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# Image to Video

Turn any static image into a short, animated video clip. Image-to-Video method adds subtle motion and depth to your product images, helping you create engaging visuals without filming anything.

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Start with your strongest product image — Image to Video enhances what’s already there, so clean, well-lit images produce the best motion results.
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* Animated product ads
* Quick social media visuals
* Seasonal promos
* Adding motion to static creatives

### How to use

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#### Upload or choose an image

* Upload a JPG, PNG, WEBP, or HEIC (up to 7 MB)
* Or select an image from your creative library
  {% endstep %}

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#### Add creative direction

You can either:

* Write a short instruction (e.g., *“Add soft zoom and warm holiday glow”*), or
* Choose one of the preset angles
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#### Generate your video

Holo animates your image based on the instructions and angle you selected.&#x20;

Your finished video will appear in your **Library** as an MP4 in the chosen aspect ratio. From there, you can **edit, delete, download, or post** them to your connected social media accounts.
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If something doesn’t work as expected, try the [troubleshooting steps](/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-steps.md) — and if the issue continues, feel free to reach out to <support@tryholo.ai>, and we’ll help you out.


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