Veo 3.1
Seedance 2.5
Wan3.0-Video
MiniMax H3Sample review
I saw the Hotel Lobby AI trend on TikTok and wanted to make one with a friend. I found the template here, saw it needed two photos, and followed the steps. Much easier than hunting for the right prompt.
Momo
Short-form video creator
AI Flow Video Generator — Turn Photos and Ideas into Video
Flow AI Video turns a photo or a prompt into a smooth AI video. Animate pictures for social posts, product clips, and stories, or start free with no account.
New here? Try the free AI video generator — no sign-up needed.
Every top AI video model, in one studio
How to Make an AI Flow Video from a Photo
Image to video, photo to video, or text to video: with Flow AI Video it takes three steps and no editing skills.
- 1
Upload your photo
Add a clear JPG, PNG, or WebP picture, such as a portrait, pet photo, landscape, or product shot. Using a trending effect? Add the photos its sample asks for.
- 2
Describe the motion
Tell the AI how the photo should move: a smile, a head turn, hair in the wind, or a slow camera push-in. Effects come with a built-in motion prompt, so you can skip this step.
- 3
Generate and download
Choose a model, video length, and resolution, check the credit estimate, then generate. Preview the result and download your video for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
What Is AI Flow Video?
AI flow video is a short clip where an AI model adds natural, flowing motion to a still image or a written idea. Flow AI Video brings that into one studio: animate a photo with the free image to video generator, or choose models such as Seedance, Veo, Wan, and MiniMax for longer, higher-resolution results. Reuse drafts and media, and check estimated credits before you generate. Flow AI Video is an independent product and is not affiliated with Google.
Explore AI video effects like Raindance AI and Hotel Lobby AI, or bring your own idea to the video workspace.
Source photoAdd a motion prompt
Bring Your Photos to Life with Image to Video AI
Animate a portrait, pet photo, landscape, or illustration with image to video AI and turn the still picture into a moving scene. Describe a gentle head turn, wind in the trees, or a slow camera push-in to add motion and atmosphere.
Animate Your PhotoImage reference
Video reference
Audio reference
Motion prompt
More ways to guide your video
Guide Every Shot with Reference Media
Describe the action with text, then use image, video, or audio references to guide your creative direction. Supported models also let you set the first and last frames. Reference options and combinations vary by model.
Create with ReferencesPlan your product shot
Focus on the details
Choose a camera move
Create a launch teaser
Turn Product Photos into Video Ads
Give your product photos a new role in launch teasers, store listings, and social ads. Use camera moves and close-ups to highlight the details, then review logos, text, and product shapes before publishing.
Create a Product Video
9:161:116:9Create Social Media Videos from Photos
Turn travel photos, everyday moments, and character artwork into clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Choose a supported aspect ratio and video length for your next post, or create a shot for a longer story.
Start CreatingModel · Length · Resolution · Credits
Explore AI Video Models in One Place
Choose from Seedance, Veo, Wan, MiniMax, and more without switching platforms. Compare the available settings and reference options, then check the estimated credit cost before you generate.
Explore Video ModelsMake Trending TikTok Videos with Your Photos
Explore trending AI video templates for TikTok and Instagram Reels, including effects like Raindance, Hotel Lobby, and Zombie. Watch a sample, check the photo requirements, and upload your images. Built-in motion prompts make it easy to try the effect with your own photos.
Browse Trending EffectsMore Creative Control. Less Setup.
Why Choose Flow AI Video for Photo to Video AI?
Bring your photos, motion prompts, visual and audio references, and output settings into one creative workflow. Explore models and trending effects, build on existing drafts, and check credits before you generate.
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| Creative workflow | Flow AI Video | VSWorking Across Separate Tools |
|---|---|---|
| One workspace, multiple models | Create with Seedance, Veo, Wan, and MiniMax through one interface for photos, prompts, references, and output settings. | Choose separate tools for each model and manage their different interfaces and settings. |
| Resolution for your project | Choose from the selected model’s output resolutions, with up to 4K on supported models. See the credit estimate as you adjust settings. | Check each tool’s resolution options and pricing separately before choosing an output. |
| Control over camera movement | Describe pans, push-ins, and subject movement. Guide the shot with reference clips or first and last frames where supported. | Translate your shot direction into each tool’s prompts and reference controls. |
| References for your characters | Use portraits and supported reference images to guide appearance, expression, and action. Refine the prompt and review the result in your workflow. | Prepare character references and configure the supported inputs in each tool you use. |
| Build on your existing material | Return to a draft with its photos, prompt, and settings, then explore another direction without starting from a blank page. | Keep track of source files, prompts, and settings across separate projects and tools. |
| Audio as creative input | Add audio alongside visual references with models that support it, keeping sound references and visual direction in the same workspace. | Find a model that accepts audio references, then prepare its required combination of inputs. |
| Trending effects, ready to try | Browse effects like Raindance and Hotel Lobby, preview the result, and check photo requirements before uploading. | Find an effect, locate a usable template or tutorial, and check which photos it needs. |
| An easier starting point | Use a template with a built-in motion prompt, or write your own direction when you want more control. | Build your own prompt or bring one from a separate template or tutorial. |
| Costs visible before generation | Check estimated credits for the model and output settings before each generation. | Compare separate pricing systems and work out the cost of each attempt. |
This compares workflows across separate tools. 4K output, first and last frames, and reference types depend on the model. References guide generation; review character consistency, visual details, and any generated audio.
