Image to video
Turn images into videos with AI
Viralance is an AI image to video generator with 4 free signup credits. Upload any image, describe the motion, and 26 models bring it to life. Made for products, social media and marketing.
The credit cost is shown before every generation.
From a still to a clip
Recorded examples from Viralance templates. The still is the opening frame; the clip is what the model generated from it. Your own render will differ.
Photo to video made with VEO 3.1 Lite
Creative clip made with PixVerse V6
How image-to-video works
Upload any JPG, PNG, or WebP image, describe the motion you want in a text prompt, and Viralance generates a video with a model-specific duration using models like VEO 3.1, Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0 or Wan 3.0, usually in about 2-4 minutes.
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Upload Your Image
Upload any JPG, PNG, or WebP image. Best results with high-resolution images (min 1080x1080), good lighting, and clear subjects.
- Product photos for e-commerce
- Brand assets and logos
- Lifestyle and marketing images
- Landscapes and scenes
- Portrait and people photos
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Describe the Motion
Tell AI how to animate your image. Describe camera movements, object motion, or effects you want to see.
- Camera motion: zoom, pan, rotate, tilt
- Object animation: spin, float, bounce
- Environmental effects: wind, water, light
- Choose from 26 AI models
- Select a duration supported by your model
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Download Your Video
Most clips finish in about 2-4 minutes. Download the MP4 and post it wherever you like.
- 720p or 1080p resolution
- Multiple aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
- Commercial usage rights included
- Extend clips of 8s or less by +7s with VEO 3.1
- Download and upload to your social accounts
Choose your AI model
Compare 26 image-to-video models. Vidu Q3 Turbo starts at 2 credits for 5 seconds at 540p. The studio shows the cost of your selected settings before generation.
VEO 3.1 Fast
1080p at the 720p price
- Up to 8 seconds per clip
- 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Kling 2.6 Pro
Native audio I2V
- Choose the duration in the studio
- See resolution options in the studio
- Credit cost shown before generation
LTX-2 19B
Audio + LoRA support
- Choose the duration in the studio
- See resolution options in the studio
- Credit cost shown before generation
Hunyuan 1.5
Tencent quality I2V
- Choose the duration in the studio
- 480p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Grok Imagine
xAI - Low cost
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 480p / 720p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Grok Imagine 1.5
Cinematic image-to-video with audio
- Up to 10 seconds per clip
- 480p / 720p
- Credit cost shown before generation
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Vidu Q3 Turbo
Budget + 16s max
- Up to 16 seconds per clip
- 540p / 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
PixVerse v5
Stylized I2V
- Choose the duration in the studio
- 540p / 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Kling O3 Pro
Newest Kling
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Seedance 2.0
Lip sync + up to 9 reference images
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 480p / 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Seedance 2.5
Newest ByteDance - up to 30s
- Up to 30 seconds per clip
- 480p / 720p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Kling 3.0 Pro
Multimodal + Multi-language
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Kling 3.0 Standard
Fast, affordable Kling 3.0
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
VEO 3.1 Lite
VEO quality, 50% cheaper
- Up to 8 seconds per clip
- 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
WAN 2.7
Native 60fps video
- Up to 10 seconds per clip
- 720p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Hailuo 2.3
Best physics + Anime
- Up to 10 seconds per clip
- 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Happy Horse 1.1
Native audio + lip-sync
- Up to 10 seconds per clip
- 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
PixVerse V6
Budget T2V + I2V with audio
- Up to 8 seconds per clip
- 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
MiniMax H3
Hailuo 03 — 4K + native stereo audio
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 768p / 2k / 4k
- Credit cost shown before generation
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo
Fastest model, audio from 2 credits
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 480p / 768p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
LTX-2.3 Fast
1080p with audio, low price
- Up to 10 seconds per clip
- 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Wan 3.0
Native audio, up to 15s
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 480p / 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Seedance quality, lower price
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 480p / 720p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Gemini Omni Flash
Google, native audio, up to 4K
- Up to 10 seconds per clip
- 720p / 1080p / 4k
- Credit cost shown before generation
MiniMax H3 Max
Top MiniMax quality with audio
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- 480p / 768p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
FLUX 3
Black Forest Labs photo animation
- Up to 10 seconds per clip
- 720p / 1080p
- Credit cost shown before generation
Available aspect ratios depend on your selected model. You can also start from a prompt with text-to-video.
