Image to Video Guide: Animate a Photo
Key takeaways
- Turn a still photo into a vertical video.
- This guide covers choosing a good source image, writing a motion prompt, picking Veo 3.1, Grok Video or Kling 3.0, and reviewing the result.
Image to Video Guide
Image to Video animates one still image into a vertical video. It is on Creator, Pro and Team.
Step 1: Pick a source image
Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP up to 10 MB, or choose an image from your Content Library. Sharp images with one clear subject work best. Product shots from Product Studio are a good starting point.
Step 2: Describe the motion
Keep it to one or two movements:
- "Slow camera push toward the product, soft light sweep"
- "Gentle parallax, steam rising from the cup"
- "Hair moves slightly in the breeze, subject smiles"
Turn on preserve original image if the subject must stay exactly as it is.
Step 3: Choose a model
| Model | Length | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Kling 3.0 Standard (with sound) | 10 s | 7 |
| Kling 3.0 Pro | 10 s | 9 |
| Grok Video | 8 s | 12 |
| Veo 3.1 | 8 s | 15 |
Step 4: Generate and review
Watch for warped faces, flicker or text that changes shape. If you see them, simplify the motion or try another model. Videos save to your Content Library automatically.
Step 5: Use it
Post it as a Reel, TikTok or Short, add a caption with Caption Writer, or use it as a starting point in an ad.
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