Guides / AI Hug VideoHow to make an AI hug video from a photo An AI hug video starts from one still photo of two people and animates them turning toward each other and hugging. It is popular with long-distance couples, friends who live far apart and families sharing an old photo.
You only need one photo where both faces are clear. Here is how to make yours and get it ready to post.
Updated 2026-11-02
Before After Try AI Hug Video with your photo What you need One photo of exactly two people, both faces sharp and facing the camera Only photos of people who agreed to it Everyone in the photo must be 18 or older Make it in 4 steps Open the AI Hug Video page. Go to the AI Hug Video page on Flowood and sign in. Look at the example video first: there is no free preview for videos.Upload your photo. Pick one photo of the two of you and confirm that you are both 18+ and that both of you agreed.Make the video. Each hug video costs 3 credits. Credit packs start at $4.99, with no subscription. It can take a few minutes.Download and post. Download the 10-second vertical video. If a video fails, your credits are returned automatically.Tips for the best result A photo where you already stand close together gives the most natural hug. Both faces should be roughly the same size and not cut off by the frame. Skip group photos, sunglasses and photos where one face is turned away. Post it The video is silent and vertical, so it fits TikTok, Reels and Shorts as it is. Add a song inside the app when you post. Flowood does not add music.
FAQ Can I make a hug video with someone who has passed away? Only if the photo is one you have the right to use and it shows adults. Think about how family members will feel before you share it.
Do we need two separate photos? No. Use one photo where both of you are already in the frame.
Is there a free AI hug video? Not on Flowood. Each video costs us to make, so videos use 3 credits and have no free preview. Credit packs start at $4.99.
Try AI Hug Video with your photo Flowood is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with TikTok, Instagram, or the creators or artists behind this trend.
