# AI Hug Video Generator > Two photos become one warm hug: you turn to each other, embrace, sway, and smile back at the camera. - URL: https://soracai.com/ai-hug-video-generator - Type: video effect - Category: Couple (https://soracai.com/effects/couple) - Cost: 50 credits per run (packs from $4.99; pricing: https://soracai.com/pricing.md) - Inputs: Your photo – One person, face clearly visible, front or three-quarter view, good light; Second person's photo – A partner, friend or family member who agreed; one person, face visible - Time: 1–3 minutes - Watermark: none - Updated: 2026-10-04 ## What is the AI Hug Video Generator? The AI hug video generator turns two separate photos into a short clip of the two people hugging. You upload one photo of each person. The tool places both of you side by side in a sunny garden, as if posing for a picture, and then animates the moment: you turn toward each other, step in, hug tightly with closed eyes, sway a little, and look back at the camera. It is one continuous shot of about six seconds. Hug effects grew into one of the most emotional AI video trends during 2024 and 2025. Alongside couples, many people used them to make clips with a sibling who lives abroad, a best friend, or a parent in an old photo, and those videos were widely shared with captions about missing someone. Because a hug is less personal than a kiss, this template works for any two adults who are close and happy to be in the video together. The output is vertical, so it drops straight into Reels, TikTok or a Story. The example on this page was created from two AI-generated fictional people. ## How the AI Hug Video Generator works The template runs in two steps. An image model first combines your two photos into one shared frame: both of you standing a step apart in a sunny garden, facing the camera and smiling. This keeps your faces, skin tones and clothes consistent and puts you in the same light. A video model then animates that frame. You turn toward each other, close the gap and hug, swaying slightly with your eyes closed, and finish by looking back at the camera. The camera stays still, which keeps the moment calm and makes faces easier to hold steady. The video saves to your Creations, and you can download it without a watermark. ## Hugging someone who is far away or gone Many people use hug videos to bridge a distance: a parent overseas, a friend after a move, a grandparent from an older photo. That works, as long as you have the right to use the photo and, for living people, they would be happy to see the result. For someone who has passed away, an older photo can produce a gentle keepsake; expect the model to modernize image quality a little. The effect should not be used to suggest a meeting that never happened in a way that could mislead others, and it is not for photos of strangers, public figures or minors. ## How to use it 1. Open https://soracai.com/ai-hug-video-generator and upload the photos. 2. Press Generate (50 credits). 3. Download the MP4. ## Tips - Use photos that show at least the head and shoulders of each person so the model can position the arms naturally. - Bright, outdoor-looking photos match the garden scene best. - Avoid photos where someone is holding a drink, phone or bag in front of the body. - One person per photo; crop group shots before uploading. - Old scanned photos can work, but run them through the AI Photo Enhancer first if they are blurry. ## Use cases - A video for a sibling, parent or friend you have not seen in a long time. - A birthday or Mother's and Father's Day message. - A couple's clip that feels sweet rather than romantic. - A reunion-style video for friends who moved to different cities. ## FAQ ### How do I make an AI hug video? Upload one photo of yourself and one of the other person, then press Generate. The tool builds a shared garden scene from both photos and animates the hug. The video appears in your Creations in one to three minutes. ### Is the AI hug generator free? Hug videos use paid credits. New accounts get free credits that work on photo templates. The cost of this video is shown on the Generate button before you confirm. ### Can I hug someone who has passed away? Yes, if you have the right to use their photo. Many people make gentle keepsake videos from older family photos. Clear, well-lit photos give the best result. ### Can I use two separate photos taken at different times? Yes. The tool is built for that; it places both people into one new scene, so the original photos do not need to match. ### Can I make a hug video with a celebrity? No. Only use photos of yourself and of people who agreed. Celebrities, public figures and strangers are not allowed, and neither are photos of minors. ### Are my photos stored? Yes, in Firebase Storage (Google Cloud) under your account, so the video can be made and saved to Creations. They are not public, and you can email support to request deletion. ## Related effects - [AI Kissing Generator](https://soracai.com/ai-kissing-generator): Upload two photos and get a 6-second video of the two of you sharing a kiss. 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