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How to make a picture move with AI
Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB, then describe one action you want to see. Choose five seconds at 720p for a first attempt and select Animate my photo for free. Keep this tab open while your clip is generated, then play the whole result before saving it. You can also load one of the example photos above: its source image, exact prompt and five-second 720p settings are filled in together. Loading an example does not submit a generation request. Press Generate when you are ready to use an attempt. The same inputs can produce different motion each time.
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Choose between subject motion and camera motion
Subject motion changes something inside the frame: fabric lifts, a head tilts, or a wheel turns. Camera motion changes the viewpoint, such as moving closer to a stationary subject. These can work together, but combining them immediately makes it harder to tell why a result feels wrong. For your first attempt, choose one. A fixed camera gives you a stable reference for judging a small action; a slow push-in can add energy without asking the subject to perform.
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Use a motion sentence with a clear boundary
Name a visible object, attach a physical verb, and describe the amount of movement. Then identify what should stay still. For example, a request for a flag to flutter gently is more specific than asking for an epic, dynamic scene. Avoid actions that require objects outside the photograph or several changes of location. Five seconds can hold a brief gesture; it is a poor fit for a complicated story with a beginning, a chase, and a new setting.
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Adjust one instruction after each preview
If the action feels too fast, replace the speed instruction instead of appending a long list of effects. If the background bends, ask for a locked camera and reduce the subject's displacement. If nothing visibly changes, identify a smaller, easier-to-recognize part of the scene and give it a concrete action. Keep notes on the prompt you tried so the next attempt tests a meaningful difference. Repeated generations can vary even when the wording stays the same.
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Know the difference between a short clip and a loop
A generated five-second clip does not automatically end where it began. To explore a repeating motion, request a gentle action that returns toward its starting position, then compare the first and final frames. A seamless loop may still require trimming or a crossfade in an editor. Watch the clip once for the movement itself and once for unwanted changes in shape or lighting. Keep the version that communicates the intended action clearly, rather than the one with the most dramatic effects. If the intended action is difficult to describe in one sentence, split the idea into separate experiments and evaluate each movement on its own.
