Make an AI Christmas Video From Your Photo
VdoBloom's AI Christmas video maker animates one photo of you, your partner or your family into a short Christmas greeting. The people from your photo appear by a glowing tree with fairy lights, snow-dusted pine and falling snow, and "Merry Christmas" is typeset on screen with your names and a short message. The clip is vertical 9:16 for messages, Stories and Reels.
Unlike a slideshow template, the video is generated from your own photo: the faces, outfits and poses in the clip are the ones you uploaded. The default Christmas video costs 7 credits. There is no subscription, new accounts get free credits at sign-up, and one-time credits never expire.
- No subscription needed
- Credits never expire
- Free credits at sign-up
Examples
Christmas family greeting by the tree, addressed to Grandpa
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Santa visit: Santa hands a gift to a woman and her dog
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How it works
- 1
Upload a photo
A clear solo, couple, family or pet-and-owner photo. Christmas sweaters and winter outfits look great.
- 2
Add names and a greeting
From, To and a message of up to 120 characters, such as "Warm wishes from our home to yours". All optional.
- 3
Generate and send
Christmas is already selected. Generate, wait 2 to 3 minutes and download the MP4.
Why use this tool
Christmas styles
The Christmas style (tree lights, snow, red and gold ornaments, fireplace glow) or Santa Visit, where Santa Claus joins your photo with a gift.
Names that are spelled right
Greeting, names and message are typeset onto the finished clip, not drawn by the video model.
Family, couple and pet videos
Everyone in the photo stays in the video, including the dog.
Private by default
Greetings never appear in the public gallery, and a failed generation refunds its credits.
Christmas styles you can make
Pick the style on the tool; the page opens on Christmas.
| Style | What it looks like | Greeting on screen |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas | Tree with twinkling fairy lights, snow-dusted pine, falling snow, red and gold ornaments, warm firelight | Merry Christmas |
| Santa Visit | Santa Claus beside the people from your photo, handing over a wrapped gift by the tree | Merry Christmas |
| New Year | Rooftop fireworks over a city skyline, confetti and sparklers | Happy New Year |
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A personalised greeting with names
A little after the middle of the clip the text fades in: "Dear …" (To), "Merry Christmas", your message and "— your names" (From). Empty fields are dropped, and the last frame holds for 1.5 seconds. The greeting line can also be shown in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or Malayalam.
Make a Christmas photo first, then animate it
Want everyone in matching sweaters in front of a tree before animating? Make the still with the AI Christmas photo generator, then upload that image here.
Read more: AI Christmas photo generator
How much does a Christmas video cost?
Pricing is per video in credits: the default greeting (Seedance 2 Mini, 4 seconds, 480p) is 7 credits, and the 5-second 720p clips on this page were 17 credits each. New accounts get free credits at sign-up, there is no subscription to start, and one-time pack credits never expire. The exact price shows before you generate, and a failed video refunds its credits automatically.
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Which photo works best?
A sharp, front-facing photo where every face is well lit works best. The photo becomes the first frame, so outfits and the setting carry into the video.
Solo, couple and family photos all work. Large group photos with very small faces give weaker results.
Upload only photos of yourself or of people who agreed to it. You confirm you are 18 or over before uploading.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AI Christmas video maker free?
New accounts get free credits at sign-up and the default Christmas video costs 7 credits, so you can make one without paying. Free-tier videos carry a watermark. There is no subscription and one-time credits never expire.
Will people look like themselves?
Yes, your photo is the first frame and the video keeps the same faces and outfits. A sharp, well-lit, front-facing photo gives the most faithful result.
Can several people be in one video?
Yes. Everyone in the photo stays in the video. Small groups where every face is clearly visible work best.
How long is the clip and what format is it?
From 4 to 15 seconds on the default model, at 480p or 720p, vertical 9:16 by default (square and landscape are available). You download an MP4.
Can I add music?
The clip comes with sound generated by the video model, but you can't choose a song inside the tool. Add your own music when posting, or make a track with the AI Music Generator.
How is this different from a Christmas slideshow maker?
Slideshow and template editors put your photo into a fixed design. Here an AI video model animates the people in your photo inside a new Christmas scene, so it moves like a short film.
Can I use it for a business greeting?
Yes, you can put your shop or team name in the From field and send it to customers. Use photos of people who agreed to appear.
What photo works best?
A clear, well-lit photo with faces looking at the camera. Prints and scans work if they are sharp.