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Runway Gen-4 Image

by Runway

Bring images to life with cinema-quality motion. Runway Gen-4 Image transforms static photos into cinematic video with exceptional character consistency and realistic motion — on Morphic.

Image-to-Video

Overview

Runway Gen-4 Image is Runway's latest model for transforming static images into cinematic-quality video. It excels at image-to-video conversion with exceptional character consistency, realistic motion physics, and professional camera language — ideal for animating product shots, portraits, and creative imagery on Morphic.

Technical Specifications

Key specs and capabilities at a glance.

1080p

Resolution

Full HD cinematic output

10s

Duration

Up to 10 seconds per generation

Image

Input

Image-to-video generation

24 fps

Frame Rate

Cinema-standard frame rate

Key Features

What makes Runway Gen-4 Image stand out from other AI models.

Cinema-Quality Image Animation

Transforms static images into cinematic video with the visual polish and production quality of professional filmmaking.

Exceptional Character Consistency

Industry-leading identity preservation. Faces, clothing, and features remain perfectly stable when animating portraits and character images.

Realistic Motion Physics

Natural, physics-grounded motion — hair flows, cloth drapes, and objects interact with realistic weight and momentum when animated.

Professional Camera Language

Generates intentional camera work — subtle dolly movements, rack focuses, and natural camera drift that adds cinematic polish.

Use Cases

How creators and businesses use Runway Gen-4 Image on Morphic.

Product Photography Animation

Transform product photos into dynamic video — add subtle motion, environmental effects, and cinematic camera movement to still product shots.

Portrait Animation

Bring portrait photos to life with natural expressions, subtle movements, and atmospheric effects while preserving the subject's identity.

Marketing Campaigns

Convert existing brand photography into video assets for social media, ads, and campaigns — maximizing the value of your existing image library.

Creative Content

Animate artwork, illustrations, and creative imagery into moving video for galleries, social media, and digital experiences.

Prompt Examples

Get started with these prompts — paste them into Morphic Studio and hit generate.

Portrait Animation

Animate this portrait with a gentle breeze moving the hair, soft blink, subtle smile forming, natural breathing movement

Product Motion

Slowly rotate this product with smooth studio turntable motion, reflections catching the light, professional commercial feel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Runway Gen-4 Image?
Runway Gen-4 Image is Runway's latest model for converting static images into cinematic-quality video with exceptional character consistency and realistic motion.
How is Gen-4 Image different from Gen-4 Aleph?
Gen-4 Image specializes in image-to-video conversion. Gen-4 Aleph is the text-to-video model for generating video from text descriptions.

Try Runway Gen-4 Image
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Sign up for Morphic to start creating with Runway Gen-4 Image. No downloads, no setup — just describe what you want and generate.