What people make with it
E-commerce brands turn product photos into video ads, social creators animate static posts, and marketers test video variations without expensive photoshoots.
E-commerce Product Videos
Transform product photos into engaging videos. Show 360° rotations, zoom effects, or lifestyle scenes without expensive photoshoots.
Social Media Content
Turn static posts into short videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Marketing & Ads
Create video ads from existing brand images. Test multiple variations quickly without video production costs.
Real Estate & Travel
Animate property photos or travel destinations. Add cinematic camera movements to showcase spaces.
Portfolio & Presentations
Bring your portfolio to life. Transform static designs, artwork, or screenshots into dynamic presentations.
Before/After Content
Show transformations with smooth transitions. Perfect for fitness, renovation, or product improvement content.
Frequently asked questions
How the models compare for image-to-video, which image sizes work best, and what each clip costs.
What is Image-to-Video AI and how does it work?
Image-to-Video AI uses advanced machine learning models to analyze your image and generate realistic motion based on your text prompt. Simply upload any photo, describe the motion you want (like "zoom into product" or "camera rotating around subject"), and AI creates a video with natural-looking movement. Models such as VEO 3.1, Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0, Hailuo 2.3 and Wan 3.0 each handle motion, length and resolution differently.
Which image-to-video AI model should I choose?
Choose based on your input, duration and resolution needs. Vidu Q3 Turbo starts at 2 credits for 5 seconds at 540p. Seedance 2.5 supports clips up to 30 seconds. Compare settings and the exact credit cost in the studio before generating.
What image formats and sizes work best?
We accept JPG, PNG, and WebP formats. For best results, use high-resolution images (minimum 1080x1080 pixels, recommended 1920x1080 or higher) with good lighting and clear subjects. Images should be well-composed with the main subject clearly visible. Blurry or low-resolution images may produce lower-quality videos.
How long does it take to generate a video from an image?
Measured across 600+ real generations on Viralance, the median wait from submit to finished video is about 2–5 minutes: PixVerse V6 ~2.1 min, VEO 3.1 Fast ~2.3 min, VEO 3.1 Lite ~2.5 min, Hailuo 2.3 ~4 min, Kling 3.0 Pro and Seedance 2.0 ~4.5 min. One in ten jobs takes longer (up to about 9–10 minutes on the slowest models). Per-model data: viralance.com/research/real-world-ai-video-generation-2026.
What video durations are available?
Duration depends on the model: VEO 3.1 Fast and Lite (4/6/8s), Wan 3.0 (5/10/15s), Hailuo 2.3 (6/10s), Vidu Q3 Turbo (5-16s), Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0 (5/10/15s), Seedance 2.5 (up to 30s). A finished clip of 8 seconds or less can be extended once by about 7 seconds with VEO 3.1.
Can I use my own product photos for e-commerce videos?
Absolutely! Image-to-Video is perfect for e-commerce. Upload your product photos and create professional product videos without expensive photoshoots. Popular motions include: 360° rotation, zoom into product, floating/spinning animation, or lifestyle scene with camera movement. Many e-commerce brands use this to create engaging product videos for ads and social media.
What types of motion can I create?
You can create various types of motion: Camera movements (zoom in/out, pan left/right, rotate around subject, tilt up/down), Object animation (spin, float, bounce, sway), Environmental effects (wind, water ripples, light changes), and Scene transitions (depth, perspective shifts). The AI interprets your text description to generate natural-looking motion.
Do I own the videos created from my images?
Yes. You own the videos you generate from your images (Terms §6.1); the AI model providers' terms also apply. You can use them for social media, ads, websites, presentations, or any other purpose. Your original images remain your property, and the generated videos are yours to use however you want.
Can I create videos in different aspect ratios?
Yes! Aspect ratio options depend on the model. Common options are: 9:16 (vertical, perfect for TikTok and Instagram Reels), 1:1 (square, great for Instagram Feed), and 16:9 (horizontal, ideal for YouTube and websites). Choose the aspect ratio that matches your platform during video generation.
How much does image-to-video generation cost?
Pricing uses one-time web credit packs. Vidu Q3 Turbo starts at 2 credits for 5 seconds at 540p. Other models, durations and resolutions have different costs, shown before generation.