Image to video AI

AI Image Generator & Image to Video

Upload an image, describe the motion, and turn it into a high-quality AI video. Create product clips, animated portraits, social posts, and ads with Veo 3.1, Seedance 2, or Kling 3.0.

01Upload an image
02Describe the motion
03Generate the video

One idea, many directions

Give every frame a next scene

From cinematic stories and brand campaigns to product demos and city films, see what image-to-video can become.

01 / Film & storytelling

Move one idea into a complete story

Plan the shots, characters, and story arc before the video moves forward.

02 / Brand marketing

Keep products consistent and memorable

Move from a product showcase to a complete brand narrative.

03 / Product demo

Let the product explain itself

Turn interfaces, data, and design assets into moving demonstrations.

04 / Travel & cities

Give every city its own visual language

Nature, culture, and landmarks can all become the beginning of a story.

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AI video models

Veo 3.1, Seedance 2, and Kling 3.0 are available in the video workspace.

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Video input modes

Image to video, text to video, first/last frame, and reference-led generation are supported across compatible models.

Flexible

Output controls

Control aspect ratio, duration, resolution, and quality according to the selected model.

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Creation workspace

Generate, revisit history, download results, and reuse references without leaving the creation workspace.

Image-to-video controls

Everything you need to animate an image

Start from one image, control how it moves, and choose the video model and output settings that match your creative goal.

Source image control

Upload a JPEG, PNG, or WebP image as the visual foundation for the generated clip.

Three AI video models

Choose Veo 3.1, Seedance 2, or Kling 3.0 according to the input and output options you need.

Motion prompts

Describe camera movement, subject motion, pace, atmosphere, and the action that should unfold.

Output settings

Adjust aspect ratio, duration, resolution, and quality using the controls supported by each model.

Image-to-video examples

Create motion from the images you already have

Use one source image to create motion for products, portraits, social posts, and visual concepts.

AI video ad scenario example
Ads

Product ad assets

Prepare more dynamic visuals for launches, paid campaigns, and landing page creative.

AI live portrait scenario example
Portrait

Live portrait content

Turn people, hosts, or brand faces into visuals that work for covers, intros, and short-form content.

AI social video scenario example
Social

Social clip ideas

Test short-form directions with more tension, story, motion, or a stronger opening hook.

AI text-to-image workflow scenario example
Storyboard

Concept-to-video scenes

Use a concept frame or storyboard image as the visual anchor for a short moving scene.

How it works

Turn an image into video in three steps

The image-to-video workflow stays focused: provide the visual starting point, describe the movement, then select the output controls before generating.

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Upload an image

Upload a clear JPEG, PNG, or WebP image that establishes the subject, composition, and visual style for the clip.

Product photos, portraits, illustrations, and concept frames can all become a video starting point.
02

Describe the motion

Write a motion prompt for the subject, camera, atmosphere, timing, or action you want the model to create.

Specific movement and camera instructions give the model a clearer direction than generic prompts.
03

Generate the video

Choose a compatible model, aspect ratio, duration, resolution, and quality, then start the video generation job.

The generator displays the credit cost for the selected settings before you submit the job.

Creation options

Start with an image, or choose another creation path

Image-to-video is the primary workflow, with text-to-video and still-image tools available when a project needs a different starting point.

Text to image

Describe the subject, scene, lighting, and style in natural language to create the first visual direction fast.

InputText prompt
OutputStill image

Image to image

Use an existing image as the reference, then change material, background, style, or commercial polish.

InputReference image
OutputImage variant

Text to video

Define a shot, motion, and atmosphere in a short script, then generate a clip for campaigns or social posts.

InputText script
OutputAI short video

Image to video

Extend product images, portraits, or concepts into moving clips for ads, demos, and social content.

InputImage plus motion
OutputMotion asset

Image-to-video workflow

Start with a still image and finish with motion

The primary workflow animates a source image; still-image generation remains available as a supporting tool for creating or refining that source asset.

Turn a still image into an AI video

Upload an existing product photo, portrait, illustration, or concept frame, then guide the motion with a prompt and model-specific controls.

Text to video
Image to video
Product motion
Social clips

Create polished AI images from prompts and references

Create still visuals for commerce, social posts, campaigns, concepts, and brand assets. Start with a prompt or reference image, then iterate with the model that fits the job.

Text to image
Image to image
Product photos
Poster design

AI video models

Choose the right AI model for your image

Each video model supports a different combination of input modes and output controls. Choose the model inside the generator after you upload your image.

JPEG, PNG, and WebP input
Motion prompt control
Multiple aspect ratios
Duration and quality settings
Explore Seedream 5.0 Pro

Veo 3.1

Supports image-to-video plus additional reference-led modes, with 720p, 1080p, and 4K options depending on the selected quality and duration.

Model

Image and reference inputs

Output

Multiple resolutions and qualities

Seedance 2

Supports image-to-video across square, landscape, portrait, and cinematic aspect ratios, with flexible short-video durations.

Model

Image-to-video workflow

Output

Broad aspect-ratio control

Kling 3.0

Supports image-to-video generation with model-specific motion, duration, quality, and output controls in the same workspace.

Model

Image-to-video workflow

Output

Short motion assets

Prompt inspiration

Explore prompts before you generate

The current gallery becomes a focused prompt destination. New visitors see the product story on the homepage, while returning users can jump straight into examples.

Open prompt gallery
Text prompt example for a fantasy sailboat scene

Text prompts

Marked image editing prompt example

Precise edits

Image-to-video prompt example

Image to video

Deliverable types

Deliver usable assets for every channel

Concrete output types connect the feature story to real creative needs visitors can recognize immediately.

Concept visuals

Turn a single prompt into a complete visual direction for fast concept exploration.

Precise edits

Keep the structure and subject from a reference while changing style, details, and commercial polish.

Video ads

Prepare more engaging motion assets for launches, ad tests, and social campaigns.

Image to video

Extend existing images into short clips so products, scenes, and stories can move.

Use cases

Built for fast-moving visual teams

Image-to-video AI helps teams turn existing visual assets into motion without starting every clip from a blank timeline.

E-commerce sellers

Generate product photos, campaign visuals, lifestyle scenes, and motion ideas from a small set of assets.

Creators

Create repeatable visual formats for daily posts, thumbnails, moodboards, and short clips.

Marketers

Test more angles for launches, ads, emails, landing pages, and social campaigns without waiting on a production cycle.

Social teams

Turn prompts and references into eye-catching visuals for reels, shorts, stories, and paid creative.

Frequently asked questions

Image-to-Video AI FAQs

Practical answers about turning still images into AI videos with Visual Maker AI.

What is an image-to-video AI generator?

An image-to-video AI generator turns a still image into a moving video. The source image establishes the subject and composition, while a motion prompt tells the model how the camera, subject, or scene should move.

How do I turn an image into an AI video?

Upload a JPEG, PNG, or WebP image, switch to Image to video, describe the motion you want, choose a video model and output settings, then start the generation job.

Which image formats can I upload?

The image-to-video uploader accepts JPEG, PNG, and WebP files. A clear source image with a distinct subject generally gives the model a stronger visual starting point.

Which image-to-video AI models are available?

Visual Maker AI currently provides Veo 3.1, Seedance 2, and Kling 3.0. Available input modes, aspect ratios, resolution, quality, and duration vary by model.

How do credits work?

Visual Maker AI uses credits for video generation. The displayed cost updates with the selected model, input mode, quality, resolution, and duration before you start a job.

Make your image move with AI

Upload a source image, describe the motion, and create a video with the model and output settings that fit your next campaign or post.