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Image to Video

Learn how to turn your favorite images, photos, paintings, and drawings into videos using our AI animation tool.

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What is Image to Video?

The Image-to-Video AI Generator lets you transform portraits, illustrations and photos into short animated clips. DomoAI's technology adds natural camera motion and subtle effects to still images, making them ideal for social posts, advertising or personal storytelling.

How It Works (Step by Step)

Step 1 - Upload Your Image

  • Navigate to the Image-to-Video tool and drop in a high-quality JPEG, PNG or JPG.

  • Best results with clear subjects

Step 2 - Choose Motion Type

  • Template Animations: Choose pre-built motion patterns like Kiss, Dance, Zoom in and more.

  • Custom Motion with Prompts: Write descriptive text like "Camera slowly zooms in while subject turns head left", "Wind blowing through hair, gentle smile"

Step 3 - Generate and Review

  • A 5-10 second video generally completes within a minute. Preview the result and, if necessary, adjust your prompt and regenerate.

Step 4 - Download & Share

  • Download the final video once you're satisfied. And you could share it with the world.

How do I get better results?

Input guidelines

Ensure you have sufficient credits, as longer clips and higher resolutions require more credits.

  • A high-quality JPEG, PNG or JPG

  • An idea of the desired motion control

For images with strong artistic style:

  • Don't write prompts, let AI infer on its own

  • Recommended duration: 5 seconds

  • This approach preserves the image's original atmosphere and artistic style, with generally smaller motion amplitude

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Moody vibe

For images with obvious character emotions:

  • Don't write prompts, let AI infer on its own

  • Recommended duration: 5 seconds

  • Generate 2-3 versions at once for the same image

  • Each attempt produces different motion patterns. Review all outputs together and select the best animation

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Emotional distress

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Happiness

For images with prominent human subjects/strong narrative:

  • โœ… Write descriptive prompts

  • Recommended duration: 10 seconds (frame interpolation slows motion, so 10s allows secondary speed-up for natural, complete character actions)

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Prompt showcases:

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Prompt: A man is eating noodles

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Prompt: A manโ€™s hat on fire

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Prompt: A man is drinking beer

Technical specifications

Specification

Details

Input formats

JPEG, PNG or JPG

Output format

MP4

Maximum video length

10 seconds per generation

Available styles

10+ templates(AI kiss, hug, looping, 360 views and more)

Custom styles

Text prompts

Processing time

Few minutes for short clips (varies by length)

AI models

V2.4 Advanced for precision
V2.4 Faster for speed

Credit cost

Varies by video length

Watermark

Removed on paid plans (Basic, Standard, Pro)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What image formats are supported?

DomoAI accepts JPEG, PNG and JPG files. For best results, use high-resolution images.

2. Can I animate multiple people in one image?

Yes, but results are best with 1-2 subjects. For group photos, the AI may struggle with individual movements.

3. How long does it take to generate a video?

Processing time depends on the chosen duration. For 5-second and 10-second clips it typically takes only a few minutes to generate.

4. How do I control the animation?

You can write a text prompt describing the motion you want (e.g., "slow zoom in" or "character laughing") or choose from built-in templates for actions like kissing, hugging or various camera movements.

Related features and workflows

After generating your styled clip, combine it with these DomoAI tools for professional results.

Video Upscaler

Enhance video quality and resolution to 4K.

Best for: apply Video Upscaler after generating your Image to Video animation, especially if you started with a lower-resolution source image or need maximum clarity for your final delivery.

Character to video

Transform any video by replacing characters. Swap faces, bodies, and styles with our AI animator while preserving every motion perfectly.

Best for: change the entire visual appearance or artistic style while keeping movement and structure intact, not just replacing the face.

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