Portraits
Try a blink or a light breeze with a still camera. Check the face and hands throughout the clip; a large head turn can invent details absent from the photo.
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Image to Video AI Generator
Animate photos, product shots, portraits, old pictures, and artwork into AI videos. Upload an image, describe the motion, and create social-ready video clips online with prompt control.
How to Turn an Image into a Video
Start with a clear image and one simple motion. Change one setting at a time so you can compare results.
- Upload a clear photo with a visible subject. Check the selected model’s upload requirements and keep the face or product inside the frame.
- Describe one subject or camera movement. Choose the available duration, resolution and aspect ratio, then check the credit cost before generating.
- Watch the whole clip before downloading. Check faces, hands, lettering and edges. If details drift, reduce the motion or try a shorter clip.
Choose the motion, then the settings
Use the image for the subject and composition; use the prompt for movement. Start with one small action so you can see what the model changes.
Landscapes and artwork
Try a slow camera push or gentle movement in water and foliage. Watch the frame edges for stretching, new objects or flicker.
Products
Try a short camera move around a stationary product. Avoid a full rotation that reveals unseen sides; inspect the label, logo and shape before using the clip.
Example settings: Grok Imagine 1.5 Preview
These are the options for this model in the generator. Guest mode and other models may offer different controls and costs. Check the selected model before generating.
- Duration
- 5 / 8 / 15 seconds
default: 5 seconds - Resolution
- 480p / 720p
default: 480p - Aspect ratio
- auto / 1:1 / 16:9 / 9:16 / 3:2 / 2:3
default: auto
Compare the input with the whole output
Pause near the start, middle and end. Look for changes to the subject, text and background. If the result drifts, simplify the prompt, reduce camera movement or choose a shorter duration before trying again.
Compare the image and video examples belowThe example pairs come from our existing library. Their original model, settings and prompts were not recorded. The settings above and suggested prompts below are starting points for your own test, not a recipe guaranteed to reproduce those clips.
Explore another image-to-video workflow
From still image to video
These image and video pairs come from our existing example library. The prompts are suggested starting points, not the original generation prompts. Results vary by model and settings.
Portrait in a flower garden
Prompt idea (English)
A gentle breeze moves the woman's hair and the flowers around her. She blinks naturally. Keep the camera still, her facial features consistent, and the background stable. Use subtle motion rather than a large head turn.
Try this workflow : Portrait in a flower gardenNeon-lit city scene
Prompt idea (English)
Slowly push the camera toward the person in the neon-lit street. Add gentle movement to the scene while keeping the person, buildings, and signs consistent with the reference image. Avoid abrupt camera changes or new objects.
Try this workflow : Neon-lit city sceneImage to Video AI Generator FAQs
What is an image to video AI generator?
An image to video AI generator turns a still image into a moving video clip. It uses your uploaded image as the visual reference and creates motion, camera movement, and scene changes from your prompt.
Can I animate a photo online for free?
Trial options depend on your country, the selected model and available limits. Some generations require sign-in and credits. Check the model and cost shown in the generator before starting.
Do I need to sign up to start image to video generation?
Guest access is available only where supported and for the eligible models. Other models and account features may require sign-in. The generator shows the options available for your session.
How should I write an image to video prompt?
Describe one motion and what should stay stable. For example: “A gentle breeze moves the hair. Keep the camera still, the face consistent and the background stable.” Start with subtle movement rather than several actions or a large rotation.
Can I use it as a photo to video AI tool?
Yes. The image to video tool also works as a photo to video AI generator for portraits, product shots, old family photos, event pictures, artwork, and social media visuals.
Can I choose video duration and resolution?
Yes, from the options supported by the selected model. Duration, resolution, aspect ratio and credit cost can change when you switch models. The settings example on this page applies to its named model, not every model.
What images work best for image to video AI?
Clear images with a visible subject, good lighting, and simple composition usually produce cleaner motion. Product photos, portraits, illustrations, and old photos can all work well.
Can I make a product image into a video ad?
You can create a clip to evaluate for an ad. Start with a small camera movement, then inspect the product’s shape, color, label and logo throughout the clip. Generation does not guarantee that these details will stay identical.