AI Image to Video Generator
LTX 2.3 is the most dependable image-to-video lane on ManifoldGen: coherent motion and solid 1080p landscape output at about $1.68 per 6-second clip. For expressive character animation, Happy Horse adds lively motion to any still from 168 credits (~$1.68).
For: Photographers, e-commerce teams, and animators turning stills, portraits, and product shots into moving footage.
Prepare the source image
Generate a base frame first with FLUX.2 [dev] at $0.04 per image, or upload your own photo. Clean composition and clear subjects animate best.
Match model to subject
Landscapes and products go to LTX 2.3 for stable 1080p. Stylized characters and dance-like energy go to Happy Horse. Cinematic people shots go to Seedance Image.
Prompt the motion
Keep motion instructions short and singular: one camera move, one subject action. Overloaded motion prompts cause warping and flicker.
Refine and export
Reroll with simplified motion if limbs or edges smear. Silent outputs take a $0.35 music bed or SFX pass before publishing.
Best models for this job
LTX 2 & LTX 2.3
from 9 credits (~$0.09); LTX 2.3 i2v ~$1.40LTX 2.3 image-to-video delivers dependable 1080p output at about $1.68 per 6-second clip, the safest bet for product and landscape stills.
LTX details →Happy Horse
from 168 credits (~$1.68)Tuned for expressive, playful animation of illustrated and stylized characters, from 168 credits (~$1.68) per clip at 720p.
Happy Horse details →Seedance 2
from 128 credits (~$1.28)Seedance image-to-video keeps characters coherent through action and generates synchronized audio, best when the shot includes people moving.
Seedance details →Real examples generated on ManifoldGen
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Prompt starters
- Animate this portrait: subject slowly turns toward camera, subtle smile forming, hair moving gently in a light breeze, background bokeh stays soft and static, natural skin texture preserved, smooth 24fps motion, no text
- Bring this product shot to life: slow 30-degree orbit around the bottle, studio highlights sweeping across the surface, condensation droplets glinting, background stays clean white, elegant commercial pacing, no text
- Animate this mountain landscape photograph: clouds drifting slowly across the peaks, grass swaying in the foreground valley, birds crossing the frame once, golden-hour light held constant, gentle parallax push-in, no text
- Make this cartoon character move: excited bounce, arms swinging wide, head tilting with a laugh, exaggerated squash-and-stretch energy, background elements lightly bobbing to the rhythm, playful Saturday-morning style, no text
AI Image to Video Generator FAQ
+How much does image-to-video cost?
LTX 2.3 runs about $1.68 per 6-second clip at 1080p. Happy Horse starts at 168 credits ($1.68) per clip, and Seedance image-to-video sits near $1.67 per 5 seconds. Credits are $0.01 each.
+Which model is best for animating a still image?
LTX 2.3 for reliable 1080p scenes and products, Happy Horse for stylized characters that need expressive energy, and Seedance Image when people are in frame and you want synchronized audio.
+Can I use animated images commercially?
Yes. Animations created from your own uploads or generated frames are yours for commercial use, including ads, social posts, and client work.
+How do I animate my first image?
Upload a still at https://manifoldgen.com/studio, choose an image-to-video model, describe one motion, and generate. The API supports the same flow programmatically.
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