Mixer AI › Knowledge Base › How to › How to animate a photo and turn it into a video with AI

How to · Video

How to animate a photo and turn it into a video with AI

You'll turn a still photo into a short video with motion and sound in just a few minutes. It's pay-as-you-go on Mixer AI — you only pay for the clip you make, with no subscriptions.

Try it on Mixer AI

Step by step

Open the model you want under "Models" on mixerai.org or in the @addbeer_bot bot.

Upload your photo and briefly describe what should move in the frame.

Hit "Create" — the price in coins is shown upfront, before you run it.

Which model to use

Kling 2.6

realistic motion with sound built in · from 33

Veo 3.1

cinematic look with native audio · from 18

Seedance 2.0

flexible and cheap for frequent tries · from 4

HappyHorse 1.1

animates from a reference for precise results · from 20

FAQ

How much does it cost, and is there a subscription?

There's no subscription. You pay in coins only for the clip you generate, and the exact price is shown before you start.

What kind of photo works best?

A sharp shot with low noise and a clear main subject — a portrait, landscape or single object.

Will the video have sound?

Yes — Kling 2.6 and Veo 3.1 generate audio automatically along with the motion.

Mixer AI is an AI aggregator. How to animate a photo and turn it into a video with AI and dozens of other top models for image, video, text and music — in one place, cheap and fast. No plans: top up your balance and use it.

Try it on Mixer AI

Related models

Video

All models in this category →

Knowledge Base

→