Start and end frames
Upload a start frame and, if you want, an end frame. The image to video AI fills in the motion between them.
Image to video AI: animate a photo into a video clip
Image to video AI turns a still picture into a moving clip. With Unicorn Router you upload a start frame, describe the motion and let the image to video AI generate the video with Seedance 2.0 or Wan 2.7. Kling 3.0 Motion Control, a third image to video AI model, moves a character image using a reference video.
What is image to video AI and how long can the clips be?
Image to video AI is a tool that animates a still picture into a short video clip. The Unicorn Router image to video AI offers three models: Seedance 2.0, Wan 2.7 and Kling 3.0 Motion Control. Seedance 2.0 and Wan 2.7 are image to video AI models that animate a start frame, with an optional end frame. Seedance 2.0 makes clips of 4 to 15 seconds and Wan 2.7 makes clips of 2 to 15 seconds. Kling 3.0 Motion Control is the image to video AI that applies the movement from a driving video to a character image and follows the length of that video. Resolution ranges from 480p to 1080p depending on the model, and 1080p needs the Pro Max plan at $55 per month. The image to video AI shows the credit cost before each generation and saves every result to your history. Image to video AI needs Pro at $25 per month, Pro Max, or pay-as-you-go credits from $10.
What our image to video AI can do
Three image to video AI models
Choose Seedance 2.0, Wan 2.7 or Kling 3.0 Motion Control. Each image to video AI model has its own limits, and the tool adjusts the options to match.
Motion control
Kling 3.0 Motion Control is the image to video AI for copying movement. It takes a character image and a driving video, then applies the movement to the character.
Length, ratio and resolution
Seedance 2.0 makes clips of 4 to 15 seconds and Wan 2.7 of 2 to 15 seconds. The image to video AI offers 480p to 1080p depending on the model, and 1080p needs the Pro Max plan.
Optional sound
Seedance 2.0 can generate audio together with the clip, and you can switch it off before you submit.
How to use image to video AI
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Open the image to video tool
Sign in and open the video tool in Start/End Frame mode. Seedance 2.0 is the default image to video AI model.
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Upload your image
Add a start frame such as a photo, an illustration or a render. Add an end frame if you want to control how the shot finishes.
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Describe the motion
Write what should move and how, for example a slow camera push-in or a character turning around. The image to video AI follows your prompt.
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Choose a model and generate
Pick a model, set the length and the resolution, then generate. The image to video AI saves the finished clip to your history.
Tips for better results from image to video AI
Start with a sharp picture
A clear, well-lit start frame gives the model more to work with. Avoid heavy compression and busy backgrounds.
Describe one clear motion
Ask for a single camera move or a single action. Shorter prompts with one idea tend to behave more predictably than long ones.
Keep the length modest
Start with a short clip, check the result, and then try a longer one. This also keeps your credit use low while you experiment.
What you can make with image to video AI
The same workspace is an AI video generator for text prompts, so you can start from words or from a picture.
Product shots that move
Turn a product photo into a short clip with image to video AI, with camera movement for ads and listings.
Portraits and characters
Bring an illustration or a character image to life with image to video AI, or give it the movement of a reference video.
Social media clips
Make vertical 9:16 clips from a single picture with image to video AI for short-form posts.
Start with image to video AI
Sign up free, then upgrade to Pro or Pro Max, or top up pay-as-you-go credits, to run image to video AI. The free plan covers text and image generation.
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
What is image to video AI?
Image to video AI animates a still image into a short video. You supply a picture and a text prompt that describes the motion, and the AI video model generates the frames.
Which image to video AI models can I use?
Seedance 2.0 and Wan 2.7 animate a start frame, with an optional end frame. Kling 3.0 Motion Control is the image to video AI that animates a character image using the movement from a driving video.
Do I need an end frame?
No. The end frame is optional. With only a start frame, the image to video AI decides how the shot develops from your prompt.
How long can an image to video AI clip be?
Seedance 2.0 creates clips of 4 to 15 seconds and Wan 2.7 creates clips of 2 to 15 seconds. Kling 3.0 Motion Control follows the length of the driving video.
Is image to video AI free?
The free plan covers text and image generation. Image to video AI needs a Pro or Pro Max plan or pay-as-you-go credits, and 1080p video is a Pro Max feature.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Videos from the image to video AI carry a commercial license on the Pro Max plan. Videos created on the Free, Pro and pay-as-you-go plans are licensed for personal use.
What makes a good start frame?
A sharp, well-lit picture with a clear subject works best. Leave some space around the subject so the camera has room to move, and avoid heavy compression, text overlays and cluttered backgrounds.
Where do my finished clips go?
Every finished clip is saved to your history in the workspace. Open it there to preview the result, download the file, or generate a new version with a different prompt or model.
Can I change the aspect ratio?
With Seedance 2.0 you can choose ratios such as 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 and 21:9, or leave it on Auto. Wan 2.7 follows the shape of your start frame when you supply one.