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Ghibli AI Inspired Art for Lock Screen

How to Turn Your Ghibli-Inspired AI Photos into Animated Live Wallpapers for Your iOS Lock Screen

Studio Ghibli-style art has a magical charm — dreamy landscapes, whimsical characters, and soft colors that spark the imagination. Now, with AI tools, you can create your own Ghibli-inspired portraits in seconds. And with the Video Wallpaper app’s AI Live Portrait feature, you can bring those creations to life as animated lock screen wallpapers on your iPhone.


Step 1: Create or Choose Your Ghibli-Inspired Portrait

Use your favorite AI art generator (like ChatGPT, Midjourney, DALL·E, or others) to transform a photo into Ghibli-style artwork.

Tips for the Best Results:

  • Use a clear, front-facing photo for portraits.

  • Choose warm, dreamy backgrounds for that Ghibli feel.

  • Focus on a single subject if animating a face.


Step 2: Download the Video Wallpaper App

Where to Get It:

Download Video Wallpaper – Live Lock Screen

Compatible with iOS 17 and above, this app lets you easily create, animate, and apply Live Wallpapers with no subscriptions, no cloud processing or ads.


Step 3: Animate Your Image with AI Live Portrait

How to Use AI Live Portrait:

  1. Open the Video Wallpaper app.

  2. Start a new project and select “AI Live Portrait.”

  3. Import your Ghibli-style image.

  4. Select your facial expression


Step 4: Save and Set It as Your Lock Screen

Make It Your Own:

  1. After saving the project in Video Wallpaper, locate the project in your photos app.

  2. Tap the Share icon and choose “Use as Wallpaper.”

  3. Set it as Lock Screen.

Unlock your lock screen to see your Ghibli character come to life!


Final Thoughts

The Video Wallpaper app makes it easy to bring static photos to life. Whether you’re a Ghibli fan or want to add facial expression to a photo, this tool will help you turn imagination into motion right on your iPhone.

👉 Download it now and start animating your world.

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