Image to video

Start from a still image, then direct the motion you want to see.

ImageStyle lets you start a video workflow from a reference image when the selected video model supports image input. Add the image, describe the movement and scene, then choose from that model’s available output controls.

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A verified local Seedance family motion example. It illustrates a workflow direction, not a claimed input-output pair.
Start with
A supported reference image
Create
A short motion-guided video
Guide with
A scene and motion direction

Plan the still and the motion separately

These verified Seedance family motion-planning examples focus on storyboard structure and a clearly defined opening frame. They are not claimed input-output pairs.

Every card identifies whether it is a verified model-family example or a visual reference. Reference cards are not model benchmarks or before-and-after claims.

Plan the opening frame

Choose the still-image composition before deciding the motion that follows it.

Verified model-family example

Verified Seedance family video example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.

Motion sequence

Keep each change connected to the same visual starting point.

Verified model-family example

Verified Seedance family video example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.

Preserve the visual cue

Identify the pose, silhouette, or material cue the motion should begin from.

Verified model-family example

Verified Seedance family video example from the local ImageStyle prompt library.

What an image-to-video workflow does

Use a still as the visual starting point

Attach a reference image on a model that accepts one so the video begins with a defined visual direction.

Describe the movement you need

Use the prompt to communicate what should move, how the scene should develop, and the camera feeling you want.

Work within the active model’s controls

The available framing, duration, resolution, audio, and extra-reference controls depend on the video model you select.

How to create a video from an image

The page is not a separate video engine. It is the image-first route into the same ImageStyle video workspace, with its model-specific requirements visible before you generate.

  1. 1

    Choose an image-compatible video model

    Select a model that exposes an image reference input for the kind of motion task you want to create.

  2. 2

    Add the image you are allowed to use

    Upload the source image that should establish the subject, scene, or starting frame for the result.

  3. 3

    Write a motion direction

    Describe the action, camera movement, timing, and scene development instead of repeating only what is already visible in the image.

  4. 4

    Select available output options and review

    Choose the controls offered by the active model, generate the clip, and check the result before using it in a campaign or product flow.

Important image-to-video limitations

Image input is model-specific
Not every video model accepts a reference image, and an image input can change which framing or other controls are available.
A reference image guides rather than guarantees
Treat the reference as a creative starting point. Check important identity, product, text, and logo details in the generated clip.
Use only publishable reference images
Make sure you have the right to upload, transform, and publish any image used in the workflow.

Image to video generator FAQ

Can I turn any image into a video?
You can start from an image when you choose a video model that accepts an image reference. The supported formats, limits, and output controls are shown by the active model.
What should I write in an image-to-video prompt?
Focus on the change over time: action, camera movement, timing, environment, and visual feeling. The image already provides the starting appearance, so the prompt should explain how it should develop.
Will the video keep every product or logo detail?
A reference image provides direction, not a guarantee of exact reproduction. Review the generated clip carefully when product details, readable copy, or brand marks matter.
Can I make text-to-video instead?
Yes. Use the main AI video generator when you want to begin from a written scene rather than a reference image.

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Capability source: Current ImageStyle video-generation workspace.

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