Photo to Video AIOne photo. Your next shot.
Start with a scene or effect
Or write your own motion prompt
Before you generate: Seedance 1.5 Pro · 480p · 4 sec · free preview (or 20 credits)
HD option: Seedance 1.5 Pro · 720p · 8 sec · 80 credits
No sign-up · JPG, PNG or WebP up to 8 MB
Photo to video · 1 free video · No sign-up · No credit card · HD coming soon
Main path: pick a scene or effect, upload your photo, then generate. Writing your own prompt is optional when you want a custom camera move.
AI effects
Pick an AI video effect
Main path: choose a scene, upload a photo, generate. No prompt needed.
Made with AI Videographer
Real clips from one photo each, shown with the exact prompt. Tap a clip to watch it full size with sound.
Preview a take before making your next one
Watch the free watermarked preview on this page. Credit packs for separately generated, downloadable clips are coming soon.
Guide
Your first take, in three steps
- 1
Pick a scene or effect
Choose a ready-made dance, rap duo or other AI effect. No prompt required for these paths.
- 2
Upload your photo
Use one clear JPG, PNG or WebP up to 8 MB (two portraits for duo). Leave space around the subject for movement.
- 3
Generate and check the cost
Before you start, the tool shows model, resolution, duration and credits. Watch the free watermarked preview; downloadable clips use credits.
- Price
- Free · HD soon
- Free videos
- 1 (+1 with free account)
- Resolution
- 480p
- Length
- 4 seconds
- Account
- Not needed
An AI videographer that starts with your photo
A photograph gives the scene its starting point. Most people begin with a prepared effect: pick a style, upload, and generate.
AI Videographer is built around short, single-scene clips. When you need a custom move, you can still write your own direction. It works in your browser on a phone or computer.
The model generates new frames rather than simply moving the original image. Faces, hands, text and product details can change, so review the entire result before sharing it.
Use cases
Choose a subject. Give it a moment.
Product close-ups
Try a gentle camera move around a product photo. Check labels and small details before using the clip.
Travel moments
Add a slow push toward a shoreline, drifting clouds or a breeze through trees.
Pets with personality
Start with an alert expression and ask for a blink or a small head tilt.
Creative messages
Turn a consenting friend's photo into a short dance clip for a personal greeting.
Optional: write your own prompt
- Start with one action. A single movement is easier to follow than a sequence of different events.
- Set the camera. Try "locked-off camera" or "slow push-in" and compare how the scene feels.
- Protect the important details. Ask to keep the subject and background consistent, then inspect the result.
- Give the subject room. A tightly cropped photo gives the model less room to animate arms or legs.
Freeform prompt ideas:
- "The person smiles and waves at the camera, the background stays calm."
- "The dog turns its head toward the camera and wags its tail."
- "Slow camera flight forward, clouds drift across the sky."
- "The product slowly rotates 360 degrees, soft studio light."
- "Steam rises from the cup, the camera slowly moves closer."
Your photos stay your photos
- Your photo is only used for your video and is deleted automatically after 24 hours.
- We publish neither your photo nor your video.
- Free videos need no account, no email address and no payment details.
- We do not store your IP address in plain text, only as a hash value to check the free limit.
Details are in our privacy policy.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What can I create with AI Videographer?
Prepared dance and rap duo scenes from your photos, or a custom clip from a photo plus a short motion prompt. Output depends on the selected model and preset.
What does the free preview include?
The configured allowance is 1 free video, with 1 extra after creating an account. This is a one-time allowance and is subject to service capacity and shared IP limits. Free results carry a aivideographer.net watermark and are for on-page viewing.
Can I download the free preview?
Free previews are for viewing on the page. A downloadable version is a separate generation made with credits. It may differ from the preview.
How long does generation take?
Timing depends on the model, scene and provider queue. A two-person scene adds an image-generation step and often takes a couple of minutes. The tool displays progress while you wait. Failed jobs do not keep the credits used for that attempt.
Does every video include sound?
No. Standard photo animation and the dance and rap duo effects are silent. Seedance 2.0 Fast can generate sound; the selected preset identifies its audio options.
Which photos should I use?
Use clear photos that you own or have permission to use. Avoid obscured faces, very small subjects and crowded compositions. Do not upload public figures or use a result to mislead people.
Is this an official model website?
No. AI Videographer is an independent service that accesses models through an API provider.