# Image to Video

### Image-to-Video Guide

The **Image-to-Video** (I2V) tab transforms your own images into dynamic video clips—just upload and animate.

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### 1. Mode Selector

At the top, choose your generation mode:

* **T2V** (Text → Video)
* **I2V** (Image → Video)
* **SR** (Super-Resolution / Upscale)
* **EXT** (Extend Clip)
* **F-L** (First Frame → Last Frame)

> **Tip:** For now, stay on **I2V**.

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### 2. Reference Image

1. Click **Select or Upload Image** or drag-and-drop your file into the box.
2. Your image appears in the preview pane.

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### 3. Settings Panel

You can leave defaults or adjust these:

| Setting              | Description                                                                                                                                              |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Model**            | <p>Choose your video engine (e.g. Hailuo Base, Hailuo Live, WAN 2.1, Runway Gen4 Turbo, etc.).<br>Runtime and credit cost appear next to each entry.</p> |
| **Number of Videos** | Generate 1–5 clips from your image in one batch. (Default = 1)                                                                                           |
| **Generate Sound**   | Toggle on to auto-add sound effects (5 extra credits)                                                                                                    |

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### 4. Prompt Box

Describe the motion or changes you want:

1. **Type your instruction** (e.g. “Slowly zoom in on the flower and rotate left”).
2. **Optimized Tag** appears if prompt optimization is active.
3. **Credit Counter** shows how many credits this run will use.
4. **Send (↑) Button** begins generation.
5. **Clear (🗑️) Icon** resets the prompt field.

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### 5. Monitoring Your Job

After sending, your job will show up in the **Generation Feed**:

* **Progress Bar & Percentage**
* **Mode Tag & Model Name**
* **Timestamp**

Hover for a preview or click to open the full player.

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### 6. Post-Processing Controls

Hover over your finished clip for action buttons:

* **Add to Library**: Save to Assets
* **Download**: Export to your computer
* **Upscale**: Elevate resolution (2K → 4K) using credits
* **Smooth Motion**: Apply frame interpolation to reduce judder
* **Delete**: Remove the generation (with confirmation)

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With just an image and a few clicks, you’ll bring your still photos to life. Enjoy exploring all the creative possibilities!