Selfie with Santa AI: Make Santa Hug You in a Video
Turn a selfie into an 8-second video where Santa leans in for a bear hug, squeezes into the shot or hands you a gift, plus the pet version with your dog or cat.
Oraclip Team
Every December people search for "selfie with Santa" and "AI photo with Santa". A still photo is nice; a short video where Santa leans into your selfie and gives you a bear hug is better. Here's how to make one, what to shoot, and how the pet version works.
Make it now: AI Santa Video → Selfie
How it works
Selfie mode makes an 8-second clip with sound in two steps:
- Your photo becomes the first frame. AI then makes a last frame with Santa added (hugging you, squeezed into the selfie, handing you a gift or dancing).
- A video model fills the 8 seconds between them: you alone for a moment, Santa leans in, the hug, a wink and a short line ("Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!").
Your face and background stay as in your photo; Santa looks the same in every video.
How to take the selfie
- Adults only. The photo is checked before any credit is used, and refused if anyone in it could be under 18.
- Leave room on the left for Santa to step in. Hold the phone a little further away than usual.
- Shoulders in frame, face clear, no sunglasses.
- Good light from the front; a window works well.
- One to three people is best.
Four things Santa can do
| Action | What happens |
|---|---|
| 🤗 Bear hug | Santa leans in from the left and wraps you in a hug |
| 🤳 Squeeze in | He pops into the selfie and gives a thumbs-up |
| 🎁 Gift | He hands you a wrapped present |
| 💃 Little dance | You link arms and dance |
Add your first name and Santa says it at the end. A selfie clip is 411 credits in Standard 480p or 831 in HD 720p.
The pet version: Santa and your dog or cat
Pick Pet, upload a clear photo of one pet, and choose an outfit (Santa hat, antlers or an elf hat). Santa can:
- hug your pet and give it a belly rub,
- get a cookie stolen,
- take it on the sleigh as co-pilot,
- hand it a present.
Add the pet's name and Santa says it. Same price as the selfie clip.
Posting it
- 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts; 16:9 for the family TV.
- Download the MP4 from the page; it's also saved to your Library.
- Santa videos stay private on Oraclip: they never go to a public gallery. Sharing is up to you.
FAQ
Can I make an AI photo with Santa from my selfie?
Yes, and it moves: an 8-second video where Santa joins your selfie.
Can I use a photo of my kids?
No. Selfie mode is for adults only. For children, use the message mode: Santa says their name, no photo needed.
Does Santa look the same in every video?
Yes. Every video uses the same Santa: round gold glasses, full white beard, red velvet suit.
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