Use AI to convert an image into a video
Turn a static image into an eye-catching video with AI. Animation Agency your image or visual into dynamic content that stands out in pitches, product launches, and social media ads. Fast, true to your brand, and with the quality you’d expect from a professional animation studio.
We combine advanced AI image-to-video techniques with expertise in editing, sound design, and AI voice-over. This gives you a ready-to-use video that you can immediately incorporate into your website, social media, and presentations. Interested in broader generative workflows? Check out our AI animation services.
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What is AI image-to-video, and what are its benefits?
AI image-to-video, also known as AI photo-to-video or image animation, converts a single image or illustration into a short video with motion. Think of subtle camera movements, realistic motion, or a creative transformation within the same scene. Instead of a full day of filming or a 3D pipeline, you use smart models that estimate movement and depth—we handle direction, brand consistency, and final quality. Read more: What is AI animation? Prefer to start with text? Check out AI text-to-video.
What do you use AI image-to-video conversion for?
- AI social ads - Grab attention with animated product shots or key visuals that stand out in the feed.
- Product reveals - Bring features to life with micro-animations and close-up camera movements. Ideal for AI product animation.
- E-learning and Explanatory Videos - Simplify complex information with animated charts or diagrams in an AI-powered explanatory video.
- Corporate Communications - Make your annual results, roadmaps, and updates more impactful.
- Cultural and Educational - Let historical images or artworks move subtly without losing the original.
Proud partners
We are privileged to work for these wonderful brands and are proud of the trust we have earned from our 700+ customers.
"I have found Animation Agency to be a very knowledgeable animation party. They think with you, are involved, add a lot of content and the passion radiates from them. Definitely highly recommended."
Cindy Rooijakkers
Findability
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Owner, User Researcher & Online Marketer
"Right expertise in house! High quality, we are very satisfied!"
Erik Gerssen
WYLI
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Director
Excellent execution, development, and follow-up of an assignment focused on creating 2D animations!
Pim Kantelberg
VekaBest
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Product Manager
Our Approach - From Image to Impact
- Intake and Objectives - We clarify the objectives, distribution channel, and KPIs to ensure the video is effective and measurable.
- Style and References - We determine the look and feel based on your brand guidelines and examples.
- Prompting and storyboarding - Smart prompts and micro-storyboards for consistent movement and timing.
- Model Selection - Choosing the best AI model for each specific case, focusing on realism or style.
- Test renders - Quick iterations to fine-tune movement, rhythm, and sharpness.
- Editing and Post-Production - Editing, color correction, upscaling, and branding elements.
- Sound and AI voice-over - Optional script, AI voice-over, music, and sound effects for maximum impact.
- Delivery - Export in the correct formats for web, mobile, and advertising platforms.
Quality and consistency guaranteed
AI can sometimes produce artifacts or inconsistencies. We build in safeguards: strict adherence to prompts, subject locks to ensure facial and logo consistency, and frame-by-frame checks where necessary. We deliver with professional color grading, motion polishing, subtitles, and upscaling to 4K when the source material allows. The result: efficient production with studio-quality results.
What do you need to provide?
- Image - Preferably PNG or TIFF, at least 2000 pixels wide for sharp output.
- Rights - Confirm that you hold the commercial rights to the visual and brand assets.
- Brand Identity - Logos, fonts, colors, icons, and best practices.
- Message - Key text or script, target audience, and call to action.
- Examples - Guidelines for tempo, style, and music help improve speed and quality.
The technology we use
We combine multiple AI image-to-video models and editing tools. For each project, we select the best stack to meet your goals.
- Luma AI - Cinematic camera movements, depth, and lighting. Applications: premium brand content and product reveals.
- Kling AI - Realistic movements and smooth transitions. Applications: human subjects and lifelike scenes.
- Runway - Fast iteration, versatile styles. Use: social media content and variations for A/B testing.
- AnimateDiff and Midjourney - Stylish, illustrative animations. Applications: creative campaigns and educational visuals.
Examples from our practice
For INSPACE, we combined 2D and 3D animation with AI-driven tools such as Midjourney, Runway, and Kling to quickly visualize technical concepts and test them for conversion on social media. At the Lorentz Casimir Lyceum, we brought historical figures to life in a fully AI-generated animation—a powerful demonstration of how still images can move meaningfully without losing their authenticity.
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Delivery and lead time
Depending on the complexity of the project, we deliver quickly and in a structured manner. We operate throughout the Netherlands and internationally. Want to learn more about budgets and pricing models? Check out our AI animation costs.
- 1 image, short social media video - Turnaround time: 3–5 business days. Revisions: 1–2 rounds.
- Multiple images, campaign variations - Turnaround time: 1–2 weeks. Revisions: 2 rounds.
- Hybrid with additional animation and voice-over - Turnaround time: 2–3 weeks. Revisions: 2–3 rounds.
Additional options
- AI voice-over in multiple languages and tones, including script advice.
- Subtitles and optimized formats for TikTok, Reels, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
- Brand assets such as intro and outro bumpers, lower thirds, and CTA end screens.
