Turn a product photo into a video ad
One photo in, one finished vertical ad out. New scenes are generated around your product, not animated from the photo itself. $4 entry pack, no subscription.
Updated September 11, 2026. Prices of alternatives checked September 9, 2026.
See the product-ad workflow
Your product photo.
A new Cinematic story.
Watch the example, then bring your own product. Choose a reference photo and language, describe the scene, and review your plan before generation.
Start with my product photoAI-generated imagery can vary in detail. Review the finished ad before using it.
AI-generated in Reelry · Edited showcase
Read the spoken script
- Give your product a story people can see.
- Set the scene for your brand, without booking a studio.
- Make your next product ad with Reelry.
What you get
- Four generated scenes that keep the product recognisable from your photo
- Narration and an optional closing product hero shot
- A finished 720p vertical MP4 for Reels, TikTok and Shorts
- A plan you approve before generation
How it works
1. Choose a product-only photo
Upload one photo of the product on its own. It guides the shape, colours and packaging in every generated scene. Photos with people are not used as references.
2. Describe the ad and choose a language
Name the product, add the claims you can support, and pick one of seven narration languages. Choose a lifestyle, launch or seasonal angle.
3. Review the scene plan before generation
Reelry writes four scenes with narration and optional headlines. You approve or edit the plan first. Generation then costs 2 credits, covered by the $4 entry pack.
4. Download the finished 720p MP4
The result is a vertical MP4 sized for Reels, TikTok and Shorts. Check label detail, anatomy and product interactions before publishing, as AI imagery can vary.
Good fit
- Brands with product photography but no video
- Marketplace sellers who need a vertical ad from an existing listing photo
- Agencies testing concepts before committing a shoot budget
Not a fit
- Animating the exact photo with pans and zooms. Reelry generates new scenes; it does not add motion to your still.
- Claims that need visible proof of the real product performing, such as fit, texture or assembly. Film that on a phone instead.
- Customer testimonials. An AI actor can deliver a scripted message, but it must not be presented as a real customer's experience.
- Ads that depend on readable on-screen text, exact UI or third-party brands. Cinematic generation forbids generated typography and de-brands protected marks.
- Ads longer than about 32 seconds or with more than four scenes.
Photo to video means two different things
Most photo-to-video tools add motion to the photo you upload: a slow zoom, a parallax pan, or a few seconds of generated movement inside the frame. The picture is still your picture. Reelry does the other thing: it reads the photo as a reference and generates four new scenes in which the product appears, so the ad can move from an establishing shot to a use moment to a detail and a hero. If you want your exact photo animated, use an image-to-video tool; if you want an ad built around the product, this is that.
How the photo shapes the result
The reference sets the product's shape, colours, materials and packaging layout. A clean packshot on a plain background gives the most faithful product; a busy photo gives the generator more to guess. Photos containing a person are rejected by the reference screen, because generated scenes need a product-only source. Small label text and fine detail can drift, so check the finished MP4 against the photo.
Where the finished ad fits
The output is one vertical MP4 at 720 x 1280, between 25 and 32 seconds, with narration in one of seven languages. That is the native shape for Reels, TikTok and Shorts. It is not sized for 16:9 placements such as Amazon Sponsored Brands video, and it is longer than Etsy's 15-second muted listing videos; those need a crop or a trim in a separate editor.
Instagram Reels ad requirements (Meta)
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 |
|---|---|
| Recommended resolution | 1440 x 2560 px; minimum width 500 px for videos of 30 s or longer |
| Length | 0 s to 15 min |
| Safe zone | keep text and logos at least 14% from the top, 35% from the bottom and 6% from each side |
Reelry's 720 x 1280 MP4 clears Meta's minimum width and format; Meta's recommended resolution is higher than the output. Reviewed headlines are placed inside the safe zone.
Source: Meta Ads Guide: Instagram Reels video, checked September 11, 2026.
Example brief
Product: Linden ceramic pour-over coffee dripper, white glaze. Show it on a wooden counter at morning light, an adult pouring water in a slow circle, one close-up of the glaze and spiral ribs, and a closing hero shot of the dripper on a saucer. Keep the product exactly as in the photo.
Angle to pick: Product spotlight. When the search is photo to video, the buyer wants the product faithful to the photo. The spotlight angle keeps it central and gives two detail shots.
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Questions
Does Reelry animate my photo or create new footage?
It creates new scenes. The photo is a reference for shape, colour and packaging. The people, settings and camera moves are generated to match your brief.
What kind of photo works best?
A clear, well-lit photo of the product alone, ideally on a plain background, with the packaging readable. Photos with people, heavy filters or several products are rejected or perform worse.
How much does one ad cost?
2 credits per generation. The $4 one-time pack covers the first ad; there is no subscription requirement.
Can I make the same ad in several languages?
Yes. Each generation picks one narration language from seven. Generate once per language, using credits for each.
Where can I see a real example?
The example ad on this page was made with the same workflow. Play it, then start with your own product photo.
Start with your product photo
Choose the photo, describe the ad, pick a language, and review the plan before generation.
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