Why does this tool require sign-in and credits?

Unlike the format converters, which run free in your browser, AI generation uses a paid model on our side. Sign-in and credits cover that cost.

What photos work best?

Clear JPG or PNG photos with a single clear subject: portraits, pets, landscapes. Very large or blurry images may produce weaker motion.

How do I describe the motion?

Keep it short and physical: 'slow camera push-in,' 'hair moving in a light breeze,' 'gentle blink.' If you leave the prompt empty, we apply a subtle, natural movement by default.

Will it look like a real Live Photo or like a video?

It's a genuine Live Photo. We package the AI motion with a still under one Apple identifier, so iOS treats it exactly like a photo you captured live.

How do I save it on my iPhone?

Download the zip, unzip it, and AirDrop both the .JPG and .MOV to your iPhone together. Open them in Photos to save as a Live Photo.

Can I use the animated result on Android?

The Live Photo pairing itself is an Apple format (Android's equivalent, a Motion Photo, is built differently), so it won't import as a motion shot into an Android gallery. The AI motion lives in the .MOV in your zip; for the safest Android sharing path, convert that motion to MP4 or GIF. Only the press-and-hold Live Photo behavior is iPhone-only.

How long does it take?

Usually a minute or two, depending on the AI model's queue. You'll see live progress while it generates.

Can I animate an old or scanned photo?

Yes, that's one of the best uses. A clear scan of an old portrait often animates surprisingly well. Crop out heavy borders and glare first for the cleanest motion.

Can I use it as a Live wallpaper?

Yes. Since the output is a real Live Photo, you can set it on your Lock Screen and it plays when you press and hold.

Turn a Photo into a Live Photo with AI

Upload a still photo and let AI add natural, lifelike motion, then download it as a real iPhone Live Photo. Perfect for portraits, pets, and memories you wish you'd captured in motion.

Upload a photo to animate

JPG or PNG works best. Your photo is sent securely to the AI model to generate motion.

Photo to Live Photo

Turn a single photo into a Live Photo with AI

Some moments you only have as a still: an old portrait, a photo of someone who's gone, a shot you wish you'd filmed. Photo to Live Photo uses an AI motion model to add gentle, believable movement to a single image, then packages it as a real iPhone Live Photo you can keep in your Photos app and press to play.

Upload a clear JPG or PNG, describe the motion you want (or leave it to us), and the model animates it into a few seconds of natural movement. We pair that clip with your still under one Live Photo identifier, so what you download isn't a video. It's a genuine Live Photo, ready to AirDrop to your iPhone.

From a single photo to living motion

AI-generated movement, packaged as a genuine Live Photo.

Lifelike AI motion

Our image-to-video model adds subtle, natural movement that feels like a real Live Photo, not a stiff animation.

Real Live Photo output

The result is paired as a still + motion with a Live Photo identifier, ready to save on iPhone.

Best with a clear subject

Portraits, pets, and landscapes animate beautifully. A sharp photo with one obvious subject gives the most natural result.

Guide the motion in words

Add a short prompt ('gentle wind in the hair,' 'soft blinking'), or leave it blank and we'll keep the movement subtle.

Pay only for the AI step

The Live Photo packaging happens free in your browser. Credits are only spent on the AI generation itself.

Ready in about a minute

Generation usually finishes in a minute or two, and you watch live progress the whole time.

How it works

From a photo to a Live Photo in three steps

Upload a still, let AI add the motion, and save a real Live Photo.

Upload a photo

Pick a clear JPG or PNG with one main subject. Sign in first, since AI generation runs on a paid model.

Generate the motion

Describe the movement you want, or leave it to us, then let the AI animate your still into a few natural seconds.

Save your Live Photo

Download the zip, AirDrop the .JPG and .MOV to your iPhone together, and open them in Photos to save it as a Live Photo.

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