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How to make a Tiny Desk AI video

Updated 2026-10-30

Upload one clear photo, pick a look, and download a 10-second desk concert with sound about 4 minutes later. No editing and no footage needed.

Tiny Desk AI example: an orange cat singing at a desk with a band
Original photo for this example (AI-generated person)
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Example · AI-generated1/2

One cat photo → lead singer

Same trend. Your photo. Pets and people in examples are AI-generated.

Step 1: Pick a photo

Use one subject with a clear face looking toward the camera, in decent light. A phone snapshot is fine. Skip sunglasses and hands over the face. Add up to 5 photos if you want more people or pets, one in each. Everyone has to be you, an adult who agreed, or your own pet, not a public figure and not a child.

Step 2: Choose a look

Pet keeps your animal's face and markings and puts it behind the mic. Cartoon turns a person into a warm animated character. Realistic keeps the person's face and outfit. Then choose vertical for TikTok and Reels, or wide for YouTube.

Step 3: Pay and wait about 4 minutes

Sign in with Google and pay once through PayPal: $4.99 for one video. Your photo and choices stay put while you sign in. Not sure? See the free preview image first. You can close the page while it's working; we'll email you when it's done.

Step 4: Download and post

You get a 720p MP4 with an AI-original song, plus a silent copy. On a computer, scan the QR code to save it to your phone. On TikTok, turn on the AI-generated label. Post it as it is, or take the silent copy and tap Add sound to use another song.

If it doesn't look right

Try a sharper photo with the face bigger in the frame. That fixes most problems. Still not happy? Email us and we'll refund you. If a video fails, it doesn't count.

Pricing

One-time video packs. No subscription.

1 video

$4.99

1 video (10 s · 720p) · $4.99 each

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3 videos

$9.99

3 videos (10 s · 720p) · $3.33 each

7 videos

$19.99

7 videos (10 s · 720p) · $2.86 each

FAQ

Do I need the original Tiny Desk footage?
No, and we don't use it. The whole scene is generated from your photo.
Can I write my own lyrics?
Not right now. Each video comes with an AI-original soul song.
Can I do this for free?
You can get one free preview image with a watermark. Here's what's free