AI animation

Cartwheel

AI-powered tool for faster 3D character animation across various media.

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Best if
You are creators and need: Creating animations for videos
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Paid · From $39 / mo

Overview

Cartwheel uses AI to make 3D animation 100 times faster for creators and studios. It is a powerful new way to animate characters for videos, games, 3D, movies, ads or social media.

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Best for

Short scenarios where Cartwheel tends to shine.

  • Creating animations for videos

    Best for Creators

  • Developing characters for games

    Best for Studios

  • Producing 3D content

    Best for Animators

  • Animating for movies

    Best for Game Developers

  • Generating content for advertisements

    Best for Filmmakers

  • Making animations for social media

    Best for Advertisers

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Access & connections

Where you can use Cartwheel, and what it plugs into.

Platforms

Web

Integrations

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • AI-powered 3D animation acceleration
  • Character animation for videos, games, 3D, movies, ads, social media
  • Smooth motion blending and combining
  • Character creation from text descriptions or user art
  • Upload and animate custom 3D characters
  • Mobile browser compatibility
  • Secure and deletable user uploads
  • Motion Library access
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  • Export to video, .bvh, .fbx, .glTF, and Maya formats

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FAQ 8

What is Cartwheel?
Cartwheel uses AI to make 3D animation 100 times faster for creators and studios. It is a powerful new way to animate characters for videos, games, 3D, movies, ads or social media.
How to use Cartwheel?
Users can animate characters by smoothly combining motions with a few clicks. They can create characters from written descriptions or their own art, which are fully rigged and ready to move. Alternatively, users can upload their own 3D character files and apply Cartwheel animations. The platform is also accessible on mobile browsers.
What is Cartwheel?
Cartwheel is an AI-powered tool designed to make 3D character animation significantly faster for creators and studios, enabling animation for videos, games, 3D, movies, ads, or social media.
Can I use my own 3D characters with Cartwheel?
Yes, you can upload your own 3D character files and easily apply Cartwheel animations to them using their rig or your own.
Is Cartwheel accessible on mobile devices?
Yes, you can use Cartwheel in your favorite mobile browser.
Is my uploaded work secure and private?
Yes, anything you upload is yours, secure, and completely deletable.
What are 'Spins' in Cartwheel's pricing plans?
Spins are a unit of usage for generating motion within Cartwheel. Different plans offer varying amounts of spins per month.
Is there a free option to try Cartwheel?
Yes, the 'Creator' plan allows you to start creating motion for free with 150 Spins per month.
Cartwheel From $39 / mo