Turn a product image into a video ad
Genyad can turn a product still into a short moving clip at 2 credits per second, then use that clip inside a full ad alongside your other footage. Image to video is the right path for anything product-specific, because the real product is the input rather than a description of it.
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How to do it in Genyad
- Upload the product image. A clean, well-lit shot with the product filling the frame animates best.
- Describe the motion you want, keeping it simple: a slow push in, a rotation, a hand entering frame.
- Generate 2 to 4 seconds. Short clips hold up; long ones drift.
- The clip lands in your library and is available to every future variation.
- Brief a campaign and let it compete for a slot with your filmed footage.
What good looks like
| Input | Works well | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Clean product on plain background | Yes | Nothing complicated to keep consistent |
| Packaging shot | Yes | Text on packs usually survives short motion |
| Product in a hand | Sometimes | Hands are where artefacts appear first |
| Group shot of many SKUs | Rarely | Detail drifts across the frame |
| A person's face | No | Use real footage or an avatar tool |
Generate short and generate once. The clip is stored in your library, so the cost is paid a single time and every later variation can use it.
Mistakes that cost you the test
- Generating 10 seconds because you can. That is 20 credits, and a 2 second insert usually does the job.
- Animating a lifestyle scene with people. The artefacts land exactly where a viewer is looking.
- Building the whole ad from generated clips. It reads as synthetic and performs like it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does image to video cost?
2 credits per second, so a 3 second clip is 6 credits. The free plan includes one AI-generated video of up to 10 seconds.
Is a generated clip reusable?
Yes. It joins your library and every later variation can select it, so you pay once.
Will it look real?
For short product motion, usually. For hands, faces and complex scenes, expect visible artefacts and use real footage instead.
Can I make a whole ad from one photo?
Technically yes, and we would not recommend it. Generated footage works best as one ingredient among real clips.