Animate images with AI

AI Image to Video Generator

Turn an image to video with AI. Upload a photo, describe the motion, and choose your output settings.

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  • Use your image as the starting frame
  • Choose from multiple AI video models
  • Control format, duration, and resolution

Image to video examples

Image to Video Examples and Prompts

See how a focused motion prompt can guide subject movement, camera direction, depth, and atmosphere.

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Coastal Flower Push-In

Motion prompt

A slow camera push moves through the orange flowers toward the sunset. Petals and stems sway in a light ocean breeze while the horizon remains stable and natural.
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Animated Skater Close-Up

Motion prompt

The skater glides toward the camera and turns into a fast spin. Hair and fabric follow the movement while warm arena lights streak softly in the background.
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Tokyo Street Walk

Motion prompt

The subject walks forward through the crossing as pedestrians pass in different directions. The camera tracks backward at eye level with realistic pace and steady framing.

Image to video use cases

What Videos Can You Create with Image to Video AI?

Create short videos from one image—or guide the movement between a start and end frame.

01Animated portrait

Portrait Animation Videos

Turn a portrait or character image into a short video with blinking, expression changes, hair movement, or a gentle head turn.

02Product showcase

Product Showcase Videos

Create a product reveal, slow rotation, light sweep, push-in, or orbit from one clean product photo. For reference-led ads, use Product Ads.

03Vertical video

Social Media Videos

Make vertical image to video clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts from lifestyle, travel, or campaign photos.

04Art animation

AI Art Animation Videos

Animate illustrations and AI art with character movement, particles, weather, and layered depth while the artwork guides the look.

05Property walkthrough

Real Estate Walkthrough Videos

Turn an interior or property image into a slow walkthrough with camera movement, shifting light, moving curtains, or reflections.

06Frame transition

Start-to-End Transition Videos

Use supported start and end frames to create a visual transition between two poses, viewpoints, or compositions.

Why Flow AI Video

Why Choose Flow AI Video for Image to Video?

Compare AI video models, control the motion, and see the settings and credit cost before you generate.

Multiple AI Video Models in One Place

Choose from the image to video models available in Flow AI Video without moving your source image between separate tools.

Motion Controls Built Around Your Image

Direct subject action, camera movement, and background motion while your image guides the opening frame.

Start and End Frame Support

Use one source image, or add an end frame when the selected model supports a guided transition.

Output Settings Before You Generate

Review the available aspect ratio, duration, and resolution for the selected model before starting.

Credit Cost Shown Up Front

See the current credit requirement on the Generate button before submitting your image to video request.

Image to video workflow

How to Turn an Image into Video with AI

Upload an image, enter a prompt, choose an AI video model and settings, then generate your video.

  1. Step01

    Upload Your Image

    Upload a JPG, PNG, or WEBP image. Add an optional end frame when the selected model supports two images.

  2. Step02

    Enter an Image to Video Prompt

    Describe how the subject and camera should move. For example: “The woman smiles as the camera slowly zooms in.”

  3. Step03

    Choose a Model and Video Settings

    Select an AI video model, aspect ratio, resolution, and duration. The credit cost updates before you generate.

  4. Step04

    Generate Your Video

    Click Generate Video to create the clip. Preview the result, then adjust the prompt or settings and generate again if needed.

Image to video reviews

What Creators Say About Image to Video

Feedback from Flow AI Video creators on image to video, visual consistency, and creative workflows.

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Flow AI Video's text-to-video and image-to-video features are incredible. I can create multiple video concepts seamlessly. Perfect for complex creative projects!

Sophie Brown

Phoenix, AZ

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I've tried many AI video tools, but Flow AI Video stands out. The detail accuracy and consistency in character generation is phenomenal.

Tom Wilson

Chicago, IL

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Flow AI Video's style consistency across videos is impressive. I can maintain brand identity while exploring creative variations effortlessly.

