Midjourney Video V1

Midjourney Video V1 is Midjourney’s AI video tool for turning a single image into a short animated clip. If you already use Midjourney for image creation, this makes it easy to bring your visuals to life without learning a complex video editor.

The tool is built for creators who want quick, stylish motion from artwork, concept images, product visuals, character scenes, and more. Instead of starting with a full timeline, you begin with an image and let Midjourney generate movement around it.

What Midjourney Video V1 does

Midjourney Video V1 converts a still image into a 5-second AI-generated video. You can use an image made in Midjourney or upload a starting image, then optionally add a text prompt to guide the animation.

It focuses on image-to-video generation rather than full traditional editing. That makes it especially useful for fast concept videos, social clips, mood pieces, visual experiments, and creative storytelling.

Who it is for

Midjourney Video V1 is a strong fit for digital artists, designers, content creators, marketers, creative agencies, and anyone who wants to animate still visuals quickly. It is also useful for social media teams that need eye-catching motion without producing video from scratch.

If you already create artwork in Midjourney, the tool feels like a natural next step. You can go from image generation to video generation in the same ecosystem.

Main features

One of the biggest strengths of Midjourney Video V1 is its simple workflow. You can animate existing Midjourney images directly from your gallery, use auto or manual animation options, and choose between low-motion and high-motion styles depending on the effect you want.

The tool starts videos at 5 seconds and lets you extend them in 4-second increments up to 21 seconds total. That gives you a little more room for storytelling while keeping the process lightweight and fast.

Midjourney also supports looping videos, raw mode for more prompt control, adjustable batch sizes, and multiple download options including MP4 and GIF. For users on eligible plans, HD video generation is available alongside the default standard-definition output.

How to use Midjourney Video V1

To get started, sign in on the Midjourney website and open your gallery or Create page. Choose an existing image, then look for the animate options. You can either let Midjourney animate the image automatically or manually adjust the prompt before generating the video.

Next, choose the motion style. Low Motion is better for subtle movement, slow scenes, or gentle camera shifts. High Motion is more dramatic and energetic, though it can sometimes produce less stable results.

After the video is generated, review the outputs and select your favorite. If needed, extend the clip using the auto or manual extend options. Once you are happy with the result, download it as a social-ready MP4, raw MP4, or GIF.

Common use cases

Midjourney Video V1 works well for creative concept reels, animated art, mood videos, social media posts, product teasers, visual storytelling, and portfolio pieces. It is especially useful when you already have a strong still image and want to add motion without rebuilding the whole idea in a separate video tool.

Marketers can use it for short promotional visuals, while artists can animate scenes, characters, or environments for more engaging presentations. It is also helpful for experimenting with style and motion before committing to larger productions.

Pricing and plans

Midjourney Video V1 is included within Midjourney’s subscription system rather than being offered as a separate standalone product. Midjourney currently offers Basic, Standard, Pro, and Mega plans, with monthly pricing starting at $10, then $30, $60, and $120.

There is no permanent free plan listed for Midjourney Video V1. Video generation is a paid feature, and usage depends on plan limits and GPU time. All plan tiers can generate videos in Fast Mode, while Relax Mode for unlimited video generations is limited to Pro and Mega plans. HD video generation is available on Standard, Pro, and Mega plans in Fast Mode.

Platforms and access

Midjourney Video V1 is available through the Midjourney website, and Midjourney also supports workflows tied to Discord accounts. The main experience is web-based, which makes it accessible from most modern desktop and laptop browsers without installing heavy software.

This browser-based approach is convenient for creators who want a simple generation workflow rather than a full desktop editing suite.

Key benefits

The biggest benefit of Midjourney Video V1 is speed. It turns strong still images into polished short videos with very little setup. That makes it appealing for users who care more about visual impact and creative exploration than manual editing controls.

Another major advantage is how naturally it fits into the Midjourney ecosystem. If you already use Midjourney for AI image generation, you can move from static art to motion content in a familiar workflow. For many creators, that saves time and keeps the creative process simple.

Final thoughts

Midjourney Video V1 is best seen as an image-to-video creation tool for short, artistic clips. It is not trying to replace a full professional video editor. Instead, it gives creators a fast and visually impressive way to animate images and explore motion ideas.

If you want a simple way to create short AI videos from your artwork or concept images, Midjourney Video V1 is a compelling option. It is especially useful for creators who are already part of the Midjourney ecosystem and want to expand from still visuals into video.