Grok ImagineTurn one photo into a cinematic, identity-locked clip in seconds
Grok Imagine 1.5 is xAI's newest image-to-video preview model. Start from a single reference image, describe the motion and scene you want, and it animates your subject into a polished video — keeping the same face, body, and style consistent from the first frame to the last. Generate 1 to 15 seconds at 480p or 720p in eight aspect ratios. Free to start, no signup required.
Create a Grok Imagine 1.5 Video in 4 Simple Steps
Grok Imagine 1.5 is image-to-video, so start by uploading the single photo you want to animate — a portrait, product shot, or character reference.
Describe the motion, camera movement, scene, and mood you want. The clearer the direction, the more cinematic and on-character the result.
Choose 1–15 seconds, 480p or 720p, and an aspect ratio (or leave it on Auto to follow your image), then click Generate.
Watch your clip render in seconds, then download it watermark-free in high quality — ready for social media, ads, or any commercial use.
Identity-Locked Image-to-Video, Built for Speed
Upload one reference image and Grok Imagine 1.5 brings it to life with natural motion, camera movement, and cinematic lighting — no rigging, keyframes, or editing suite required.
The 1.5 preview keeps your subject's face, body, and silhouette consistent from frame to frame — ideal for multi-shot montages where the same character has to appear again and again.
Describe the action, camera moves, mood, and setting in plain language. Grok Imagine 1.5 follows your prompt to direct the shot while staying anchored to your reference image.
Render anything from a quick 1-second loop to a 15-second scene. Start short to lock in the look, then go longer once your prompt is dialed in.
Choose Auto to follow your source image, or pick from 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, and 2:3 — ready for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, YouTube, and ads without cropping.
Export clean 480p or 720p video with no watermark, ready for social media, marketing, and commercial use. Free daily credits let you try it with no signup.
How to Turn a Photo into Video with Grok Imagine 1.5
Grok Imagine 1.5 turns a single photo plus a prompt into a short, identity-locked clip — no editing suite and no signup required. Here's exactly how to create an image-to-video with Grok Imagine 1.5, step by step.
Launch the playground at the top of this page. New users get free daily credits, so you can start animating images right away — nothing to install.
Pick one clear photo of the subject you want to animate. A sharp, well-lit image gives the 1.5 model the best chance to keep the face and details consistent.
Write the action, camera movement, mood, and style you want. For multi-shot looks, describe each beat — Grok Imagine 1.5 holds the same subject across the whole clip.
Choose 1–15 seconds, 480p or 720p, and an aspect ratio (9:16 for TikTok and Reels, 16:9 for YouTube, 1:1 for feeds, or Auto to match your image).
Click generate and watch your video render in seconds. Refine the prompt if needed, then download watermark-free — ready for commercial use.
Identity lock is only as good as your input. A clear, high-resolution photo with an unobstructed face or subject keeps details consistent across every frame.
Tell the model what moves and how the camera behaves — 'slow dolly-in', 'handheld pan', 'subject turns toward camera'. Motion cues produce far more dynamic clips.
Leave the aspect ratio on Auto to follow your source image's framing, or set it explicitly when you're targeting a specific platform like Reels or YouTube.
Begin at 1–4 seconds to lock in the look and motion, then regenerate longer once the prompt is dialed in. It's faster than fixing a 15-second clip.
Image-to-Video for Every Creator
Turn a single selfie or photo into scroll-stopping short video for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts — with the same face held consistent across the whole clip.
Animate a product shot or brand image into a dynamic promo without a full shoot. Grok Imagine 1.5 delivers cinematic motion at a fraction of production cost.
Use identity-locked image-to-video for pre-visualization, concept clips, and multi-shot montages where a single character recurs across different scenes.
Transform static product photos into engaging video showcases that keep the product accurate and recognizable from the first frame to the last.
Everything About the Grok Imagine 1.5 Generator