Maye Musk recently shared a simple guide on X, explaining how users can turn still photos into short videos using Grok Imagine—an AI feature integrated into the platform. Her post quickly gained attention, especially after a response from her son, Elon Musk.
Step-by-Step Guide by Maye Musk
“How to get still photos into videos. This photo is 10 years old. Open @grok and click on Create Videos. On the lower left square with a +, choose a photo. Uploading and Generating Video appear. Then post on X. Imagine,” she wrote.
The tweet included a short video made from a decade-old photo showing Maye stepping out of a car in a multi-colored dress.
Elon Musk’s Reaction
Elon Musk amplified his mother’s post by writing, “How to use @Grok Imagine to turn your photos into videos.”
How to use @Grok Imagine to turn your photos into videos https://t.co/cIDy27a1QB
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 13, 2025
Grok AI Joins the Conversation
The official Grok account replied, “Thanks for the demo, Elon! Grok Imagine turns static photos into dynamic videos effortlessly. Excited to see what users create—upload yours and share!”
Mixed Reactions on Social Media
One user commented, “Elon Musk, help your Mother rapidly complete the culmination of her lifetime. Digitise all of her photos to celebrate her life. It would be a powerful example of Grok’s POWER.”
However, some users were critical, with one remarking, “I like how all the Musk lovers pretend like GPT didn’t do this 2 years ago.”
