#TikTok photo to video

TikTok is pushing deeper into generative AI with a new feature called AI Alive, a tool that allows users to animate photos into dynamic short videos using simple text prompts. Available via TikTok’s Story Camera, the feature is part of the platform’s broader goal to simplify content creation—even for users with no video editing experience. Essentially, users upload a photo, describe in a prompt what they want the video to depict, and TikTok’s AI handles the rest. TikTok’s entry into generative AI video joins a fast-growing space already populated by tools like Runway, Pika, and Adobe’s experimental offerings. However, what sets AI Alive apart is its user-first focus: it’s designed to be accessible to casual creators without advanced tech skills, expanding TikTok’s appeal beyond traditional video-making tools. Every photo, prompt, and generated video goes through automated content screening before even being shown to the user. In addition, TikTok will label all AI-generated videos and embed C2PA metadata, a standard used to signal AI-generated content across platforms. Google Photos is rolling out new video editing tools that make creating highlight videos much easier on both Android and iOS. Read more in our articles including "TikTok Launches ‘AI Alive’ to Turn Your Photos Into Short AI-Generated Videos" and "Google Photos gets a major video editing upgrade".