How Creators Use Flow AI Video
From spotting a trend and finding its template to checking the photos and credits needed before creating.
Sample review
When a new look takes off on Instagram Reels, I don't want to spend the trend's whole life searching for a tutorial. I can find popular effects like Raindance here without piecing together prompts and assets.
Ari
Lifestyle creator
Sample review
I've clicked into templates only to find out I didn't have enough photos. Seeing the example and photo count first saves time. For a two-person video, I can also check where each photo goes.
Lynn
Content planner
Sample review
I start with a template when I'm chasing a trend. For my own ideas, I open the workspace, describe the motion, and pick a model. Having both in one place is much simpler than switching tools.
Kai
Social media manager
Sample review
My worry isn't whether the photo will move; it's whether the person will still look like themselves. I check the example, use a clear photo, and keep the motion gentle. If the first take feels off, I try another direction.
🏝️
Nana
Portrait photography fan
Sample review
The expensive part is trying again and again without knowing the cost. I can see the estimated credits for the model, length, and quality before I decide how many versions to make or whether to add more credits.
🎨
Mumu
Freelance designer
Sample review
I saw people putting their pets into trending videos and wanted my cat to be the star. Looking at the example and photo requirements first helps me decide if a template fits my photos before I upload anything.
🐈
Chestnut
Pet account creator
Sample review
I can't reshoot every product when my shop gets new arrivals. I can try camera moves with photos I already have and make a short clip for Reels. If a template doesn't fit, I can describe my own shot.
🎬
Jules
Independent shop owner
Sample review
I don't want to research models and prompts just to make one trending video. If the effect is here, I try the template first. When I want to change the movement, I open the workspace and keep going.
🌿
Ning
Everyday video creator
Sample review
I saw the Hotel Lobby AI trend on TikTok and wanted to make one with a friend. I found the template here, saw it needed two photos, and followed the steps. Much easier than hunting for the right prompt.
Momo
Short-form video creator
Sample review
I start with a template when I'm chasing a trend. For my own ideas, I open the workspace, describe the motion, and pick a model. Having both in one place is much simpler than switching tools.
Kai
Social media manager
Sample review
I saw people putting their pets into trending videos and wanted my cat to be the star. Looking at the example and photo requirements first helps me decide if a template fits my photos before I upload anything.
🐈
Chestnut
Pet account creator
Sample review
When a new look takes off on Instagram Reels, I don't want to spend the trend's whole life searching for a tutorial. I can find popular effects like Raindance here without piecing together prompts and assets.
Ari
Lifestyle creator
Sample review
My worry isn't whether the photo will move; it's whether the person will still look like themselves. I check the example, use a clear photo, and keep the motion gentle. If the first take feels off, I try another direction.
🏝️
Nana
Portrait photography fan
Sample review
I can't reshoot every product when my shop gets new arrivals. I can try camera moves with photos I already have and make a short clip for Reels. If a template doesn't fit, I can describe my own shot.
🎬
Jules
Independent shop owner
Sample review
I've clicked into templates only to find out I didn't have enough photos. Seeing the example and photo count first saves time. For a two-person video, I can also check where each photo goes.
Lynn
Content planner
Sample review
The expensive part is trying again and again without knowing the cost. I can see the estimated credits for the model, length, and quality before I decide how many versions to make or whether to add more credits.
🎨
Mumu
Freelance designer
Sample review
I don't want to research models and prompts just to make one trending video. If the effect is here, I try the template first. When I want to change the movement, I open the workspace and keep going.
