How to bring an old pet photo to life
Many of our favourite pet photos only exist as prints in an album. Here is how to get them ready for animation.
1. Get a good digital copy
- Scanner: scan at 600 dpi or higher.
- Phone: lay the print flat near a window (not in direct sun), hold the phone directly above so it's parallel to the print, and turn off flash to avoid glare. Phone scanning apps can flatten and crop it for you.
2. Crop around your pet
Crop so your pet's head and shoulders fill a good part of the image, but leave some space around the ears. Remove album borders.
3. Fix only what's needed
A little brightness or contrast is fine. Avoid heavy filters or "beauty" effects, which can change your pet's face.
4. Choose a mood
For older, softer photos, Calm and Memorial usually look the most natural. Very energetic moods need sharper detail.
5. Generate
Upload the photo, pick the mood and generate. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
Try it with your own photo
Choose a photo, pick the Memorial mood you like, and sign in with Google. Your first 2 videos are free, with no card needed. Videos are ready in about 5 to 10 minutes.
Make a living portraitQuestions
My photo is black and white. Will it work?
Yes. The video keeps the original look of your photo.