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How to Make AI Videos With Your Own Character

Updated September 2026

To make an AI video with your own character, upload the character image, pick a clip with the movement you want, and let AI animate the character with those moves. hopvid does it in your browser in a few minutes, and your first video is free.
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Put your character in a video

  1. 1

    Get your character

    Upload a full-body image of your character on a plain background, or tap "Create with AI" and describe it (2 credits Standard, 5 credits HD).

  2. 2

    Pick the movement

    Choose a trending template, upload a short clip of one person moving, or describe the scene in text.

  3. 3

    Create

    hopvid animates your character with the movement from the clip. Download it when it's ready, usually in a few minutes.

Great uses for character videos

  • Brand mascots jumping on a trend without a costume or animator.
  • Original characters from your art, comics or games, brought to life.
  • Pets and toys as characters: an illustrated version of your dog doing a dance.
  • Story shorts: describe a scene and star your character in it.

How to prepare your character image

  • One character per image, fully visible from head to feet.
  • Plain background so the AI can tell the character apart.
  • Neutral pose with arms slightly away from the body works best.
  • Clean, well-lit images give sharper videos than blurry screenshots.

Choosing the movement

The character copies the person in the clip, so pick one person, full body in frame, with a steady camera. Dances are the most popular, but walk-ins, celebrations and simple gestures work great too. See how to make AI dance videos for clip tips, or try the AI dance video maker.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make an AI video with my own character in it?

Upload an image of your character (or create one with AI from a description), pick a clip with the movement you want, and let hopvid animate the character with those moves.

What image should I upload as my character?

A single character, full body, facing the camera, on a plain background, with arms and legs visible. Drawings, 3D renders, mascots and AI art all work.

Can I create a character if I don't have one?

Yes. Tap "Create with AI" and describe it in a sentence. Standard quality costs 2 credits and HD costs 5. Your characters are saved so you can reuse them.

Can I use a photo of a real person as the character?

Only with that person's permission, and never public figures, politicians or celebrities. Mascots, illustrated and AI-created characters are the best fit.

Is it free?

New accounts get 15 free credits with no card, enough for a first video of up to 15 seconds (with a small watermark).

What can my character do?

Anything a person does in a short clip: dance routines, walk-ins, gestures and poses. You can also describe a scene in text and hopvid generates it with your character.

Try it now

Pick a clip, pick a character, and get your first video free. No app, no card.

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