Reference control
Keep the subject recognizable
A reference image gives Gemini Omni a stable product, character, layout, or brand frame before motion is added.
Image to video
Gemini Omni Image to Video Generator
Create Gemini Omni image-to-video drafts from product photos, character frames, layouts, or visual references with motion-focused prompts.
Best for
Product reveals and visual continuity
Input
One clear reference image plus a motion prompt
Output
Short video drafts for ads, pages, and social
Motion prompt
Say what moves and what stays fixed
Good prompts separate subject motion, camera travel, background behavior, on-screen text, and the ending frame.
Commercial use
Build campaign-ready draft clips
Image-to-video pages capture high purchase intent from users making product explainers, ecommerce reels, and ad concepts.
Image-to-video workflow
From a still reference to a motion draft
01
Upload the clearest frame
Choose an image with a single primary subject, enough lighting, and minimal unwanted background clutter.
02
Define the motion
Write exactly what should move: product rotation, character gesture, camera push-in, light sweep, or reveal.
03
Protect the identity
Tell the model which details must stay stable, such as logo, material, face, packaging, UI layout, or color.
04
Review and refine
Iterate on the prompt if the clip loses framing, adds unwanted motion, or misses the intended final frame.
Use cases
When image-to-video beats text-only prompts
Text-only prompts are flexible. Image-to-video is better when users need the generated clip to preserve a real object, character, interface, or visual style.
Product pages
Animate a hero product shot into a short reveal for landing pages, ecommerce galleries, and paid social.
Characters
Use a character frame to keep appearance and style consistent while describing action and camera movement.
UI motion
Start from a dashboard or app screenshot and turn it into a walkthrough concept for launches or onboarding.
FAQ
Gemini Omni Image-to-Video FAQ
What is Gemini Omni image to video?
It is a workflow where a still image acts as a visual reference and the prompt describes the motion, camera move, mood, text, and final frame.
What images work best?
Clear product photos, character frames, interface screenshots, storyboard panels, and brand visuals work best because they give the model a stable starting point.
Should I upload more than one image?
Start with one strong reference when consistency matters. Use additional references only when each one has a clear role in the scene.
How do I write a good image-to-video prompt?
Describe what should move, what should stay consistent, how the camera travels, whether text appears on screen, and how the clip should end.
Is image to video good for product marketing?
Yes. It is especially useful for product reveals, ecommerce hero clips, landing page motion, feature demos, and ad variants.
Can I use this for social vertical video?
Yes. Pick a vertical aspect ratio and write the prompt around framing, safe text zones, hook timing, and the final callout.
Image reference workflow