How do I make a still photo move?
Use Animate in OutGlam. Pick a photo, say what should move, like “she smiles and adjusts her scarf,” or leave it blank for gentle, natural motion, and the app makes a clip of about 5 seconds. A Quick Video costs 10 credits; a Studio Video, with sound, costs 56. The price shows before you start.
Updated October 5, 2026
From still to clip in 4 steps
Pick a photo
Any photo works: a portrait, an outfit, a product, a place. Limited photo access works.
Say what should move
Like “she smiles and adjusts her scarf,” or “slow zoom, hair in the wind.” Leave it blank for subtle, natural motion and a gentle camera move.
Choose Quick or Studio
Quick Video: 10 credits, no sound. Studio Video: 56 credits, richer motion with sound. The app shows the price and the expected wait.
Save or share
Save the clip to Photos or share it from the app.
Two kinds of clip
| Clip | Quick Video | Studio Video |
|---|---|---|
| Length | About 5 seconds | About 5 seconds |
| Sound | No | Yes |
| Best for | Trying an idea, a moving photo to share | Richer motion, made for sharing |
| Cost | 10 credits | 56 credits |
What it costs and what it can’t do
What it costs
- Quick Video: 10 credits. Studio Video: 56 credits.
- The price shows before you start.
- Failed or refused clips are never charged.
- Buy credits in packs or with a plan. The free starter credit is 1 credit, not enough for a clip.
What it can’t do
- A clip is about 5 seconds. You can’t choose a longer one.
- Motion can drift. Faces, hands and small details can change as things move; watch it before you share.
- Sexual or suggestive motion requests are refused, and never charged.
- It needs a connection, and a clip takes a while to make; the app shows the wait.
Animate questions
How much does Animate cost?
A Quick Video costs 10 credits and a Studio Video 56 credits. The price shows before you start, and failed clips are never charged.
How long is a clip, and does it have sound?
About 5 seconds. A Studio Video comes with sound; a Quick Video is silent.
Do I have to describe the motion?
No. Leave it blank and Animate adds subtle, natural motion and a gentle camera move, keeping faces, details and colors true to the photo. Or describe it, like “she smiles and adjusts her scarf.”
Where does the clip go?
Save it to Photos or share it straight from the app.
Make it move.
Quick Video 10 credits, Studio Video with sound 56. For iPhone.
Download on theApp Store