Check every face
Choose an image where each person is visible. Tiny faces at the back of a large group are harder to animate consistently.
The people in the picture
Bring a family photo into gentle motion
Keep the group together and let a familiar moment move.
Start with a clear family picture and one shared direction. Small smiles and a steady camera usually make a better first attempt than a different action for every person.
Use a group photo
Start with shared subtle motion
Save a family keepsake
How it works
Give the whole group one clear direction
More faces mean more details to check. Begin with an uncomplicated photo and prompt.
Keep positions stable
Ask everyone to remain in their original position. Avoid hugs, handshakes, or walking in the first attempt, especially when bodies overlap.
Review each person
Watch faces at the edges as well as the center. Check that the number of people, hands, and background details stays consistent.
A group prompt should work for the whole picture
One person turning left while another waves and a third laughs creates several competing tasks. A shared direction such as subtle breathing and small smiles gives the model a simpler scene to preserve.
Choose the moment before choosing the effect
A reunion
Use a wider frame and a still camera. Preserve everyone's place rather than trying to recreate the entire gathering.
A birthday
Small expressions around the cake can carry the celebration. Avoid requesting moving hands and changing candles together.
An old family print
Start with a clean scan and preserve its original texture. Use the old-photo guide if damage or glare hides faces.
Try a specific direction
Motion prompts that keep a family together
Suggested motion: group portrait
Everyone remains in their original position with subtle breathing and small natural smiles. Keep the camera still and preserve every face.
Try this prompt: Suggested motion: group portraitSuggested motion: shared memory
Slow camera drift across the family photograph. Minimal movement from the people. Preserve the number of people, their faces, clothes, and surroundings.
Try this prompt: Suggested motion: shared memoryFAQ
Questions before you start
How many people can I animate?
There is no single quality threshold that fits every photo. Larger groups and smaller faces increase the chance of inconsistent details. Try a clearer, smaller group for your first video.
Can I animate a family hug?
You can request one, but overlapping arms and faces make it harder. Begin with the original pose and subtle motion, then decide whether to try a more ambitious movement.
How do I share the result with family?
Download the generated MP4 and send it through your preferred messaging or video app. Review the clip and check that the people pictured are comfortable with sharing.
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Ready when you are
Choose the family photo you want to bring back
Upload it, try a group-friendly motion, and review the cost before generating.