Two V2.4 models
Advanced for detail, Faster for speed and lower cost.
Domo AI · Image to Video · V2.4
Domo AI Image to Video
Turn any photo or artwork into a moving clip
Upload a photo, illustration or product shot, describe the motion, and Domo AI animates it into a short clip in anime, 3D or cinematic style — keeping the look of your original image.
3–5 stypical clip
2V2.4 models
4Kwith upscaler
Slow push-inA preview of camera moves and intensity — real results also animate the subject.
The basics
What is Domo AI Image to Video?
It turns photos, illustrations, paintings and drawings into short videos. You upload one still image, pick a model, motion and duration, optionally describe what should move — and the AI generates a clip that keeps your image’s look while adding natural motion and depth.
- No animation skills or keyframes needed
- Works on photos, anime art, paintings and product shots
- Prompts, templates and an intensity slider control the motion
- Commercial use allowed — you own what you create
Still image
Animated clip
Features
All features →Key features
Motion & duration
Short clips (3 or 5 s) in 9:16, 16:9 or 1:1.
Intensity slider
From a subtle camera drift to dramatic movement.
Prompt-based motion
“Slow zoom in on face”, “camera pan to the right”.
Style templates
One-click effects like kiss, hug, wink and camera moves.
Common formats
Upload JPG, JPEG or PNG images.
Built-in upscaler
Boost finished clips up to 4K in the studio.
Commercial rights
Use your clips for personal or commercial projects.
Models
V2.4 Faster vs V2.4 Advanced
Test on Faster, finalize on Advanced.
V2.4 Faster
Quicker processing at a lower cost — ideal for trying prompts, styles and motion settings.
2credits / s on the API · $0.04
V2.4 Advanced
Higher precision for detailed scenes, faces and close-ups — use it for the clips you’ll publish.
5credits / s on the API · $0.10
API rates from DomoAI’s Enterprise API pricing (animate-2.4-faster / animate-2.4-advanced). In the web app, credits come from your plan. Domo API →
Step by step
Beginner’s guide →How to use Image to Video
- 01
Open Image to Video
From the AI Video tools in the DomoAI web app.
- 02
Upload your image
A high-resolution JPG or PNG with a clear subject.
- 03
Pick model, duration & ratio
Faster or Advanced; 3 or 5 s; 9:16, 16:9 or 1:1.
- 04
Add a prompt or template
Describe the motion, or pick a preset effect.
- 05
Set motion intensity
Subtle for portraits, stronger for action.
- 06
Generate & download
Takes a few minutes; upscale, then download.
Motion prompts
More prompts →Describe the motion, not the picture
Your image already sets the look. Mix one camera move, one subject motion and one ambient effect.
Camera
Subject
Ambient
Quality
Click any phrase to copy it.
Portrait
Subtle blink, gentle smile, soft hair sway. Slow cinematic push-in. Smooth motion, stable face.
Anime art
Soft anime style, pastel colors, slow camera zoom in, hair gently moving.
Landscape
Slow pan across the scene with gentle parallax depth, clouds drifting, soft cinematic lighting. Smooth motion, minimal distortion.
Product
Slow zoom-in on the product, soft studio lighting, gentle sparkle highlights. Smooth motion, clean edges.
Character sheet
Character breathing loop, slight head turn toward the camera, subtle blink. Static camera, seamless loop, stable face.
Quote graphic
Very slow push-in, light floating particles, soft glow in the background. Text stays still and sharp. Smooth motion.
Inputs
Which images animate best
Great inputs
- High-resolution JPG or PNG
- One clear subject
- Good, even lighting
- Visible depth: foreground and background
- Faces large in the frame
Weak inputs
- Noisy, low-resolution photos
- Cluttered or busy scenes
- Very dark images
- Heavy blur or filters
- Small text and logos
Prep tools
Get your image ready before animating:
- Image Upscaler — sharpen small or soft images
- Image Editor — clean backgrounds, fix lighting
- Image Generator — create an image from text first
Use cases
All use cases →Best uses for Image to Video
Social media creators
- Looped character reactions
- Selfies into anime intro clips
- Motion on quote graphics and thumbnails
Marketers & brands
- Rotating, zooming product banners
- Landing-page video backgrounds
- Style variations for A/B tests
Artists & illustrators
- Head-turns and breathing loops for character sheets
- Animated promo snippets from key art
- Teasers for webcomics and visual novels
Tips for better results
- Start with clean, high-res images with a clear subject
- Keep prompts short: subject, style and motion in 1–3 sentences
- Test on Faster, finalize on Advanced
- Combine with Upscaler, Background Removal or Lip Sync
- Finish with music and captions in CapCut, Premiere or DaVinci
Limitations
- Short clips — longer sequences need several renders stitched together
- Quality depends on the input image
- No frame-by-frame keyframing like After Effects
Need more control? Frames to Video lets you set up to 8 keyframes.
Compare
All alternatives →Domo AI vs other image-to-video tools
| Tool | Focus | Strength | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domo AI | Stylized image animation in an all-in-one studio | Anime and stylized looks; simple controls | Character animation, social pipelines |
| Pika | HD image-to-video with effects | Physics-aware motion, viral effects | Memes and short-form creators |
| Runway | Image-to-video inside a full editing suite | Cinematic realism, Motion Brush, camera control | Agencies, filmmakers, client work |
| Luma | Realistic, 3D-like clips | Natural motion and depth | Photography, real estate, product cinematics |
Pricing & free trial
New users get free starter credits to test Image to Video. Paid plans (Basic, Standard, Pro, Team) add more monthly credits, watermark-free exports, and — from Standard up — unlimited Relax mode.
Is DomoAI free? →For developers
Animate images from your own app with POST /video/image2video — 1–10 second clips from $0.04 per second.
What is Domo AI Image to Video?
It’s a tool that turns a single photo, illustration, painting or product image into a short animated clip. You choose the model, duration, aspect ratio and motion, and the AI keeps the look of your original image.
How long are Image to Video clips?
In the web app clips are typically 3 or 5 seconds. The API supports 1–10 seconds per task. For longer videos, render several clips and stitch them together.
What’s the difference between V2.4 Faster and V2.4 Advanced?
Faster is quicker and cheaper — good for testing prompts and styles. Advanced adds precision for detailed scenes, faces and close-ups, so use it for final clips.
Which images work best?
High-resolution JPG or PNG images with one clear subject, good lighting and visible depth. Noisy, dark, blurry or cluttered images tend to produce artifacts.
What should I write in the prompt?
Describe the motion rather than the picture: one camera move, one subject motion and one ambient effect, such as “subtle blink, soft hair sway, slow push-in, smooth motion, stable face”.
Can I use Image to Video clips commercially?
Yes. You own the content you create and can use it for personal or commercial projects, as long as you have the rights to the image you upload.
Every image has a story. Let it move.
Upload a photo, describe the motion, and get your first clip in minutes — free credits included.