Image to video: create a video from a single image

Turn an image into a short, animated video using a prompt

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Watch how AI transforms an image into a video

Create a video from an image with 2Emotion?

STEP 1

Choose or import your image

Open the video in which you want to bring an image to life, or start a new video project. Select the sequence containing the image you want to modify, or create a new sequence and add an image. The image can be a photo, an illustration—anything you like—and can come from any source.

STEP 2

Transform into video

Once the image is selected, click on the AI video icon on the image card. A panel opens, allowing you to choose between two durations and delays for the video rendering. Then, provide a description. By default, the “animate” prompt is used and works well to animate the image based on its content. You can also describe in as much detail as you like what you want the animation to do.

STEP 3

Discover your image as a video

While the image is being transformed into a video, you can continue editing the rest of your project if you wish. Once the AI has finished, click on “Preview sequence” to see the result based on your description. All that’s left is to export your project.

Why use the image to video feature?

It’s the perfect tool for animating business visuals or illustrating abstract concepts and ideas. In just seconds, you can create an animated sequence that enhances your story and energizes your editing—no filming required.

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Most Frequently Asked Questions About Image-to-Video

The “image-to-video” feature automatically generates a short animated video from a static image using artificial intelligence algorithms. The user provides an image and a textual description of the desired scene or action, and the AI creates a video sequence by interpreting these elements.

The possibilities are vast, with no limits except those imposed by law.

Here are the most common types of creations:

  • Character animations: Make a character speak or move.

  • Creative transformations: For example, turning a woman into a superhero.

  • Dynamic effects: Add camera movements, transitions, and more.

  • Social media content: Create engaging videos from photos.

  • Time-saving: Quickly create videos without editing skills.

  • Accessibility: Makes video creation possible for all users.

  • Personalization: Ability to create unique videos from simple images.

  • Innovation: Opens up new forms of visual storytelling.

The AI relies on diffusion models and natural language understanding to interpret your prompt.
The clearer, more precise, and well-structured your description is, the more coherent the result will be. It’s recommended to specify the subject, the action, the setting, and the desired visual atmosphere.

The original image can either be included as-is at the beginning of the video, or gradually transformed if you’ve requested a change (e.g., “the person turns into a superhero”).
Some tools preserve the initial style, while others create a smooth transition to a completely new scene.

Yes, some tools — especially comprehensive video creation platforms like 2Emotion — allow you to add animated text, subtitles, royalty-free music (or your own), and even an AI-generated voice-over.
This makes it easy to create a video that’s ready to publish on social media or include in a presentation.

A high-resolution image is recommended to achieve a smooth and realistic result.
However, most AI tools are capable of upscaling or filling in missing details from a medium-quality image.

Yes, provided you check the usage rights of the source image and the terms of use of the AI tool you’re using.
Some platforms place restrictions on commercial use or require a license. On 2Emotion, all your creations are 100% yours, and you are free to use them however you like.

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