Image to video
Turn a photo into an AI video
Image-to-video generation starts with a source image and turns it into moving footage. Upload the image you want to animate, add optional guidance for the motion or camera, choose from the settings currently available, and review the exact credit cost before creating. Your completed video is saved to your private library.
Available models, settings and costs are shown inside the product before you create.
Optional: describe the motion or camera direction
How it works
From input to video in three steps
- 01
Add a source image
Choose the still image that should define the subject, composition and starting look of the video.
- 02
Guide the movement
You can add a short prompt describing the action, camera movement or atmosphere you want to explore.
- 03
Choose, check and create
Select from the settings shown in the composer and confirm the displayed credit cost before creating.
Practical guidance
Give the image a clear job
A useful source image gives the model a readable subject and composition. The prompt can then focus on what should change over time.
Describe visible motion
Use a direct action such as the subject turns, the fabric moves in the wind or the camera slowly pushes forward.
Keep the subject clear
Choose an image where the main subject is easy to identify and important details are not hidden by the crop.
Treat each result as a draft
If the movement is not what you intended, revise one part of the guidance and generate another version.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for image-to-video generation?
You need a source image. A text prompt is optional and can be used to guide the action, camera movement or atmosphere.
Can I choose the video settings?
Yes. The composer shows the settings available for the current image-to-video model. The exact controls can vary by model.
Does Luma show the cost before creating?
Yes. Once you choose the available model and settings, the create button displays the exact credit cost before submission.
Can I download the result?
Completed generations are stored in your private library, where you can view and download the video.
Start with the idea you have now
Write the scene or add your source image. You will see the available controls and exact credit cost before creating.
Create a Video