Are you looking to transform static images into dynamic, high-quality videos without spending a penny? Hunyuan Image-to-Video in ComfyUI offers industry-leading results, and this guide will walk you through the entire installation and setup process. Even if you're new to AI tools, you'll find this tutorial straightforward and easy to follow.
Installing ComfyUI and Required Components
Before diving into Hunyuan's capabilities, you'll need to set up ComfyUI properly. Follow these steps:
Step 1. Download ComfyUI
- Visit the official ComfyUI website (https://www.comfy.org/)
- Select the version compatible with your operating system
- Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installer
Step 2. Configure Installation Settings
- Click "Next" on the welcome screen
- Choose your installation location (important: ensure you have at least 100GB of free disk space)
- If you have existing ComfyUI models, select the option to migrate them
- Click "Install" and wait for the process to complete
- The ComfyUI interface will launch automatically when finished
Step 3. Install Required Extensions
- The latest ComfyUI version includes an automatic extension installer
- If you're using an older version, you'll need to manually install extensions via git commands
How to Set Up Hunyuan Workflow
With ComfyUI installed, you now need to configure the Hunyuan Image-to-Video workflow:
Step 1. Import the Workflow Template
- Download the workflow template file (https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Comfy-Org/example_workflows/refs/heads/main/hunyuan-video/i2v/robot.webp)
- Open ComfyUI and drag the template file directly into the interface
- The system will automatically detect missing models and plugins
Step 2. Download Required Models
【Hunyuan Models】▶ https://huggingface.co/Comfy-Org/HunyuanVideo_repackaged/tree/main/split_files
- When prompted about missing components, click "Download"
- Be patient as these files are large (several GB in total)
- The latest version of ComfyUI handles this automatically without manual searching
Step 3. Save the Workflow Locally
- Click the "Workflow" button in the top-left corner
- Select "Export" and choose a location on your computer
- This allows you to quickly access the workflow in future sessions
How to Use Hunyuan Image-to-Video
Now that everything is set up, you can start creating videos from your images:
Step 1. Upload Your Source Image
- Locate the "Upload Image" node in the bottom-left corner of the workflow
- Click to upload your image (higher resolution images produce better quality videos)
- Supported formats include JPG, PNG, and WEBP
Step 2. Configure Your Video Parameters
- Prompt Engineering: Find the green text node in the middle of the workflow. Enter descriptive text about how you want your image to animate
- Resolution Settings: Adjust the width and height in the appropriate nodes
- Duration Control: Set the frame count according to your desired length:
17 frames = 1 second
33 frames = 2 seconds
49 frames = 3 seconds
65 frames = 4 seconds
81 frames = 5 seconds (maximum recommended)
Step 3. Generate Your Video
- Click the "Generate" button to start processing
- First-time generation may take longer (3-5 minutes)
- Subsequent generations typically complete in around 2 minutes
- The output will appear in the right panel when finished
Step 4. Export and Save
- Right-click on the generated video
- Select "Save As" and choose your preferred location
- Videos are saved in MP4 format by default
With these steps, you can now harness the power of Hunyuan Image-to-Video to create stunning animations from static images. The technology produces remarkably smooth and natural-looking movements that rival commercial solutions costing hundreds of dollars.
Pro Tips for Using Hunyuan Image-to-Video in ComfyUI
- Keep your prompts specific but concise for best results
- Experiment with different frame counts to find the optimal animation speed
- For complex scenes, try breaking the animation into segments
- Avoid exceeding 81 frames as it can significantly reduce quality
If you encounter any issues during installation or use, please leave your question in the comments section of AIPURE YouTube, and we will do our best to respond to you promptly.
