AI Video Presets: One-Click Effects From a Single Photo
Writing a good motion prompt is a skill, and sometimes you just want a result. Video Presets removes the prompt: you upload one image, pick an effect such as a slow orbit, a product turntable or snow falling through the scene, and get a finished 5-second clip. Here is what the 20 presets do, what they cost, and how to choose the right one for your photo.
- Presets live in the Presets tab. Upload one image, pick an effect, press Generate.
- A clip is 5 seconds and costs 1 credit on Standard quality or 2 credits on Pro quality (Pro or Studio plan).
- There are 20 effects in four groups: camera moves, portraits, products and fun.
- Each card says what it is best with, so you can match the effect to your photo.
What Video Presets Are
A preset is a ready-made effect. Instead of describing the motion yourself, you pick it from a list, and the right instructions are applied for you. The result keeps your subject, face, clothing and background as they are in the photo and adds the motion on top.
Presets use the same models as our image to video tool: Kling v2.1 on Standard quality and Kling 3.0 Pro on Pro quality. They are separate from Dance & Moves, which transfers a person’s movement onto your photo.
How to Use Presets
What Presets Cost
| Quality | Credits | At Starter | At Pro | At Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (Kling v2.1) | 1 | $0.52 | $0.49 | $0.39 |
| Pro quality (Kling 3.0 Pro, Pro or Studio plan) | 2 | n/a | $0.98 | $0.78 |
That makes presets one of the cheapest ways to get a polished clip. See the credit costs page for every tool.
All 20 Presets
| Preset | Group | What it does | Best with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌀 Vertigo Zoom | Camera moves | The famous dolly-zoom: subject stays put, the world stretches behind them. | A person or object with a visible background |
| 💥 Crash Zoom | Camera moves | A fast punch-in on the subject, then it settles. | Portraits, pets, a single clear subject |
| 🔄 360 Orbit | Camera moves | The camera glides around your subject. | Full-body people, products, statues |
| 🚁 Drone Rise | Camera moves | Lift up and back to reveal the whole scene. | Landscapes, buildings, wide shots |
| 🎥 Cinematic Push-In | Camera moves | A slow, dramatic move toward the subject. | Anything - the safest, most reliable preset |
| 📹 Handheld Documentary | Camera moves | Raw, real-feeling camera energy. | People, street scenes, everyday moments |
| ✨ Photo Comes Alive | Portraits | Blinks, breathing and tiny movements bring a still to life. | Portraits and family photos, face clearly visible |
| 😊 Warm Smile | Portraits | A natural smile and a glance to the camera. | Front-facing portraits |
| 🌬️ Wind & Golden Light | Portraits | Hair and clothes drift in a breeze at golden hour. | Outdoor portraits |
| 🚶 Confident Walk | Portraits | Walks toward the camera with a tracking shot. | Full-body standing photos |
| 🛍️ Product Turntable | Products | A slow, clean 360 spin for shop and ad clips. | A single product on a plain or studio background |
| 💎 Hero Reveal | Products | Dramatic light sweep and a push-in, like a commercial. | Products, jewelry, bottles, gadgets |
| 🪄 Levitate | Products | The subject floats and slowly turns. | Objects, food, sneakers, small items |
| 🐶 Pet Comes Alive | Fun & viral | Your pet blinks, tilts its head and looks at you. | Dogs, cats and other pets, face visible |
| 🔥 Embers & Sparks | Fun & viral | Glowing embers swirl around the subject. | Dark or moody images |
| ❄️ Snowfall | Fun & viral | Soft snow falls through the scene. | Outdoor scenes and portraits |
| 🌧️ Neon Rain | Fun & viral | Rain, reflections and glowing city light. | Street scenes, night shots, portraits |
| 🌫️ Particle Dissolve | Fun & viral | The subject drifts apart into glowing particles. | A single subject with a simple background |
| 🌇 Sunset Timelapse | Fun & viral | Clouds race by as the light turns golden. | Landscapes, cityscapes, skies |
| 🪟 3D Photo Parallax | Fun & viral | Turns a flat photo into a depth-y 3D move. | Scenes with clear foreground and background |
Which Preset Should You Try First?
- Not sure? Cinematic Push-In is the safest, most general choice.
- Portrait or family photo? Photo Comes Alive or Warm Smile.
- Product on a plain background? Product Turntable or Hero Reveal.
- Landscape or building? Drone Rise or Sunset Timelapse.
- Pet photo? Pet Comes Alive.
Presets vs Writing Your Own Prompt
Presets are faster and more predictable for common effects, and you do not need to learn prompt wording. A custom prompt is better when you want a very specific action, a particular style or several things happening at once. For that, use Image to Video and read our prompting guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are AI video presets?
Ready-made effects. You upload one image, pick an effect such as an orbit, a push-in or snowfall, and get a finished 5-second clip without writing a prompt.
How much do video presets cost?
One credit for Standard quality or two credits for Pro quality, which needs a Pro or Studio plan.
How long are preset videos?
Each preset makes a 5-second clip.
Do presets have sound?
Presets are designed for motion, not audio. Plan to add music or sound effects afterwards in your editor.
How many presets are there?
Twenty, in four groups: camera moves, portraits, products and fun and viral effects.
What is the difference between presets and Dance & Moves?
Presets add a camera move or effect to your image. Dance & Moves transfers a ready-made human movement onto the person in your photo.
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