The Wait Is Over: Google Veo 3 Now Works with Image to Video
For everyone asking when Google Veo 3 (and Veo 3 Fast) would support Image to Video: it just happened. This is the kind of feature people have been refreshing for. And it’s finally live on getimg.ai!
No waitlists, no complex setups. Check out Google Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast in Image to Video mode right now!
What Just Changed?
Previously, Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast were only available in Text to Video mode. You had to describe the whole scene from scratch. Now, you can:
- start your video with a custom image (this becomes the first frame), and
- guide what happens next (including motion, sound, and dialogue) with a prompt.
The result: 8-second, 720p clips (16:9 aspect ratio) that begin with your image and evolve into full-on cinematic moments, complete with sound effects, music, and even spoken lines.
A dancer dancing flamenco, music plays.
Best Practices: How to Use Veo 3 in Image to Video Mode
Ready to try it? Here's how to get the most out of it:
1. Use a 16:9 starting frame
The generated video is locked to 720p (1280×720), so for best results, use an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Uploading a square or vertical image will still work, but expect cropping or odd framing.
Your image will appear at the very beginning of the video, so choose one that sets the tone. Think of it as your establishing shot.
Great starting points include:
- character-centric scenes
- landscapes or environments
- product renders
- concept art.
2. Write a prompt that drives the action and audio
Your image is just the setup. The prompt controls everything that happens after.
Include:
- what happens on screen
- what should be heard, including any specific spoken dialogue.
Example prompt:
The woman shoots, gets up and scans the skyline. The drone edges closer, its lights blinking. Audio: light rainfall, distant traffic, buzzing drone. She mutters, ‘Target eliminated with no issues. Time to move’, moves toward the edge, and jumps off.
Your clip is capped at 8 seconds, so avoid multi-step sequences unless they’re extremely brief.
✅ Good: “A detective lights a cigarette, stares at a blood-stained photo, and whispers, ‘I know who you are.’”
🚫 Risky: “She builds a robot, launches it into space, then watches it explode and cries.”
Describe one primary action or sequence of short actions, not a full-blown movie.
If you’re iterating quickly, Veo 3 Fast gives you similar results with faster renders and lower cost. Try your concepts with Fast, and when you land the perfect one, switch to full Veo 3 for the most detailed output.
TL;DR
- Google Veo 3 & Veo 3 Fast now work in Image to Video mode
- Upload a 16:9 image, write a clear, concise prompt, and let Veo 3 animate it, sound included.
- Output: 8-second, 720p, 16:9 clips, straight from getimg.ai’s Video Generator
You’ve got the visuals. Now they can move, speak, and breathe.