The complete guide / Reviewed November 1, 2026

From your photo
to your Rap.

Every step, from choosing a photo to downloading your finished video. Start with an idea. Keep your own voice.

MyAIRap.video turns your photo and lyrics into a short AI Rap video. This guide covers the existing Original Rap workflow. You must be at least 18 and have reached the legal age of majority where you live.

Choose who takes the mic.

Choose Solo for one person, Duo for two people, or Pet for an animal performance. The homepage examples help you compare creative directions before you start.

Use the Create original Rap button on a sample to open the generator with that type selected. For Basketball Duo, start with Duo.

Solo →Duo →Pet →

Add a clear photo.

Use a sharp, well-lit photo with a face that is easy to see. Avoid heavy face coverings, very distant subjects and strong blur. Use the photo slots shown by the selected type; keep the people in a Duo clearly identifiable.

On a computer, Upload from phone opens a QR code. Scan it on your phone, upload the image, then return to the computer to review and use the received photo. Keep the QR dialog open, and create a new code if it expires.

Before uploading

Use a photo you own or have permission to use. Images are checked before the generation can proceed. If an upload is rejected, follow the message and choose a suitable image.

Choose the video you want.

The form offers 8-second and 15-second videos, Standard and Mini model options, and 480P or 720P resolution. The default 15-second option gives your performance more room; 8 seconds is a shorter experience.

Use the displayed credit estimate to compare your selections. Our showcase videos were made with Standard Seedance 2.0; a Mini result can differ in detail, motion and delivery.

Length8s / 15s

Resolution480P / 720P

ModelMini / Standard

See current credit packs and video costs →

Set the scene, style and voice.

Choose from the scenes, Rap styles and voice directions shown for your type. Think about the feeling you want: playful, confident, warm or sharp. For Duo, think about how the two people should trade lines.

For a pet, pick a direction that fits the animal’s appearance and personality. These are directions for an AI-generated performance, not exact voice cloning or an imitation of a named artist.

See the idea behind our Pet Rap example →

Give your Rap something to say.

For AI-written lyrics, add a theme or a few details about your experience. “Write my lyrics” creates an editable draft. Read every line, remove details you do not want to share, and make sure it sounds like something you would say.

You can also enter your own original lyrics or lyrics you have permission to use. Follow the editor’s current line and word guidance for your chosen duration. Changing the duration does not automatically rewrite your saved lyrics.

An example of a useful starting idea

“My dog takes my seat, steals my snacks and acts like he pays the rent. Keep it playful.”

An idea for a draft, not a promised output or a required script.

If a draft needs editing or review, use the message shown in the editor. Confirm the lyrics and the required permissions before continuing.

Review before you generate.

At the review step, check your photos, type, scene, Rap style, voice, lyrics, video length, model and resolution. Read the final credit cost before confirming the generation.

Sign in with Google and use your account credits. If you need credits, open the current pricing options. Purchasing credits and generating a video are separate actions.

You stay in control

Checking the setup is not the same as submitting a generation. The Generate video confirmation starts the request and reserves the required account credits.

Let the performance come together.

Keep track of the status shown in the generator. Generation time varies by the model and provider load; the page cannot promise an exact finishing time.

If the status needs verification, use the refresh or resume action offered for that existing task. Avoid starting a duplicate request simply because a job is taking longer. Account history helps you find your recorded tasks.

Open account videos →

Download your moment.

When the video is ready, play it, check the result and download it. Save a local copy you want to keep. Your result will reflect your photo and settings; it may differ from a showcase.

New results have a retention period of 7, 15 or 30 days according to the credit pack funding the task. Check the actual expiry shown for your task in the generator or account history.

Read the storage policy →Need help? Contact support →

You’ve got the steps

Now make it yours.

Return to the homepage, choose who takes the mic, and start with a photo.

Create original Rap

Not sure where to start? Watch the examples →

More detail, when you need it

Answers in detail.

Choose the question you came with. Each answer adds practical context to the short version on the homepage.

Do I need to write my own lyrics?

You can begin with a theme, a shared memory or a few details about your experience. In the Lyrics step, use Write my lyrics to request a draft, then read and edit it. Specific details usually give the draft more character than a general instruction such as ‘make me sound confident.’

You can also enter lyrics yourself. Use words you wrote or have permission to use in the video, and complete the permissions confirmation shown in the editor. Existing song lyrics should not be treated as free to reuse just because you can find them online.

Follow the line and word guidance shown for your selected duration. If you switch between 8 and 15 seconds, review the saved lyrics again; changing the duration does not automatically rewrite them. Check that the words say what you intend before reviewing the final generation cost.

Back to the short answer on the homepage ↗Return to the lyrics step ↑

Does opening the generator spend credits?

Opening the page, viewing examples and choosing your settings does not submit a video generation. At the review stage, check the selected model, length, resolution, photos, lyrics and the final credit cost. The Generate video confirmation is the action that starts the video request and reserves the required account credits.

AI writing is a separate request, started with Write my lyrics. Follow the current availability and usage messages in the editor rather than assuming that opening the page has already requested a draft. You can review and edit a returned draft before using it in a video.

