How to use the Image to Video Tool

The Image to Video Tool on SmartlyQ turns your still images into captivating, moving visuals with the help of AI. Simply upload your starting image — or both a start and end frame if you choose the Image Tail option — and let the tool bring them to life. You can also add an optional text prompt to guide the style, motion, and atmosphere of the final video. Whether you’re animating a product shot, adding motion to artwork, or creating cinematic scene transitions, this tool makes the process fast, creative, and effortless.

Step 1: Access the Image to Video Tool

Log in to your SmartlyQ account
Navigate to the "VIDEO" section on the left-hand menu and select the "Text to Video" item.

Step 2: Input information into the generator

In the Image to Video tool screen, you will be able to input some parameters to create your video. Below you will find some common key parameters available in the tool, though do keep in mind that not all are available across all AI models.

- Select an AI video model

There are over 24 models to choose from, each with its own unique characteristics and specialty. Choose the one that best meets your needs.

- Upload an image

Upload your image for the AI to transform it into a video. If you select the "Add end frame" toggle, you can instead upload two images - a start frame image and an end frame image.

- Enter your text prompt (optional)

You can optionally describe your idea in text to let the AI know what to generate. You can also generate an ideal prompt if you're not sure exactly how to write it by pressing "Generate with AI". If writing in a language other than English, you can toggle the "Translate Prompt" to get better results.

- Video Length

Some models offer a selection of video lengths.

- Video Resolution

Some models allow you to choose a resolution for the output video.

- Aspect Ratio

You can also select a different aspect ratio to display the generated video.

- Seed

A number that controls how the AI generates random details in your video. Using the same seed with the same settings will recreate the same result. Press the recycle icon to generate a random number in order to generate a new variation of your intended video.

- Output Video Number

This parameter defines how many videos you want to generate with the same parameters

- More Parameters

Some Video AI models offer unique parameters not found in other models. Some examples include:

Negative Prompt
Prompt Strength
Style
Mode
and more

- Credits Calculator

At the bottom of each model, you can see a credits calculator so that you know exactly how many credits a model will cost you.

Example Use Case

Let's go through an example using the Google Veo 3 model to see how it works.

Select Veo 3 from the model list
Use the following image:

Add the following detailed prompt to help us generate the video:
"A magical floating island with a pink cherry blossom tree swaying gently in the breeze, surrounded by drifting clouds and soft sunlight. The scene feels peaceful and ethereal, with small petals falling through the air and birds flying past in the distance."
Leave video length as is
Choose a resolution
Leave aspect ratio as is
Leave the negative prompt empty
Leave the seed as is or experiment with a different one
Let's make one video for the example
Finally, hit "Create"

You will see the following screen:

This will tell you that "SmartlyQ is generating your video, which may take 90 seconds."

Once finished, the video will be saved in My Creations. You can leave this page and check it later, or stay here.

Once the video is generated, you can see it on the right. You can play the video and also download it.

All your videos are stored in the My Creations space. Please note that videos are stored for a maximum of 14 days on our servers and are deleted beyond this limit. Should you wish to preserve your work, please ensure you download your videos somewhere safe before the 14 days have passed.