How to make a greeting video
Open one of the effects on this page. Upload a clear photo of the person (or pet) you want in the clip, pick a style if the effect has more than one, and tap Create video. After about a minute your clip is ready to watch and download.
Every clip uses one-time credits and comes without a watermark. If a creation fails, the credits go straight back. Use a well-lit, face-on photo when you can; blurry or heavily cropped shots are harder for the model to keep looking like the same person.
Each effect is a fixed template: the motion and scene are written for you, so you do not need to invent a prompt.
Ideas for birthdays and holidays
Birthday clips work well as a short message before a party, a surprise in a group chat, or a keepsake after the day. Holiday effects (such as Halloween) suit invitations, costume photos and lighthearted shares with family.
Match the tone to the person: a zombie makeover for friends, a witch transformation for a family group, or a pet in a pumpkin costume for kids who love animals. The list of effects on this page is the source of truth for which holidays are available right now; new birthday and holiday templates appear here when they go live.
Sending your video
Download the finished clip when you have HD access, then send it like any other short video: Messages, WhatsApp, email, Instagram Stories or a family group chat. Keep any on-screen text short; the clip itself already carries the greeting.
Only use photos of people who agreed to appear, and never upload celebrities or minors. If you want music, add a track you have the right to use in the app where you post; TapToVideo greeting clips ship without copyrighted music so you stay in control of the soundtrack.