Animate Old Photos

Bring an old family photo to life: a gentle smile, a blink, a turn of the head. Restore it first, then animate. Made with care for memories.

ModelReliable photo animation. Our default for kiss, hug and old photo videos. 180 credits per second.

Old photo

Motion

Aspect ratioDuration

Prompt sent to the model

The people in this old photograph come gently to life: they blink and smile softly. Subtle, natural, respectful motion, faces stay exactly the same, keep the original photo's look and grain.

Your results appear here

Until you press Generate, this is a sample the tool made.

Animate Old Photos sample made with Veo 3.1 Lite — Sample made with Veo 3.1 Lite, 288 credits

Generated sample photo the tool started from — Sample made with Veo 3.1 Lite, 288 credits

Seeing a grandparent smile in a photo from 1950 is moving. Upload an old photo, pick a gentle motion, and get a short clip that keeps the faces and the look of the original print.

How it works

Restore the photo first if it is damaged
Upload it and pick a motion
Generate and share with family

Tips for better results

Run damaged photos through the photo restorer first for cleaner motion.
Subtle motions look most natural and respectful.
Colorize first for a color clip, or keep black and white for the original feel.

What people make with it

Family history and reunions
Memorials and tributes
Heritage and genealogy projects

Questions

How much does it cost?

Each generation uses credits from your plan. The exact number shows on the Generate button before you spend anything, and failed generations are refunded automatically. New accounts get free credits to try it.

What happens to my photos?

Uploads are stored privately in your account and are only sent to the model that runs your job. Nothing is shared to the public gallery unless you choose to share it.

Photo Restorer

Photo

Restore old family photos: remove scratches, tears and fading, sharpen faces and optionally add color. Keeps the people as they were.

Image Colorizer

Photo

Colorize black and white photos with natural, period-accurate colors. Skin tones, clothing and skies that look real, not tinted.

AI Hug Generator

Video

Turn two photos into a warm AI hug video. Reunite with family, hug a friend far away or your younger self. Works from one photo or two.

Image to Video