🌿
Ning
Everyday video creator
Plans & Pricing
One credit balance for every video model on Flow AI Video
Lite
$12.00$15.00/mo
Billed annually ($144.00/year)
Includes 400 credits per month
- 400 credits/month
- Up to 80 videos/month
- Access to all video models
- Start & end frames, reference images, video and audio
- Up to 4K resolution
- Watermark-free outputs
- Standard support
- Buy an add-on credit pack
All video modelsLearn more
- Veo 3.1 FastFrom 18 credits
- Veo 3.1From 75 credits
- Seedance 2.5From 34 credits
Most popular
Pro
Save 50%$14.50$29.00/mo
Billed annually ($174.00/year)
- 800 credits/month
- Up to 160 videos/month
- Access to all video models
- Start & end frames, reference images, video and audio
- Up to 4K resolution
- Watermark-free outputs
- Priority support
- Buy an add-on credit pack
All video modelsLearn more
- Veo 3.1 FastFrom 18 credits
- Veo 3.1From 75 credits
- Seedance 2.5From 34 credits
Ultra
$99.00$129.00/mo
Billed annually ($1,188.00/year)
- 5,000 credits/month
- Up to 1,000 videos/month
- Access to all video models
- Start & end frames, reference images, video and audio
- Up to 4K resolution
- Watermark-free outputs
- Priority support
- Buy an add-on credit pack
All video modelsLearn more
- Veo 3.1 FastFrom 18 credits
- Veo 3.1From 75 credits
- Seedance 2.5From 34 credits
- Gemini Omni 1.1 FlashFrom 19 credits
- Wan3.0-VideoFrom 5 credits
Prices are in USD and exclude VAT and local taxes, calculated at checkout.
Video counts use the cheapest option (5 credits per video). Longer or higher-resolution videos use more credits.
Add-on credit packs
Top up when you need more room to create. A one-time purchase for subscribers.
AI Flow Video FAQ
AI Flow Video FAQs
Answers about the free generator, prompts, models, credits, and privacy.
What is an AI flow video, and how do I make one?
An AI flow video is a short clip where AI adds smooth motion to a still photo or turns a text prompt into a scene. Upload a clear JPG, PNG, or WebP photo, describe the movement and camera, then choose a model, length, and resolution. To try it at no cost, use the free video generator: it makes a 3- or 5-second clip from one image without an account.
Where can I find trending TikTok video templates to use with my photos?
Browse Flow AI Video’s AI video effects gallery for templates such as Raindance and Hotel Lobby. Watch the sample, check the photo requirements, and upload your images. Templates include a motion prompt, so you do not need to write one from scratch. Photo counts and framing vary by template; the result depends on your images and model, and using a template does not guarantee views.
What prompt should I use for photo to video AI? Can I skip writing one?
Describe the subject’s action, the camera movement, and the details you want to preserve. For example: “The person smiles gently, their hair moves in a light breeze, and the camera slowly pushes in. Keep the original outfit and background.” Start with one simple movement. If you would rather skip prompting, choose a ready-made effect template.
What can I do if the face, hands, or product details change?
Try a clearer source image with fewer obstructions, reduce the amount of movement, and describe the features you want to preserve. Add character or product references where the model supports them. If needed, refine the prompt or try another model. AI generation cannot guarantee that faces, hands, logos, and product details will stay unchanged in every result.
Is Flow AI Video free, and how many credits does a video cost?
Yes, there is a free option. The free video generator turns one image into a 3- or 5-second clip, or makes an image from text, with no sign-up; each visitor gets a small daily allowance on a shared GPU, so you may wait in a queue. The studio's premium models use credits based on the model, length, resolution, and number of outputs, and the estimate is shown before you submit.
Which AI model should I use for photo to video? Can I generate in 4K?
Start with the reference inputs, aspect ratio, video length, and credit budget your project needs. Flow AI Video offers Seedance, Veo, Wan, MiniMax, and more, with different options for each model. Some support output up to 4K. Compare results using the same photo and a similar motion prompt to find a model that suits your shot.
Can I guide a video with image, video, and audio references together?
Models with multimodal reference support let you combine inputs: text for the action, images for the subject or setting, and video or audio for additional creative direction. Supported types, upload limits, and combinations vary by model; check the workspace options. Audio reference support does not mean every model offers voiceovers or lip sync.
Can I turn a photo into a looping AI video?
You can try subtle movements such as breathing or hair moving in a breeze. With a model that supports first and last frames, use the same photo for both and request a smooth loop in your prompt. Matching frames do not guarantee seamless motion throughout the clip. Check the transition and trim or edit the result if needed.
Can I turn product photos into showcase videos or social ads?
Yes. Use product photos to create camera moves and close-ups for product showcases or social content. Describe the features that should stay unchanged, then check logos, text, colors, and shapes before publishing. For ads or client projects, also confirm that your media, music, and the selected model’s terms permit your intended use.
Will my uploaded photos and references be public?
Uploaded media is not automatically displayed on public pages. Unsubmitted drafts stay in your current browser. When you generate a video, your selected media and prompt are sent to the video generation service for processing. See the Privacy Policy for media handling and retention details.
Turn Your Photo into a Video with Flow AI Video
Upload a photo, describe the motion, choose a model and output settings, and start making your short video.
Effects or custom prompts
Models and credits in view
Review and download the result