How do I make a Dance With Cartoon Self video?

By MimicZip Team · Updated:

Short answer

Upload one photo of an adult or a pet, pick the style, the place and the light, and MimicZip builds the scene: the cartoon twin, the hello and the shared dance. Check a 5-second bonus preview, then spend 1 credit on the 8-second 720p video.

Putting your twin next to you

  • Open the template page. Use one sharp photo of an adult or a pet, whole body, looking at the camera. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB.
  • Choose the style (White line art by default), the place (Sunny rooftop by default) and the light (Sunny afternoon by default). None changes the price.
  • Video shape: the video is vertical 9:16, made for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
  • Consent and sign-in. Tick the photo-consent box and log in with Google. Previews arrive inside a pack, so take one if you have no credits.
  • Check the preview. It is watch-only, 5 seconds at 480p, with a PREVIEW badge. Look for your face and your outfit staying the same on both of you.
  • Render: 1 credit gives the 8-second 720p MP4 with no watermark, saved in My videos. Add your sound in TikTok.

Appear, say hi, dance

The twin appears (0 to 2 seconds), the two of you say hi (2 to 4), then the same dance side by side (4 to 8).

The hardest part for the AI is keeping the drawing and the dance in step, so a small drift between you and the twin is normal, not a failed render. Treat it as a short scene to watch.

Where it comes from

Download the MP4 or copy a share link from My videos. Our video follows the first 9 seconds of the TikTok by @goodboy9919 from 3 November 2026, without the tutorial that follows. The sound guide explains how to add yours.

MimicZip is independent and is not affiliated with TikTok or the people who posted the trend.

Questions people ask

Do I need to write a prompt?

No. The scene, the camera and the order of the beats are set. You provide the photo and choose the options and the format.

Can I close the page while it renders?

Yes. Rendering carries on at our end, and the finished video is saved under your account in My videos.

Which format does the video come in?

Vertical 9:16, for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. A bonus preview has the same shape.

Make your own Dance With Cartoon Self video

Upload one photo and make a 8-second HD video from $8.99. No subscription, and the full video has no watermark.

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