What is an AI Christmas card?
An AI Christmas card puts you on the front of a holiday greeting card. You appear chest-up and smiling in a frame of pine branches, holly, red berries and small gold ornaments, against a snowy background, with "Merry Christmas" in elegant gold script at the top.
SelfieTrend makes it in two steps. First the card itself, which is your free watermarked preview: check it and re-create it until it feels right. Then, if you want it to move, a 10-second vertical video version of the same card: you smile and wave warmly, snow falls inside the card and the gold ornaments glint, with original soft chimes and a cheerful melody. Christmas 2026 falls on Friday 25 December, so there is time to send it to everyone on your list.
Updated October 31, 2026
How to make an AI Christmas card
- 1
Upload one clear photo
One adult, face fully visible. A chest-up photo with a friendly smile fits the card best.
- 2
Style your card
Keep the red velvet sweater or describe your own look: a Santa hat, a plaid scarf, glasses, a bigger grin. Re-create the card until you like it.
- 3
Make the video and send it
Confirm the price and the card comes alive as a 10-second video. Download the MP4 and send it to family and friends or post it before the 25th.
The moving card, beat by beat
0-3s
The card opens
You smile from the front of the card, framed by holly and gold ornaments, with the gold lettering at the top.
3-7s
Snow and a wave
You wave warmly at the camera while snow falls inside the card and small golden sparkles drift across the frame.
7-10s
A festive glint
The holly and ornaments glint as soft chimes and a cheerful melody carry the greeting to the end.
Tips for a better Christmas card
Front-facing, well-lit photo
A sharp photo with your face clear keeps your likeness on the card and in the video.
Keep the outfit simple
One or two details, such as a hat or scarf, work best. The frame, snow and lettering are already part of the card.
Start from a friendly smile
A natural smile carries into the wave. Avoid sunglasses and heavy filters.
Check the card first
The video starts from the card, so make sure it looks right before making the video.
What you get: the preview and the video
The free preview is your Christmas card with a watermark. The paid product is the video: a 10-second moving version of that card, which you can send as a holiday greeting or post on TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. We do not sell a downloadable unwatermarked card image or a printable file. Captions like "Merry Christmas from my card to yours" with #christmas #merrychristmas #aicard fit the mood.
Adding your own music
Our video comes with original generated sound: soft chimes and a cheerful Christmas melody. It does not include any well-known carol or trending song. If you want one, download the video and add it in TikTok, Instagram Reels or CapCut.
Pricing
Each person gets one free watermarked preview, with no sign-in. Once you have a video in your balance, you can make more previews. The video costs $6.90 for one or $24.90 for five ($4.98 each), a one-time payment with no subscription, valid for 365 days. Sign-in is needed to buy and make the video, and a failed video is returned to your balance automatically.
Consent comes first
Only use photos of yourself or adults who agreed. Do not upload public figures or anyone under 18. Your uploads and results stay in your private library, never in a public feed. Our sample clips use fictional AI people.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AI Christmas card generator free?
The first preview is free, watermarked and needs no sign-in, so you can see your card before paying. The paid result is a 10-second video card, $6.90 for one or $24.90 for five.
How much does the video cost?
$6.90 for one video or $24.90 for five ($4.98 each). One-time payment, no subscription, valid for 365 days. A failed video is returned to your balance automatically.
How long is it and does it have sound?
10 seconds, vertical 9:16, with original generated sound: soft chimes and a cheerful melody. No trending song is included; add one in TikTok, Reels or CapCut after downloading.
Which photo works best?
A sharp, front-facing photo of one adult with the face fully visible, ideally from the chest up. Avoid group photos, sunglasses and heavy filters.
Can I change the card text or style?
The card keeps its "Merry Christmas" lettering in gold script. The description box changes how you look, such as a different sweater, a hat or glasses, and the card gets a warm look to match. Re-create the card until you like it.
Can I put my whole family on the card?
No. Each card uses one photo of one adult, and photos of anyone under 18, including your own children, are not allowed. Other adults can make their own card with their consent.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Your photos and results stay in your private library and are never added to the public explore feed. Only upload photos of yourself or people who agreed.
Can I download or print the card?
No. The free preview is your Christmas card with a watermark, and we do not offer an unwatermarked image or a printable file. The paid result is the 10-second video version of your card.
