From still image to a finished track
Same Create flow as text-to-song — the photo is just another way to start.
Upload or paste a photo
A snapshot, album art, or a scene you wish had a soundtrack. JPG, PNG, or WEBP.
Pick a template
Pop anthem, lo-fi study, cinematic trailer, birthday, workout — or write your own style.
AI writes the lyrics
The model looks at the picture (and any note you add) and drafts verses, chorus, and a hook.
Generate and make the MV
Two takes, then the same SunoMV editor: karaoke lyrics, shots, vertical export.
Photo in, lyrics out
Vision reads setting, people, time of day, and mood — then writes a song that belongs to that frame.
Templates like Gemini Music
Genre, vocal or instrumental, short starters you can edit before you hit generate.
Web and mobile
Same Create Type on suno.bi and in the SunoMV app. Upload from your camera roll on the phone.
The same music models
Suno v5 / v5.5, Lyria, MiniMax — pick in Create, then finish as a video.
Image to song FAQ
Can I add my own lyrics with the photo?
Yes. Leave a short note and turn on “Let AI write the lyrics” — the photo plus your idea become one song. Or paste finished lyrics and the photo is only mood.
Does the picture become the album cover?
It is used to write the song. You can still generate or upload a cover on the song page after it is composed.
Is image-to-song on mobile?
Yes. In the SunoMV app, Create includes photo upload and the same templates.
Which models work?
Any Create original model. The photo is analyzed first; the chosen model then sings the lyrics.
Is this a replacement for text-to-song?
No. It is the same Create Type with an extra input. Text-only still works; the photo is optional.
More ways to start a song