Midjourney V1: AI-Powered Video Generation from Images Now Live!

Midjourney, the AI startup known for its stunning text-to-image creations, has officially launched V1, its first AI video model, in June 2025. With this release, Midjourney takes a bold step into the world of image-to-video generation, aiming to democratize animation with tools that are intuitive, creative, and accessible.

Midjourney V1: AI-Powered Video Generation from Images Now Live!

What is Midjourney V1?

V1 is an image-to-video model that lets users turn still images—either generated on Midjourney or uploaded from external sources—into short, animated clips. Each image produces four 5-second videos, with customizable motion controls for both camera and scene elements.

Key Features

• One-click animation: Just hit “Animate” on any image.

• Two animation modes:

  • Automatic: AI generates motion for you.

  • Manual: Input your own motion instructions.

• Motion styles:

  • Low Motion: Gentle, subtle animations.

  • High Motion: Dynamic movements with active subjects and camera motion.

• Extend videos: Up to 21 seconds.

• Supports external images: Upload your own and apply custom animation prompts.

A Glimpse into the Future

According to founder David Holz, V1 is just the beginning. Midjourney’s long-term goal is to build a real-time, AI-simulated open world, where users can move through and interact with 3D environments and characters.

Their roadmap includes:

• Advanced image generation (already live)

• Video generation (V1)

• 3D modeling (in development)

• Real-time AI interactions (future milestone)

Copyright & Responsible Use

Like other AI platforms, Midjourney faces legal scrutiny over copyright concerns. The company has been sued by Disney and Universal for allegedly generating visuals resembling copyrighted characters like Homer Simpson and Darth Vader.

Midjourney urges users to use the platform responsibly, especially when working with external images or well-known IPs.

The Start of a New Creative Era

Midjourney V1 is more than a video tool—it's a leap toward a future where AI brings imagination to life, frame by frame. Though still in its early stages, V1 empowers creators with an easy, affordable way to turn images into expressive animations—no professional video editing required.

Source: TechCrunch, Midjourney