How to Turn an Image into an MP4 (the 2026 Way)

Six models, one upload box, one text field. This is the whole process of turning an image into an MP4 with AI, written as the steps you'll actually click through.

Step 1 — Upload the image

Drag in any JPG, PNG or WebP. The subject should be in focus and at least 720p. One image is enough — no green screen, no multi-angle source needed.

Step 2 — Write the motion prompt

One sentence: what moves, how, and what the camera does. "He turns toward the camera and smiles, warm morning light" is a complete prompt. Grab proven ones from the 100+ prompt library — camera moves, pets, products, portraits all covered.

Step 3 — Pick the model

Six models share one credit balance. Fast and cheap: Grok Imagine or Seedance Mini. Cinematic people-shots: Kling 2.6. Max quality up to 4K: Veo 3.1. Long 30-second takes: Seedance 2.5. Undecided? The comparison table settles it in one look.

Step 4 — Generate and download

Short 720p clips usually render within a few minutes; long takes and 4K run slower by design (per-model windows on the reliability page). The result is a clean MP4 — download it, post it, or re-roll with a tweaked prompt. If a render fails, credits return to your balance automatically.

What it costs to try

Signup includes 10 free credits toward your first video — no card required. Paid tiers start at Max Turbo clip. Paid tiers start at 25 credits; the smallest pack is $5.90 for 60 credits, one-time, never expiring. Per-clip cost for every model is published in dollars.