Turn Product Images into Videos with RotateProduct

Overview

RotateProduct is a service that turns product images into dynamic rotation videos using AI. You simply upload one high-quality image, and the AI creates a sleek 5-second video perfect for showcasing products online.

First Impressions

I really liked the simplicity of the landing page. There aren't any flashy distractions, just the essentials, which is great. When I first checked it out, I was immediately drawn in by the examples, but it took me a bit to realize there were multiple ones to view. The arrows were a bit hard to see against the background.

Pricing Confusion

The pricing structure initially threw me off. When I saw "1 credit per second of video" plus "5 credits per Image-to-Video Transformation" I thought each video would cost 10 credits (5 credits for the transformation plus 1 credit x 5 seconds). It turns out it's actually just 5 credits total for a 5-second video, but the way it's presented makes it unnecessarily confusing.

Another disappointment was the free credits system. While getting 3 free credits sounds nice, it's actually not enough to create even one video (which costs 5 credits). This means you can't actually try the service before committing to a paid plan, which feels a bit misleading.

But I must say, the owner gave me extra credits for testing the service. Good customer service!

Using the Service

The service itself is simple to use. You just upload your image and wait for the magic to happen. When I tried it with a hole punch image, the process took a few minutes. While the site mentions it could take 5-10 minutes, I was nervous about reloading the page and potentially losing my progress. A simple note confirming that processing happens in the background and that it's safe to reload would be really helpful.

My first attempt produced some odd results, mainly because I used a vertical image. The rotation didn't quite look right. However, when I tried again with a horizontal image, the results were much better. Through trial and error, I learned that the best results come from images where both the front and side of the product are visible. This helps the AI better understand the product's shape.

Navigation Issues

One thing that was annoying was not being able to return to the landing page after logging in. I had to manually change the URL or go into incognito mode, which was frustrating. I've encountered this issue in several different apps. The landing page should always be accessible at the same URL, regardless of whether a user is logged in or not. There shouldn't be any automatic redirections that prevent users from viewing it.

Overall Thoughts

I really enjoyed the unique concept. It's fun and simple to use, and it definitely offers real value. However, the pricing explanation could be clearer, and some guidance during video creation would help. Offering enough free credits to make a full video would also be nice. Overall, it's a cool service that just needs a few tweaks to be even better.

Try it yourself at rotateproduct.com