How To Animate ANY Image in MidJourney (Even Line Art!)

Description

**This tutorial will show you how to animate images generated on MidJourney or uploaded artwork and images from your computer.

**MidJourney:
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https://midjourney.com

Bonus Prompt Tip:

Try typing —raw for Raw Mode (more control over prompt…less MidJourney creative flair)

You’ll learn how to:
* Animate any AI-generated image in seconds
* Upload your own artwork, line art, or photos
* Choose between Auto & Manual motion settings
* Extend animations up to 21 seconds

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✅ Chapters:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:15 Open Midjourney.com (Browser)
00:30 Toggle Images + Videos
00:51 V1 Video Model Animation
01:08 How To Animate Images
01:19 Animate Button
01:35 4 Animations Generated
01:45 Play Icon + Scrubbing
02:24 Extend Animations
03:07 Animate Image (Low & High Motion)
03:18 Low & High Motion
03:59 Example #2: Lighthouse Animation
04:44 Uploading Images/Artwork
05:34 Downloads: Standard Resolution (480p)
06:08 Bonus Tip: Raw Mode

How To Animate Images in MidJourney Library:

1. Go to https://midjourney.com
2. Click on ‘Create’
3. Hover cursor over any image
4. Click on ‘Animate’
5. 4 versions of the animation are generated
6. Default duration is 5 seconds
7. Hover cursor to preview
8. Hover cursor and select ‘Extend Auto or Manual’ to make animation longer

How To Upload & Animate Images in MidJourney Library:

1. Go to https://midjourney.com
2. Click on ‘Create’
3. Click ‘Add Images’ in Prompt Bar
4. Select Image
5. Enter text prompt describing motion
6. Add - - raw at end of prompt for more control
7. Click ‘Submit’ arrow
8. 4 versions of the animation are generated
9. Default duration is 5 seconds
10. Hover cursor to preview
11. Hover cursor and select ‘Extend Auto or Manual’ to make animation longer