# makephotovideo > Bring your favorite photos to life with makephotovideo. Choose a style, create a stunning short video, and download it to share. No editing skills needed. ## Overview A portrait with a cinematic glow. A pet with a little more personality. A travel memory worth sharing again. makephotovideo turns a photo you love into a short video that brings the moment to life. Choose your photo and a look you love. We take care of the motion, so you can enjoy the result and download a video ready to share. No editing experience needed, and no subscription to keep up with. ## Specifications - Clip length: 5 seconds - Video quality: 480p or 720p HD - Price per video: 10 credits at 480p · 30 at 720p HD · 25 with Pro credits - Output: Original sound + silent MP4, no watermark - Motion styles: Cinematic glow, Dreamy motion, Retro film, K-pop vibe, Anime style, 3D cartoon, Black & white ## Pricing - A 480p video costs 10 credits; 720p HD costs 30 credits, or 25 using Pro credits. The discounted rate applies only when at least 25 Pro credits remain; other credits use the standard rate. Credits do not expire and there is no subscription. - Starter: $9.99 for 10 credits, About 1 video at 480p — https://makephotovideo.com/pricing#starter - Creator: $24.99 for 30 credits, About 3 videos at 480p or 1 in 720p HD — https://makephotovideo.com/pricing#creator - Pro: $69.99 for 100 credits, About 10 videos at 480p or 4 in 720p HD — https://makephotovideo.com/pricing#pro - If a video cannot be created, its credits are returned automatically. Customers can request a purchase refund from their account for review by the team. ## Pages - [makephotovideo home](https://makephotovideo.com/) - [Pricing](https://makephotovideo.com/pricing) - [Terms of use](https://makephotovideo.com/terms) - [Privacy policy](https://makephotovideo.com/privacy) ## FAQ ### How does photo to video work? Upload a photo, choose a style, and our AI generates a short, polished motion video. ### What kinds of photos work best? Portraits, pets, travel photos, and everyday moments all work well. Clear, well-lit images usually give the strongest result. ### How long does generation take? Most videos are ready in a few minutes. It can take longer at busy times. We’ll email you when yours is ready. ### Can I use it on mobile? Yes. The upload, generation, playback and download flow is designed to work on modern phones and desktop browsers. ### Is the video downloadable? Yes. When generation finishes you can preview the result and download the video file. ### Do I need editing skills? No. Just upload a photo and choose a style. We take care of the motion, so you can create something beautiful without learning to edit. ### Is makephotovideo free? No. makephotovideo is pay-as-you-go with no subscription. Starter costs $9.99 for 10 credits. About 1 video at 480p; Creator costs $24.99 for 30 credits. About 3 videos at 480p or 1 in 720p HD; Pro costs $69.99 for 100 credits. About 10 videos at 480p or 4 in 720p HD. A 480p video costs 10 credits; 720p HD costs 30 credits, or 25 using Pro credits. ### Do I need to keep the page open? No. Your video continues generating after you leave the page. We’ll email you when it’s ready, and you can find it in your account. ### What photo formats and sizes does makephotovideo accept? JPG, PNG, WebP files up to 20 MB. Portraits, pets, travel photos and everyday moments work best when the subject is clear and well lit. ### What happens if a generation fails? If your video can’t be created, the credits used for that video are automatically returned to your balance so you can try again. Unused credits never expire. ### Can I get a refund? You can request a purchase refund from your dashboard. Our team reviews each purchase refund request. If approved, your payment is refunded to your original payment method and the corresponding credits are removed. Credits set aside for a refund are restored if the refund cannot be completed.