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Selfie With Santa AI Trend From Your Photo
A phone selfie with Santa Claus by the Christmas tree, with you holding the phone: he leans in, laughs and gives a thumbs up. From one photo.
Free preview · No sign-up · $6.99 a video · 10 s · 9:16 · with sound
The trend
What is the Selfie With Santa trend?
Every December people post AI "selfies" with Santa, made from one photo, to send to family or to fool their kids' group chat. It comes back each year from late November.
- Still trending?
- Yes: 4 creators posted it in the 7 days to November 5, 2026
- Added here
- November 5, 2026
What happens
- You hold the phone up by the tree
- Santa leans into the frame
- He laughs and gives a thumbs up
- You both smile into the lens
How to make it
How do I make the Selfie With Santa trend?
Add one photo of yourself and see a free preview still of the scene in about 15 seconds; change it up to three times. If you like it, the 10-second video plays the trend from that still, with sound.
- Add one photo
One person, face clearly visible and well lit; waist-up or full body works best. No sign-up, no app.
- See yourself in it, free
A preview still in about 15 seconds. Not right? Change the outfit or add a note, up to 3 times free.
- Get the video
A 10-second vertical video for TikTok, Reels or Shorts, ready in a few minutes, no watermark. $6.99, paid once.
Good to know
Hands and small text can come out softer than in a real video.
Captions people use
Say it's AI and name the trend: #selfiewithsantatrend.
- he finally answered my letter
- caught Santa for a selfie
FAQ
Selfie With Santa Trend FAQ
Is the Selfie With Santa trend free to make?
The preview is free: add a photo and see yourself in the Selfie With Santa trend in about 15 seconds, then change it up to 3 times. The 10-second video is $6.99, paid once, no sign-up.
What happens in the Selfie With Santa video?
A phone selfie with Santa Claus by the Christmas tree, with you holding the phone: he leans in, laughs and gives a thumbs up. From one photo.
Can I keep my own clothes?
Yes. Under the preview, pick "My own clothes" and try again. You can also add a short note such as "smiling" or "hair down".
What photo should I use?
One person, face clearly visible and well lit; waist-up or full body works best. Only photos of yourself, or of adults who agreed to it.
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