Buying an account credit pack is also separate from generating. Use the current Pricing section to see available packs, then check your account records after a purchase. This tutorial does not create a purchase or generation on your behalf.

Back to the short answer on the homepage ↗Review the final settings and cost ↑

Will my video look exactly like a showcase?

The showcases illustrate creative directions, not guaranteed frames for every photo. Original Rap creates a new performance using your input, so the scene, gestures, delivery and camera choices can vary. A different photo or lyric draft can change how the result feels even when you choose similar settings.

The existing showcase videos were made with Standard Seedance 2.0. Mini is a different model option and can produce different detail, movement and delivery. Use the model and resolution descriptions in the form to choose the option you want, then review its current credit cost.

The homepage has separate Create original Rap and I want this template actions. Create original Rap opens the available generator. I want this template collects demand for a future template feature; it does not currently submit an exact remake of the sample.

Back to the short answer on the homepage ↗Compare the available video options ↑

What if an upload or a task cannot complete?

For a photo upload, read the message shown next to the photo or transfer dialog. Check the supported format, file size and whether the image is suitable. If a phone transfer expires, create a fresh QR code and use the current transfer rather than continuing with an old link.

For a video that is already submitted, keep the existing task reference. Generation time varies, and a delayed or temporarily unknown status is not a reason to start a second request. Use Refresh status or the resume action when the page offers it for that saved task.

Account history can help you find the task and its latest recorded status. If you need help, contact support with the task reference and a description of what happened, without sending passwords or payment credentials. Questions about credit adjustments or refunds should follow the account records and published policies.

Back to the short answer on the homepage ↗Read about waiting and recovering a task ↑

Can I use a friend’s photo?

A friend can be part of a Solo or Duo idea when you have permission to use their photo for that purpose. Discuss the idea and intended audience, especially if the lyrics include a joke or a personal story. Owning a copy of a picture does not automatically settle every permission needed to use somebody’s image.

Use the photo slots shown for your selected type and keep the people easy to distinguish. For a Duo, think about how each person would view the story and let them review the wording where possible. Avoid using a likeness to mislead viewers or target somebody with abuse.

The service is for users who are at least 18 and have reached the legal age of majority where they live. Follow the current photo requirements and the permissions confirmation in the form. Content checking does not replace your responsibility to obtain the necessary permission.

Back to the short answer on the homepage ↗Prepare suitable photos ↑

Are these finished video examples?

The four homepage samples are existing videos in our showcase collection. Use the preview controls to watch them and compare the mood, performer arrangement and visual direction. Their creative-background articles explain possible starting ideas from a viewer’s point of view.

Solo focuses on one person, Studio Duo on two people, and Pet on an animal performance. Basketball Duo explores the shared energy of two teammates. The basketball article links to the existing Duo workflow rather than introducing a separate model or a different price.

These examples are site showcases, not presented as customer testimonials. They help you decide what you might want to create; they do not promise that your own image or selected model will reproduce the same result. Use your own or authorised photos when you start.

Back to the short answer on the homepage ↗Choose Solo, Duo or Pet ↑

Can I choose the Rap theme?

Start with the situation you want to express: a personal introduction, a shared joke, a pet’s familiar habit or a moment with a teammate. In the generator, choose among the scenes, Rap styles and voice directions shown for your selected type. These choices guide a new performance rather than guaranteeing exact gestures or a fixed voice.

For an AI lyric draft, describe the idea in ordinary language. A few concrete details give the draft something to work with. For example, a pet who claims the sofa and supervises snacks is a clearer starting point than a request for ‘a funny pet song.’ Review and edit the draft afterward.

If you write the lyrics yourself, keep the subject focused enough for the chosen duration and use original or licensed words. Changing a setting is a good moment to recheck that the lyric length, tone and voice direction still work together.

Back to the short answer on the homepage ↗Set the creative direction ↑

What happens if generation fails?

A task may show a processing, failed or needs-verification state. Read the message attached to that saved task. A status that is still being verified should not be treated as a confirmed failure or submitted again as a new paid request.

Use the existing task’s refresh or resume controls when offered, and check your account for the recorded credit state. A reservation, a completed generation and a refund are different events. Do not infer that a displayed delay means a new charge is needed or that a refund has already completed.

If the task cannot be resolved through the available controls, contact support with its reference. Refund and credit treatment follow the published policies and the recorded outcome; this guide does not promise an automatic refund for every delay or an outcome that has not been verified.

Back to the short answer on the homepage ↗Find the saved task and its status ↑

Where do my uploaded photos go?

Selecting a photo on the computer first lets you preview it locally. Continuing the upload flow sends a validated copy for content checking and use in the task. In the phone-transfer flow, the image is transmitted when you approve its upload on the phone, before you return to the computer to review and use it.

When you confirm a video generation, the required photos and confirmed lyrics are sent to the video provider. AI writing is separate and sends the idea you submit to the text provider. Only include details you are comfortable using for that purpose and sharing in a finished video.

Check the Content and Retention policy for photo storage and deletion information. For a generated result, use the expiry displayed for the actual task rather than assuming every file is kept for the same time. Download a local copy of a finished video you want to keep.

Back to the short answer on the homepage ↗Download and check retention ↑