How do I make a Rick Roll video?

By MimicZip Team · Updated:

Short answer

Upload one photo of an adult or a pet, choose the setting, the outfit and the hair and MimicZip stages the scene: the stand, the arm swings, the shuffle and the final pose. Look at a 5-second bonus preview, then use 1 credit on the 8-second 720p video.

Putting yourself in the retro dance

  • Go to the template page. Add one sharp photo of an adult or a pet, from the knees up, facing the camera. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB.
  • Choose the setting (White arcade by default), the outfit (Long black coat by default) and the hair (Big 80s hair 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 the microphone staying the same through the arm swings.
  • Render: 1 credit gives the 8-second 720p MP4 with no watermark, saved in My videos. Add your sound in TikTok.

The stand, the arm swings, the shuffle, the final pose

The stand (0 to 2 seconds), the arm swings (2 to 5), the shuffle (5 to 7) and the final pose (7 to 8).

The hardest part for the AI is two arms swinging wide while one hand holds a microphone, so a hand that blurs or a cord that changes is normal, not a failed render. Treat it as a short clip to watch.

Where it comes from

Save the MP4 or copy a share link from My videos. Our video follows the whole 7-second TikTok by @emagjoke from 9 December 2025, stretched to 8 seconds. The sound guide shows how to add your own sound.

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 Rick Roll video

Upload one photo and make an 8-second HD video from $6.99. No subscription, and the full video has no watermark.

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