Free AI Image to Video Generator: What 4 Free Credits Make (2026)
Choose your settings and review the credit cost before generating.
Create your first videoA free AI image-to-video generator animates a still photo from a motion description. The cost of each job depends on the model, input mode, duration and resolution, and the editor shows the total before you generate. This guide lists which photo-animation settings a free account can actually run, what they cost, and how to get a useful first result from a small balance.
Start with a photo you already have
Choose one clear subject, keep it fully inside the frame, and describe one movement. A bottle turning slowly is easier to inspect than a product transforming while a presenter speaks and the camera changes scenes. You can upload your own image; generating a new source image is a separate credit-consuming job.
This perfume photo is a demonstration asset, not your product. Use your own product photo when checking whether a model preserves your label and shape. Open a sample photo draft. Opening the draft does not generate a video or spend credits.
How much does the first image-to-video test cost?
These Viralance settings were checked against the live catalog on 26 October 2026. The editor's total is the final preview before you submit.
Before your first purchase, an account can generate with these trial models: Veo 3.1 Lite, MiniMax H3 Max Turbo, Hailuo 2.3, PixVerse V6, Kling 2.6 Pro and Kling 3.0 Standard (plus the text-to-video-only Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro). Other models show "Available after your first pack" in the editor.
| Model and input | Resolution | Duration | Credits per job | With 4 free credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 Lite, image-to-video | 720p | 4 seconds | 3 | Fits |
| Veo 3.1 Lite, image-to-video | 720p | 8 seconds | 5 | Needs a pack |
| MiniMax H3 Max Turbo, image-to-video | 480p | 5 seconds | 2 | Fits (twice) |
| MiniMax H3 Max Turbo, image-to-video | 768p | 5 seconds | 3 | Fits |
| Hailuo 2.3, image-to-video | 720p | 6 seconds | 3 | Fits |
| PixVerse V6, image-to-video | 720p | 5 seconds | 4 | Fits (whole balance) |
| Kling 2.6 Pro, image-to-video | Default | 5 seconds | 6 | Needs a pack |
| Kling 3.0 Standard, image-to-video | 1080p | 5 seconds | 8 | Needs a pack |
| Veo 3.1 Fast, image-to-video | 720p | 4 seconds | 6 | After first pack |
| Veo 3.1 Fast, image-to-video | 720p | 8 seconds | 12 | After first pack |
| Wan 3.0, image-to-video | 480p | 5 seconds | 4 | After first pack |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini, image-to-video | 480p | 5 seconds | 5 | After first pack |
"Fits" means the job is a trial model and costs 4 credits or less. "Needs a pack" means the model is open to trial accounts but the job costs more than 4 credits. "After first pack" means the model unlocks once you have bought any credit pack, such as the $9 Mini (30 credits). Changing models can change the result; it is not a promise of identical quality. The models page lists every model's durations and costs. For supported Lite durations, resolution and audio options, see the provider's model documentation.
Keep a little balance for a revision instead of assuming every first render will match your idea. For example, one 4-credit PixVerse V6 job uses all 4 free credits, while a 2-credit MiniMax H3 Max Turbo draft leaves enough for one revision. A successful generation spends credits even if you later decide the creative result needs another attempt.
Step by step: make one small motion test
- Open the photo animation editor.
- Add the photo and check that the preview shows the intended subject.
- Describe one action and one camera movement.
- Review the selected model, length, resolution, audio setting and displayed total.
- Choose Generate when the draft is ready. Follow processing in your video library.
- Play the finished clip before downloading. Inspect the label, hands, edges, movement and sound.
A starter prompt for the demo bottle:
The bottle stays upright on the table. The camera slowly moves closer. Soft studio lighting, a still background, one continuous shot.
This is a suggested prompt, not a tested promise of a particular output. Start with less motion if text bends or the subject changes shape. Use a cleaner source image if the background or another object becomes the subject.
Skip the prompt: one-photo templates
If you would rather not write a motion prompt, the template gallery animates one uploaded photo with a tuned prompt and default settings: for example Product Hero or 360 Hero Spin for a product, Main Character for a portrait, or Pet Superstar for a pet. Each template page shows its model, duration and credit cost, so you can check whether it fits your remaining balance before generating.
Why can a free account see an insufficient-credit message?
The trial is a balance, not unlimited access to every setting. Until your first purchase it also works only on the trial models listed above. Image-to-video may cost more than text-to-video on the same model. A longer clip, another resolution, or multiple variations can also change the total. You can select a supported alternative that fits your balance or keep the original choice and buy enough credits.
If welcome credits are still pending, complete the verification shown in your account. Do not buy a pack merely because a verification step has not finished. Contact support if your first eligible trial remains under review.
Free trial versus purchased credits
There is no subscription required for the web credit packs. The smallest current pack is Mini: 30 credits for $9. Other packs are available on the pricing page. Existing balance, package size and any eligible first-purchase bonus are shown separately; a bonus is not available indefinitely or on every purchase.
Processing time varies with the model and provider queue. There is no fixed one-minute delivery guarantee. Failed jobs and applicable credit refunds can be checked in your account; see how failed-generation refunds work. A rejected or failed job differs from a completed clip whose creative result you dislike.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a model that costs more than my trial balance?
Yes, after adding enough credits; buying any pack also unlocks the models that are not on the trial list. Or review a less expensive trial configuration first. The editor shows the cost before generation.
Will it preserve my product logo perfectly?
That is not guaranteed. Inspect lettering, small details and proportions in the finished clip, especially before using it in an advertisement.
Do I need a new AI image first?
No. Starting with a photo you already have keeps the experiment simpler and avoids the cost of a separate image job.
What should I do after my first result?
Keep the version you like, then change one thing in a new draft: the opening, camera motion or scene. Review the new job cost before generating. For a product campaign, continue with the UGC ad workflow.
