Grok Can Turn Images Into Videos With Simple Long Press
Elon Musk has revealed a groundbreaking AI feature that transforms any still image into a video with just a long press. The new capability, demonstrated by Musk himself, allows users to animate pictures and customize them with creative prompts through Grok, X’s integrated AI chatbot.
Key Takeaways
- Grok’s new image-to-video feature works with a simple long press on any image
- Grok 4 is now available for free worldwide with basic access
- Premium subscriptions offer enhanced capabilities and higher usage limits
- Indian pricing starts at ₹700/month for SuperGrok tier
On Sunday, Musk posted on X: “Long press on any image to turn it into a video! Then customise the prompt to create whatever you can imagine.” He demonstrated the feature by using the prompt “add a boyfriend and they transition into muppets,” showcasing the tool’s ability to follow creative instructions with precision and humor.
The demonstration quickly went viral as users began experimenting with their own image-to-video transformations. This feature represents a significant expansion of Grok’s creative toolkit, which already includes writing assistance, image generation, and real-time data access from the X platform.
Grok Goes Free With Some Limitations
Musk’s company xAI recently made Grok 4 available to all users worldwide at no cost. The AI chatbot can be accessed through the X platform or via standalone apps for iOS and Android devices.
However, the free version comes with certain restrictions. Users face daily limits on the number of prompts and queries they can make. Premium features including faster response times, extended context length, and access to advanced “SuperGrok” modes remain exclusive to paid subscribers, particularly those on X’s Premium+ plan.
In some regions, the free access might be temporary or promotional, with features rolling out gradually. Despite these limitations, the free availability represents a major shift in making one of the world’s most discussed AI chatbots accessible to a broader audience.
Grok Subscription Plans and Pricing
For users requiring enhanced capabilities, Grok offers multiple subscription tiers:
- Free Tier: Basic functionality with restricted daily usage limits, ideal for casual exploration
- SuperGrok: Standalone subscription offering higher usage limits, faster responses, and advanced creative tools, priced at approximately ₹700 per month in India for iOS users
- SuperGrok Heavy: Premium plan designed for enterprise users, developers, and professionals with maximum usage caps and performance, costing ₹29,900 monthly in India for iOS
Pricing and availability may vary by region and platform, with mobile subscriptions typically costing slightly more than desktop equivalents.
