# Image to video vs. reference to video: when to use which

Both start from pictures, but they solve different problems.

# Image to video

You upload one still and the model animates that exact frame. Best when composition matters: a portrait, a product shot, a landscape you already love.

# Reference to video

You supply one or more images as references (a character, a style, an object) and describe a new scene. Best when you need the same character in several different shots.

# Text to video

No image at all; useful for b-roll and concepts, but less control over exact look.

# A simple decision rule

• Need this photo to move? Image to video.
• Need this character somewhere new? Reference to video.
• Need a quick concept clip? Text to video.

aiimagetovideo.pro includes all three modes, with free credits and HD export without watermark, so you can compare them on the same subject before choosing a workflow.