What you need before you start
One clear photograph of your car and enough credits for the resolution you want. The car photo is the only mandatory input. The effect, the location and the timing all come from the prepared clip rather than from anything you have to shoot or describe.
Choose the photo carefully
The effect reads the silhouette, the paint colour and finish, the wheels, the lights and the grille from the photo, so the photo is the one decision that genuinely changes the result. Use a three-quarter or front angle with the whole car in frame, in even light, and keep a single vehicle in the shot.
Avoid hard filters and heavy colour grading. A neutral, well-lit photo gives the build a clean target; a stylised one gives it something ambiguous to reproduce.
Decide whether you need the emblem slot
The build already grips a badge on its way to the car, so the optional second slot exists to make that beat match your own logo. A square, high-contrast image on a plain background is ideal. If you do not have one, skip it: the template's own badge is used and the effect is otherwise unchanged.
Pick the frame and the resolution
The clip is natively vertical, so 9:16 suits TikTok, Reels and Shorts without any cropping. Choose 4:5, 1:1 or 16:9 when the destination needs a different shape.
On resolution, the tiers trade credits for detail:
- 480P for 50 credits, the cheapest way to test a photo
- 720P Standard for 100 credits, the practical default for posting
- 1080P Pro for 200 credits, for the cleanest result on a large screen
The cost is displayed before submission, and credits are charged only when the paid task begins.
Run the generation
Submit the task and leave the tab open. The preview panel polls for progress and the clip appears as soon as the provider returns it. Most jobs finish in a few minutes; busy periods can take longer.
Download and post
Download the finished file and post it directly. The output carries no watermark, and the template audio is already attached, so the reveal lands on its beat without any editing on your side.
If the result is not what you expected
Most soft results trace back to the input photo rather than the settings. A car that is small in frame, shot at an extreme angle, or partially hidden behind another vehicle leaves the build with too little to work from. Re-shoot the photo with the whole car visible and even lighting, then run it again.
If a task fails outright, the credits are refunded automatically, so a failed attempt does not cost you a generation.
Quick answers
Do I need two photos? No. One car photo is required; the emblem slot is optional.
Do I need any editing experience? No. The frame and resolution are the only settings, and the effect handles the rest.
Can I build a car I no longer own? Yes, as long as you have a clear photograph of it.
Start the build
Upload a car photo on the landing page, add an emblem if you want one, and render the symbiote build-up in a few minutes.
Ready to build your own version?
Upload a photo of your car and generate the symbiote build-up in a few minutes.