> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vizcom.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Animate a design

> Turn still images into a short product video with Key Frames, Turntable, Replace subject or a prompt, then export MP4 or GIF.

The [Animate](https://docs.vizcom.com/animating-in-vizcom.md) block turns still images into a short product video.

Where to find it
**Insert** (+) > **Animate**, or drag from an image's **+**

Works in
Workbench

Credits
[Per second of video](https://docs.vizcom.com/vizcom-credits.md#animate): Fast 20, Pro 62

Plans
All plans. Pro isn't available on Free.

![A selected running shoe render connected to a new Animate block that shows its workflow list. Callouts mark 1 the + handle on the render's right edge, 2 the Describe your video box, 3 Key Frames, 4 Turntable and 5 Replace subject. Turntable and Replace subject carry a New tag.](https://mintcdn.com/vizcom-c4034e9b/FHfxWMtC8cMIGOnx/images/find/animate.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=FHfxWMtC8cMIGOnx\&q=85\&s=ce70c31bbb866b7b4552e27045cd0659)

From the + handle (1): Describe your video (2), Key Frames (3), Turntable (4) or Replace subject (5).

## Pick a workflow

| You want | Workflow | You add |
| - | - | - |
| Sketch to render, a lid opening | **Key Frames** 3 | Up to 4 images and a prompt per transition |
| A spin showing every side | **Turntable** 4 | Up to 8 views, no prompt |
| Your design in existing footage | **Replace subject** 5 | 1 video and up to 8 images |
| Anything else | **Describe your video** 2 | A prompt and up to 8 images or videos |

## Create an animation

**1. Add an Animate block**

Drag from an image's **+** 1 and choose **Animate**.

**2. Pick a workflow**

Click one in the list.

**3. Add images and describe the motion**

Drag images onto the block. Type **@** to refer to one.

**4. Choose the model and length**

Pick **Fast** (about 30 seconds) or **Pro** (about 2 minutes), and 4 to 15 seconds.

**5. Generate**

Click **Animate**. The video appears beside the block.

## Key Frames

![An Animate block in Key Frames, connected to a running shoe line sketch and the rendered shoe on the left. Callouts mark 1 the timeline with the sketch at 0s and the render at 5s, 2 Duration set to 5 sec, 3 the Segment 1 (0-5s) transition prompt The sketch lines fill in with color and light. The camera stays still., 4 the aspect ratio menu on Auto and the model menu on Pro, and 5 the Animate button.](https://mintcdn.com/vizcom-c4034e9b/FHfxWMtC8cMIGOnx/images/find/animate-key-frames.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=FHfxWMtC8cMIGOnx\&q=85\&s=a621959627b7d0420ad3d20ea4a17673)

Timeline (1), length (2), transition prompt (3), ratio and model (4), Animate (5).

1. Add a start frame to the timeline 1, plus an optional end or middle frame.
2. Set **Duration** 2.
3. Describe each transition 3, such as "Smoothly unfasten and open the top lid."
4. Click **Animate** 5.

## Turntable

Add up to 8 views of the product and click **Animate**. Make missing angles with [New view](https://docs.vizcom.com/tools/new-view.md), and use **Set as start frame** to pick the first.

## Replace subject

Add a **Source video** (MP4, WebM or MOV, up to 50 MB) and up to 8 images of your design. The result is as long as the source clip.

## Custom

Click **Describe your video** and write the motion.

<video src="https://docs.vizcom.com/images/clips/animate-chair.mp4" poster="/images/clips/animate-chair.jpg" autoPlay muted loop playsInline />

Prompt: "Make the chair lift into midair and spin around."

<video src="https://docs.vizcom.com/images/clips/animate-headphones.mp4" poster="/images/clips/animate-headphones.jpg" autoPlay muted loop playsInline />

A rotation that shows the headphones from every side.

## Download and export the video

Select the video and click **Download**. **Export...** saves **MP4** or **GIF**, and can upscale an MP4 to **2K** or **4K**. See [Upscale and export](https://docs.vizcom.com/guides/upscale-and-export.md#export-a-video).

To start the next shot where this one ends, play or scrub the video to its last frame and pause. Then click **Save frame to canvas** in **Show video details**, or in the full-screen view. The frame lands on the Workbench as a new image.

## Good to know

* **Your balance must cover the whole clip** before it starts.
* **Draft with Fast, finish with Pro.** Fast is cheaper and quicker.
* **One action per clip.** Add "keep the shape, colors and logo unchanged" to protect the design.

## Related

> [card] [Animate](https://docs.vizcom.com/animating-in-vizcom.md)
>
> Every workflow and setting.

> [card] [Make a product video](https://docs.vizcom.com/workflows/product-video.md)
>
> A turntable and a reveal.

> [card] [Upscale and export](https://docs.vizcom.com/guides/upscale-and-export.md)
>
> Export and upscale videos.

> [card] [New view](https://docs.vizcom.com/tools/new-view.md)
>
> Make the angles a turntable needs.


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