How do I animate a photo with AI?

Upload the photo to the image-to-video tool, write a sentence about the motion you want, pick a model and run it. The video is ready when the job finishes and is saved to your library.

What kind of photo works best?

A sharp, well lit photo with a clear subject. Very small, blurry or crowded images tend to produce messy motion. For portraits, subtle motion looks more natural than dramatic movement.

How much does it cost?

Clips start at 10 credits with the cheapest model, and premium models cost more. The exact cost for your settings shows on the run button before you start, so nothing is charged without you seeing it first.

Which model should I use?

It depends on the photo and your budget. Start with a lower-cost model to test your prompt, then run the version you like on a premium model. The model pages linked above show settings and examples for each.

How long can the video be?

Duration and resolution options depend on the model. The form shows the choices that model supports.

Can I choose where the video ends?

With models that accept an end frame, yes. Upload a second image and the video moves from your first photo to the second.

Can I use the videos commercially?

Commercial use of generated content is covered by our Terms and the policies of the model provider. Check both before you publish.

faktry

Image to video

Turn a photointo a video.

Upload one image, describe how it should move, and get a short video clip back.

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To animate a photo with AI, upload it to faktry's image-to-video tool, describe the motion you want, pick a model and run it. You get a short video back that you can download or reuse. Clips start at 10 credits, and the exact cost shows on the run button before you start.

Four steps from still to moving.

No timeline, no keyframes. The model does the animation, you steer it with words.

01
Upload your photo
Start with a sharp image where the subject is clear. Blurry or very small photos give muddy motion, so use the best version you have.
02
Describe the motion
Say what should move and how the camera behaves: a slow push in, hair moving in the wind, waves rolling toward the shore. Subtle motion usually looks more natural than big changes.
03
Pick a model and run
Quicker models cost less, premium models cost more. The run button shows the exact credit cost for the settings you chose.
04
Download or keep going
The clip lands in your library. Download it, reuse it in other tools, or run the same photo again with a different prompt to compare.

What you control.

The few settings that change the result.

Model: Many image-to-video models, from quick low-cost ones to premium ones. Run the same photo on two models to see which one handles it better.
Prompt: A short description of the motion and the camera. Keep it simple if you want the model to decide.
Duration and resolution: The options depend on the model you pick. The form only shows what that model supports.
Start and end frame: Some models accept a second image as the end frame, so the video travels from one picture to another.

Models you can animate with.

Each has its own page with examples and settings.

Want a ready-made look, or many photos at once?

Questions about animating photos.

Still have questions?

Upload the photo to the image-to-video tool, write a sentence about the motion you want, pick a model and run it. The video is ready when the job finishes and is saved to your library.

Animate your first photo.

Upload an image, write one sentence about the motion, and see the clip.

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The credit cost shows before every run.