MochiDesktopCat

Hand Petting GIF Maker

Pet your cat in a GIF. A cartoon hand strokes side to side over your photo while your cat leans into it.

No photo handy? Try a sample:

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How to make a hand petting GIF

  1. 1

    Add your cat's photo

    A clear shot of the head and shoulders gives the hand room to move.

  2. 2

    Set the stroke

    Strength controls how wide the hand travels and how far your cat tilts. Speed sets the rhythm.

  3. 3

    Save the GIF

    Download it with a white or transparent background.

A slower way to say you love your pet

Where a head pat presses down, hand petting strokes across. The hand glides over the head and your photo tilts slightly with it, which feels more like the long pets a cat actually asks for.

Slower speeds of 8 to 12 frames per second suit this motion best. Higher speeds turn a relaxed stroke into playful scruffling.

FAQ

How do I make a GIF of a hand petting my cat?
Add your cat's photo above, adjust the strength and speed, and choose Download GIF.
Is it free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many GIFs you make, because all the work happens on your own device.
Does my photo get uploaded?
No. The GIF is drawn and encoded by your browser, so your image is never sent to our servers. If you accepted analytics, we only record that a GIF was made, not the image.
Can I make the background transparent?
Yes, turn on Transparent background. Your photo's own background stays unless the image is already a cut-out PNG.

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