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slug: ai-image-to-video-generator
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title: "AI Image to Video: I Tested 5 Tools and This Is What Actually Works"
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author: mara-solheim
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status: inbox
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priority: HIGH
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created: 2026-01-10
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source: seo-research-josh-mara-warmup
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---
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# Idea
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## Discovery
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**Source:** SEO Research for Josh & Mara warmup articles — 2026-01-10
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**Evidence:**
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- "ai image to video generator" = 5,400 monthly searches
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- KD: 18 (LOW — very achievable)
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- Search intent: Transactional
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- Target audience: Digital artists animating their work, marketers creating dynamic content, creators exploring new formats
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## Why This Matters
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Strong comparison opportunity:
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- 5,400 searches with KD 18 = solid opportunity
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- Comparison format ranks well
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- Growing interest in image-to-video tools
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- Mara can show REAL outputs side-by-side
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- Perfect for her visual, hands-on style
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## Content Angle
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**Title:** "AI Image to Video: I Tested 5 Tools and This Is What Actually Works"
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**Mara's Approach:**
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- Comparative review using SAME source images across all tools
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- Show real outputs from each tool
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- Rank by quality, ease of use, pricing
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- Honest about which tools disappointed
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- Include use cases for each
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**Structure:**
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1. Opening: "I've been curious about image-to-video tools for months..."
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2. The 5 tools tested (overview)
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3. Testing methodology (same images, same prompts)
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4. Tool-by-tool results with actual outputs
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5. Comparison table (quality, speed, price, ease)
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6. Recommendations by use case
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7. Closing: "If you've been hesitant to try this — give it a real shot..."
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## Tools to Compare
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Based on current market (Mara should verify latest):
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1. **Runway** — premium quality, expensive
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2. **Pika** — balance of quality/price
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3. **Luma Dream Machine** — newer, fast
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4. **Kling AI** — Chinese market leader
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5. **CapCut** — accessible, free tier
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## Why This Works for Mara
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Perfect for her expertise:
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- Visual comparison format
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- Hands-on testing methodology
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- She can show her actual creative experiments
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- Genuine reactions to quality differences
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- Helps readers choose without testing all 5 themselves
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- "I tried this so you don't have to" value
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## Keywords Cluster
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| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority |
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|---------|-----|----|----------|
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| ai image to video generator | 5,400 | 18 | PRIMARY |
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| image to video ai | 4,400 | — | Synonym |
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| photo to video ai | 2,900 | — | Include |
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| ai animate image | 1,600 | — | Related |
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## Secondary Keywords
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- "best image to video ai"
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- "animate still images with ai"
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- "ai video from photo"
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- "image to video generator free"
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## Content Format
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**Mara's Style:**
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- Comparative review format
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- Show her actual test results
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- Include screenshots/video outputs
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- Side-by-side comparisons
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- Honest assessment of each tool
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- Personal recommendations
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## Visual Content Opportunity
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This article is PERFECT for visual content:
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- Show same image animated by different tools
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- Side-by-side quality comparison
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- Before/after for each tool
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- Can create engaging social media snippets
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- Great for portfolio showcase
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## Notes
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- Comparison content performs well in search
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- Readers want to see REAL outputs, not marketing claims
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- Mara's "here's what I got..." honesty is key differentiator
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- Each tool has different strengths — help readers choose
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- Include pricing to help decision-making
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- Free tier options important for audience
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## Follow-Up Potential
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This article can lead to:
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- Individual deep-dives on each tool
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- "Best image to video for [use case]" variations
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- Tutorial: "How to animate your images with AI"
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- Updates as new tools emerge
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