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Best AI Image-to-Video Tools in 2026
AI image-to-video tools turn still images into videos with AI. This list is for people comparing software before choosing a tool on a budget.
- 8 apps
- Research read 23 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Dreamina
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Dreamina combines image, video, and avatar generation, with free daily credits and paid plans offering additional listed capabilities.
- 2
Hailuo AI
Free plan APIWebHailuo AI offers text- and image-based video generation with API access and a free plan. Review the monthly credit amounts and output-length limit when choosing a paid tier.
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Luma AI Video Generator
by Luma AI Video GeneratorFree plan APILuma AI Video Generator supports text- and image-based video creation, with API access and a free plan.
- 5
Runway
Free plan APIChoose Runway if you need video generation with text or image input, AI avatars, API access or commercial use.
- 6
Vidu
Free plan APIWebVidu provides several generation modes, short audiovisual output, image tools, and an enterprise API.
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Kaiber
Paid AndroidiPhoneWebKaiber brings AI generation, beat-synced variations, and timeline editing into a shared workflow, with commercial use supported.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans, free trials, paid prices, supported platforms, and licence terms. If you need to read or change code, check the licence before choosing.
Questions
What are AI image-to-video tools?
They use AI to turn still images into videos.
Which listed tools have free plans?
Dreamina, Hailuo AI, Runway, and Vidu list free plans.
Is Kaiber free?
No. Kaiber is listed as paid, with plans from $8 per month when billed annually.
What platforms can these tools run on?
The listed platforms include API, web, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
How do I check whether code can be reused?
Read the tool's software licence to see whether you can read, change, or redistribute its code.