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Image to Video AI

Animate a still image with a focused motion brief. Upload a start or end image, describe what should move, and generate a clip that you can compare with the reference.

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Choose a Grok Imagine tool to remove distractions, edit a background or enhance a photo. Start with the task your image needs.

How can you add motion to a still image?

Animate a still image with a focused motion brief. Upload a start or end image, describe what should move, and generate a clip that you can compare with the reference.

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Give a portrait a natural gesture

Try a subtle head turn or shift in gaze and review how the model interprets the expression. A starting brief could be: The person gently turns toward the window as a soft breeze moves their hair, subtle camera push-in. Choose a clear image with a stable composition, then describe the action or camera movement you want to explore. The image sets a visual reference; the prompt explains the change you want.

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Animate an existing atmosphere

Use motion already suggested by the image, such as leaves, fabric, reflections, or light. A starting brief could be: Leaves sway in a light breeze, sunlight and shadows drift softly across the scene, steady camera. The result is a new video clip guided by the reference, and it may not preserve every detail pixel for pixel. Confirm that the selected model supports image-to-video, then review people and product details in the result.

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Move the camera through a space

A slow pan or push-in can add movement while keeping the main composition familiar. A starting brief could be: Slow cinematic push toward the focal point, gentle depth and natural ambient movement. Settings vary by model. Before submitting, review the supported inputs, aspect ratios, output options, and credit estimate shown in the composer. After generation, inspect the subject, text, product details, and overall composition before saving a result.

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Where do I choose duration and format?

Select a model that supports image-to-video to see its duration, aspect ratio, resolution, and credit estimate in the composer. Available choices vary by model. Settings vary by model. Before submitting, review the supported inputs, aspect ratios, output options, and credit estimate shown in the composer. After generation, inspect the subject, text, product details, and overall composition before saving a result.

How to use Grok Imagine to animate a still image

Upload a clear image → Describe the motion → Review the animated shot. The result is a new video clip guided by the reference, and it may not preserve every detail pixel for pixel. Confirm that the selected model supports image-to-video, then review people and product details in the result.

Image to Video AI: three steps from a brief to a reviewed resultGrok Imageine
  1. 1

    Upload a clear image

    Choose a reference where the main subject is visible and easy to recognize.

  2. 2

    Describe the motion

    Ask for one subject action or camera move and note what should stay recognizable.

  3. 3

    Review the animated shot

    Check the estimate, generate the clip, and compare it with the original image.

Which images make useful starting points for motion?

Choose a focused goal for the intended use, make a visual draft you can review, and decide what to change next.

Layered burger with colorful ingredientsGrok Imageine

Give a portrait a natural gesture

Use the workflow to animate a still image with one creative goal you can review. Start with a simple input, then adjust the subject, composition, and visual focus. Keep useful prompt wording so the next iteration develops the same direction instead of changing every detail at once.

What can a focused scene prompt look like?

Start with a brief below, then refine one important detail after reviewing the result. The artwork illustrates visual directions; it does not promise a particular model output.

Prompt inspiration
The person gently turns toward the window as a soft breeze moves their hair, subtle camera push-in
Give a portrait a natural gesture · 01 / 06
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Starter

$29.9/month

$29.90 billed monthly

For light creators trying things out

Includes
  • 1,500 credits per month
  • AI image and video generation
  • Model-specific settings and credit estimates
  • Preview and download completed results

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$199.9/month

$199.90 billed monthly

For pros and small studios with heavy needs

Everything in Pro, plus
  • 22,000 credits per month
  • AI image and video generation
  • Model-specific settings and credit estimates
  • Preview and download completed results
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Questions to answer before animating an image

Review the input requirements, available settings, credit estimate, and result checks before you submit.

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Which image works best as a reference?

Use a clear image with the main subject visible. Heavy blur or an obscured subject may make the result harder to review.

Will every detail stay unchanged?

Generated motion can change faces, text, product shapes, and backgrounds. Compare the result with your reference before using it.

Can I animate an illustration?

Yes, when accepted by the selected model. Describe the movement and style you want to preserve, then review the result.

Which image should I upload?

Choose a clear image with a stable composition, then describe the action or camera movement you want to explore. The image sets a visual reference; the prompt explains the change you want.

Will the output preserve the reference exactly?

The result is a new video clip guided by the reference, and it may not preserve every detail pixel for pixel. Confirm that the selected model supports image-to-video, then review people and product details in the result.

Where do I choose duration and format?

Select a model that supports image-to-video to see its duration, aspect ratio, resolution, and credit estimate in the composer. Available choices vary by model.

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Give your image a moving moment

Upload the image you want to animate, add one motion instruction, and review the estimate before generating.

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