# AI image to video that keeps your picture's look

> Image to video AI animates a still picture. On Seedance Studio you upload one PNG, JPEG or WebP image, which becomes the first frame, and describe what should move; Seedance turns it into a 5 to 15 second video at up to 1080p, with sound when you use Seedance 2.5. Because the clip starts from your image, colors, style and composition stay the same. Pricing matches text to video.

Upload a photo, illustration or product shot as the first frame, describe the motion, and Seedance brings it to life.

## At a glance

- **Input:** One PNG, JPEG or WebP image, up to 10 MB
- **Your image becomes:** The first frame of the clip
- **Length:** 5 to 15 seconds
- **Resolution:** 480p to 1080p
- **Price:** Same as text to video, from 400 credits

- Keeps your image's look
- Portraits, art and products
- PNG, JPEG or WebP

[Animate an image](https://getseedance.app/create)

## Motion that respects your image

- **First-frame control**: Your upload is the opening frame, so colors, composition and style carry through.
- **Describe only the motion**: No need to re-describe the picture; say what moves and how the camera behaves.
- **Great for products**: Turn a catalog photo into a rotating hero shot for ads and product pages.

## Image to video in three steps

1. **Upload one image**: A sharp PNG, JPEG or WebP up to 10 MB.
2. **Describe the motion**: What moves, how fast, the camera move and, with Seedance 2.5, the sound.
3. **Generate**: Match the aspect ratio to your image for the best result.

## What image to video is good at

Because the first frame is fixed, image to video is the way to animate something that must look exactly right: a portrait, a painting, a product or a scene you generated with an image model.

- Portraits: a turn of the head, a smile, hair in the wind
- Landscapes: drifting clouds, moving water, changing light
- Artwork: bring paintings and illustrations to life
- Products: slow rotations, reveals and push-ins
- Old photos: gentle, natural movement

## How to describe the motion

Describe what moves and how the camera behaves, not what the picture shows. “The steam rises and the camera slowly pushes in” works better than a full description of the scene. Gentle, physically plausible motion gives the most natural results; big changes, such as new people entering, can drift away from the original image.

Pick the same aspect ratio as your image, so nothing has to be cropped or extended.


## Related

- [Product video ads](https://getseedance.app/product-video): Animate product shots.
- [Text to video](https://getseedance.app/text-to-video): Start from a prompt.
- [Short video generator](https://getseedance.app/short-video-generator): Vertical clips for social feeds.

## Simple pricing for Seedance videos

- Starter: $19.99 / month, 2,000 credits
- Pro: $49.99 / month, 5,500 credits
- Studio: $99.99 / month, 12,000 credits
- Small: $9.99, 1,000 credits
- Medium: $29.99, 3,200 credits
- Large: $79.99, 9,000 credits

## Image to video FAQ

### Can I turn a photo into a video for free?

Signing up is free; turning a photo into a video uses purchased credits. A 5-second clip costs from 400 credits with Seedance 2.0 Fast.

### Which images work best?

Sharp images with a clear subject. Match the aspect ratio of your image to the video format for the cleanest result.

### Can I animate old photos or paintings?

Yes. Describe gentle motion, such as blinking, a slight smile or drifting clouds, for the most natural result.

### Does it cost more than text to video?

No. The price depends only on the model and the length, whether you start from text or an image.

### Can I use an image I generated with another AI tool?

Yes. Generated images make excellent first frames, as long as you have the right to use them and they follow our terms.

## Bring your picture to life

Sign up free and upload your picture.

_Last updated 2026-10-05_