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
Ready in a few minutes · from 553 credits · failed videos refund their credits
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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How to make the Head Bop video
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Add your photo
The bopping heads: use one clear face photo.
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Press Make my video
The button shows the price before anything is spent: 553 credits at 480p.
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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
What happens in your video
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Four cat head cut-outs expand from small to large in a horizontal line against a black screen.
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The row of heads bops and leans together as they bounce toward the viewer.
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The characters briefly fade out and reappear mirrored as they lean the opposite way.
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The four matching heads finish with a final push close to the camera.
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.
How many credits it costs
| Quality | Length | Credits |
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| Standard · 480p | 12 s | 553 |
Credits come from a plan or a credit pack. A video that fails gives its credits back. See plans
What goes wrong, and the fix
| If… | Do this |
|---|---|
| The faces look warped | Upload a centered, high-resolution portrait with good lighting. |
| The video has no sound | Outputs are silent by design, so add sound directly on social platforms. |
| The render failed | Credits come back automatically. Try again with a clearer photo. |
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

