Image to video AI

Upload a still and describe the motion. The tool keeps your image as the first frame and brings it to life, which makes it a quick way to animate cover art for a looping visual or a release teaser.

Turn your song into a music video

Features

  • Animate photos, illustrations, sketches, and cover art
  • Describe camera movement and action in plain language
  • Wide or vertical output, clips up to 15 seconds
  • Standard and Best quality tiers

Spotify Canvas and animated covers

The most common use of image to video for musicians is the short vertical loop behind a track. Upload the cover, choose 9:16 and a duration of 5 to 8 seconds, and describe slow, continuous motion: drifting light, smoke, a gentle camera push. The Spotify Canvas Maker and Animated Album Cover Maker presets open this tool with those settings and a loop-friendly prompt already filled in.

Sketch to video and drawing to video

Image to video is not only for photographs. A pencil sketch, a storyboard frame, or a child's drawing works as the first frame too, and the clip starts from the drawing exactly as it is. Describe the motion, keep the prompt short, and use the Best tier when the lines should stay faithful to the drawing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn an image into a video?

Upload the image, describe the motion you want, choose a tier, and generate. Download the MP4 when it is ready.

Can I animate my album cover?

Yes. Cover art works well. Use a vertical format for short looping visuals on streaming and social apps, or open the Animated Album Cover Maker preset, which fills in the settings for you.

How do I make a Spotify Canvas from an image?

Choose 9:16, set the duration to 8 seconds or less, upload the cover, and describe a subtle loop. The Spotify Canvas Maker preset opens this tool with exactly those settings; upload the finished MP4 in Spotify for Artists.

Can I turn a sketch or drawing into a video?

Yes. Upload the sketch or drawing as the image and describe how it should move; the engine uses it as the first frame. Clean line art with one clear subject animates best.

Will the person in my photo stay recognizable?

The first frame is your image, and the tool aims to keep the subject consistent through the clip. Large movements can drift, so keep the prompt simple for portraits.