TrendingOriginal posted Oct 10, 2026

Head Bop AI Trend

Turn one photo into four bopping heads.

In this 12-second clip, four heads bounce and lean in a row against a black screen before pushing close. One photo of yourself, a consenting family member, or your own pet plays every head across the screen. Results may vary.

  • 1 photo: you or your pet
  • 12 s widescreen clip
  • Wide, like the original
  • Silent clip, add your own sound
No prompt to writeAdd your photo and tap once
Create your own 553 credits

Ready in a few minutes · from 553 credits · failed videos refund their credits

Original reel
@popo_hrtz
The original2M views on the original

What the Head Bop video looks like

This is the original. Your photo replaces its lead, so your video follows the same shots with your face. No two runs come out exactly the same.

A reference video posted by @popo_hrtz on Oct 10, 2026 shows four cat heads bouncing on a dark backdrop. Your photo takes the lead's place across every head while the dark backdrop stays the same. Watch the original post

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Step by stepNo editing app

How to make the Head Bop video

  1. 01

    Add your photo

    The bopping heads: use one clear face photo.

  2. 02

    Press Make my video

    The button shows the price before anything is spent: 553 credits at 480p.

  3. 03

    Download and post

    A silent MP4 in the original clip’s shape. Add audio in TikTok or Reels when posting. Find it later in My videos.

Which photo works best?

  • Use one front-facing portrait
  • Pick bright and balanced lighting
  • Use yourself or your pet

Avoid

  • Uploading four different people
  • Using photos of celebrities
  • Blurry or dark photos

Read the full guide: photo checklist, the prompt and CapCut

Shot by shot12 seconds

What happens in your video

  1. 01

    Four cat head cut-outs expand from small to large in a horizontal line against a black screen.

  2. 02

    The row of heads bops and leans together as they bounce toward the viewer.

  3. 03

    The characters briefly fade out and reappear mirrored as they lean the opposite way.

  4. 04

    The four matching heads finish with a final push close to the camera.

Where it startedOriginal posted Oct 10, 2026

Where the trend came from

A reference post shared by @popo_hrtz appeared on TikTok on Oct 10, 2026, displaying four cat cut-outs moving on a dark backdrop. That reference post accumulated 2M views and 310K likes.

The hosted preview clip runs for 12 seconds without sound. Both the reference sample and generated outputs are silent, leaving creators to add sound through publishing platforms.

What it means

People share this format to showcase an amusing repetitive motion using an image of themselves, a consenting family member, or their own pet.

It suits anyone looking to produce a quick novelty post featuring one repeated face across an animated line.

CreditsSame price for everyone

How many credits it costs

QualityLengthCredits
Standard · 480p12 s553

Credits come from a plan or a credit pack. A video that fails gives its credits back. See plans

TroubleshootingFixes that work

What goes wrong, and the fix

If…Do this
The faces look warpedUpload a centered, high-resolution portrait with good lighting.
The video has no soundOutputs are silent by design, so add sound directly on social platforms.
The render failedCredits come back automatically. Try again with a clearer photo.
QuestionsHead Bop

Head Bop questions

What is the Head Bop trend?

It is a video template where one photo repeats across four bouncing cut-out heads in a line.

How do I make the Head Bop video?

Press Create your own, add one photo and tap Make my video. There is no prompt to write.

How many credits does it cost?

553 credits at standard quality (480p). The exact number is on the button before you spend anything, and a failed video gives its credits back.

Can I use my pet or a selfie?

Yes, you can upload one photo of your own pet, yourself, or a consenting family member.

Who made the original?

The reference clip was posted by @popo_hrtz on TikTok on Oct 10, 2026. We link to it above.

Make your own Head Bop video

Add one photo and tap once. No prompt to write. 553 credits.

Create your own