AI image to video generator
To turn an image into a video, upload a photo, describe the motion and the camera, and click Generate — the AI uses your picture as the first frame and brings it to life. You can also set the first and last frame or build a scene from several reference images.
How does AI turn a photo into a video?
Image to video turns a still picture into a clip: the model takes your photo as the first frame and generates the motion you describe. The studio has three sub-modes. Single image is classic photo animation. First & last frame lets you upload two images, and the model builds the transition between them. References uses several images to define a character, a product or a style, and the model builds the scene around them. Kling, Veo 3.1, Seedance, Hailuo, Wan, Grok Imagine and other models are available, and the Auto format keeps the proportions of your photo.
What videos you can make from a photo
Animate a portrait
The person in the picture turns their head, smiles or walks toward the camera. For facial expressions and gestures, try Kling 3 or Hailuo 2.3 Fast.
Make a product clip
A bottle rotating on a table, steam rising from a cup, the camera orbiting a sneaker: one product photo becomes a short clip for a listing or an ad.
Bring a landscape to life
Clouds drift, water flows, the camera slowly moves forward: a still shot gains depth and motion.
Make a video from two photos
In First & last frame you set the start and the end, and the model builds the motion between them: day turns into night, a sketch becomes a finished scene.
Build a scene from several photos
In References, images define the character, the object and the setting, and the text describes the action. A character or product stays recognizable in a new scene.
Get a video with sound
Some models create music and effects together with the picture, such as Grok Imagine Video 1.5, Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.0. Others have no sound or add it for an extra charge.
How to do it
Upload a photo
Drop an image up to 10 MB, HEIC included, or pick one from your works.
Choose a sub-mode and a model
Single image, First & last frame or References. Model, duration and format are set in the same form.
Describe the motion
Write what happens in the frame and how the camera moves: “the woman turns to the camera, her hair blowing in the wind”.
Start the generation
The price in credits is shown on the button before you start. Click Generate and wait for the clip.
Tips for better results
- Describe one main action: the simpler the motion, the more stable the result.
- Add the camera move separately: push in, pull out, pan or orbit.
- To get a transition between two scenes, use First & last frame.
- To keep a character or a product in a new scene, upload several images in References.
- Only use photos of other people with their consent.
Image to video prompt examples
Slow push-in
The camera slowly moves toward the face, the person looks into the lens and smiles slightly
Wind in the hair
A light breeze moves her hair and the fabric of her dress, she turns to the camera, the background stays still
Landscape parallax
The camera glides forward over a valley, clouds drift slowly, nearby trees move faster than the distant mountains
Living portrait
The person in the portrait blinks, takes a breath and nods slightly, the camera stays still
Product on a turntable
The bottle slowly rotates on a white table, a highlight slides across the glass, the label stays readable
Food and steam
Steam rises from the cup, sunlight from the window slowly creeps across the table
Transition between two frames
A smooth transition from a daytime street to night: streetlights and shop windows come on, the camera stays in place
Scene from references
The woman from the first image walks down the street from the second image wearing the jacket from the third, the camera moves alongside her
Which AI models turn photos into videos
The model picker lists these models first: for a single image, for first and last frames and for references. The full list and the price of each model in credits are shown there before you start.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
To startxAI
Fast drafts and photo animation
5–15 s · 480p / 720p / 1080p · With sound
- Clips from 5 to 15 s
- Works from text and from photos
Hailuo 2.3 Fast
FacesMiniMax
Faces and physics from a photo, low price
6–10 s · 768p / 1080p
- Lively facial expressions
- Photo to video only
Kling 3
PeopleKuaishou
People, faces and complex motion
3–15 s · 720p / 1080p / 4K · Optional sound
- Natural faces and gestures
- Sound as an add-on, clips up to 15 s
Veo 3.1 Lite
With soundGoogle
Short clips with sound at a low price
4–8 s · 720p · With sound
- Sound is generated with the picture
- First and last frame
Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro
TransitionKuaishou
For precise short scenes from text or a photo
5–10 s
- Transitions between first and last frames
- Supports a negative prompt
Veo 3.1 Fast
QualityGoogle
Google quality with sound in Full HD
4–8 s · 720p / 1080p / 4K · With sound
- Sound and up to 4K
- First and last frame, references
HappyHorse 1.0
Up to 9 referencesAlibaba
Several characters and objects from references
5–15 s · 720p / 1080p · With sound
- Up to 9 reference images
- Characters and objects stay recognisable
Gemini Omni 1.2
Up to 4KGoogle
Text, reference photos or frames, 3–15 s, up to 4K
3–15 s · 360p / 720p / 1080p / 4K · With sound
- Sound is already in the price
- Keeps faces, products and lettering consistent
How much does image to video cost?
The price in credits is shown on the button before you start and depends on the clip duration and quality. Plans start from $10 per month. New users get 5 credits at sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a video from a photo?
Upload the photo in the Image to video tab, describe the motion and click Generate. The model uses the photo as the first frame and animates it based on your description.
Can AI turn a picture into a video?
Yes. Clipia.ai offers Kling, Veo 3.1, Seedance, Hailuo, Wan, Grok Imagine and other models, and you can switch between them in one form to compare results on the same photo.
Can I set the first and last frame?
Yes, choose First & last frame and upload the start and end images — the model builds the transition between them. Veo 3.1, Kling, Seedance, Wan and Hailuo support this sub-mode.
Can I make a video from several images?
Yes, the References sub-mode accepts several images of a character, a product or a style. The limit depends on the model: Seedance 2.0 takes up to 9, Wan 3.0 up to 10, Seedance 2.5 up to 30.
What aspect ratio will the video have?
By default, the Auto format keeps the proportions of your photo. You can change it manually before you start.
How do I make a video from a photo with music?
Choose a model with sound, such as Grok Imagine Video 1.5, Veo 3.1 or Seedance 2.0, and describe the music in your text. Sound is generated along with the picture, so the model will not reproduce an exact track. To set your own melody, upload an MP3 or WAV recording in References with Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.5 or Wan 3.0. Hailuo 2.3 makes silent clips.
How long is a video made from a photo?
It depends on the model: Veo 3.1 makes 4 to 8 seconds, Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Kling 3 up to 15 seconds, Seedance 2.5 and Wan 3.0 up to 30 seconds. You set the duration in the form before you start.
Will the face stay the same in the video?
The model takes the face from your photo, but features can change slightly in motion, especially with sharp turns. A sharp photo, calm motion and the words “the face does not change” in the prompt all help. The model picker marks Kling 3 for people and Hailuo 2.3 Fast for facial expressions.
How many credits does a video from a photo cost?
It depends on the model, duration, quality and sound. The exact amount in credits is shown on the button before you start, so you can compare settings without spending anything.
