The best photo for an AI dance video

The best reference photo makes it easy to identify a single subject. Clear framing is more useful than a professional camera. Different dance templates need slightly different input: a K-pop routine benefits from visible hands and feet, while a pet dance needs a clear view of the animal's face and body.

Light the face evenly

Use daylight or a bright room. Deep shadows, blur and heavy filters hide identity details. Avoid sunglasses, masks or hands covering the face. If an image has already been strongly retouched, the AI may copy those changes into the video.

Leave room around the body

A full-body picture gives the model a better starting point for feet, clothing and proportions. Do not crop off the top of the head or the shoes. Separate the arms slightly from the body where possible. Dense overlapping shapes make the model work harder to invent a moving pose.

The output is vertical 9:16, so a standing portrait usually fits better than a wide landscape shot. You do not need to crop perfectly; keeping the subject large and unobstructed matters most.

Match your photo to the template

• Christmas Elf Jig, Santa Shuffle and Ugly Sweater Party: one person, with the face clear and enough body visible for the generated outfit.
• Missed Train Dance: one adult with legs and shoes visible for the platform movement.
• Angry Dance: one adult with hands visible for expressive gestures.
• K-pop Spotlight and Disco Fever: a full-body adult photo for the stage and footwork.
• Jingle Paws and Pet Groove: one dog or cat with visible ears, face and body.

Browse all templates to see their specific framing advice. A group photo is not supported for reliable synchronized multi-person dancing.

Pet photos need a clean outline

Use a bright picture with one pet, not several animals on a sofa. Avoid a person holding the pet, a toy blocking its mouth or a blanket hiding its legs. The result is an imaginary dance, and paws or fur can change even with a good input.

File format and permission

Accepted files are JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC up to 10MB. Only upload photos you own or are authorized to use. If a file cannot be opened, export a standard JPG or PNG and try again. Do not send private or sensitive images that are unnecessary for the clip.

Good input can reduce ambiguity, but no photo guarantees exact identity or anatomy. Review every finished video before publishing. Read how uploads are handled, then make your dance.