How to Create AI Images and Animated Vibes with Meta AI: A Complete Guide

Meta AI, available within the Meta AI app, lets users generate images from text descriptions. These images can then be transformed into short animated videos known as Vibes. Users can also upload their own images or videos and edit them with Meta AI. This guide explains how to create images and Vibes, how to write prompts that produce strong results, and what privacy and community rules apply when using AI-generated content.

The Meta AI and Vibes apps and websites are currently rolling out in select regions only. Even where the service is available, some features may not yet be accessible in your location. If a feature is missing, check back later as availability continues to expand.

To create an image, open the Meta AI app and tap the prompt field at the bottom that reads 'Ask Meta AI...'. Type your description and tap the send button. Meta AI will generate several images based on your prompt. For the best results, begin your prompt with phrases such as 'Imagine' or 'Create an image of' and include as much detail as possible.

You can place yourself in a generated image by including the words 'me' or 'myself' in your prompt. To include another person, add the '@' symbol followed by that user's account name. This makes it possible to create personalized scenes featuring yourself or friends.

Once an image is generated, you can turn it into a Vibe. In your conversation with Meta AI, tap the image you want to animate, then tap 'Animate'. You may enter a prompt describing the motion or effect you want, or send without a prompt to receive the default animation. Video generation can take some time, and you will receive a notification when it is complete. You can also upload your own image and create a Vibe from it.

To add audio, tap the Music option in the lower-left corner before tapping 'Animate'. Meta AI can also make images or videos appear to sing or speak, or add narration. Instructions for adding lip-sync or narration are available in Meta's help resources.

When you are satisfied with a generated Vibe, tap the video and then tap 'Post' to share it to the Meta AI and Vibes feeds. Sharing follows the same rules as other content on Meta platforms.

The best prompts describe what you want to see in detail. Include the setting, the objects and characters in the scene, and the visual style. For example, 'Imagine a polar bear in a pool' produces a basic result, while 'Imagine a polar bear relaxing on a lounge chair beside a pool, with other polar bears walking around the pool area, some playing in the water and others chatting, in an early 2000s 3D animation style' gives Meta AI far more guidance. The same techniques improve the quality of Vibes, since a well-described image provides a stronger foundation for animation.

Interactions with Meta AI must follow Meta's Community Standards and Terms of Service. AI responses may be inaccurate or inappropriate, so they should not be the sole basis for important decisions. Meta uses your interactions to improve AI at Meta. If Meta AI cannot answer a question, some messages and general information, such as your region, may be shared with partners to deliver better results. Meta AI uses location information to provide more relevant responses, and your interactions may be used to personalize content and ads depending on your region. Voice conversations are initially stored in your history, and transcripts remain there. AI-generated content that violates community standards may be removed, and repeated violations may lead to account restrictions. Meta labels AI-generated images created with its own tools.

Meta AI and Vibes offer a simple way to turn written ideas into images and animated videos. By writing detailed prompts, using personalization features responsibly, and understanding the privacy and community rules, users can create high-quality content and share it confidently across Meta's platforms.