What an AI video effect is
An AI video effect is a fixed template: the motion, the scene and the camera are written in advance, which is why the result looks like the trend you already know. You upload a photo and choose a style instead of describing the shot yourself.
Your photo stays the base. The face and the outfit come straight from the image, and the AI only adds the action, so the clip still looks like you.
How AI video effects work
Each effect is a fixed template: the motion, the scene and the camera are written for you, so the result looks like the trend you know. The AI keeps the face and outfit from your photo and only adds the action.
- Pick an effect below and open its page.
- Upload your photo (two photos for the duo effects) and choose a style.
- Click Create video, wait about a minute and download the MP4. A 480p clip of 4 seconds costs 30 credits, an HD clip 80 credits.
Where people use these effects
- Birthday and holiday messages for friends and family
- Short clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
- Funny videos of a dog or a cat
- Attention for a small shop or a local offer
What a video costs
A 480p clip of 4 seconds costs 30 credits, and an HD clip at 720p of 8 seconds costs 80 credits. Credit packs are one-time: the smallest is 1,000 credits for $9.90, enough for about 33 clips of this kind, and credits never expire. Nothing is charged until a render starts, and if it fails the credits are returned.
Why people choose TapToVideo
- One photo is enough, with no video or motion capture
- Ready in about a minute
- No watermark, MP4 download
- No subscription, one-time credits
- A failed render is refunded automatically
Effects or your own prompt?
Effects are the quickest way to a popular look. If you have a different idea, the photo to video tool on our home page lets you describe any motion in your own words. Both use the same credit packs.