LTX-2 Image-to-Video API

Transform static images into dynamic videos using the LTX-2 API Image-to-Video endpoint. Bring your photos, artwork, and visual assets to life.

Overview

The Image-to-Video (I2V) endpoint animates static images into smooth, natural-looking video sequences. Upload any image as a starting frame, and optionally provide a text prompt to guide the animation direction.

Endpoint: POST /v1/image-to-video

Popular Use Cases

Product Showcases

Animate product photos with subtle rotations, zoom effects, and dynamic lighting.

Artwork Animation

Bring illustrations, paintings, and digital art to life with flowing animations.

Social Media Content

Convert static posts into engaging video content for higher engagement.

Photo Enhancement

Add movement to landscape photos, portraits, and architectural shots.

Supported Image Formats

JPEG

.jpg, .jpeg

PNG

.png

WebP

.webp

GIF

First frame

Maximum image size: 10MB. Recommended minimum resolution: 512x512px.

API Request Example

POST /v1/image-to-video

{
  "image_url": "https://example.com/your-image.jpg",
  "prompt": "Camera slowly zooms in while clouds move in the background",
  "duration": 8,
  "resolution": "1080p",
  "fps": 25,
  "mode": "pro",
  "motion_strength": 0.7,
  "webhook_url": "https://your-server.com/webhook"
}

I2V-Specific Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
image_url	string	URL of the input image (required)
prompt	string	Optional text to guide animation direction
motion_strength	float	Amount of motion (0.1-1.0, default: 0.5)

Best Practices

Use High-Quality Source Images

Better input quality leads to better video output. Use images with at least 1080p resolution.

Guide with Prompts

Even though optional, adding a prompt helps control the animation direction and style.

Adjust Motion Strength

Lower values (0.1-0.3) for subtle effects, higher values (0.7-1.0) for dramatic movement.