Animate an Avatar on Roblox

Depending on a creator's proficiency with Roblox Studio, creators may have their own preferred methods or setups to animate assets on Roblox. If you are newer to Roblox Studio and are looking for a quick way to see your Avatars in action, read on!

Important

To use a custom Avatar in Roblox, please ensure that your Creation:

  1. Is a humanoid (has the structure of a standing human figure)

  2. Is generated in T-pose and a front-facing stance. You can do that easily by including "T-pose, front-facing" in your prompt before generation so Cipher knows this is a creation you intend to be animated.

Once your Humanoid Creation is ready in T-pose, front-facing stance:

  1. Launch Roblox Studio → Open an Experience (or Template)

  2. Select the Avatar tab → Setup → Import 3D A screenshot of the Roblox Studio interface showing the “Avatar” workspace tab selected in the top navigation bar, alongside other tabs labeled Home, UI, and Script. Below, an icon toolbar displays options such as Avatar, Character, Setup, Animation, and Accessory. In the main panel titled “Avatar Setup,” three simple line-art icons—a bowtie, a humanoid figure, and a shirt—appear centered in a scattered arrangement. Beneath them is the text: “Select or import your content to get started. Set up bodies, clothing and accessories.” A blue “Learn more” link appears below the description, followed by a black button labeled “Import 3D…” at the bottom.

  4. Import the .GLB file of your Creation into the Experience

  5. Ensure you have selected your Creation (Your Creation should be highlighted in blue). If you are unable to locate it: Open Explorer → Expand Workspace → Select your Creation file *A screenshot of the Roblox Studio “Explorer” panel. At the top, toolbar icons for Explorer, Properties, Toolbox, and Asset Manager are visible. Inside the Explorer window, the hierarchy displays: Workspace (expanded) Camera Terrain blackwidow_autosetup (a folder or model with a colored cube icon) Baseplate (a cube icon) A search bar appears above the hierarchy, along with icons for refresh and additional options.* *If you have selected your Creation file but are still unable to locate your creation, it is most likely small or blocked by other props. To locate it: Follow Steps 1 – 5 → Select the Scale tool and look out for the axis handles (colored dots) where your Creation is → Increase the size.

  6. With your Creation now selected, return to the Avatar Setup tab → Select Avatar Setup.

  7. Using the Rotate tool, ensure your Creation in the Avatar Setup Preview Window is rotated fully centre to face you. A screenshot of Roblox Studio’s “Avatar Setup” window. At the top is a toolbar with icons for Move, Scale, Rotate, Transform, Geometric snapping, and angle/grid controls. In the main preview area, a female character model—dressed in a black tactical suit with red hair—is shown in a T-pose and standing on a circular platform. A small rotation/orbit icon appears in the top-right of the preview window. Below the model, a section labeled “Configure Models” provides preset options with radio buttons: Platform Avatar (selected) and Development Avatar.

  8. To confirm, select Set Up once you are ready.

  9. Boom! Your Creation is alive as an Avatar! You can now test it out by selecting the Play Icon (Test in Experience), edit it further with your Experience, publish it or even put it on the Marketplace! A screenshot of the Roblox Studio “Avatar Setup” window in the Animations tab. On the left side, a vertical list of animation presets is shown under the Movement category, including Motion, Idle, Walk, and Run (Run is selected). A warning icon appears near the top option labeled “Test in Experience.” In the main preview area, the imported female avatar—wearing a black tactical suit with red hair—is mid-animation in a dynamic running pose, standing on a circular platform. On the right side of the preview are orbit and pose control icons. At the bottom, a playback bar with a play/pause button and a scrub slider allows controlling the animation preview.

Tips (Roblox + GLB)

  • In Roblox Studio, use the 3D Importer (Home or Avatar tab) to import .glb/.gltf models; PBR textures are supported. Roblox Creator Dashboard

  • Roblox Studio also accepts .fbx and .obj, but for Cipher exports you can import the GLB directly—no conversion needed. Roblox Creator Dashboard

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