Jessica Lee

San Diego, CA

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$19.9/month

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800Credits
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Cost per 100 credits$2.49

Everything you need to start:

  • Flow AI Video Basic Plan
  • 800 credits per month
  • Up to 40 videos/month
  • Flow Video Generator
  • Unlimited Flow AI Video downloads
  • Permanent Flow AI Video history
  • Nano Banana model
  • Seedream model
  • AI image enhancer
  • AI image background remover
  • Support AI video generation
  • Veo 3 model
  • Sora 2 model
  • Seedance model
  • Wan 2.5 model
  • Priority generation queue
  • No Watermark
  • Priority customer support

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Cost per 100 credits$1.67
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  • Flow AI Video Enterprise Plan
  • 6000 credits per month
  • Up to 600 videos/month
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  • Unlimited Flow AI Video downloads
  • Permanent Flow AI Video history
  • Commercial Use License
  • Nano Banana model
  • Seedream model
  • AI image enhancer
  • AI image background remover
  • Support AI video generation
  • Veo 3 model
  • Sora 2 model
  • Seedance model
  • Wan 2.5 model
  • Priority generation queue
  • No Watermark
  • Priority customer support

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$39.9/month

For creators and professionals

2,000Credits
/month
Cost per 100 credits$2.00

Everything in Basic, plus:

  • Flow AI Video Pro Plan
  • 2000 credits per month
  • Up to 200 videos/month
  • Flow Video Maker
  • Unlimited Flow AI Video downloads
  • Permanent Flow AI Video history
  • Nano Banana model
  • Seedream model
  • AI image enhancer
  • AI image background remover
  • Support AI video generation
  • Veo 3 model
  • Sora 2 model
  • Seedance model
  • Wan 2.5 model
  • Priority generation queue
  • No Watermark
  • Priority customer support
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Image to video questions

AI Image to Video Generator FAQ

Answers about source frames, motion prompts, visual drift, transitions, formats, and credits.

What is an AI image to video generator?

An AI image to video generator turns a still image into a moving video clip. The uploaded image guides the subject, composition, colors, and opening frame, while a text prompt directs subject movement, camera behavior, pace, atmosphere, and sound when supported.

How do I animate an image with AI?

Upload a clear photo, illustration, or product shot, then describe the movement you want to see. A photo to video AI workflow uses that image as the starting frame while your prompt guides subject motion, camera movement, and background activity.

Can image to video use one image or two?

Every image to video workflow can begin with one source image. Some AI video models also accept a second image as an end frame, letting you guide the final pose, viewpoint, or composition. The upload area shows the image count supported by the selected model.

Will the video keep my original image unchanged?

The source image guides the subject and opening composition, but generated frames can still vary as movement is created. Faces, hands, text, logos, and product geometry are more likely to drift when the motion is complex. Use a clean source and restrained movement when consistency matters.

What is the difference between image to video and text to video?

Image to video starts from an uploaded visual, so the model has a subject and composition to animate. Text to video starts from a written scene description without requiring a source image. Use image to video when an existing look should guide the first frame.

Which image formats can I upload?

The image to video upload area accepts the image formats shown in the generator, including PNG, JPG, and WEBP. Use the on-screen file guidance for the current size and image-count limits.

How do I write an image to video prompt?

Describe the visible change instead of repeating everything shown in the image. Name the subject action first, state what should stay fixed, then add camera movement, speed, environmental motion, or a lighting change only when it helps define the shot.

Why do faces or product details change in image to video?

The model must create new frames that do not exist in the uploaded image, so details can shift between frames. Large rotations, fast action, occlusion, and several simultaneous movements increase that risk. Try a smaller movement, a steadier camera, or a shorter prompt.

Can I animate a product image?

Yes. A clean product image can guide a reveal, slow rotation, camera push, orbit, or lighting change. Keep labels and product shape visible, and use restrained motion when visual consistency is important. Use Product Ads when you need separate product and avatar reference roles.

What can I control with start and end frames?

A start frame establishes the opening subject and composition. On supported image to video models, an end frame can guide where the subject, camera, or scene should finish. It guides the transition but does not define every frame between the two images.

How much does image to video generation cost?

Image to video generation uses credits. The required amount depends on the selected model and output settings, and the current cost appears on the generate button before submission.

How can I improve an image to video result?

Use a sharp source image, leave room for the action, and avoid several competing movements in one prompt. Check faces, hands, text, edges, and geometry. If the result drifts, reduce the subject motion or lock the camera before generating another version.

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