Every clip below was generated on this site; the small thumbnail is the photo it started from. Pick the mode that matches what you have: one photo, two solo photos, or a trend template.
Solo rap
Photo input → Generated video
Solo stage performance
One authorized portrait becomes an original rap performance with generated vocals. This earlier sample runs about 11 seconds.
Photo input → Generated video
A corgi takes the mic
One pet photo becomes a playful rap video with an original song. This earlier sample runs about 11 seconds; the pet performance is AI-generated.
Two people
Generated video
Lead rapper and hype partner
Two separate adult portraits become a 15-second Hotel Lobby-inspired performance. Pick a lead, voices and a shared story; no group photo is required.
Trend templates
Photo input → Generated video
Bad Times dance
One photo joins the Bad Times routine. The download is a silent MP4. Add the original sound through the posting platform, subject to its availability and rights.
Photo input → Generated video
Thriller dance
One photo joins a Thriller-inspired dance scene. The download is silent; add sound in the posting platform. A site preview does not grant rights to the song.
How it works
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Upload a photoUse a clear photo you are authorized to use. Solo rap accepts an adult portrait or a pet; the two-person mode needs two separate adult portraits. Screening happens before generation.
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Choose a story or templateFor original rap, choose a topic and musical style, preview the lyrics free, and edit before continuing. For a dance routine, choose its template and review the sample and sound notes.
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Generate a short MVReview the selected format, resolution and balance before starting. Original rap targets 15 seconds. Download the finished file promptly and review it before sharing. Generation is not an instant filter.
What makes it different
Your face stays at the center
A music visualizer can react to a beat with abstract shapes. StarBop starts from a different creative goal: put the person in the uploaded photo into a short performance. The solo workflow combines a portrait, four original English lines and generated vocals, then creates a lip-sync rap scene around them. It is designed for a quick personal reveal, a joke between friends or a tiny celebration. AI can change appearance, movement and anatomy, so treat the samples as examples rather than promises of exact likeness or perfect synchronization.
You do not need a finished song
Many AI music video tools ask you to arrive with a finished audio track. Here you can begin with a photo and a simple idea. Choose a musical style and describe a safe, specific detail; the original rap workflow writes lyrics for free preview before you spend video balance. You can edit the words or bring four original lines of your own, subject to the existing checks. The service then generates a new song for the performance. This saves the separate songwriting and timeline setup, but it is not a way to animate an MP3 you already own.
Bring a partner with two separate photos
The two-person mode is built around a lead rapper and a hype partner. Upload one authorized adult portrait for each role, choose who leads, and add a shared story if you want. There is no need to organize a matching photo shoot or find a picture where both people face the camera together. The scene is a new Hotel Lobby-inspired performance with an original track, rather than the original music recording. Review the dedicated page for the current frame options and sample. It is a separate choice within the existing generator, not a group-photo editor.
Choose a trend when the movement is the idea
Sometimes the recognizable routine matters more than custom words. Bad Times and Thriller templates give you a specific dance direction to start from. Their public samples show the look and approximate timing so you can decide before generating. These template downloads are silent MP4 files. If you want the familiar song, add an available sound inside the platform where you post, and check the rights for your account and intended use. An optional song preview on the site does not include that recording in the downloaded video or grant a music license.
Pick a short performance, or use a full-song workflow
StarBop focuses on short performances rather than full-track music videos. Original rap targets fifteen seconds, while the earlier solo examples above are about eleven seconds; template pages state their own duration. There is currently no upload-your-own-MP3 option, no full-song edit and no scene-by-scene timeline for a three-minute track. If your project already has a finished master and needs an entire song illustrated, an upload-your-song tool is likely a closer fit. If you want a small personal performance without preparing music, start with our free lyric preview and one clear photo.
Compare the starting point
Upload-your-song tools vary widely. The second column describes a common workflow, not a feature guarantee for every provider. Choose based on the material you already have and the length you need.
Question
StarBop
Upload-your-song tools
Need your own song?
No; original rap includes generated music
Usually yes; upload finished audio
Your face on screen?
Photo-led lip-sync performance
Depends on image and character controls
Original lyrics?
Free preview and editable four-line verses
Often supplied with your track
Duration
15-second rap target; no full-song MV
Varies; some cover longer tracks
Starting price
$9.99
Varies by service, length and plan
Upload an MP3?
Not supported
Common starting input
Start with a standard video for $9.99; HD and multi-video options are listed on the pricing page. See current pricing
Frequently asked questions
Can I upload my own song or MP3?
No. StarBop currently generates an original song for personal rap videos. It does not accept your own MP3, animate a full song or provide a full-track music-video editor.
How long does generation take?
It is not instant. Lyrics, music and video generation run in stages; timing depends on service load and the chosen workflow. Follow progress in My videos. No fixed completion time is guaranteed.
How much does a music video cost?
Standard generation starts at $9.99. HD uses more balance; review the current options and total payment on the pricing page. Free lyric previews do not generate a free video.
Can I use a pet photo?
Yes, the solo rap workflow accepts pet photos. Use a clear image you have permission to upload. Two-person Hotel Lobby mode requires two authorized adult portraits.
Do the videos include sound?
Personal solo and duo rap performances include generated original music and vocals. Trend-template downloads are silent to avoid bundling the original recording. Add sound in your posting platform if available and permitted.
Can I use the output commercially?
We do not promise that output or music is commercially licensed, unique or free of third-party rights concerns. You must check each result and secure rights for your intended use. Service terms and acceptable-use rules apply.
