So, you’ve seen those stunning Studio Ghibli images flooding the internet. Now, what if you could take those dreamy stills and turn them into actual animated videos? Imagine your favorite Ghibli-inspired art, suddenly in motion, telling a story. Well, you can do it without spending a dime. We’re diving into a simple, free method for transforming your Ghibli images into amazing short videos.

How to Animate Your Ghibli Images
You just need a Ghibli image that you can now create for free with ChatGPT. After that, turning your still Ghibli images into captivating animated videos is easier than you might think. Simply visit the Kling AI website on your browser or download the Kling AI app from your device’s App Store or Play Store. Once there, you can easily upload your photo.


Things to Remember
You must log in with your email account to create Ghibli Studio style videos from images. Once you’re in, you’ll be provided with 166 free credits. Each video generation uses about 20 credits, so you’ll have plenty of room to experiment.
Here’s how to create Ghibli Style Videos
- Go to the Kling AI website.
- Take your cursor to the Creative Studio section.
- Click on the Video Generation option.
- Upload your Studio Ghibli image.



Features to Enhance Your Ghibli Videos
Let’s explore the extra features that you can use to make your creations go from good to absolutely stunning.
- Text Prompts (Optional): You can guide the video creation with specific text prompts. For example, “make the trees sway gently.” You can still generate videos without prompts for quick results.
- Deep Seek for Prompt Polishing: You also get the option to use Deep Seek (An AI ChatBot) to refine and improve your text prompts.
- Inspiration and Preset Menus: You can also explore the “Inspiration” menu for creative ideas. Use ready-made prompts from the “Preset” menu.
- End Frame Image: You also get the option to upload an “end frame” image for smooth transitions. Create a video that starts with one image and ends with another. Remember that it will take 35 credits to use this feature.
- Elements Section: You can add animated overlays and special effects to enhance your videos with visual elements.
You can also check out Hailuo AI. It offers similar capabilities for transforming images into animated videos, just like Kling AI, and you can log in using your Google account to get started and receive free credits to experiment. You can generate more videos on this, as Hailuo provides 1100 free credits.