How to Turn an Image into a Video with AI
Learn how to animate any image into a dynamic video using AI image-to-video generation.
- Time to read
- 1 min read
- Model
- Veo 3.1
- Typical credits
- Typically 13 credits (8 s)
Quick Steps
Upload Your Image
Select a high-quality image to animate. The image should be clear and well-lit. Supported formats include JPG, PNG, and WebP.
Add Motion Instructions
Write a prompt describing how you want the image to move. For example: 'Slowly zoom in while flowers sway gently in the breeze, birds fly across the sky.' Be specific about the motion direction and speed.
Select Model and Settings
On the Image to Video page, choose Veo 3.1 (13 credits per clip), Grok Image Video (from 5 credits), Seedance 1.5 Pro (from 8 credits at 480p) or Kling 3 (from 30 credits). Set the duration and an aspect ratio that matches your source image.
Generate and Review
Click generate and wait for the AI to animate your image. The AI analyzes the image content and applies realistic motion. Review the result and regenerate if needed.
How to Turn an Image into a Video with AI
Image-to-video AI takes a static image and brings it to life with realistic motion and animation.
When to Use Image-to-Video
- Animating product photos for e-commerce
- Creating dynamic social media content from static images
- Adding movement to artwork or illustrations
- Creating cinemagraph-style content
Best Practices for Source Images
- Use high resolution: At least 1024x1024 pixels recommended
- Good lighting: Well-lit images produce better results
- Clear subjects: Avoid cluttered compositions
- Matching aspect ratio: Use 16:9 images for landscape videos
Try It Now
Ready to animate your images? Try Image to Video with your own photos.