No shared photo needed
Each person comes from their own picture; backgrounds are ignored.
Two photos, one hug
AI Hug Generator
An AI hug generator puts two people who were photographed apart into one short clip where they turn to each other and hug. Add two photos, one of each person, or one photo of both. The first preview is free.
- Photos taken apart
- A warm, close hug
- From 3 credits
- First preview free
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Your photo
One photo is enough: solo or the two of you.
2
Effect
Hug is made for two people: add a second photo, or use one photo of you both.
3
Video
Free preview with a watermark. The clean MP4 unlocks for 3 credits. View pricing
How it works
What an AI hug video shows
Two people stand side by side in soft daylight, look at each other and smile, then turn and hold each other in a long hug, one head resting on the other’s shoulder. The model is told to keep each face, hairstyle and outfit from its photo.
The two photos do not need to be taken together, or even in the same decade. A 5 second hug on Seedance 2.0 Mini at 720p costs 3 credits, with ambient sound and no music.
Three steps
Three steps to a hug
- 01
Add two photos
One of each person, chest up, faces clear. One photo of both of you works too.
- 02
Keep Hug selected
The generator starts on Seedance 2.0 Mini, 720p, 5 seconds and 9:16, with the price on every option.
- 03
Create and send
The provider quotes about 4 to 6 minutes. Download the MP4 or keep it in My videos.
What you get
What you get
Faces from your photos
Sharp pictures give the most recognizable result.
A price on every option
Longer and sharper versions cost more; credits in packs never expire.
Photos deleted, videos kept
Uploaded photos are deleted after 7 days; finished videos stay in My videos. Failed renders are refunded.
Who to hug
- Long distance: a college roommate who moved abroad, a brother on the other coast.
- You and your younger self: your third-grade school photo next to one from this year.
- Family: a grandparent or a cousin, from a family photo you have the right to use. Ask first when you can.
Tips for a natural hug
- Crop the two photos the same way. Two chest-up shots blend better than a close-up next to a full-length picture.
- Faces forward, eyes visible, even light. Sunglasses and hats make faces harder to keep.
Use it with respect
Only use photos you have the right to use, of people who would be glad to see the result. No strangers, celebrities or other public figures. Every render also passes the video provider’s NSFW checker.
A hug video with a relative who has passed away can comfort one person and hurt another. Think about who will see it before you post.
The photos, the performance
Hotel Lobby AI video examples
Cats, chihuahuas, grandmas, anime heroes, best friends: the orange booth works with any two performers. These Hotel Lobby AI clips come from creators on X and other tools, credited under each one.
How does the hug effect work?
You add a photo of each person, or one photo of both. A Seedance model renders the two of them turning to each other and hugging, ready as an MP4.
Do the two photos need to be taken together?
No. Each person can come from a different photo, city or year.
Can I make an AI hug video from one photo?
Yes, if that photo shows both people. A solo photo on its own is not enough.
Is the hug effect free to try?
Every new Google account gets one free preview, and it covers an effect of up to 12 seconds on Seedance 2.0 Mini, with a watermark. After that, a 5 second hug at 720p costs 3 credits.
Can I use a photo of someone else?
Only with their permission, or a family photo you have the right to use.
Closer than it looks
Make your AI hug video
Two photos, one warm hug. The first preview is on us.