How Much Does an AI Video From a Photo Cost in 2026?
It depends on how you pay. Here, one finished 10-second vertical video from your photo costs $2.99 (or $6.99 for 3 and $14.99 for 10) as a one-time payment. General-purpose AI video platforms sell monthly credit subscriptions instead: on their own pricing pages, checked on Nov 4, 2026, Runway’s paid plans start at $12 a month billed yearly ($15 monthly), Pika’s at $8 a month billed annually ($10 monthly) and Luma’s at $25 a month billed yearly ($30 monthly).
Prices checked on Nov 4, 2026 on each provider’s own pricing page. Prices and plans change; always check the source before you buy.
| Service | Pricing (from the provider’s own page) |
|---|---|
| This site (New Year AI Video) | One-time packs: $2.99 for 1 video, $6.99 for 3, $14.99 for 10. Each video is 10 s, 720×1280, 9:16, with sound, no watermark. Credits never expire; failed video = credit back; one redo per paid video; full refund within 7 days on unused packs. No free video. |
| Runway | Free plan with 125 one-time credits. Standard $15/month, or $12/month billed yearly (625 credits a month); Pro $35 or $28 (2,250 credits); Max $95 or $76 (9,500 credits). Monthly credits on Standard and Pro do not roll over; extra purchased credits never expire. (source) |
| Pika | Free plan. Starter $10/month, or $8/month billed annually (900 credits a month); Creator $35 or $28 (3,150 credits); Fancy from $95 or from $76 (8,550+ credits). Cancel any time; the pricing page FAQ and the Terms of Service (last modified Aug 4, 2026) say payments are non-refundable. (source, terms) |
| Luma | Plus $30/month, or $25/month billed yearly (10,000 credits); Pro $90 or $75 (40,000 credits); Ultra $300 or $250 (150,000 credits). Team and Enterprise plans on request. (source) |
Why are the prices so hard to compare?
Subscription platforms charge credits per generation, and the number of credits depends on the model, the length and the resolution you choose, so the cost of one clip is not a fixed number. They also include many more tools (editing, images, audio, several models). A pay-per-video generator like this one sells a finished clip for a fixed price instead, with fixed scenes and presets.
Which option fits how often I create?
If you want a handful of videos for a holiday or a trend, a fixed price per video is simple and nothing renews. If you make many clips every month, want to write your own prompts or need editing tools, a subscription plan on a general platform usually fits better. Both are fine choices; pick by how often you create.
What do I get here for $2.99?
A 10-second MP4, 720×1280, 9:16, with sound and no watermark, made from one photo in a scene or preset you pick. Credits never expire, a failed video gives its credit back, every paid video includes one redo within 14 days, and unused packs can be refunded within 7 days. There is no free video.
How much does it cost?
| Pack | Price | Per video |
|---|---|---|
| 1 video | $2.99 | $2.99 each |
| 3 videos | $6.99 | $2.33 each |
| 10 videos | $14.99 | about $1.50 each |
One-time payments through Stripe, no subscription; credits never expire and work for every preset and every New Year scene. Sales tax may be added at checkout.
Viral video presets
- 🤗 AI hug video
Yes: upload one photo of two people (or you and your pet) and they turn to each other and share a warm hug. 10-second vertical MP4, $2.99, paid first.
- 🖼️ Old photo to video
Upload one old photo and the AI brings it to life: a gentle smile, a blink and a slow camera push-in, keeping the original look. 10 s vertical MP4, $2.99.
- 💃 AI dance video
Yes: one photo becomes a 10-second vertical clip of you dancing a fun, upbeat routine under colorful lights. $2.99 per video, paid first, no subscription.
- 🐶 Pet dance video
Yes: one pet photo becomes a 10-second vertical clip of your dog or cat standing up and dancing under disco lights. $2.99 per video, paid first.
- 🎄 Christmas videoSeasonal: Dec 2026
Upload one photo and you appear in a cozy Christmas living room: you hang the last ornament, the tree lights up and snow falls outside. 10 s, 9:16, $2.99.
- 🔮 Snow globe videoSeasonal: Dec 2026
Yes: from one photo you (or your pet) appear as a tiny figure inside a glass snow globe; it is shaken, snow swirls and you wave. 10 s vertical MP4, $2.99.
- 🌍 Earth zoom out
Upload one photo: the camera starts on you, then pulls back over rooftops, clouds and the whole planet in one smooth zoom out. 10 s vertical MP4, $2.99.
- 🎈 Inflate effect
The inflate effect puffs you up like a cartoon balloon until you float away. From one photo: 10-second vertical MP4, $2.99 per video, paid first.
- 🪽 Angel wings
Yes: from one photo, large white feathered wings unfold behind you in golden light and lift you gently off the ground. 10-second vertical MP4, $2.99.
- 🧸 Action figure in a box
Yes: you appear as a collectible toy figure in a clear blister box on a desk; the figure blinks, waves and steps out of the box. 10 s vertical MP4, $2.99.
Compare before you buy
FAQ
Is there a free plan here?
No. There is no free video or free preview; you pay before a video is generated. Some subscription platforms offer free plans with limited credits; check their pages for the current terms.
Do the third-party prices include tax?
We copied the prices as shown on each provider’s page on Nov 4, 2026. Taxes and regional prices can differ; check the provider’s page at checkout.
What do I get?
A 10-second vertical 9:16 MP4 (720×1280) with sound and no watermark, ready for short-video apps. Downloads are kept for 14 days; uploaded photos are deleted within 24 hours.
Who can use it?
Adults (18+) only. Only upload photos of yourself or of people who agreed to it; no photos of minors, no public figures and no sexual or violent content.