# How do I make my first trend video?

> Open a trend template, tap **Create your own**, add the photo it asks for and tap **Make my video**. There is no prompt to write, and the price in credits shows before you start.

Canonical: https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center/make-your-first-trend-video
Updated: 2026-10-21
Author: MakeViral Team (https://www.makeviral.ai/about)
Publisher: MakeViral (https://www.makeviral.ai)

Topic: [Getting started](https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center#getting-started)

## Make the video

1. Open [the templates](https://www.makeviral.ai/templates) or [Explore](https://www.makeviral.ai/explore) and pick a trend. Each page shows an example video and the price.
2. Tap **Create your own**.
3. If the template has more than one version, pick one at the top.
4. Add your photo in each labeled slot (for example "Photo 1" or "Your pet"). Tap **Photo tips** if you are not sure which photo to use.
5. Tap **Make my video**. If your balance is too low, the payment sheet opens, and the video starts by itself after you pay.
6. Wait a few minutes. You can leave the page: the video goes to [My videos](https://www.makeviral.ai/videos). Tap **Notify me when it is ready** to get a notice.
7. When it is ready, tap **Download** or **Share**.

## Good to know

- You do not need an account to start. You can sign in later, and your videos and credits move into your account.
- Some templates have **Advanced** options (hair, outfit, background). They do not change the price.
- Use only your own photos, photos of people who agreed, or of your own pets. See [our rules](https://www.makeviral.ai/rules).

## Related articles

- [Which photos work best?](https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center/which-photos-work-best)
- [How do credits work, and what does a video cost?](https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center/how-credits-work)
- [How do I download my video and post it to TikTok, Reels or Shorts?](https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center/download-and-post)
- [My video failed. Do I get my credits back?](https://www.makeviral.ai/help-center/failed-video-credits-back)

## Still need help?

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