Overview
Percify’s Image-to-Video feature brings your static avatars to life with AI-powered animation. Convert any avatar image into a short video clip with natural motion, lip-sync capabilities, and customizable duration.Instant Animation
Add motion to static images in seconds
Flexible Duration
Generate clips from 1 to 30 seconds
Smart Motion
AI-powered natural movement and expressions
Lip Sync Ready
Perfect for adding voice tracks
How It Works
The Image-to-Video pipeline uses advanced AI models to:- Analyze the input image structure and features
- Generate intermediate frames with natural motion
- Apply facial animations and subtle movements
- Render smooth transitions at 30fps
- Optimize for web delivery and streaming
Video Studio Tiers
Basic Video Studio
- Base Cost: 30 credits (includes first 5 seconds)
- Additional: +6 credits per second after 5s
- Max Duration: 10 seconds
- Quality: 720p, 30fps
- Motion: Standard animation
- Best for: Social media, quick clips
Reality Lab (Premium)
- Base Cost: 20 credits (includes first 5 seconds)
- Additional: +4 credits per second after 5s
- Max Duration: 30 seconds
- Quality: 1080p, 60fps option
- Motion: Cinematic, advanced expressions
- Best for: Professional content, presentations
Credit Cost Formula
Examples
| Duration | Studio Type | Calculation | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 seconds | Basic | 30 + (0 × 6) | 30 |
| 5 seconds | Basic | 30 + (0 × 6) | 30 |
| 8 seconds | Basic | 30 + (3 × 6) | 48 |
| 10 seconds | Basic | 30 + (5 × 6) | 60 |
| 3 seconds | Reality Lab | 20 + (0 × 4) | 20 |
| 10 seconds | Reality Lab | 20 + (5 × 4) | 40 |
| 15 seconds | Reality Lab | 20 + (10 × 4) | 60 |
Creating a Video
1
Select Your Avatar
Choose an avatar from your gallery or generate a new one in Avatar Studio
2
Open Video Studio
Click “Convert to Video” or navigate to Video Studio from the dashboard
3
Configure Settings
- Set video duration (1-30 seconds)
- Choose studio tier (Basic or Reality Lab)
- Select motion style (subtle, moderate, dynamic)
- Add audio track (optional)
4
Generate Video
Click “Generate” and wait for processing (typically 30-60 seconds per 10s of video)
5
Preview & Download
Review the generated video, make adjustments if needed, then download or publish
Motion Styles
Subtle Motion
- Gentle breathing animations
- Slight head movements
- Soft eye blinks
- Best for: Professional portraits, peaceful scenes
- Processing: Fastest generation
Moderate Motion
- Natural head turns (±15°)
- Expression changes
- Hair and clothing physics
- Best for: Conversational clips, character introductions
- Processing: Standard speed
Dynamic Motion
- Full range of motion
- Dramatic expressions
- Background parallax effects
- Best for: Action scenes, music videos, creative content
- Processing: Requires Reality Lab
API Integration
Generate Video from Avatar
Check Video Status
Poll for Completion
Adding Audio Tracks
Combine your animated video with voice cloning for fully realized characters:1
Generate Video
Create your base video animation
2
Generate or Upload Audio
Use voice cloning or upload pre-recorded audio
3
Sync Audio to Video
Automatically align lip movements with speech
4
Render Final Composite
Export combined video with synchronized audio
API Example with Audio
Advanced Features
Background Replacement
Replace or remove backgrounds during video generation:Camera Motion
Add camera movements for cinematic effects:static- No camera movementzoom-in- Gradual zoom toward subjectzoom-out- Pull back revealpan-left/pan-right- Horizontal camera movementorbit- 360° rotation around subject (Reality Lab only)
Custom Frame Rate
Control video smoothness:Performance & Processing Times
| Duration | Studio Type | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5s | Basic | 20-35 seconds |
| 6-10s | Basic | 40-75 seconds |
| 3-5s | Reality Lab | 35-60 seconds |
| 10-15s | Reality Lab | 90-150 seconds |
| 15-30s | Reality Lab | 3-5 minutes |
Processing Priority: Enterprise tier users receive priority processing with 2x faster generation times.
Best Practices
Optimize Input Images
Optimize Input Images
- Use high-resolution avatars (1024x1024 or higher)
- Ensure clean, well-lit images
- Center the subject in frame
- Avoid cropped faces for best results
Choose Appropriate Duration
Choose Appropriate Duration
- 3-5s: Social media clips, loops
- 5-10s: Introductions, greetings
- 10-15s: Short messages, explanations
- 15-30s: Detailed presentations (Reality Lab only)
Balance Quality vs. Cost
Balance Quality vs. Cost
- Start with Basic Studio for testing
- Use Reality Lab for final productions
- Keep under 5s to minimize per-second charges
- Batch similar videos for workflow efficiency
Post-Processing Tips
Post-Processing Tips
- Download in highest quality available
- Apply color grading externally if needed
- Compress for web delivery (Percify provides optimized versions)
- Add captions for accessibility
Output Formats & Specs
Video Formats
- MP4 (H.264): Best compatibility, recommended for most uses
- WebM (VP9): Smaller file size, good for web embedding
- MOV (ProRes): High quality, for professional editing workflows (Reality Lab only)
Technical Specifications
| Tier | Resolution | FPS | Bitrate | Codec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 720p (1280×720) | 30 | 2-4 Mbps | H.264 |
| Reality Lab | 1080p (1920×1080) | 30/60 | 5-8 Mbps | H.264/H.265 |
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Video stuck “processing” | Queue overload or long duration | Wait up to processing time estimate, contact support after 10 min |
| Artifacts or glitches | Low quality input image | Use higher resolution avatar, avoid heavily compressed images |
| Unnatural motion | Misaligned features | Regenerate avatar with clearer facial features |
| Audio out of sync | Timing mismatch | Re-run lip-sync with enableLipSync: true |
| Insufficient credits | Cost exceeds balance | Reduce duration or purchase more credits |
Webhooks for Video Completion
Subscribe to webhooks to get notified when videos complete:Use Cases
Social Media Content
Create engaging profile videos and story content
Educational Videos
Animated instructors and presenters
Marketing Campaigns
Dynamic ad creative and product demos
Game Development
Character cutscenes and dialogue
Virtual Assistants
Animated chatbot avatars
Music Videos
AI-generated performers and visuals
Next Steps
Voice Cloning
Add voice to your videos
Video API Reference
Complete API documentation
Credits System
Understand video pricing