inreel

Turn one photo into a short vertical video with ready-made effects

Free trialinreel.appUpdated 7 Nov 2026

About inreel

inreel is a web app that turns a single photo into a short vertical AI video. You choose an effect from a library of about 97 templates grouped into 12 collections, upload one photo, and the app returns a 9:16 MP4 that runs 6 to 10 seconds depending on the effect. Effects include old photo animation, hugs, dances, pet animations, aging, zoom-outs to Earth, birthday scenes and seasonal sets from Valentine's Day to Christmas.

Best for

Animating old or family photos
Birthday and holiday greeting videos
Quick short-form clips from a single photo
Animating old photos: Bring a family portrait or old picture to life as a short clip.
Holiday and birthday greetings: Make a seasonal or birthday video from one photo to send to friends and family.
Pet videos: Turn a pet photo into a short animated clip for social posts.
Trend effects for social feeds: Produce vertical clips such as hugs, dances or aging effects for short-form platforms.

Not ideal for

Edited or multi-clip videos, batch production, and photos of groups, children or screenshots

Popular with

Casual social media users
Families and friends
Pet owners
Social content creators

Screenshots

Key features

Effect library
One-photo workflow
Vertical output
Photo animation and transformations
Seasonal and greeting templates
Pay-per-video credits
Automatic credit refunds
Private by default
Purchase without an account

Pros and cons

Pros

No subscription: pay per video from one-time credit packs starting at $9.99
Simple workflow with no prompt writing: pick an effect and upload one photo
Large library of about 97 effects, including seasonal and greeting templates
Failed generations return credits automatically
Videos are private by default and publishing is optional
Clear 7-day refund path if a paid result does not look like the person

Cons

Output is limited to 720p vertical 9:16 clips of 6 to 10 seconds
One video at a time; batch generation and in-app editing are not available
Free use is one watermarked video, and only with Google sign-in
Works best with one clear adult face; group, child and screenshot photos are not supported
Web only, with no mobile app or API
Operator and underlying AI video model are not named

Pricing

Plans as listed by the vendor on 7 Nov 2026. Check their site for current prices.

See inreel.app

Free credits

$0/one-time

10 credits on Google sign-in, enough for one watermarked video

10 credits once per eligible account
One video
Watermarked output

First take

$9.99/one-time

120 credits (100 plus 20 bonus) for about 12 videos

120 credits
12 videos at 10 credits each
No watermark on purchased credits

More possibilities

$19.99/one-time

280 credits for about 28 videos

280 credits
28 videos at 10 credits each
No watermark on purchased credits

Keep creating

$29.99/one-time

480 credits for about 48 videos

480 credits
48 videos at 10 credits each
No watermark on purchased credits

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.

7.3overall

Ease of Use: 8.5
Effect Variety: 7.8
Output Quality & Length: 6.5
Pricing Clarity: 8.0
Control & Customization: 5.5

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Frequently asked questions

How do I turn a photo into a video with inreel?

Choose an effect, upload the photo it asks for and press create. The result is a vertical MP4 of 6 to 10 seconds depending on the effect.

Does inreel need a subscription?

No. It sells one-time credit packs at $9.99 (120 credits), $19.99 (280 credits) and $29.99 (480 credits). Each video costs 10 credits.

Is there a free option?

Signing in with Google gives 10 free credits once per eligible account, enough for one watermarked video. Email sign-up does not include free credits.

Do videos have a watermark?

Videos that use any free credits are watermarked. Videos made only with purchased credits are not.

What happens if a generation fails?

Credits, including free credits, are returned automatically when a failure is confirmed. A job that is only slow is not marked as failed.

Are my videos public?

No. Videos stay off the public gallery unless you publish them, though anyone with an unlisted link you share can view them.

What photos work best?

One clear adult face. Uploads are JPG, PNG or WebP up to 8 MB, and the site says group photos, children and screenshots are not supported. The service is for users aged 18 or older.

Can I get a refund?

You can request a refund within 7 days of purchase if a paid result does not look like you, by contacting support with the order and result references.