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Christmas · AI video effect

Turn Your Photo into a Christmas Card Video

Step inside a red and gold living Christmas card, with a snowy village, warm lights and a gentle smile.

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10 credits · first video free · no account needed

Input
One clear photo of one adult
Output
Vertical 9:16 MP4, 720p, about 6.5 seconds
Sound
Original instrumental music, no speech
Ready in
Usually under a minute
Price
10 credits; your first video is free
Privacy
Private unless you choose to share it
AI generated sample
MP4 · 9:16 · 720p · ~6.5 sec

About this effect

What happens
in your video.

This Christmas card video maker turns one adult portrait into a moving card scene. A deep red card with gold edges opens around the person, creating an oval portrait window. A snowy village, warm windows and decorative ornaments complete the setting.

The person wears a dark green coat and red scarf, with a gentle smile and subtle movement. Snow falls inside the card while a gold shimmer passes along its edge. Quiet original instrumental music accompanies the clip, without speech or singing.

The card is decorative and has no written message. This preset does not add your name, a greeting or a custom layout. If you want a caption, download the MP4 and add it in your own video editor.

Use a clear selfie or a photo from the waist up of one consenting adult. Our sample features an entirely AI generated adult woman. Each video uses 10 credits and requests six seconds at 720p in vertical 9:16; likeness, animation and final duration can vary.

Works best

  • One adult, face clearly visible
  • Soft, even light on the face
  • Selfie or framing from the waist up

Avoid

  • Sunglasses, masks or hands over the face
  • Group photos or tiny faces
  • Photos of children

Your turn

Make the scene yours.

A clear selfie or a photo from the waist up of one consenting adult works best.
Your creation stays off the public wall unless you choose to share it.

Preset creative directionThe shown effect uses a fixed prompt. Custom prompt editing is not available for this collection.

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First take

$9.99USD · one time

100 credits

$1.00 per video

  • 100 credits
  • 10 videos at 10 credits each
  • MP4 · 720p · 9:16 · about 6.5 seconds
  • No inreel end card
  • Pay once. No renewal.

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$49.99USD · one time

650 credits

$0.77 per video

  • 650 credits
  • 65 videos at 10 credits each
  • MP4 · 720p · 9:16 · about 6.5 seconds
  • No inreel end card
  • Pay once. No renewal.

No account needed. You get an activation code after payment. Save it yourself: lost codes cannot be recovered or replaced.

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Good to know

A little clarity
before you create.

How do I turn my photo into a Christmas card video?

Upload a clear photo of one consenting adult and generate this effect. A red and gold card forms around the portrait, with a snowy village scene and subtle movement inside its oval window.

Can the Christmas card include my name or a written message?

No. This preset creates a decorative card without text, letters or names. Download the finished MP4 and use your own editor if you want to add a caption or greeting.

Is this a static card or an animated Christmas card video?

It is a short MP4 video, with a card opening reveal, falling snow and subtle portrait movement. It is not a printable card, GIF or editable card design template.

Can I make one Christmas card video for free?

New visitors receive 10 welcome credits, enough for one 10 credit video with no account. The welcome allowance is shared across all effects, rather than renewed for each template.

Does the living Christmas card have music or speech?

The preset requests quiet original instrumental holiday music. It has no speech or singing. The generated music and animation may vary from the on page example.

Can I share my animated Christmas card on WhatsApp?

Download the vertical 720p MP4 and attach it in an app that accepts video, including WhatsApp. The preset requests six seconds, though the result can vary slightly. Review the face and movement before sending.

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