What photo works for an Unforgettable car AI video?

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Short answer

Use one clear photo of yourself, waist up or closer, with the face visible and facing the camera. 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, and so do photos that already show a car.

Example frame: a waist-up shot in a night parking lot, the kind of photo and framing that works well
Example frame: a waist-up shot in a night parking lot, the kind of photo and framing that works well

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.
  • Only one photo is needed, and it must show one subject.

Photos that look best

  • Even light and a sharp face.
  • Waist up or closer, so your hands and shoulders have room to move.
  • A plain or uncluttered background, without a car or cards in it.
  • Your eyes and mouth visible, so the reaction at the end reads well.

Photos to avoid

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

Rules about people

Upload only photos of yourself, of adults who agreed, or of pets, toys and drawings you own. Celebrities, minors and adult content are not allowed. Read Photo Consent and Acceptable Use first. Photos are deleted automatically 14 days after upload.

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.

Can I use my dog instead of me?

It can work, since the scene allows a pet that stands upright and holds the cards. We do not feature it, though, so run the free preview and check the result before spending credits.

What happens if my photo is rejected?

A message under the upload box names the problem, such as size, format or shape. Fix it and upload again. Nothing is charged for a rejected photo.

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