The short answer
The zombie trend is made with generated video, rather than a sticker on a live camera. Your photos become two characters in a ruined city: the survivor recognises the zombie, reaches out and embraces them. A happy memory completes the scene.
Before you create
- Use two portraits or one photo of both of you.
- Photo 2 turns into the zombie; in a shared photo, the person on the right turns.
- Vertical 9:16 by default. Choose the model, length and resolution before rendering.
- Generation requires credits and an available AI service.
Looking for a zombie filter?
A search for a zombie filter can lead to two different things: instant face effects and the cinematic zombie love story. The second needs an AI model to invent movement and a setting from still photos. This page helps you make that story.
The idea is recognition rather than a jump scare. Even after the transformation, the survivor sees the person they love. That recognition gives the final embrace its meaning.
Zombie filter vs zombie video effect
A live filter follows your face while the camera runs. It is useful for quick selfies, but it does not create a new cinematic scene. A generated video starts with your photos, then creates the action, background and camera movement over a short clip.
The story starts in an abandoned city. One person has turned; the survivor pauses, recognises the face they love and reaches out with empty hands. The two embrace, then the scene moves to a warm memory of happier days. The gentle transformation uses pale makeup and intact skin, with no weapons or threats.
What you will look like as a zombie
A clear, unfiltered face gives the AI a stronger reference. The aim is to retain the person’s recognisable features while changing their skin and the setting. AI can still alter details, so review the result before sharing it.
- Ashen skin, dark veins and a tired expression create the transformation.
- Clothing and the environment become worn, while the face remains the visual reference.
- The intended effect avoids blood and visible injury. The final memory brings back warm colour.
What you get
- An AI-generated scene built around the people in your uploaded photos.
- The selected video length and aspect ratio, with the credit price shown in advance.
- A downloadable video to keep or share after you have reviewed the result.
How to make the zombie video
- Add the photos. Choose two portraits or one picture of both of you, then check who is in each role.
- Choose the effect. Zombie Story includes recognition, a hug and a warm memory, without weapons. Zombie shows a gradual transformation followed by a hug.
- Review the settings and cost. Select the available model, duration and format before signing in to render.
- Download your completed clip. Watch it through before posting; a failed render returns the consumed credits.
Photo tips
- Use a bright, front-facing portrait. Both eyes should be visible, with no heavy filters or sunglasses.
- Match the face size in both photos. A cropped head-and-shoulders image works better than a distant group shot.
- For one shared photo, put the survivor on the left and the future zombie on the right.
- Ask everyone pictured before uploading or publishing. Review the generated faces before you post.
Where to go next
Read Zombie Couple Video for ideas with your partner, Turn Yourself Into a Zombie to understand the roles, or AI Zombie Hug for a guide to the embrace in these effects. All three pages use the same studio and photo preparation.