Keeps your composition
The first frame fixes the layout and colors.
Image to Video AI
Upload a frame, describe the motion, and get a living shot —product spins, portrait animation, scene reveals.
AI Model 4 credits
Prompt0/2000
Avoid copyrighted characters, logos, music and sensitive or explicit content — it may be blocked.
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Batch generation1
Estimated cost: 4 credits
Your creation appears here
Pick a model, describe the shot, and hit Generate.
Why Image to Video AI
Why creators choose Image to Video AI
Start from a picture you already like and give it motion.
Three capable tiers
Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.0, and Seedance 2.0 Fast.
Fast to try
Upload, describe, and generate in a minute.
Sound on some models
The Seedance tiers can generate audio with the picture.
Image to video guide
How to animate a photo with image to video
Image to video takes a still image as the first frame and animates it according to your prompt. This page explains which models support it, how to choose a source image, and how to describe the motion.
How image to video works
You upload a frame, describe what should move, and the model generates a clip that starts from your image. The composition and palette of the first frame are preserved, which makes the technique useful for product shots, portraits, and artwork. The Seedance family accepts a first frame or reference stills.
Choosing a good source image
Use a sharp, well-lit image with one clear subject. Cluttered scenes make motion unpredictable, and low-resolution images produce soft video. If you do not have the right still, generate one first with Krea 3 or Seedream 5 Pro in the same studio, then send it to image to video.
Clear subject
One focal point moves more cleanly.
Good light
Even exposure avoids flicker.
Room to move
Leave space in the frame for the camera or subject to travel.
Describing the motion
Write only what changes. "The camera slowly pushes in while the model turns her head toward the window" is enough, since the image already supplies the look. Specify the camera move and the subject action separately, and keep the duration modest for the most stable result.
How to use Image to Video AI
How to use Image to Video AI in three steps
Upload a first frame
Choose a sharp image with a clear subject.
Describe the motion
Write the camera move and the subject action only.
Generate and review
Compare models and keep the most natural movement.
Who uses Image to Video AI
Who uses Image to Video AI for image work
Photographers
Add motion to portfolio images.
Social managers
Turn static posts into short videos.
E-commerce sellers
Animate product photos for listings.
Illustrators
Bring artwork to life.
More models
Image to Video AI and every other model in one studio
Switch engines without switching tools —Krea 3 plus strong public image and video models, side by side in the Krea 3 studio.
Text-to-imageImage-to-imageMulti-reference editsNative 2K outputLegible textProduct consistencyVertical formatsBatch runs
Useful answers before you create
Image to Video AI FAQ
Understand the model, prepare better references, and choose a practical approach to your next visual.
01What images work best?
Sharp, well-lit frames with a clear subject. The model animates what it sees —clutter confuses motion.
02Which models animate images?
Seedance 2.5, 2.0, and 2.0 Fast all accept first-frame input —and every image in the studio can feed the tab.
03Can I control the motion?
Yes —describe the camera move and subject action in the prompt.
04Will my image keep its look?
First-frame conditioning preserves composition and palette; reference mode holds style across longer sequences.
Make the next idea visible
Start your next visual on Krea 3
Bring a product photo, a character, or a clear scene brief. Explore a version, refine the direction, and save a visual that fits your layout.