How to Make an AI Pet Video from a Photo
Choose a useful cat or dog photo, compare real Bad Times AI examples, and prepare a 720p portrait video for TikTok or Instagram Reels.
A clear photo gives an AI pet video a better starting point. GenBay’s Bad Times AI for Pets turns one cat or dog photo into an upright, expressive performance with paw gestures and an original musical score. You choose the photo and length; the effect supplies the motion reference.
1. Choose one pet with its paws in view
Use a sharp, well-lit photo of one cat or dog, with its face, body and paws visible. A front-facing view is a useful starting point. Avoid group photos, motion blur, cropped paws and furniture covering the legs. Supported uploads are JPG, PNG and WebP, up to 4 MB.
A different pose can change how much the model must invent. A clear photo helps, but cannot guarantee accurate anatomy or identity. Human portraits are outside this effect’s supported use.
2. Watch a real example before choosing your length
The effect page shows approved GenBay outputs and lets you switch back to the source photo. Compare the movement and visual style with the result you want.
Both options produce a 720p, 9:16 portrait MP4 with original music:
- 5 seconds, 100 credits: a short reaction or compact performance.
- 10 seconds, 200 credits: more time for the paw gestures and body movement to develop.
Longer does not automatically mean better. Start with the length that suits your post. One-time credit packs begin at $9.99 for 100 credits. Payments are awaiting approval; the Pricing page shows current availability.
3. Submit once, then follow the saved task
Sign in, upload your photo, confirm that you have permission to use it, and review the credit cost. Once accepted, the task appears in My creations. You can leave the page and return later; work notifications, if enabled, email you when the file is ready.
Recent 5-second examples took about six minutes end to end. This is a small-sample observation, not a promised turnaround; queue conditions and longer clips can increase the wait. Refreshing the page does not create a new paid attempt. A confirmed technical failure returns the task’s credits.
4. Check the result before sharing
Play the full video and check paws, limbs, face, background and the last frame. AI may alter details or introduce artifacts. The showcased outputs demonstrate the effect, not a guarantee for every photo. For a serious quality issue, contact GenBay with the creation ID and follow the refund policy.
5. Download, then add your caption in the social app
Download the MP4 from your creation and upload it to TikTok, Instagram Reels or another app that accepts the format. Watch the platform’s final preview to check cropping and overlays before publishing. Social platforms can apply their own processing and requirements.
GenBay includes its original Night Bounce score. It does not include a viral song recording. If you want a platform song instead, use audio available to your account in that social app and follow its usage rules; commercial accounts can have different permissions.