Magic Hour Changelog: 2026
May 2026
Extract Video Frames with a New Confirmation Modal
Image inputs can now use shared video frame extraction building blocks. When enabled, a video can be converted into a still image with a preview, loading state, and Use this frame or Cancel actions. Pressing Esc or clicking outside the modal cancels the action.
The extraction supports both the first and last frame and validates the resulting JPEG before it is used as an image input.
Use Video Frames in Image-to-Video Inputs
You can now drop or select a video for either image input in the dashboard and free image-to-video tools. A confirmation modal previews the extracted frame before adding it to your form.
The start image defaults to the video’s last frame, while the end image defaults to the first frame. Canceling, pressing Esc, or clicking outside the modal leaves your form unchanged. Existing image uploads continue to work as before.
Try it out now:
Extract Video Frames from More Image Inputs
Video frame extraction is now available across additional image inputs in both free tools and dashboard tools. Upload a video where an image is expected, preview the extracted still, and confirm it before using it in your generation.
By default, image inputs use the last frame of a video. In image-to-video end-image inputs, the first frame is used instead.
Expand Your Videos with AI
The new AI Video Expander free tool lets you extend your videos with AI. Choose from preset aspect ratios and expand videos up to 5 seconds, with output capped at 1024px (1K).
Try it out now: https://magichour.ai/products/ai-video-expander
Talking Photo Enables Multi-Minute Generations
Talking Photo now supports multi-minute video generations, making it possible to create substantially longer talking photo videos.
Remove Watermarks from Face Swap Videos
Free face swap video outputs now include a Remove watermark option in the dashboard. Users can view subscription options from the output and, after subscribing, have the watermark removed from their existing video without regenerating it.
Explore 300 New AI Voices
The AI Voice Generator now includes 300 additional voices, with new subpages to help you discover and preview them. We also updated metadata for existing voices, including tags, to make browsing the voices library more useful.
New AI Music Generator Product Page
Explore Magic Hour’s new AI Music Generator page to learn how to create original music from a text prompt. Discover use cases, generation features, and helpful guidance for making music for videos, social posts, podcasts, games, ads, and more.
Try it out now: https://magichour.ai/products/ai-music-generator
Create Music from the Dashboard
The AI Music Generator is now available through a dedicated dashboard creation flow. Describe the music you want, adjust your generation settings, preview the result, and download your track. Generation costs 1 credit per second.
AI Music Generator Colab Script
Added a Colab notebook for generating AI music, including songs up to 120 seconds long. Each generation only requires rerunning the section under EDIT INPUTS.
Generation takes about 40 seconds on an L4 GPU and about 8 seconds on a full RTX GPU. The notebook requires approximately 18 GB of GPU VRAM.
New Face Swap Photo Inspiration
Added a Face Swap Photo inspiration tab to the creation flow, making it easier to discover examples and get started with face swap photos.
Manage Multiple Library Items at Once
My Library now supports grid and list views with bulk selection. Select multiple items to download or delete them in one action, with progress feedback while each operation is processing.
Add Audio to Video to the API
You can now add audio to video through the Magic Hour API, making it easier to create videos with sound programmatically.
Add Audio References to Seedance 2.0
Seedance 2.0 now supports audio references in the web app, giving you more control over your video generations.
Discover GPT Image 2 in the Create Carousel
GPT Image 2 is now featured in the /create carousel for state-of-the-art image generation and editing.
Get Helpful Tips While Your Render Processes
Select modes now show rotating tips at the bottom of the render modal. Use the wait time to learn techniques and ideas that can help improve your future results.
Create Image Variations with Nano Banana Models
The AI Image Editor now includes a Variations tab with nine ways to generate multiple images from a single input image: Profile Picture Generator, Ad Variations, Product Shots, Relight, Style Variations, Headshot Variations, Angles, Outfit Variations, and Background Variations.
Choose from Nano Banana, Nano Banana 2, and Nano Banana Pro, along with 1:1, 16:9, or 9:16 aspect ratios and 2x2 or 3x3 grids. The editor also applies the appropriate model defaults for each variation mode.
Use Image References in the AI Image Generator
You can now drag and drop an image into the AI Image Generator prompt box to continue in the AI Image Editor with your existing inputs preserved. If you were using Z-Image or Flux Schnell, the model automatically switches to the AI Image Editor’s default model.
Added Five AI Image Variation Tools
We added five new product pages and free tools powered by AI Image Editor Variations:
AI Ad Creative Generator — Ad Variations
AI Product Photography — Product Shots
AI Background Changer — Background Variations
AI Photo Relighting — Relight
AI Multi-Angle Photo Generator — Angles
Each tool includes preset examples so you can preview different outputs before generating.
Added Video Expander Creation Flow
You can now start a Video Expander project from the dashboard by adding a video and choosing an aspect ratio. Select from common presets—including vertical, widescreen, square, portrait, standard, photo, and cinematic formats—or define a custom width-to-height ratio.
Added GPT Image 2 to the Models Page
GPT Image 2 is now available on the Magic Hour models page, making it easier to discover the new model alongside the rest of the available options.
Improved Video-to-Video Form Layout
The video-to-video form now adapts its menu height to the available space. When no video has been uploaded, the video file input remains visible on most devices, making it easier to get started.
New AI Variations Product Pages and Free Tools
We added dedicated product pages and free tools for six AI Image Editor Variations features:
AI Profile Picture Generator
AI Ad Creative Generator
AI Product Photography
AI Background Changer
AI Photo Relighting
AI Multi-Angle Photo Generator
Each free tool includes preset images with preview outputs that users can select to update the hero image. After reaching the daily limit, users are directed to AI Image Editor with the selected Variation pre-filled when available.
Added Image Extender Generation Script
We built an image extender script that supports adjustable image, resolution, aspect ratio, padding, and an optional prompt. Resolution options include 640px, 1K, and 2K, with custom aspect ratios supporting separate left, right, top, and bottom padding controls.
Reuse Previously Used Assets in Face Swap Photo
You can now select previously used assets when creating a face swap photo. The asset picker matches the face swap video experience and is available above Advanced Settings.
Add Kling 3.0 4K to Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video API
The API now supports Kling 3.0 4K for text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
Explore Templates by AI Model
New model template pages make it easier to discover what each AI model can create. Browse curated templates in a gallery directly beneath the model overview, then open any template in the familiar template details modal.
Each page also includes structured metadata and breadcrumbs to improve discoverability.
Create Image Variations with More Control
The AI Image Editor now includes a Variations workflow for generating multiple versions of an image at once. Choose from 1:1, 16:9, or 9:16 aspect ratios; 2×2 or 3×3 grids; 1K, 2K, or 4K image sizes; and NB1, NB2, or NBP models.
Describe the variation you want with a prompt, then generate a grid of results that can be split into individual images.
Add Reference Assets to Seedance 2.0
You can now use reference assets with Seedance 2.0 for text-to-video and image-to-video generation. Add images, videos, or audio references and mention them in your prompt with tags like @Image1 or @Video1 to guide character appearance, style, motion, and more.
Every asset referenced in the prompt must be included in the references list, or the generation will be rejected.