What photo works for a Hit the Road Dude AI video?

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Short answer

Use one clear photo of the Driver: face and shoulders in frame, looking at the camera. It shows a single subject, as JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB, between 300 and 6000 pixels on each side. Blurry, masked or group photos give the weakest results.

Example frame: a smiling grandmother with white curly hair and round glasses at the window of a white pickup truck, in an AI-generated video
Example frame: a smiling grandmother with white curly hair and round glasses at the window of a white pickup truck, in an AI-generated video

Technical limits

  • File type: JPG, PNG or WebP.
  • File size: up to 10 MB.
  • Dimensions: more than 300 and fewer than 6000 pixels on each side.
  • Shape: a width-to-height ratio between 0.4 and 2.5, so no extreme panoramas or strips.
  • One photo only: the Driver.

Photos that look best

  • Even light and a sharp subject.
  • The face turned toward the camera, with eyes and mouth visible, because the lips have to move.
  • Face and shoulders in frame, since the video is a medium close-up through a truck window.
  • For pets, a close, front-facing shot at eye level.
  • For toys and drawings, a clear shot of the whole figure.

Photos to avoid

  • Group shots, because the model may pick the wrong subject.
  • Sunglasses, masks, hands over the face or heavy beauty filters.
  • Screenshots with buttons or captions across the picture.
  • Screenshots of the original clip, celebrities and famous copyrighted characters.

Rules about people and characters

Upload only photos of yourself, of adults who agreed to it, or of pets, toys and drawings you own. Celebrities, minors and adult content are not allowed; read Photo Consent and Acceptable Use first.

Questions people ask

Can I use a selfie?

Yes. A sharp, well-lit selfie works well, as long as the whole face is visible and not cropped at the edges.

What happens if my photo is rejected?

You see a message under the upload box that names the problem, such as size, format or shape. Fix it and upload again; nothing is charged for a rejected photo.

Do I need a photo of a truck?

No. The pickup truck and the pond come from the fixed scene. You only add the driver.

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