Magic Hour includes several different tools for images, video, audio, editing, and transformation. If you are not sure where to start, this guide will help you choose the right tool based on what you already have and what you want to make.
Start with your goal
If you want to make a brand-new video from a written idea, use Text to Video.
If you already have a photo and want to animate it, use Image to Video.
If you want a still image to speak, use Talking Photo or Lip Sync, depending on the type of input you have.
If you want to place a new face into an existing video, use Face Swap Video.
If you want to change part of an image, such as clothing, background, text, lighting, or facial details, use AI Image Editor.
If you want to improve or enlarge an image, use the image upscaler. If you want to improve video quality, use the video upscaler.
Quick matching guide
Use Text to Video when:
you only have an idea or prompt
you want Magic Hour to generate a new video from scratch
you do not already have source media
Use Image to Video when:
you already have a photo
you want subtle movement, motion, or animation
you want to turn a static image into a short video
Use Face Swap Video when:
you already have a video
you want to replace the face in that video
the subject’s face is visible and clear
Use Lip Sync when:
you have a face video and want it to match speech or audio
you want mouth movement to line up with spoken words
you have clear audio and a clearly visible face
Use AI Image Editor when:
you want to change an existing image instead of generating a new one
you want to remove, replace, or restyle elements in an image
you want to update clothing, backgrounds, objects, or text
Use Talking Photo when:
you want a still portrait or character image to speak
you want an animated talking head effect from a single image
Examples
“I want a cinematic product ad from my idea.”
Use Text to Video.
“I want this selfie to move and feel alive.”
Use Image to Video.
“I want this person in the video to have my face.”
Use Face Swap Video.
“I want this image to say my script.”
Use Lip Sync or Talking Photo.
“I want to change the shirt color and remove the background.”
Use AI Image Editor.
If you are still not sure
Go to Create and choose the option that best matches what you already have:
an image
a video
audio
only a text idea
If you contact support, include:
what result you want
what files you already have
which tool you already tried
what went wrong
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