Turn a photo into a video

Upload a photo, describe what should move, and a video model brings it to life: hair in the wind, a slow camera push, rain starting to fall. Your photo becomes the first frame.

Animate a photo How it works

From 9 credits per 5 seconds of video
30 free credits when you sign up · no card needed
A run that fails is refunded automatically

Original photo — Real output, made with MiniMax H3.

You add: One photo and a line about the motion
You get: A short video clip, with sound on some models
Usually ready in: about 55 sec
Starts at: 9 credits per 5 seconds of video

How it works

1
Upload the photo that should come to life.
2
Describe the motion and the camera, such as “she turns and smiles as the camera slowly pushes in”.
3
Pick a length and quality, then generate.

Animate a photo

Tips for better results

Describe the movement, not the picture. The model can already see your photo.
One main action per clip looks more natural than several.
Want a ready-made look? Effects turns one photo into a clip with no prompt at all.

Great for

Animated product shots
Bringing old family photos to life
Social posts from a single picture
Product videos
Real estate videos
Fashion lookbooks
Architecture renders

Models you can use

38 models

PopNow starts you on MiniMax H3. Switch to another model in the generator any time; each one shows its price before you run it.

Questions people ask

How long can the video be?

That depends on the model. Most make 5 to 10 second clips and some go longer. The generator lists the lengths each model allows, with the price for each.

Can the video have sound?

Several models create matching sound or speech along with the picture. Look for the audio switch in the generator.

Will the person still look like my photo?

Your photo is the first frame, so the start matches exactly. Fast motion or big turns can drift; short, simple moves keep faces steadiest.

How much does Image to Video cost?

Image to Video starts at 9 credits per 5 seconds of video. The generator shows the exact price before you run it, and a run that fails is refunded automatically. New accounts get 30 free credits, enough to try it.