Best Photos for My Ride Is Here: What Works and What Fails

The best photo for a My Ride Is Here video is one clear, well-lit picture of one person, face fully visible and turned roughly toward the camera, at least 300 pixels on each side: a selfie or half-body shot works best. The AI uses the photo as the look of the rider (face, hair and outfit), then puts that person on a witch's broom outside a moving car's window in a 5-second, vertical 9:16 video.

Photos that work

• One person. The video shows one rider on the broom.
• Face clearly visible. Eyes open, no sunglasses, mask, hand or hair across the face.
• Facing the camera or close to it. A slight turn is fine; a profile or the back of the head is not.
• Good light. Daylight by a window or outside in the shade is ideal. A bright room works too.
• Head-and-shoulders or half-body framing. The face should fill a fair part of the picture, not be a dot in a landscape.
• The outfit you want on the broom. Clothes carry over from the photo. Everyday clothes are part of the joke; a witch hat or cape is a fun extra.
• Sharp. If you zoom in and the eyes are blurry, pick another photo.

Photos that often fail or look off

Photos you may not use

• Celebrities and public figures: not allowed.
• Other people without their agreement. Only upload photos of yourself or of people who said yes.
• Children without the consent of a parent or guardian.

You confirm you have the right to use the photo before you upload it. The full rules are in the Acceptable Use Policy.

Formats and sizes

• Formats: JPG, PNG, WebP and iPhone HEIC.
• Minimum size: 300 pixels on each side. Smaller photos are refused before you pay.
• Large photos are resized for you, so there is no need to shrink them first.
• Portrait or square photos are both fine. The video always comes out vertical 9:16.

Quick checklist before you upload

1. One person in the picture?
2. Can you see both eyes clearly?
3. Is the face lit from the front, not from behind?
4. Is it the original photo, not a screenshot?
5. Is it you, or someone who agreed?

Five yeses and you are ready. The full steps are in how to make a My Ride Is Here video. Your first video is $4.90 and each one after is $5.90, paid once, with no subscription and no sign-up.

FAQ

Can I use a photo of a friend?

Only if they agreed. You confirm you have the right to use the photo before you upload it. No celebrities.

Will it look exactly like me?

The face, hair and outfit follow your photo closely, but it is an AI video and small differences happen. A sharp, front-facing, well-lit photo gives the closest match.

Can I use a full-body photo?

Yes, as long as the face is still large and sharp enough. If your face is small in the frame, a half-body photo usually looks better.

What if the video fails?

Its credits come back automatically, so you can make it again with a better photo at no extra cost.

Can I use a photo of my pet?

You can try. The effect is made for people, so results with pets vary. See My Ride Is Here with pets.