One still photo, straight to a moving clip
No reshoot, no re-staging. Upload an existing still to our AI image to video generator, add one prompt, and portraits, products, posters, or illustrations can come to life.
Animate an imageText to Video vs. Image to Video vs. Video to Video
Choose the starting input that matches the creative material you have.
Text to Video
Start from a written scene description when you do not need an existing image or video to guide the result.
Create from text →Image to Video
Animate one still image, with an optional end frame on compatible models, when the source composition should anchor the clip.
Current workflowVideo to Video
Transform source footage or combine supported references when motion, pacing, identity, style, or sound should guide the result.
Transform a video →What this workflow supports
Model availability changes. The editor is the source of truth for the options and credit estimate available before each generation.
| Capability | What to expect | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Required input | A start image plus a motion prompt | Workflow definition |
| Optional end frame | Available only when the selected model exposes the control | Live editor controls |
| File checks, duration, framing, and resolution | Use the requirements and choices currently shown in the editor | Live editor validation |
FAQs
Everything you need to know before you start creating.
What is AI image to video?
It uses one still image as the visual source and a prompt as the motion direction for a new short video.
Can I use both a start frame and an end frame?
Yes, on models that expose first-and-last-frame control. The start frame anchors the opening image and the optional end frame guides where the clip should finish. When a model supports only one image, the editor shows only the start-frame input.
How does Imagine Scenes use my uploaded image?
The subject, composition, palette, and overall look of the source anchor the result while the prompt adds motion and atmosphere.
How can I make movement feel more natural?
Use a clear, well-lit source and describe one simple action, speed, and direction. Complex body motion or fast cuts may need more iterations.
Will text, logos, and product details stay stable?
The model aims to preserve key details, but fine text, packaging, and complex logos can shift during motion. Review important commercial assets carefully.
Which image formats can I upload?
The editor accepts JPEG, PNG, and WebP images. It also checks file size and image dimensions before generation, and shows an error when an upload does not meet the selected workflow's requirements.
How long will the generated video be?
Available durations and resolutions depend on the selected model. The editor updates these controls when you switch models, so use the options shown for the current selection rather than assuming every model supports the same output.
How is Image to Video different from Video to Video?
Image to Video animates a still image as the start frame. Video to Video can transform existing footage or combine supported images, videos, and audio to guide a newly generated clip.
How are Image to Video credits calculated?
Imagine Scenes shows an estimate before generation. The amount depends on the selected model and its supported output settings, such as duration and resolution. Review the updated estimate whenever you change a setting.