo. No retries, no picking the best.

A cat that belongs in the film

Pets sit tidy in the doorway, paws together, drawn with simple shapes and a single shadow tone.

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The photo it was made from
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Framed by the doorway

Leaning on the frame of an old wooden door, the shelves and beams fading into warm shadow.

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The photo it was made from
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A cozy phone wallpaper

The 3:4 frame and warm palette make a calm lock screen.

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The photo it was made from
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What is a Ghibli Cottage image?

A Ghibli Cottage image is a hand-painted, Studio Ghibli–style cel of you or your pet in the doorway of an old wooden cottage, in warm amber light, made from one photo.

It works best with a clear, well-lit photo of you or your pet. You get a high-resolution image in about 2 minutes, ready to post or print.

What goes in, what comes out

The exact photo and the result it became, from a single run. Generated and finished automatically, no manual touch-ups.

INPUT · WHAT TO UPLOAD
1 photo, one person or one pet in each
Face visible, facing roughly toward the camera
Close enough: the subject fills at least a third of the frame
JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, any size
At least 512 px on the short side
Your right to use them: your own photos, or people who agreed
Example input photo
Ghibli Cottage example
OUTPUT · WHAT YOU GET
High-resolution image, PNG, ready to print
Starring you or your pet, in the look of the template
Looks kept from your photo: face, hair or coat
No watermark on any plan
Saved in My creations for 30 days

How to make a Ghibli Cottage image

  1. 1
    Add a photoA clear photo of you or your pet, face in view.
  2. 2
    Tap Make my Ghibli portraitWe build your image from the template and your photo.
  3. 3
    Download and shareSave the image, post it or print it.

Photos that work best

Face the camera
Bright, even light
One person per photo
No sunglasses
No group photos
Not blurry or dark

Your photos stay yours

Private by defaultOnly you can see your photos and results.
Deleted after 30 daysUploads are removed automatically. Delete sooner any time from My creations.
Never posted for youNothing is shared unless you share it.
photo needed
1
output resolution
2K
typical wait
~2 min
credits per image
4

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Best forAvatars, wallpapers, giftsProfile pictures, Instagram, printsHalloween posts, stories, profile pictures
Credits444

Plans

Monthly credits for every video and image template. Cancel anytime.

+40% bonus
BasicFor the occasional post
$20/ month
56 credits / monthabout 3 videos or 14 images
Most popular+50% bonus
ProFor posting every week
$50/ month
150 credits / monthabout 9 videos or 37 images
+60% bonus
MaxFor creators and teams
$100/ month
320 credits / monthabout 20 videos or 80 images
How do you want to pay?
No account needed. Sign in after paying to keep your credits on any device.

You will finish paying on the provider's secure page and come back here.

Just need a few? Buy a credit pack, no plan needed.

Tips for a great Ghibli Cottage image

The template reads your photo first, then rebuilds the scene around you or your pet. The clearer the photo, the more the result looks like the real thing.

Pick the right photo

Use a photo where you or your pet are close, in focus and facing the camera. Daylight or bright indoor light works best; avoid strong backlight.

Keep it simple

  • One person or one pet per photo.
  • No heavy filters, stickers or frames.
  • Crop out other people or animals before uploading.

Print it well

The image is large enough for a 20 × 25 cm print. Use matte paper for painted styles and glossy for 3D looks.

Updated · Tested by the YayClip team with this exact template

Questions

Why does it look this good?

It's more than a face swap. Claude Opus 5.5 studies your photo and plans the picture for this template, then GPT Image 2.5 makes the image with you or your pet in it.

How long does it take?

Most images are ready in about 2 minutes. You can leave the page; it's saved to My creations.

How many credits does it use?

Ghibli Cottage uses 4 credits. You only pay for results you get: if we can't use your photo, nothing is charged, and if something fails on our side the credits come back.

Who can see my photos?

Only you. Photos and results are private, and they are removed after 30 days or when you delete them.

What photo works best?

A sharp, well-lit photo of you or of one pet, close to the camera with the face in view.

Can I post my image on TikTok or Instagram?

Yes. Your image has no watermark, and you can post it anywhere.

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