AI Image to Video Generator Built for Video Creators

Turn any photo into a stunning video with simple AI tools. Add motion, clean text, and music to instantly upgrade your visuals. Perfect for social posts, ads, and creative storytelling.

  • Upload any image or photo
  • Choose from 1,000+ voices
  • Add motion prompts for cinematic movement
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Use Cases of Image to Video Generator

See how businesses like yours scale content creation and drive growth with the most innovative image to AI video platform.

Marketing Campaign Visuals

Marketing Campaign Visuals

Create scroll-stopping ads and social video clips from existing product images. Turn static assets into short videos with transitions, captions, and sound that highlight features and offers, without booking new shoots. This tool is ideal for marketers looking to create videos quickly with AI tools.

Training and Education Content

Training and Education Content

Convert diagrams, charts, and still images into explainer videos. Add voiceovers, sync motion to steps, and create stunning training materials. Great for turning a single photo or series of visuals into an engaging video format learners can follow with ease.

E-commerce Product Showcases

E-commerce Product Showcases

Bring product images to life with smooth pans, highlight shots, and clear callouts. Use HeyGen’s video editor to show specs, animate features, and answer questions. Transform static visuals into short videos that enhance product understanding.

Internal Communications and Updates

Internal Communications and Updates

Convert dashboards or internal visuals into concise videos using AI video tools. Add narration and transitions to focus attention and deliver updates that teams can absorb faster than reading long emails.

Why HeyGen is the best image to video generator

HeyGen turns any static image into a high-quality, lifelike video in minutes. Whether you start from a simple photo, a detailed prompt, or our stock assets, HeyGen delivers fast, realistic results with unmatched creative control.

Lightning-fast generation

Transform your images into polished videos in minutes; far quicker and cheaper than traditional production workflows.

Zero learning curve

Create professional grade image-to-video content with an interface anyone can master. No editing background or technical expertise needed.

All-in-one creative editor

From your first prompt to the final export, HeyGen’s text-based editor streamlines the entire workflow. Edit, refine, and produce videos as easily as writing a document.

AI Photo Avatar and Character Animation

Animate portraits, full-body photos, and avatars with lifelike gestures. This image generator analyzes expressions and adds realistic facial animation using advanced AI, creating compelling video results.

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Fast Photo to Video Creation

Upload an image, add your script, and click generate video. HeyGen handles the rest. Turn photos into stunning videos in seconds with high video quality. This is the ideal image to video tool for those who need quick video creation at scale.

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Voice, Music, and Captions in One Flow

Generate videos using built-in voices and music. Create talking avatars with subtitles synced to audio. Add audio layers without needing separate tools. Supports multiple video formats and resolutions.

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Flexible Styles and Motion Control

Customize video length, aspect ratio, and pacing. Guide transitions with text-based commands like “slow pan” or “zoom on subject.” This video generator tool gives you full control with zero learning curve.

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Used by 100,000+ teams that value quality, ease, and speed

See how businesses like yours scale content creation and drive growth with the most innovative image to video platform on the market.

Miro
"It has empowered our writers to have the same level of creativity in the process that I do when it comes to visual storytelling mediums."

Steve Sowrey, Learning Media Designer
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Vision Creative Labs
"The magic moment for me was when we had a film that I've been doing every week. Suddenly, we realized I could write a script, send it in, and never have to go in front of a camera again."

Roger Hirst, Co-Founder
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Workday
"What I love about HeyGen is that I no longer have to say no to projects. It’s like we’ve augmented our team. We can do way more with the resources we have."

Justin Meisinger, Program Manager
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How it works

How to Use the AI Image to Video Generator

Bring any photo to life with hyper-realistic voice and movement using Avatar IV.

Step 1

Upload Your Photo

Select a clear, high-quality image (PNG, JPG, HEIC, or WebP up to 200MB) as HeyGen analyzes it to detect key subjects, objects, and background elements for motion planning.

Step 2

Add Your Script or Audio

Type a script or upload your voice, enabling Avatar IV to map speech precisely to facial expressions and lip movements.

Step 3

Generate Motion and Frames

HeyGen predicts natural movement paths, auto-generates intermediate frames, and adds cinematic effects like pans, zooms, and tilts for dynamic animation.

Step 4

Refine and Export Video

The AI fine-tunes lighting, shadow continuity, and transitions to render a polished, realistic video ready to share across any platform.

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FAQs about Image to Video AI

What is image to video AI?

Image to video AI turns static visuals into short, AI-generated videos. Upload an image, enter a script, and HeyGen animates facial expressions and adds voice, perfect for creating a video from a single photo.

Can I use this image to video tool for social media?

Yes, this AI video generator is perfect for creating short videos, explainers, and product showcase videos for social platforms. It’s built for fast, engaging videos that tell your story clearly.

Does Heygen's Image to Video tool support multiple image formats?

HeyGen supports MP4 and WebM formats. The platform automatically adjusts resolution and video quality to fit your export settings.

Can I animate faces from old photos?

Yes. Using HeyGen’s photo to video AI and facial mapping engine, you can turn old or static images into Talking ai videos with AI-generated movement and synced voice.

Is this the best free tool to try image to video?

HeyGen offers a free to use image to video AI tier so you can explore features and generate your first video without paying. While not completely unlimited, it’s one of the best free starting points.

What can I do with the AI image to video generator?

This tool lets you create stunning video content from photos, product images, and avatars. Great for marketing campaigns, personal reels, and videos with AI-based animation.

Can I convert images into videos using HeyGen?

Yes, you can easily convert images into dynamic videos using HeyGen. Whether you're building a slideshow or a promotional reel, our tool makes it easy to transform images into engaging visuals.

How does HeyGen compare to other AI video generators?

HeyGen uses advanced AI to offer video generator features like animation, dubbing, motion control, and auto-captioning. It acts like a full video AI generator built into one streamlined interface.

Can I add music or voiceover to the video?

Absolutely! You can choose background tracks from HeyGen’s built-in library or upload your own. You can also layer on AI-generated voiceovers using HeyGen’s voice dubbing tools.

What types of images can I use on HeyGen’s Image to Video AI?

You can use clear, high-quality JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, or simple SVG images under 200MB. Make sure the image is at least 300 pixels wide, well-lit, and not blurry. Avoid copyrighted or unsafe content. The better the image, the smoother the animation.

Can Heygen turn old photos into videos using AI?

Yes, Heygen's photo to video feature allows you to upload old or static photos and transform them into lifelike AI-generated videos. You can animate faces, generate speech, and bring your memories or historical images to life with just a few clicks.

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