One clear subject
A single person, animal or product with space around it gives the model the most to work with. Crowded scenes tend to warp.
Free Image to Video AI
Upload a picture and describe how it should move. Your first 4-second video is free with no sign-up.
Example video
My CreationsSeedance 1.0 Pro Fast · 4 seconds, 480p, no sound, 16:9, from a Seedream 5.0 Lite image
Animate this anime illustration. The character’s hair and clothes sway in the wind while cherry blossom petals drift across the frame. The character slowly turns and looks toward the camera. Keep the original art style and line work. Soft, slow camera push-in.
Started from this picture, made with Seedream 5.0 Lite. Upload your own photo to use the template.How to turn an image into a video
Upload your image
Use a JPG, PNG or WebP file up to 10 MB, at least 300 pixels on each side. Very wide or very tall images need cropping first: the shape must be between 2:5 and 5:2.
Describe only the motion
The model can already see your image, so skip describing how things look. Say what moves and how the camera behaves: "the waves roll in, the camera slowly pulls back".
Keep the shape or pick a new one
Match photo keeps your image’s proportions, which avoids cropping. Choose 16:9 or 9:16 if the video has to fit a specific format.
What kinds of images work best
Sharp and well lit
The first frame comes from your image, so blur and noise carry into the video. Use the largest copy you have.
Illustrations and product shots
Drawn art and clean packshots both work. For art, add "keep the original art style" to reduce drift toward a realistic look.
Image to video prompt examples
These describe motion only. Adjust them to suit your picture.
Landscape
The clouds drift slowly across the sky and the water ripples in a light wind. The camera slowly pushes forward. Everything else stays still.
Product
The camera slowly orbits the product from left to right. Light moves softly across the surface. The product and its label stay unchanged.
Illustration
Hair and clothing sway gently in the wind while small particles drift past. A slow push-in. Keep the original art style and line work.
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Free Image to Video AI FAQ
Is image to video free?
Yes, on the same terms as text to video: 1 video with no account and 2 more with a free account, each 4 seconds at 480p. After that, the same video costs 10 credits.
Which image formats can I upload?
JPG, PNG and WebP, up to 10 MB, at least 300 pixels on each side, with a shape between 2:5 and 5:2.
Can I upload a photo of a person?
Only if it is you or you have that person’s permission, and only if it does not show a minor. You confirm this when you upload. Do not use it to make someone appear to do something they did not agree to.
Do you keep my image?
No. It is deleted as soon as the video finishes, or within 24 hours if you do not generate. It is only sent to the model that makes your video.
Why does my video look different from my image?
The model invents every frame after the first, so details such as text, hands and faces can change. Smaller movements and shorter clips stay closest to the original.