Bad Times AI Video Generator
Do the viral Bad Times argument from one photo. Your face, your outfit, and the place you took the picture.
Template
Your photos1 photo
Example
What is the Bad Times AI trend?
Bad Times is a song by Imael Angel that blew up on TikTok and Reels in late summer 2026, partly because people kept arguing over whether the singer is even real. The trend that came with it is a mini drama: you grab your head, wave the camera off, pace around and lip-sync like you're in the middle of a heated fight with whoever is filming.
The Bad Times AI video puts you in that scene. Most versions you'll see are set in a kitchen or bedroom. Here it happens wherever your photo was taken: a subway car, your office, a café, a street at night. The AI keeps your face, hair, outfit and that background, and you act out the whole 15 seconds with the song.
Upload one photo at the top of this page and press Generate. The model (Wan 3.0) and the prompt are already set up. Want to set it up yourself? Here's our guide: how to make a Bad Times AI video.
Only upload photos of yourself, people who gave you permission, or characters you created.
- Input
- 1 photo
- Output
- 15s · 480P
- Audio
- On by default (toggle Audio off for silent)
- Aspect ratio
- auto
How to make a Bad Times AI video
Act out the Bad Times argument in your own photo's setting.
IMG_01 Open the template
The Bad Times template is already open at the top of this page, with Wan 3.0 and the prompt set up: 15s, with sound.
Upload one photo
One person, face visible, standing or sitting where you want the video to happen. That background is what you'll get.
Generate & download
Press Generate. The video lands in My Videos, so you can close the tab. Download the MP4 without a watermark.
Why use this Bad Times template
Your photo, your setting
The background comes from your photo, lit the same way. A subway selfie gives you a subway video.
The full performance
Head grabs, the hand wave at the camera, the pacing and the lip-sync, all in time with the song.
Still looks like you
Built on Wan 3.0, which held faces best in our tests. Your hair and outfit stay the same.
Song included
Sound is on by default, so it's ready to post. Failed renders refund credits automatically.
No watermark
Download a clean MP4 on every plan, free credits included.
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Bad Times AI video FAQ
How do I make the Bad Times AI video?
Open this page, upload one photo and press Generate. The model and prompt are already set up.
Who sings Bad Times?
It's credited to Imael Angel. Plenty of listeners think the artist and the song are AI-generated; there's no official confirmation either way.
Where will my video take place?
In the background of your photo. Take the picture where you want the scene: on the subway, at your desk, in a park.
What photos work best?
One person, face clearly visible, waist-up or full-body, with a clear background. Avoid sunglasses, heavy filters and group photos.
Is it free?
New accounts get free credits. The exact cost is shown on the Generate button before you start, and failed renders are refunded.
Does the video have sound?
Yes, the song is on by default. You can turn Audio off for a silent clip.
How long does it take?
Usually a few minutes. You can close the tab; the video shows up in My Videos.
Can I upload photos of other people?
Only of yourself, people who gave you permission, or characters you created. No celebrities, public figures or minors.