Animate a portrait or an old photo
Add a blink, a smile or a slow head turn to a selfie, a portrait or a scanned family photo. Subtle motion usually looks the most natural.
Turn any photo into a video
Upload a picture and watch it come alive: a natural portrait, a slow camera move, or a trending template made from one or two photos.
- Credit cost shown before you generate
- Works with one or two photos
- Download the finished video
PromptA breeze lifts her hair and the petals around her; she turns toward the window light and smiles. Slow push-in.
AI-generated video
- Models
- Seedance 2.0 · Kling 3.0 Turbo · Kling O3
- Resolution
- Up to 1080p
- Length
- 3–15 seconds
- Audio
- Optional on audio models
- Cost
- From 16 credits per clip
Photo templates
Swipe through templatesEvery photo is holding a moment.
Products, people, the things on your shelf. Upload any picture and choose how it should move. All samples on this page were generated with AI.
Photo-to-video templates
Pick a template, add your photo and get a short clip that's ready to share. New templates arrive as trends appear.
Hotel Lobby duet
Raindance seaside MV
Party entrance
Crying portrait
Rap duo on stage
Halloween costume walk
Recast a music video
Flying car jump
More templates:Rumpelstiltskin face swapTwo-photo RumpelstiltskinClapping black catJack-o'-lantern ideas
How do I turn a photo into a video?
- 01
Upload a photo
Upload a clear photo with the subject fully in frame, or two portraits for a two-photo template. Sign in with Google to continue.
- 02
Choose the motion and model
Describe the movement or keep a template's prompt, then pick the model, length and frame ratio. The credit cost updates before you submit.
- 03
Generate and download
Generate, then review the clip in My creations. Download it, or adjust the prompt and try again.
What you can make from a photo
Put yourself in a meme
Recast a viral clip with your own photo: the Rumpelstiltskin dance, a clapping black cat or a dramatic crying close-up.
Two photos, one scene
Upload two portraits and place both people in one clip: a hotel lobby dance, a seaside duet or a rap duo on stage.
Seasonal and party videos
Turn a photo into a Halloween costume walk, a party entrance or a jack-o'-lantern scene.
No photo? Start from words.
Describe the subject, action and setting, and Kadenly turns the scene into a video. You can add a reference photo later.
Photo to video FAQ
Still have a question? Email support@kadenly.com
How do I turn a photo into a video with AI?
Upload your photo at the top of this page or open Image to Video. Describe how it should move, or pick a template, then choose the model, length and frame ratio. The credit cost appears before you submit, and the finished clip is saved in My creations for download.
What kind of photo works best?
Choose a clear, well-lit image with your subject fully visible. Use an aspect ratio close to your intended video and avoid important details at the edges. Each tool explains its reference requirements.
Can I animate an old family photo?
Yes. Scan or photograph the print, crop it to the people you want to animate and ask for gentle motion such as a blink, a smile or a slow camera push-in. Faded or blurry photos give less predictable results, and the AI does not repair damage.
Can I put two people from different photos in one video?
Yes. Two-photo templates such as Hotel Lobby, Raindance, AI Rap Duo and the two-photo Rumpelstiltskin meme place both people in the same scene. Faces, clothing and gestures may vary from the originals.
How much does it cost to turn a photo into a video?
Each video uses credits. The amount depends on the model, length and resolution, and it is shown before you submit. Monthly plans start at $12 for 300 credits; see Pricing for all plans and one-time packages.
Make your photo move.
Upload one picture, choose how it moves and check the cost before you generate.
Upload a photo