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Image to video AI: animate a photo

Upload a photo and write what should happen: who moves, how the camera moves. The first frame of the video is your picture.

How it works

  1. 01

    Upload the photo

    JPG, PNG or WebP, also pasted with Ctrl+V. Or create it in the studio with an image engine.

  2. 02

    Write the motion

    For example «she turns and smiles, the camera slowly moves in». With some engines you can also give the last frame.

  3. 03

    Get the video

    See the price, press «Create» and the video lands in your creations, ready to download or share.

What it costs

from €0.18 5-second video

The exact price shows in the studio before «Create»; if the engine does not deliver, the reserved credit comes back.

What to use it for

Portraits and memories

A family photo or a portrait that comes to life with natural motion.

Products and property

A product shot or a room becomes a moving camera shot.

Illustrations

A drawing or an AI image becomes the first shot of a scene.

FAQ

Which photos work?

A sharp JPG, PNG or WebP. It works best with a clearly visible subject and a shape close to the video's format.

Does the video stay true to the photo?

The first frame is your photo; the engine creates the rest from your text. The more precise the text, the more controlled the result.

Can I choose how it ends?

Yes, with the engines that allow it: upload the last frame too and the video goes from the first picture to the second.

Can I animate someone else's photo?

Only with their permission and the rights to the photo. You are responsible for checking.

Other features

You write the next scene.

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