Image to video AI: animate a photo

Upload a still photo, describe the motion or pick a suggestion, and MiniMax H3 Max animates it into a five-second MP4 clip with camera movement and subject motion.

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Runs in the tool. You sign in to run it, see the price before you start, and failed runs are refunded.

Made with MiniMax H3 Max

Product photograph prepared for an animated showcase clip — Product motion

Portrait photo ready to be animated with subtle movement — Living portraits

How to use Image to Video Generator

1
Upload one photo
Choose a JPEG, PNG, or WebP with a clear subject you want to animate.
2
Describe the motion (optional)
Name the camera move and subject action you want — pan, zoom, dolly, or “make the person walk.” If you skip this, Made adds natural motion and a slow push-in.
3
Let Made animate it
MiniMax H3 Max renders a five-second clip at 480P from your photo and prompt.
4
Review and download
Check the motion and subject consistency, then save the MP4.

Image to Video Generator examples

Real results from Made. Use a prompt to open it in Image to Video Generator, then add your own photo.

Product motion

“Slowly orbit the product with soft studio lighting.”

Use this prompt

Living portraits

“Add subtle breathing motion and a gentle push-in on the face.”

Use this prompt

Older family photograph selected for animation

Old memories

“Bring this family photo to life with gentle, natural movement.”

Use this prompt

Lifestyle still framed for a short vertical social clip

Social content

“Animate this into a short clip for a vertical social post.”

Use this prompt

Artwork chosen for an animated, atmospheric treatment

Animated art

“Make the scene drift with slow, dreamlike atmospheric motion.”

Use this prompt

Camera movement

“Pan the camera slowly from left to right across the scene.”

Use this prompt

What people use it for

Product showcasesAnimate an existing product photo with an orbit, push-in, or lighting shift instead of scheduling a video shoot.
Portraits that moveAdd subtle breathing, expression, or camera drift to a portrait for a profile, promo, or tribute clip.
Old photos and memoriesBring an archival or family photo to life with gentle, natural motion while keeping the original scene.
Social posts from stillsTurn a single strong photo into a short motion clip that performs better than a static image in feeds.

Turn an image into a video with AI motion

What it does

Input: One JPEG, PNG, or WebP image, plus an optional motion prompt
Output: Five-second MP4 video clip at 480P
How it works: Made animates the photo with MiniMax H3 Max at 480P, following your motion prompt, or natural motion and a slow push-in when you leave it blank.
Access: Runs in the tool. You sign in to run it, see the price before you start, and failed runs are refunded.

Formats and limits

Input formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP
Images per request: One
Output: MP4 video, five seconds
Resolution: 480P via MiniMax H3 Max
Prompting: Optional: describe the motion, pick a suggestion, or leave it blank for natural motion and a slow push-in

Checked against the running tool on 2026-10-20.

Questions about Image to Video Generator

What does an image to video generator do?

It animates a single still photo into a short video. Made adds subject motion and camera movement while keeping the scene from your original image, and returns the result as an MP4 clip.

Do I need to write a prompt?

No. If you upload only the photo, Made animates it with natural motion and a slow push-in. Describe the motion you want, or pick a suggestion, to direct it.

Which model animates the image?

MiniMax H3 Max. Made sends your photo to its image-to-video model and renders a five-second clip at 480P.

How long is the generated video?

Five seconds. For longer clips or a choice of models and durations, use the AI Video Generator.

Can I animate several photos at once?

The workflow animates one image per request. To sequence several photos into a single video, generate the clips individually or use the AI Slideshow Maker.

Will the video stay consistent with my photo?

Your photo is the clip’s opening frame, so the scene starts from your image, but generated motion can still drift on faces, hands, and fine text. Review the clip before publishing.

How is this different from a text to video generator?

Image to video starts from your photo and animates it, so the scene is anchored to a real still. Text to video invents the entire scene from a written description. Use this tool when you already have the image you want to bring to life.

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