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Upload Your Image
The generator above opens on the Image to Video tab with Grok Imagine selected. Upload a clear JPG, PNG or WebP image.
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Grok Image to Video Generator
Upload a photo, describe the motion, and watch it come alive
Upload a portrait, a product shot, a pet photo or a piece of artwork, then tell Grok Imagine what should move and how the camera should behave. You get a 6 to 30 second video at 480p or 720p with sound, and the credit cost is shown before you generate. Runs in the browser — no app or subscription required.
How It Works
Photo to Video in 4 Steps
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Describe the Motion
Write what should move, how the camera behaves and what it should sound like. Keep the description consistent with what is in the photo.
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Choose Length and Resolution
Pick 6–30 seconds and 480p or 720p. The output follows the framing of your uploaded image.
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Generate and Check
Preview the video with sound and check faces, hands and text in the frame. Adjust the motion description and generate again if needed.
Image to Video Features
Your Photo Sets the Look, Your Prompt Sets the Motion
Animate Any Still Image
Photos, illustrations, AI images and product shots all work. The uploaded image guides the subject, colors and composition, so the video stays close to the picture you started with.
Motion You Describe
Say exactly what moves: hair in the wind, a slow smile, steam rising from a cup, waves rolling in. Describing small, physical motion gives the most natural results.
Camera Moves on a Still
Add a push-in, an orbit, a pan or a parallax effect so a flat photo gains depth, even when the subject itself barely moves.
Sound Included
Describe the ambience or effects — a café murmur, rain on a window, an engine starting — and the clip comes back with audio generated alongside the picture.
6 to 30 Seconds, 480p or 720p
Make a short 6-second loop or a longer 30-second shot. Cost is 2 credits per second at 480p and 4 at 720p and is shown before you submit.
Up to 7 Images When You Need More Control
One photo is enough to animate. Add more images of the same subject — up to seven — when you want to steer the identity or details more firmly.
HOW TO ANIMATE A PHOTO WITH AI
How to Turn an Image into a Video with Grok
With image to video, the picture already answers 'what does it look like', so the prompt only needs to answer 'what happens'. Short, physical descriptions of motion work better than describing the image again.
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Choose a clear image
Use a sharp, well-lit photo with the subject clearly visible. Busy backgrounds and tiny faces are harder to animate cleanly.
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Describe the main motion
Start with the subject: 'she turns her head toward the camera and smiles', 'the dog shakes off water'.
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Add secondary motion
Small details sell realism: 'hair moves in a light breeze, leaves drift in the background'.
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Set the camera
Pick one move: 'slow push-in', 'gentle orbit to the left', or 'static camera' if the frame should stay put.
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Describe the sound and generate
Add the ambience you want to hear, choose length and resolution, then generate and preview.
Tips for Better Image to Video Results
Don't fight the photo
Asking a seated person to run, or a daytime photo to become night, often produces warping. Choose motion that fits the image.
Less motion looks more real
Subtle movement — breathing, blinking, a slow camera drift — usually looks more convincing than big actions.
Crop to the target ratio first
The video follows the image's framing. Crop the photo to vertical or widescreen before uploading if you need a specific format.
Use references for consistency
If the same person or product has to appear across several videos, use Reference to Video and upload the same set of images each time.
What People Make with Image to Video
Bring Existing Images to Life
Animated Portraits and Old Photos
Add a blink, a smile or a slow camera move to portraits and family photos.
Product Photos to Video Ads
Turn a product shot into a rotating, glowing or in-use clip for listings and social ads.
Artwork and AI Images in Motion
Animate illustrations, concept art and images made with an AI image generator.
Social Posts and Thumbnails
Turn a still post into a short looping video that stands out in the feed.
Image to Video FAQ
Common Questions About Grok Image to Video
What is Grok image to video?
Grok image to video uses xAI's Grok Imagine video model to animate a still image. You upload a photo, describe the motion, camera movement and sound, and get a 6–30 second video at 480p or 720p that keeps the look of the original picture.
Can I turn a photo into a video for free?
You can start for free. New accounts receive 12 credits, enough for one 6-second 480p video, and daily check-ins add 2–3 credits. Generating and previewing is included; downloading video files requires a paid plan or a past credit purchase.
Is this the official Grok Imagine app?
No. This is an independent web studio that runs the Grok Imagine video model through API providers. You do not need the Grok app, an X account or a SuperGrok subscription — you sign in with Google and pay per generation with credits.
What kind of images work best?
Sharp, well-lit images with a clearly visible subject: portraits, pets, products, landscapes, illustrations and AI-generated images. JPG, PNG and WebP are supported. Very small faces, heavy blur or cluttered scenes are harder to animate cleanly.
How long are the videos and what do they cost?
Each generation is 6–30 seconds at 480p or 720p. Cost is 2 credits per second at 480p and 4 credits per second at 720p, so a 6-second 480p clip costs 12 credits. The exact cost is shown before you generate.
Will the person in my photo look the same in the video?
The image strongly guides the face, clothing and colors, but AI video does not guarantee an exact likeness in every frame, especially with large movements or turned heads. Subtle motion keeps identity closest; for recurring characters, use several reference images.
Can I animate photos of real people?
Only with the rights and consent to do so. Prompts and images involving real people can be rejected by moderation, and you are responsible for the people, brands and other assets in what you upload. Images of minors are never allowed.
Does image to video add sound?
Yes. Describe the sound you want — ambience, effects, music or a short line of dialogue — and Grok generates audio with the video. If you plan to add your own music, leave sound out of the prompt.
What is the difference between image to video and reference to video?
Image to video animates one picture: the video starts from that photo's look and framing. Reference to video uses several images of a character, product or style as guides, so the subject stays consistent even in a new scene and across multiple clips.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Yes, on a paid plan. Every paid plan or credit purchase includes a commercial license for the content in your account; the free plan is for personal use. You must hold the rights to the images you upload.