How to Make a Photo Dance with AI

Upload a person or character photo, then choose a dance template or upload your own motion video. Generate a dance clip and review the movement before sharing.

Choose your workflow

Choose a sample or your own clip

Both options use one photo and one motion video. No written instructions are needed.

Photo + dance sample
Choose a motion reference
Choose a sample to try the workflow quickly.
Photo + uploaded video
Choose a motion reference
Yes. Upload a clear motion clip with one visible performer. Check the supported format, file size and duration shown for your current settings before uploading.
Photo checklist

Choose a photo that leaves room to move

The useful detail is not just the face. The frame should show the parts of the body you want to animate.

Subject
One clearly visible person or character
Group photos make it harder to specify who should move.
Framing
Whole body for footwork; waist-up for a portrait groove
Cropped limbs leave the model to invent parts of the performance.
Pose and background
Visible hands, separated arms, a simple background
An uncluttered silhouette gives you a clearer starting point for the routine.
Model and duration

Model and duration

Output is fixed at 720p and duration follows the reference video. Available aspect ratios and media limits depend on the model. Changing models keeps your media; replace any files marked incompatible.

Review credits and generate

Videos are generated at 720p. Output duration follows the reference, rounded to whole seconds and raised to the model's minimum when needed. Review the credit cost, then generate.

Review the result

Watch the face, hands, body proportions and foot contact. If movement breaks down, choose a clearer photo or a simpler motion reference and try again.

Step by step

How to make an AI dance video

Choose a model, upload a person or character photo, then select a dance sample or upload a motion reference video. The tool handles the instructions for you.

Step 01

Upload a person or character photo

Upload one clear person or character photo, or try a sample. Use a full-body image for steps, turns and footwork.

Step 02

Choose a motion reference

Choose a dance template or upload a motion reference video within the supported upload limits. Use a steady shot with one visible performer. The photo guides appearance; the video guides movement.

Step 03

Review credits and generate

Review the displayed credit cost, then generate your 720p dance video. Watch the face, hands, body proportions and foot contact before downloading or sharing.

Step 04

Review the result

Watch the face, hands, body proportions and foot contact. If movement breaks down, choose a clearer photo or a simpler motion reference and try again.

Dance video examples: from photo to movement

Compare the reference images with three existing dance video examples. These are earlier showcases, not new results from the current motion-reference workflow.

Reference image
Dance video

Side steps and arm swings with both feet in view.

Reference image
Dance video

Shoulder movement and gentle swaying in a waist-up shot.

Reference image
Dance video

A stylized character performs playful steps and finishes with a wave.

Review your clip

What to change when the first clip feels wrong

Change one variable so you can tell whether the next attempt improves it.

Feet slide or disappear
Use a wider full-body image and simpler steps
Keep the camera stationary.
Face or outfit changes
Reduce spins, occlusion and background changes
Keep the same character photo.
Movement does not follow the reference
Choose a dance template or upload a motion reference video within the supported upload limits. Use a steady shot with one visible performer. The photo guides appearance; the video guides movement.
Keep the same appearance reference.
FAQ

Photo-to-dance questions

Should I choose 9:16 for TikTok or Reels?

9:16 is a useful starting format for vertical social clips. Keep the dancer away from the edges and leave room for feet and arm gestures. Check the full video before uploading it to your chosen platform.

Will the dance automatically match a song beat for beat?

The reference guides timing, but exact choreography and beat synchronization are not guaranteed. Review the result and align it with a soundtrack in an editor if needed.

What if I only have a selfie?

Start with a close portrait groove: head nods, shoulders and small visible gestures. If you need full-body footwork, choose or create a suitable full-body image before generating the dance.

Give your photo its first dance

Upload a person or character photo, then choose a dance template or upload your own motion video. Generate a dance clip and review the movement before sharing.