Image to Video AI

Let your photo
tell the next part.

Keep the look of your starting image. Describe what moves, choose your settings and create a short video.

Create videoStart with an image, then guide the result.
Output type
Generation mode
Model & settingsOptions update with the selected model.
Model and generation settings
30 Credits / videoSubscription required · View plans

What does image-to-video AI do?

Image-to-video generation takes a still image as a visual starting point and creates motion around it. A photo can establish the subject, colors and composition. Your prompt then directs the action, camera movement and pace.

Use it to explore a product shot in motion, animate an illustration or add atmosphere to a landscape. Results depend on the source image, prompt and selected model; inspect important details before using a clip.

How to animate an image

  1. Choose a clear starting frame. Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP. The creator shows the input limit for the selected model. Keep important subjects inside the frame and avoid tiny details that need exact preservation.
  2. Write a motion prompt. Describe one main action and a camera direction. Add details that should remain consistent instead of repeating every visible feature of the image.
  3. Choose an available combination. Pick the model, duration, aspect ratio, resolution and any available audio controls. The displayed Credit cost updates with your selection.
  4. Generate and review. Sign in, submit and preview the result. Download completed videos from the result panel or My Creations.

A useful first prompt

The camera slowly pushes toward the product. Soft light shifts across its surface. Keep the shape and background consistent. One continuous shot with gentle motion.

Adjust this draft to match your own image. Read the image-to-video prompt guide for product, landscape and illustration templates.

Which settings should I choose?

Available settings come from the selected model. A shorter draft can help you evaluate motion before choosing a longer result. Match the aspect ratio to your planned destination, and check the current Credit cost rather than assuming all resolutions cost the same.

When should I use text-to-video instead?

If you have a scene in mind but no starting image, use Text to Video. If a specific photo or illustration needs to define the look, stay with Image to Video. You can use either mode in Studio.

12 ideas. A world of possible motion.

Explore complete scene prompts for Text to Video, or source images and motion prompts for Image to Video. These are concept images and prompt templates, not generated video results.

Concept image of a cobalt perfume bottle on wet coastal rocks at sunsetInput image

Product story · Image to Video

A product in warm light

A measured orbit, warm reflections and one clear subject.

View prompt

Slowly orbit the blue bottle. Warm reflections shift across the glass as a few water droplets slide down its surface. Keep the bottle shape, cap and label area consistent. One continuous shot, no cuts.

Concept image of a turquoise tropical bay below green coastal mountainsInput image

Travel & atmosphere · Image to Video

Along the coastline

A gentle forward glide with waves and a coastal breeze.

View prompt

The camera glides gently forward along the coastline. Small waves roll onto the beach and palm leaves move in a light breeze. Preserve the cliffs and shoreline. Smooth, unhurried motion.

Concept image of a translucent orange jellyfish in a deep-blue oceanInput image

Nature in detail · Image to Video

An underwater drift

A softly pulsing jellyfish, fine bubbles and blue light.

View prompt

The jellyfish pulses softly and drifts upward. Its delicate tentacles trail behind it while tiny bubbles rise through shafts of blue light. The camera slowly follows. Keep the subject intact.

Concept image of a red fox standing in snow in a birch woodlandInput image

Wildlife · Image to Video

A quiet winter moment

A fox notices the camera while a few snowflakes settle.

View prompt

The fox slowly turns its head toward the camera and flicks one ear. A few snowflakes settle on its fur. Keep its paws in place and its proportions consistent. A steady close shot with subtle motion.

Concept image of a rainy city street with red and teal reflections at blue hourInput image

Cinematic city · Image to Video

Rain after dark

Wet-pavement reflections and a slow street-level camera move.

View prompt

The camera moves slowly forward at street level. Rain falls through the window light, reflections ripple in shallow puddles and distant umbrellas move gently along the pavement. One continuous, stable shot.

Concept image of coffee in an ivory ceramic cup beside a morning windowInput image

Food & still life · Image to Video

The first cup

A curl of steam and warm morning light around a still cup.

View prompt

A delicate curl of steam rises from the coffee and slowly disperses in the window light. The camera makes a subtle push toward the cup. Keep the cup, table and background stable.

Concept image of an astronaut among crystalline rock formations in an ochre desertInput image

Science fiction · Image to Video

A world beyond the familiar

One slow step through a vast, quiet desert landscape.

View prompt

The astronaut takes one slow step forward as fine dust lifts around a boot. The camera gently pulls back to reveal the crystalline formations. Preserve the suit details and the shape of the rocks.

Concept image of a white origami crane on a pale blue tabletopInput image

Handmade & design · Image to Video

A paper bird takes shape

Small wing movements, crisp folds and soft tabletop shadows.

View prompt

The origami crane's wings lift slightly and settle once, as if moved by a very light breeze. Keep the paper folds crisp and the tabletop still. A locked camera and restrained, delicate motion.

Concept image of a glass and timber cabin in a misty pine forest at dawnInput image

Architecture · Image to Video

Light in the forest

Mist moves between the trees as a warm interior comes into view.

View prompt

The camera glides slowly toward the cabin along the path. Thin mist moves between the trees and fern leaves sway gently. Keep the architecture, window lines and warm interior light stable.

Concept image of purple and white wildflowers before a mountain ridge at sunriseInput image

Landscape · Image to Video

A meadow waking up

Backlit flowers sway as a little morning mist lifts.

View prompt

A light breeze moves through the wildflowers in a gentle wave. Low mist lifts slowly while the distant mountains remain still. The camera makes a slow lateral move with a calm, natural pace.

Concept image of an adult dancer in a flowing terracotta dress in a neutral studioInput image

Fashion & movement · Image to Video

A turn in terracotta

A graceful turn, flowing fabric and a consistent silhouette.

View prompt

The dancer completes one slow, graceful turn and settles into a balanced pose. The terracotta fabric follows the movement naturally. Keep the face, body proportions and studio lighting consistent. A steady full-body shot.

Concept image of an iridescent glass ribbon sculpture above a charcoal surfaceInput image

Abstract motion · Image to Video

Reflections in glass

A restrained sculpture turn with shifting iridescent highlights.

View prompt

The glass ribbon slowly rotates through a small angle. Cyan and amber highlights travel across its surface while its form stays consistent. Keep the background and camera still, with smooth continuous movement.

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