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Veo 4 Image-to-Video Workflow with Reference Images

Use a reference image to anchor composition, product, character, or scene identity while the prompt controls motion, camera direction, lighting, and timing.

Veo 4 PreviewGemini Omni WorkflowText to VideoImage to VideoVeo 3.1 Real Generation
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What image-to-video needs

A good image-to-video prompt explains what should remain consistent and what should move. The reference image provides visual identity; the prompt provides time and action.

Describe subject motion, camera movement, background changes, lighting transitions, duration, aspect ratio, and audio intent.

Best use cases

Image-to-video is strong for ecommerce product reveals, fashion lookbooks, character animation tests, music visuals, architecture walkthroughs, and storyboard previsualization.

It is also useful when brand consistency matters because the reference image can anchor color, product form, composition, or character design.

Preview first, render second

Veo 4 Preview helps decide whether the motion plan fits the still image. If the plan is coherent, supported Veo 3.1 image-to-video paths can generate a real video draft.

This split keeps pre-launch Veo 4 planning credible while still offering practical AI video output.

Yearly plans

Pricing for Veo 4 video experiments

Start with a yearly plan for prompt optimization, Veo 4 previews, and Veo 3.1 render tests.

Starter

Lower yearly cost for testing prompts, short previews, and first campaign concepts.

$9.9/ month$1.24 / 100 credits
  • Text-to-video and image-to-video
  • Reference image workflow
Best value

Creator

The best value for ongoing video iteration, prompt testing, and render-ready drafts.

$19.9/ month$1.00 / 100 credits
  • Text-to-video and image-to-video
  • Reference image workflow

Advanced

Built for agencies and production teams batching ads, ecommerce B-roll, and social variants.

$49.9/ month$0.83 / 100 credits
  • Text-to-video and image-to-video
  • Reference image workflow

Frequently asked questions

Can I upload a reference image?

The workflow supports image-to-video planning and, for supported real models, reference image video generation.

What should I write with a reference image?

Explain the desired movement, camera motion, lighting, duration, and what parts of the reference image should stay consistent.

Is image-to-video available for every model?

Availability depends on the selected model. The interface should reject unsupported parameter combinations before generation.

Animate a reference image

Open the generator, switch to Image to Video, add a reference image, and write clear motion instructions.

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