Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ken Burns effect?

The Ken Burns effect is a cinematic technique where a static photo is animated with slow pan and zoom movements to create a video slideshow feel, named after documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.

What image formats are supported?

JPG, PNG and WebP images are supported as input. Output is an MP4 video file.

Can I control the zoom and pan direction?

dShift applies a high-quality default Ken Burns animation. Custom keyframe controls are on the roadmap.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. dShift runs on modern mobile browsers, though processing large images may be slower on mobile devices.