Choose your cast and output
Tiny Desk AI Video Generator
Make a Tiny Desk AI video with the people you choose. Choose solo or five-person mode and compare quality options before generating. The current performance is 15 seconds in vertical 9:16, with a music download option.
Your cast
Choose the lead singer
Photos like this work best
These are example photos. Upload a clear photo of an adult you have permission to use, with the face and upper body visible.
Use a photo of yourself or a consenting adult as the lead singer. Photos of minors, public figures or non-consenting people are not accepted.
No account required · Automatic refund if generation or photo review fails
The private status and result link is sent to your payment email
A failed generation or rejected photo is refunded to the original payment method
Your uploaded photos and video are deleted after 30 days
Add music at download · silent original also available
15 seconds · vertical MP4 with audio · failed credit jobs return credits; failed one-off purchases are refunded to the original payment method.
Video example
A desk-performance example
User-provided · 15 seconds · muted preview
Generator settings: faces, quality and duration
Choose one portrait for solo mode or five portraits for the full band, one adult per image. A single portrait becomes the lead singer while the reference band remains. Five-person mode shows a separate upload slot for every performer; follow the role labels before paying.
Trial 480p and HD 720p use the fast generation option; Enhanced 720p uses the standard model; Full HD is 1080p. A higher resolution gives a larger frame, but does not guarantee better face resemblance. Use the complete sample to set expectations and inspect every face after generation.
- Aspect ratio: vertical 9:16 for short-form video.
- Duration: 15 seconds; custom lengths are not currently offered.
- Input: JPG, PNG or WebP adult portraits, up to 25 MB each.
- Delivery: private MP4, with music download or silent-original download.
Birthday, team, coach and couple video ideas
For a birthday, put the guest of honor on lead and friends on the other roles. For a team celebration, assign coworkers to instruments and use the office look. For a couple, make a solo version for each person, or include three consenting adult friends in a five-person band.
A consenting adult amateur coach can join a private team joke. The public college-football-coach meme is useful cultural context, not permission to upload public figures. This tool does not accept photos of public figures, minors or people who have not agreed to appear. Keep the joke friendly and identify the result as AI-generated.
Review the result before downloading or sharing
Check the group shot, lead close-up and saxophone section. Look for a stable face, plausible hands and the intended role assignments. Output varies, so the sample is an example of the format rather than a promise that every frame will match it.
Account generations appear in the inline preview and dashboard. A one-off purchase opens a private order page after checkout, with status, playback and download. You can leave while it runs. Files are retained for 30 days; save the version you want to keep.
Frequently asked questions
Can I set a custom video duration?
The available template is currently fixed at 15 seconds. The duration is displayed in the generator; it is not a custom-length control.
Do five faces cost more than one?
The price is determined by the selected quality option, not by the number of uploaded faces. Review the current cash price or credit cost before generating.
Will the AI reproduce every face perfectly?
No. Reference photos guide identity, but facial details, expressions, hands and small movements may vary. Review the full clip before sharing.
Do I need an account?
An account is required to spend credits. You can instead purchase one video without registering and follow its private order link.
Is this website affiliated with NPR?
Not affiliated with NPR. This is an independent AI performance tool, not an NPR or artist product. NPR and Tiny Desk are mentioned only to describe the reference style and cultural trend; no endorsement is implied.
What happens to my portraits and finished video?
Uploaded photos and results are retained for 30 days and are not published as samples without permission. Use photos of consenting adults only, and save your result before it expires.