# Animate a photo with AI

> Upload a photo, describe the motion and generate a 5 or 10 second clip with Seedance 2.0 Fast. The starting image stays the first frame, and the price is 80 credits per second.

Turn a still portrait or illustration into a short moving clip without a timeline or keyframes.

## At a glance

- **Best for:** Portraits, travel photos, illustrations and products
- **Length:** 5 or 10 seconds
- **Price:** 80 credits per second

- Free credits on sign-up
- 5 or 10 second clips
- Commercial use

[Animate a photo](https://imagevideomaker.app/create)

## Motion with a clear starting frame

- **Preserve the subject**: The uploaded photo anchors the composition so the clip feels like the same scene.
- **Choose the pace**: Ask for a slow drift, a quick reveal or a steady product turn.
- **Ready for social**: Generate the aspect ratio that matches a reel, story or feed.

## Animate a photo in three steps

1. **Add the photo**: Start with a sharp, well-composed image.
2. **Write the movement**: Mention the subject, the action and the camera.
3. **Check the clip**: Download the take that keeps the look you want.

## What is an AI video generator?

An AI video generator creates a short video clip from a written description, or animates a still image that becomes the first frame. You describe the subject, the action and the camera, and the model renders the shot.

Image to Video AI runs the model for you in the browser, with no installs, footage or editing skills required.


## How to write a video prompt

Video prompts work best when they read like a line from a shot list: one subject, one action, one camera move.

- Subject and action: who is on screen and what happens
- Setting: place, weather and time of day
- Light and mood: golden hour, neon night, overcast
- Camera: dolly-in, pan, orbit, drone, handheld
- For image to video: describe only the motion

## Keep animation prompts short

One subject, one action and one camera move is enough for a short clip. Add the mood and light only when they affect the motion.


## Simple pricing

- Starter: $19.99 / month, 2,000 credits
- Pro: $49.99 / month, 5,500 credits
- Small: $9.99, 1,000 credits
- Large: $29.99, 3,200 credits

## Photo animation FAQ

### Can I animate a face?

Yes. Use a clear portrait and ask for a small, natural action such as a blink or a turn.

### Can I animate an illustration?

Yes. Say which parts should move and which lines or colors should remain stable.

### How is the price calculated?

The site charges 80 credits per second, shown before you generate.

## Give a still image a pulse

Start with one photo and one clear movement.

_Last updated 2026-10-19_