Filmlume
Image to video

Image to video: bring a still photo to life

Upload a photo, or describe one and let Filmlume draw it, then say how it should move. A slow camera push, hair in the wind, waves rolling in, a person turning to smile. Quick video makes it one continuous shot.

Free credit to start · films up to 10 minutes · no subscription · the price is shown before you generate

Your photo stays your photo

The video starts from your exact image and moves from there, so faces, products and places stay recognisable.

Describe the motion

Say what moves and how the camera behaves, in plain words. No keyframes or sliders.

Up to a minute, one shot

Longer moments are filmed as one continuous shot that keeps going from the last frame.

Sound if you want it

Add the sound of the scene, a short voice-over, or keep it silent.

Why Filmlume

Long films. Low prices. Real quality.

10 min

Films up to ten minutes long

Most AI video tools stop at clips of a few seconds. Filmlume plans and films a whole story, scene by scene, up to ten minutes, with the same characters all the way through.

$0.26

Low cost, no subscription

A 5-second video with sound from $0.26, a ten-minute film from $16.47. Pay per video, see the exact price first, and failed runs cost nothing.

1080p

Cinematic quality

Economy 480p, HD 720p or Cinematic 1080p (from $0.56 for 5 s with sound), in landscape, portrait or square. 4K is coming soon.

  • Characters who talkLip-synced dialogue, each character with their own voice.
  • The same cast in every sceneUpload up to four photos; faces, pets and products stay consistent.
  • Narration and real soundA narrator, room tone and sound effects for each scene.
  • You approve the planRead and edit every scene and line before paying for the render.
  • Price before you press GenerateSaver, Balanced or Fast: each card shows its price and wait.
  • Yours to useNo watermark, MP4 download, commercial use allowed.

Long AI films →How we keep prices low →

How it works

In four steps

  1. 01 Choose Quick video.
  2. 02 Upload a photo (or describe one).
  3. 03 Write how it should move and pick quality and sound.
  4. 04 Generate and download the clip.
Ideas to try

What people make

  • A product photo turned into an ad clip
  • An old family photo, gently animated
  • A landscape photo with moving clouds and water
  • A portrait that turns to the camera
  • Concept art brought to life

Questions

Which photos work best?

Clear, well-lit photos with one main subject. Describe movement that fits the picture; small, natural movements look the most convincing.

Can I animate photos of people?

Yes, of yourself or of people who agreed to it. Public figures and celebrities are not allowed, and nothing may be made to mislead about what a real person did.

What resolution is the video?

Economy 480p, HD 720p or Cinematic 1080p, in the shape you choose: landscape, portrait or square.

More in the FAQ and the guide.