Built for image to video
Upload a photo and animate it, keeping the look of your original while it moves. This is the core of the tool, not an add-on.
AI Image to Video Generator
Turn any image into video. Mage is a free AI image to video generator that animates a photo, a still or a piece of art into moving footage, with unlimited generation on Pro and above. Free to start, right in your browser.
Open the generator on MageGeneration happens in the Mage app. This page links you straight there.
Millions
of creators trust Mage
160+
AI models
Up to 4K
Max resolution
$0
Free to start
The basics
What is an AI image to video generator?
An AI image to video generator turns a still image into a moving clip. Instead of animating frame by frame, you upload a photo, a piece of art or a frame you generated earlier, describe the motion you want, and the model brings it to life. It is the image-to-video path of AI video, and for most people it is the reason they reach for AI video in the first place: they already have the picture, and they want to see it move.
Mage is a free-to-start AI image to video generator that runs in your browser. There is nothing to install and no GPU to rent. You open the app, upload your image, pick a video model, and generate. What sets it apart is volume: image to video is genuinely unlimited on our Pro and above plans, so you are not rationing credits with every attempt. That matters here because motion is unpredictable and the first result is rarely the keeper.
Because Mage is one platform for image and video, the whole workflow carries across. A picture you generate can be animated in the same place, a character stays the same person from still to clip, and the finished video downloads with no watermark and a commercial license.
Why Mage
Why creators choose Mage to turn images into video
Genuinely unlimited
Image-to-video generation is unlimited on our Pro and above plans, with no per-clip credits to ration and no watermark.
Exclusive video models
Mage video models like Peach, Cherry, Kiwi, Blueberry 2, Raspberry and Berry, each tuned for a different balance of speed, quality and motion.
Consistent characters
Carry a saved character from a still into a clip with the same face, on Cherry, Cherry Pro, Raspberry and Berry. See the AI character generator.
In your browser
No GPU to rent and no software to set up. Generate online, then download your clip.
Commercial license
All creations carry a commercial license.
How to use
How do you turn an image into a video?
It takes three steps, and it is free to start.
STEP 1
Open the generator
Open Mage in your browser, no install and no download, then choose image-to-video.
STEP 2
Upload your image & describe the motion
Add the photo, still or artwork you want to animate, then pick a video model to match the look and speed you need.
STEP 3
Generate & download
Generate the clip in the browser. Re-roll it as many times as you like, extend or refine it, then download with no watermark.
How it compares
How Mage compares for image to video
Most AI video tools meter image-to-video by credits that reset every month, or gate it behind a higher tier, and the strongest ones are priced for studios. Mage's image-to-video is genuinely unlimited on our Pro and above plans, browser-based, and central to what the tool does.
Mainstream tools
- Image-to-video metered by credits that run out
- Image-to-video often gated behind a higher tier
- Watermarked previews on free tiers
- Priced for studios and enterprises
Mage
- Unlimited image-to-video on Pro and above
- Image-to-video is core to the tool
- No watermark on any plan
- In your browser, from $30/mo
Use cases
What can you make from an image?
Social content
Animate a photo into short vertical clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, downloaded with no watermark.
Product & brand
Bring a product shot to life with subtle motion for ads and storefronts, keeping the product as photographed.
Portraits & art
Turn a portrait, an illustration or concept art into a moving piece while keeping the original look.
Character video
Carry a consistent character from image into video with the same face. See the AI character generator.
Pricing
Is Mage's image to video generator free?
Mage is free to start. Start via Gems or our Pro and above Unlimited plans, with premium video models on Pro Plus.
Free
$0
One-time 300 Gems for new members. No watermark.
Pro
$30/mo
Unlimited image-to-video and text-to-video, 1,500 monthly Gems.
Pro Plus
$60/mo
Premium video models, video up to 720p, 4K image enhance, 3,500 monthly Gems.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI image to video generator?
The best image to video AI comes down to how much you can generate, whether image-to-video is core to the tool or an afterthought, and cost. Mage is built for high-volume creators with genuinely unlimited image-to-video on our Pro and above plans, exclusive models, and no watermark, all in the browser from $30/month.
How do you turn an image into a video with AI?
Upload a photo or a still frame, pick a Mage video model, and describe the motion you want. The model animates your image while keeping its look, and because it is unlimited on our Pro and above plans you can re-roll a shot as many times as you need. The finished clip downloads with no watermark.
Is there a free AI image to video generator?
Mage is free to start with a one-time 300-Gem allocation and no watermark. Start via Gems or our Pro and above Unlimited plans: image-to-video is unlimited on Pro at $30/month.
Can I use it online without installing anything?
Yes. Mage runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install and no GPU to manage. A free Mage account is required to start.
Can I turn a photo into a video without a watermark?
Yes. Your output is never watermarked, on the free plan or any paid plan.
How long can the videos be, and what resolution?
It depends on the plan: up to 480p and 5 seconds on Pro, up to 720p on Pro Plus, and up to 4K and 10 seconds on Max. You can extend and stitch clips into longer sequences.
Which video models does Mage use for image to video?
Mage exclusive video models include Peach, Cherry, Kiwi, Blueberry 2, Raspberry and Berry, alongside supported open models. Each has its own strengths for speed, quality and motion.
Can I keep a character consistent from the image into the video?
Yes. Character Image-to-Video carries your saved character from a still into a clip with the same face, on Cherry, Cherry Pro, Raspberry and Berry. See the AI character generator for the full workflow.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Yes. All creations carry a commercial license, so the clips you generate are yours to use.
What is not allowed?
Nothing illegal is allowed on Mage. That includes any content involving minors, and non-consensual imagery of real people.
Ready to turn your image into video?
Free to start. No filters. Private by design.
Open the generator on MageMage is for adults, 18+ only. Nothing illegal is allowed; any content involving minors or non-consensual depictions of real people is strictly prohibited.