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Animate Old Photos with AI

Turn vintage photos, old family snapshots, and black-and-white prints into short animated videos.

Before: old photo
Animate Your Photo

Works with Any Photo Era

From black-and-white portraits of the 1800s to faded Polaroids of the 1970s — Picto.Video brings any photo to life.

Black and white, sepia, or faded color. Scanned prints, digital copies, or even a phone photo of a framed picture. If there's a face, we can animate it.

See Old Photos Come to Life

Natural, gentle animation from any era

Before: vintage photo

Gentle smile

Before: old photo

Slight head turn

Popular Styles for Old Photos

Ideas to Get You Started

How to Animate Old Photos

  1. Upload your photo — Scan it, or take a photo of the print with your phone. Any era. Best when the face is clear.
  2. Choose an animation style — Describe gentle motion like a smile or head turn.
  3. Download your animated video — Ready in minutes. Share with family or keep as a keepsake.

What People Are Saying

"I animated a photo of my great-grandmother from 1920. My mother cried when she saw her smile."

— Robert

"I found an old photo of my grandparents from the 1940s. Seeing them move again was incredibly moving."

— Maria

"Our family reunion slideshow was a hit. Relatives from the 1800s animated — everyone was amazed."

Why Picto.Video for Old Photos

Any Era

1800s portraits to 1990s prints. If there's a face, we can animate it.

Any Format

Scans, digital copies, phone photos of prints. Works with what you have.

Respectful Animation

Small, natural movements — nothing exaggerated or silly.

From $1

Pay per video, no subscription. Credits never expire.

Photos Stay Private

We delete your photos shortly after.

Clear, Sharp Video

Download videos you can keep and share forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI animate a very old photo?

Yes. Picto.Video works with photos from any era — including black-and-white prints from the early 1900s. It finds the face and adds gentle, lifelike movement.

Do I need to scan the photo first?

A scan gives the best quality, but you can also take a photo of a printed photo with your phone. Just make sure the face is clear and well-lit.

Does it work with group photos?

Yes! Group photos work. Just type what you want to happen, like "everyone smiles and waves" — Picto.Video does the rest.

Will animating a photo damage or alter my original?

No. The original photo is never modified. Your original photo stays the same. You get a new video based on it.

How much does it cost?

Pay per video, starting at $1. No subscriptions or recurring charges.

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