Make a birthday video of your pet from one photo
A still photo becomes a short, looping birthday clip: your pet perks up, smiles and looks around, ready for a party post or a message to family.
Pet birthdays are one of the most shared moments on social media, but getting a good video of a dog or cat on the day is hard. They won't sit still, the light is wrong, or the party hat comes off after one second. With a living portrait you start from your favourite photo instead, and the AI adds gentle, natural movement.
Use the Birthday mood for perked-up ears and a big smile, or Excited if your pet is the bouncy type. The result loops smoothly, so it works as a post, a story or a message you send to the family group chat.
Photo tips
- Pick a photo where your pet faces the camera and the eyes are sharp.
- A party hat or bandana in the photo is fine, as long as it doesn't cover the face.
- Bright daylight photos give the most lifelike movement.
- Crop out other pets or people so the AI focuses on the birthday star.
Best moods for this
Upload one photo, pick a mood - your first preview is free when you sign in with Google (a short 480p clip with a watermark, watch online).
Make your living portrait See pricingQuestions
Can I add a "Happy Birthday" text?
Download the video and add text in any free editor or directly in Instagram, TikTok or WhatsApp before you post it.
How long does it take?
Usually 5 to 10 minutes. You can leave the page; finished videos are saved in My videos.