Veo 4 Image to Video: AI Image-to-Video Generator

Veo 4 Image to Video — animate any still image with Veo 4's motion synthesis engine, supporting fine-grained camera control and realistic physics at up to 1080p.

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Overview

About this model

Veo 4 Image to Video animates still images with Google DeepMind's fourth-generation motion synthesis engine. It delivers physically accurate motion, realistic lighting changes, and seamless camera control from a single input image — all at up to 1080p resolution.

Optional text prompts let you specify camera movement, subject action, and mood, giving precise control over how the scene comes alive.

1Product visualization: Animate product shots with camera orbits and dynamic lighting.
2Photorealistic animation: Add motion to high-resolution photography while preserving detail.
3Pre-visualization: Animate storyboard frames to preview shot compositions.
4Digital art: Bring illustrations and concept art to life with cinematic motion.
5Marketing: Create high-impact video ads from existing image assets.
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Pricing & Value

Cost analysis

muapi$3.00 per generation

Flat per-generation rate for 1080p output — no per-second charges.

Fal.aiNot available

Veo 4 is not currently available on Fal.ai.

ReplicateNot available

Veo 4 is not currently available on Replicate.

* Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.

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Technical Details

Configuration schema

Imagearray

Upload or provide the image to animate.

Default Valuehttps://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/ai-images/186/712345784292/4a8c5c70-abcc-4920-873e-b0e219986453.jpg
Promptstring

Optional text description guiding the motion and camera movement.

Default ValueCamera slowly pans left, parallax depth, cinematic lighting.
Aspect RatioEnum (3 options)

Output video aspect ratio.

Default Value16:9
Duration (seconds)int

Video duration in seconds.

Default Value8
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Implementation Guide

Developer documentation

How to Use Veo 4 Image to Video

  1. Provide your image Upload or link a high-resolution image via images_list. Higher quality input yields better output — aim for at least 720p source resolution.

  2. Add a motion prompt (optional) Describe the camera movement and subject action. Example: 'Camera slowly orbits clockwise around the subject, shallow depth of field, cinematic.' Without a prompt, Veo 4 infers natural motion from the scene.

  3. Set duration and aspect ratio Choose 5–30 seconds and the desired aspect ratio. The image will be intelligently cropped or padded if proportions differ.

  4. Submit and poll POST to /api/v1/veo-4-image-to-video and poll until status is completed.

  5. Tips

    • Use motion prompts with explicit camera names ('parallax', 'crane up', 'rack focus') for cinematic results.
    • High-contrast, well-lit images with clear depth cues animate best.
    • Avoid heavily compressed or watermarked source images.

Common Questions

Frequently asked

Is a text prompt required for image-to-video?

No. The prompt is optional. Veo 4 will infer natural motion from the image. Add a prompt to direct camera movement, subject action, or overall mood.

What is the maximum output resolution?

Veo 4 outputs at up to 1080p. The exact resolution depends on the selected aspect ratio.

Can I animate multiple images?

The image-to-video model uses a single starting frame. For start-and-end frame control, a First & Last Frame variant is planned for a future release.

How long can the output video be?

Veo 4 Image to Video supports durations from 5 to 30 seconds.

When will Veo 4 be available?

Veo 4 is in development. Check the updates page for the launch announcement. Veo 3 Image to Video is available now.