Turn any photo
into an AI video.
Upload any photo. We bring it to life with AI and email you the video in a few minutes.
NewNo sign-up. Video by email.
Before
After
3 easy steps
From photo to video in minutes
No editing skills needed. Just pick a photo and we do the rest.
1. Pick a photo
Drag in any photo with a face. Old or new, color or black and white.
2. We bring it to life
Our AI adds gentle motion — small smiles, blinks, and head turns. You can guide it with a short prompt.
3. Get your video
We email you a short video in a few minutes. Download it and share it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about photo animation and restoration.
What is an alive photo?
An alive photo is a still picture that has been animated by AI to add subtle, lifelike motion such as smiling, blinking, and slight head turns. AlivePic creates an alive photo from any portrait you upload.
How do I animate a still photo?
Upload your photo to AlivePic and the AI generates realistic facial movements automatically. The result is a short video, also known as an alive picture, ready to share.
Can I colorize black and white photos for free?
Yes. AlivePic restores color to old black and white pictures using AI that infers historically plausible skin tones, clothing, and backgrounds, then animates the result into an alive photo.
Is AlivePic a Deep Nostalgia alternative?
Yes. AlivePic offers the same family photo animation experience that MyHeritage's Deep Nostalgia made popular, with no genealogy account required and no subscription.