HelpAI Suite

Image to Video

Turn a still image into a short, scroll-stopping video by describing the motion you want.

From 2 credits. Varies by model, length and resolution.

Image to Video animates a still image into a short clip, perfect for Reels, TikTok, product pages, and ads. Upload an image, describe the motion, choose a video model, then generate. The models range from a fast, low-cost option to the highest resolution and to Seedance 2.0 for ultimate cinematic quality. The default model is Kling 2.6 Pro.

At a glance

You provide: A starting image and a motion prompt
You get: A short MP4 clip (with sound on some models)
Best for: Social video, product motion, and ad clips
Image formats: JPG, PNG, WebP up to 10 MB, shortest side 300px+
Length: 5 or 10s on most models, up to 15s on some
Default model: Kling 2.6 Pro

Not sure which model to pick?

Jump to Choosing a video model for a full comparison with strengths and trade-offs.

How it works

1
Upload your starting image
Drag and drop or Browse Files. Use a high-resolution image with a clear main subject. The shortest side must be at least 300px.
2
Describe the motion
Write what should move and how: camera moves, subject action, atmosphere. Example: "slow push-in, fabric sways gently in the breeze, soft natural light." The prompt is required. See the prompting guide for motion-prompt tips.
3
Pick a video model
Choose the model that fits your goal (see the comparison below), then set its mode / quality tier if it has one. Higher tiers unlock features like audio, an end frame, or higher resolution.
4
Set length, aspect ratio and resolution
Choose your duration, aspect ratio, and resolution where available. Toggle an End Frame if the model supports one. Audio is available on the models that generate sound.
5
Add reference images (Seedance 2.0 only)
Only Seedance 2.0 supports reference images. Add up to 8 extra images (9 including your start image) and it blends them into one video.
6
Generate
The Generate button shows the exact live cost. Click it and you are taken to the results page while the clip renders. Finished videos are saved to Previous Videos and your Generations history.

Choosing a video model

These are the actual models in the picker. Each is tuned differently. Match the model to what this specific clip needs.

Kling 2.6 Pro

Default

The reliable everyday choice for social and product clips.

Strengths

Superior quality with native audio
Simple: no modes to choose
Output matches your input image's aspect ratio
Balanced cost (5s from 3 credits)

Trade-offs

5s or 10s length
No end frame

Kling 2.5 Turbo

Fastest

Quick drafts and high-volume testing before you commit credits.

Strengths

Lightning-fast (about 1 to 2 minutes)
Lowest cost (5s from 2 credits)
End frame in Pro mode
Output matches your input image's aspect ratio

Trade-offs

No audio
5s or 10s length

Kling 2.1

Believable physical motion and cinematic movement.

Strengths

Advanced physics simulation
End frame in Pro mode
Master mode for premium 3D motion
Output matches your input image's aspect ratio

Trade-offs

No audio
Master mode needs a paid plan
5s or 10s length

Kling 3.0

Paid

The latest Kling model when you need the longest clips.

Strengths

Clips up to 15 seconds
End frame and native audio
Standard and Pro modes
Output matches your input image's aspect ratio

Trade-offs

Paid plans only

Google Veo 3.1

Up to 4K

State-of-the-art quality and audio at the highest resolution.

Strengths

Resolution up to 4K
Native audio
Lite, Fast, and Quality modes
End frame supported

Trade-offs

Paid plans only
4, 6, or 8s length
16:9 or 9:16 only

Seedance 2.0

Ultimate quality

The highest-quality cinematic clips, and the only model that blends reference images.

Strengths

Best-in-class cinematic quality
Native audio always included
Widest aspect-ratio choice, including 21:9
Flexible 4 to 15s length
Up to 9 reference images blended into one video

Trade-offs

Highest cost (up to 40 credits)
No end frame
Free accounts are capped at 480p

Quick picks

Testing an idea cheaply? Use Kling 2.5 Turbo.
A dependable default with sound? Use Kling 2.6 Pro.
Realistic physical motion? Use Seedance 2.0 or Kling 3.0.
The longest clips (up to 15s)? Use Kling 3.0 or Seedance 2.0.
Highest resolution (up to 4K)? Use Google Veo 3.1.
Ultimate cinematic quality or multiple reference images? Use Seedance 2.0.

Settings & options

Setting	Options	What it does
Prompt	Free text	Describe the motion and mood. Required.
Quality / Mode tier	Standard, Pro, Lite, Fast, Quality, Master (varies by model)	Kling 2.6 Pro and Seedance 2.0 have no modes. Higher tiers add features (audio, end frame, higher resolution) and cost more. Some tiers need a paid plan.
Duration	Kling: 5 or 10s (Kling 3.0 also 15s). Veo: 4, 6, 8s. Seedance: 4 to 15s	Longer clips cost more.
Aspect ratio	16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 (varies by model)	Kling models keep your input image's aspect ratio automatically. Seedance 2.0 offers the widest explicit choice, including 21:9. Match the platform: 9:16 for Reels and TikTok, 16:9 for YouTube.
Resolution	480p, 720p, 1080p. Up to 4K on Google Veo 3.1	Shown where the model supports resolution control. Higher costs more.
Generate Audio	On / Off	Available on Kling 2.6 Pro, Kling 3.0, and Google Veo 3.1. Seedance 2.0 always includes audio. Kling 2.5 Turbo and Kling 2.1 have no audio.
End Frame	Off / On (plus an end image)	Supported on Kling 2.5 Turbo, Kling 2.1, Kling 3.0, and Google Veo 3.1 (some only in Pro mode). Not on Kling 2.6 Pro or Seedance 2.0.
Reference images	Up to 9 total (start image plus 8 more)	Only Seedance 2.0 supports reference images. It blends them all into one video.

How credits are calculated

Cost depends on the model, mode, length, resolution and audio, and the Generate button always shows the exact amount first. Representative examples (in credits):

Kling 2.5 Turbo: 2 for a 5-second clip, 4 for 10 seconds
Kling 2.6 Pro: 5 for 5 seconds with audio (3 without audio)
Kling 2.1: 4 for 5 seconds on Pro, 10 for 5 seconds on Master
Kling 3.0: 7 for a 5-second Pro clip with audio, up to 21 for 15 seconds
Google Veo 3.1: 10 for 4 seconds with audio on Quality, 20 for 8 seconds, up to 32 at 4K
Seedance 2.0: 7 for 5 seconds at 720p, 13 for 5 seconds at 1080p, up to 40 for 15 seconds at 1080p

Shorter clips at a lower resolution are the easiest way to spend fewer credits while testing.

Free vs paid

Kling 3.0 and Google Veo 3.1 need a paid plan.
Kling 2.1 Master mode also needs a paid plan.
Free accounts have resolution limits. For example, Seedance 2.0 is capped at 480p on free accounts.
Watermark-free exports are a paid-plan benefit. See Plans & pricing.

Best practices

Start from a high-resolution image with a clear subject and good lighting.
Describe the motion explicitly: name the camera move and the subject's action.
Avoid text-heavy images and extreme close-ups. They animate poorly.
Test at a short length and lower resolution first, then re-render your favorite at full quality.