How to create music from a photo

Create music from an image in three steps

Photo to Music starts with a visual and gives you room to describe the sound you want alongside it.

01

Choose an image

Add a photo, illustration, cover image, or video still that represents the scene, subject, or style behind the music.

02

Add a music note when it helps

Use the optional text field to name the genre, pace, instruments, or story you want the music to carry.

03

Create a song or instrumental track

Choose instrumental music for a visual that needs music without vocals, or create a vocal song when words suit the idea.

Create Music from a Photo

Image to Music

Use an image and add the sound you want

The visual provides the starting point. A few written details can make the music more specific when you already know the genre, pace, or type of track the project needs.

  • Start with the visual

    Generate music from a photo or image

    Use an image that shows the place, moment, character, or visual style you want the music to support.

  • Add context when needed

    Describe the music in your own words

    Add a short note such as quiet piano for a morning scene or upbeat pop for a travel video to guide the track toward the result you need.

Add Music to a Photo
Pending capture of the Photo to Music image and music note fields

Make music from images

Create a track for the visual you are making

Photo to Music helps when the visual comes first and the music still needs to be made. Use the image to begin with material that belongs to the project.

Ways to use Photo to Music 1

Add original music to a video scene

Choose a still from the edit and describe the pace or musical style it needs. Photo to Music creates a track for that scene.

Ways to use Photo to Music 2

Turn artwork into a song idea

Start with cover art, an illustration, or a character image, then add a note about the music. Generate a song that begins with the world in the picture.

Ways to use Photo to Music 3

Create music for a photo post

Use a photo from a trip, event, or personal moment and choose instrumental music. The result gives the visual its own soundtrack without vocals.

Photo to Music FAQ

Questions about making music from photos

Answers about using images, optional music notes, vocal songs, and instrumental tracks in Photo to Music.

Create music from a photo

Add an image, describe the music when you need to, and use Photo to Music to make a song or instrumental track for the visual.

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