How to Make a Photo Dance with AI

Making a photo dance takes two inputs: a still image that defines the subject and a short video that defines the movement. The model then creates a new video guided by both.

You can open the generator while following this guide. The credit price is calculated before you submit anything.

Working with a baby photo or a pet? Start with the AI baby dance generator or AI pet dance generator for subject-specific photo and motion guidance. Use images you have permission to upload; you do not need to film a baby or pet performing a dance.

1. Start with a clear subject photo

Use one person, pet, illustrated character, mascot, or object. For the most reliable full-body motion:

• Keep the face and main body clearly visible.
• Include the arms and legs whenever the dance uses them.
• Avoid crossed limbs, heavy motion blur, and objects covering the subject.
• Use even lighting and enough contrast between the subject and background.
• Do not use a group photo when you want one character to perform the dance.

PNG, JPG, and WebP are supported up to 10 MB. For AI Dance Pro, both image dimensions must be at least 300 pixels, with an aspect ratio between 2:5 and 5:2. Keep useful detail when resizing a large file.

2. Choose a useful reference dance

A reference works best when one dancer remains visible and the camera does not cut between shots. A steady, full-body clip gives the model more consistent information than a montage with zooms, edits, or frequent occlusion.

Pick a reference from Trending templates in the generator, browse the dance template library, or upload your own MP4, WebM, or MOV. Pro accepts 3–15 seconds and Lite accepts 5–15 seconds. Longer uploads use the first 15 seconds, so put the most important movement at the beginning. Template availability can differ by model.

Only upload a video, image, character, and audio that you own or have permission to use.

3. Pick the model for the job

AI Dance Pro

Pro is the default option. It costs 10 credits per started second of processed reference video and is configured to retain the reference video's original sound. A 10-second reference costs 100 credits; 10.2 seconds costs 110 credits.

AI Dance Lite

Lite costs 35 credits per video for an accepted 5–15 second reference. It uses the same image-plus-motion workflow with a fixed price. Preview its result rather than assuming it has the same audio behavior as Pro.

Neither workflow requires an editable prompt or a resolution setting in the current interface. Read the AI Dance Pro vs Lite comparison if you are unsure.

4. Check the frame and price

For vertical social video, begin with a portrait photo and a portrait reference. Similar framing helps reduce awkward crops, but does not guarantee an identical composition or background. There is no manual frame selector in the current interface.

Review the displayed charge before pressing Generate. Templates and uploads use the same model rates. The advertised 10 welcome credits alone are not enough for a render: Pro starts at 30 credits and Lite costs 35. Check your balance and credit pack options if you need more.

Technical generation failures return charged credits. A completed video with unwanted visual details is not automatically a technical failure. If a task is still processing, check its status before submitting another generation.

5. Review before publishing

Watch the full result before posting. Pay particular attention to hands, feet, fast turns, crossed limbs, and moments where the original dancer leaves the frame. A model can follow the overall choreography without reproducing every frame exactly.

If the result is unstable, try one change at a time:

1. Use a clearer, more complete subject photo.
2. Shorten the reference to one clean movement.
3. Remove camera cuts and large foreground obstructions.
4. Choose a subject with proportions closer to the reference dancer.
5. Try the other model after checking its requirements and cost.

A quick pre-generation checklist

• One clear subject
• Visible face and limbs
• A steady 3–15 second reference for Pro, or 5–15 seconds for Lite
• Matching portrait or landscape orientation
• The displayed credit price checked
• Rights to use the source image, motion, character, and audio

When those inputs are ready, create your AI dance video.

Updated September 21, 2026 to match the current generator.