banatie-content/0-inbox/ai-image-to-video-generator.md

slug	title	author	status	priority	created	source
ai-image-to-video-generator	AI Image to Video: I Tested 5 Tools and This Is What Actually Works	mara-solheim	inbox	HIGH	2026-01-10	seo-research-josh-mara-warmup

Idea

Discovery

Source: SEO Research for Josh & Mara warmup articles — 2026-01-10 Evidence:

• "ai image to video generator" = 5,400 monthly searches
• KD: 18 (LOW — very achievable)
• Search intent: Transactional
• Target audience: Digital artists animating their work, marketers creating dynamic content, creators exploring new formats

Why This Matters

Strong comparison opportunity:

• 5,400 searches with KD 18 = solid opportunity
• Comparison format ranks well
• Growing interest in image-to-video tools
• Mara can show REAL outputs side-by-side
• Perfect for her visual, hands-on style

Content Angle

Title: "AI Image to Video: I Tested 5 Tools and This Is What Actually Works"

Mara's Approach:

• Comparative review using SAME source images across all tools
• Show real outputs from each tool
• Rank by quality, ease of use, pricing
• Honest about which tools disappointed
• Include use cases for each

Structure:

1. Opening: "I've been curious about image-to-video tools for months..."
2. The 5 tools tested (overview)
3. Testing methodology (same images, same prompts)
4. Tool-by-tool results with actual outputs
5. Comparison table (quality, speed, price, ease)
6. Recommendations by use case
7. Closing: "If you've been hesitant to try this — give it a real shot..."

Tools to Compare

Based on current market (Mara should verify latest):

1. Runway — premium quality, expensive
2. Pika — balance of quality/price
3. Luma Dream Machine — newer, fast
4. Kling AI — Chinese market leader
5. CapCut — accessible, free tier

Why This Works for Mara

Perfect for her expertise:

• Visual comparison format
• Hands-on testing methodology
• She can show her actual creative experiments
• Genuine reactions to quality differences
• Helps readers choose without testing all 5 themselves
• "I tried this so you don't have to" value

Keywords Cluster

Keyword	Vol	KD	Priority
ai image to video generator	5,400	18	PRIMARY
image to video ai	4,400	—	Synonym
photo to video ai	2,900	—	Include
ai animate image	1,600	—	Related

Secondary Keywords

• "best image to video ai"
• "animate still images with ai"
• "ai video from photo"
• "image to video generator free"

Content Format

Mara's Style:

• Comparative review format
• Show her actual test results
• Include screenshots/video outputs
• Side-by-side comparisons
• Honest assessment of each tool
• Personal recommendations

Visual Content Opportunity

This article is PERFECT for visual content:

• Show same image animated by different tools
• Side-by-side quality comparison
• Before/after for each tool
• Can create engaging social media snippets
• Great for portfolio showcase

Notes

• Comparison content performs well in search
• Readers want to see REAL outputs, not marketing claims
• Mara's "here's what I got..." honesty is key differentiator
• Each tool has different strengths — help readers choose
• Include pricing to help decision-making
• Free tier options important for audience

Follow-Up Potential

This article can lead to:

• Individual deep-dives on each tool
• "Best image to video for [use case]" variations
• Tutorial: "How to animate your images with AI"
• Updates as new tools emerge