Step by step
How to make an I Love The Smiths video
You need two photos and about half an hour. The scene, the line, and the sound are already handled.
1. Choose two photos
Pick one clear, front-facing, half-body photo per person. Head and shoulders visible, even light, no sunglasses, hats, or heavy filters. A recent phone photo works better than a group shot or a screenshot.
2. Upload in the right order
Photo 1 is the man on the left, the headphone wearer. Photo 2 is the woman on the right, the person who says the line. Reversing the order swaps the roles.
3. Generate
Confirm that both people agreed to appear, then start the render. It usually takes about 30 minutes. You can leave the page; the result appears in My Creation.
4. Download and post
Download the 16:9 MP4 and post it to TikTok, Reels, or Shorts. Add the AI-generated label. If the render fails, the credits are refunded automatically.
FAQ
What size should the photos be?
At least 300 px per side. JPG, PNG, or WebP, up to 10 MB. A clear phone photo is enough.
Can I make one with a friend?
Yes, as long as both adults have agreed to appear. Do not upload minors or people who have not consented.
Why does it take 30 minutes?
The workflow locks identity, framing, and timing scene by scene. It is slower than a one-shot prompt, but it avoids face-swapping and drift that force re-rolls.
Keep reading
- I Love The Smiths AI tutorialA practical I Love The Smiths AI tutorial: photo selection, role order, render time, common mistakes, and how to fix a result that looks off.
- The I Love The Smiths templateHow the I Love The Smiths template works: which photo is the headphone wearer, which one says the line, and what the finished 18-second video keeps.
- The I Love The Smiths photo trendThe two-photo I Love The Smiths format: which photo goes first, what makes a good input, and the mistakes that cause a swapped or drifting result.