How to Make a New Year AI Video From a Photo
Updated Nov 5, 2026 (Asia/Shanghai)
Short answer: To make a New Year AI video from a photo, upload one clear JPG, PNG or WEBP of you, a couple, or a pet, choose a New Year scene, and pay to generate (guests can pay first, then claim the download by email—no account needed before checkout). On New Year AI Video the result is a 10-second vertical 9:16 HD MP4 (720×1280) with sound and no watermark, usually ready in about 2–3 minutes. One video costs $2.99 as a one-time payment (no subscription). Failed generations return the credit automatically; you also get one free redo within 14 days on a paid video, and unused packs are refundable within 7 days.
What is a New Year AI video made from a photo?
It is a short clip where your face (or your pet) appears inside a finished New Year scene—giant year digits, a countdown toast, fireworks, a rainy-highway farewell, or a Lunar New Year street—without you editing timelines by hand. The useful version for phone feeds is vertical 9:16, short enough to post as a story or status, and clear enough that the year or greeting reads on a small screen.
This site’s generator is built for that job: one upload, fixed scenes, paid HD output. You can watch real sample videos on the homepage before you pay. There is no free finished video; sign-up itself is free.
How does the generator keep the year readable?
Many general video models garble digits when you ask them to “write 2027” across a moving shot. For the climb-the-year and goodbye-year scenes, this product works in two stages:
- An image model paints a still start frame with your likeness and solid marble year digits.
- A video model animates that frame, so the camera move keeps the digits stable.
Story-style scenes (rainy highway, midnight countdown, Lunar New Year) animate more directly from the photo; the year or countdown you see as large type comes from title overlay burned into the download on Chrome, Edge, or Safari 17+ (other browsers may download without that burned-in title). Those product details match the site’s public llms.txt and help pages—do not invent other pipelines in reprints of this article.
How do I make a New Year AI video in three steps?
- Upload one photo. Open the New Year AI Video Generator (or a scene page such as Hello 2027). Use a file up to 10 MB. Desktop users can also send a photo from a phone via the on-page QR flow when that UI is shown.
- Pick a scene. Default is climbing giant 2027 numbers. Alternatives include Goodbye 2026 (push the 6), rainy-highway farewell, midnight 3-2-1 countdown, Lunar New Year 2027, rooftop fireworks, golden confetti, and a snowy town square. Holiday formats such as a Christmas video from a photo use separate presets.
- Pay, generate, download. Checkout is a one-time pack (start with $2.99 / 1 video). Guests can pay without signing up first; after payment you get the video and can claim an account via the email link if you want. When the job finishes, download the MP4 and post it. Credits do not expire.
Photo checklist (what actually helps)
| Do | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Face toward camera, eyes visible | Heavy filters that melt facial detail |
| Even daylight or soft indoor light | Extreme backlight with a black face |
| Half-body or closer | Tiny figure in a wide landscape |
| One person, a side-by-side couple, or one pet | Crowds larger than two |
| Sharp focus | Motion blur or tiny cropped faces |
Pets: one animal, both eyes visible—see the pet New Year video page. Couples on climb/push scenes can also use two photos (one person each); that still uses one video credit.
Which scene should I choose?
| Goal | Scene to open | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Clear “I made it to 2027” | Hello 2027 / climb | Giant readable digits |
| Funny year send-off | Goodbye 2026 | Push the 6 off the cliff |
| Moody farewell | Rainy highway | Drive-away story |
| Party toast | Countdown | 3-2-1 then cheer |
| Lunar / Chinese New Year | Lunar New Year 2027 · greeting guide | Lanterns; Feb 6, 2027, Year of the Goat |
| Classic midnight look | Fireworks / confetti / snow (picker on homepage) | Familiar party framing |
| Vertical story / status use | Story video · Status video | Same 9:16 output, intent-focused tips |
How much does it cost, and what are the guarantees?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Single video | $2.99 = 1 HD credit (pack-single) |
| Packs | $6.99 / 3 videos · $14.99 / 10 videos |
| Billing | One-time payment, no subscription |
| Output | 10 s, 720p, 9:16, MP4 with sound, no watermark |
| If generation fails | Credit returned automatically |
| If you dislike a finished video | 1 free redo within 14 days |
| Unused pack | Full refund within 7 days (email support@newyearaivideo.com) |
| Privacy | Photos deleted within 24 hours; videos after 14 days; not used for training |
| Age | 18+ only |
Full numbers stay on pricing and the refund policy. For how pay-per-video compares with subscriptions in general, see the comparison page.
Where should I post the finished MP4?
The file is a normal vertical MP4. People commonly use it as a New Year story, a short feed post, or a chat status. Platform rules and music libraries differ by app—add captions or replace audio only inside the app you use, and follow that app’s terms. For intent-focused tips without stuffing brand names into headings, use the vertical story guide and the status video guide.
Key facts at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Input | 1 photo (person, couple, or pet) |
| Time | Usually ~2–3 minutes |
| Aspect | Always vertical 9:16 on this generator |
| Free finished video? | No |
| Samples before pay? | Yes—real outputs on the site |
Ready? Start on the homepage generator — $2.99 for one HD video.
FAQ
Do I need an editing-app template?
No. You upload a photo and pick a scene; the motion and framing are already defined. If a mobile template search comes up empty, the browser generator is a separate path to a finished MP4.
Is Lunar New Year 2027 the same day as January 1?
No. Gregorian New Year is January 1. Lunar New Year 2027 is February 6, 2027 (Year of the Goat). Use the Lunar scene when you want that greeting.
Can I make Christmas and New Year clips with the same account?
Yes. Credits work across New Year scenes and viral presets such as Christmas. See Christmas video from a photo.
Will my photo be used to train AI?
The site states uploaded photos are not used for AI training and are deleted within 24 hours. Read the privacy policy for the full text.
What if checkout or generation fails?
Failed video generations return the credit. For payment or account issues, email support@newyearaivideo.com. Prefer starting with a single $2.99 credit before buying a larger pack.