One photo in, one rapper out
Photo to Rap Video
Turn your photo into a rapper. Use this photo to rap video tool to turn a single picture of yourself into a 12-second rap video, with a rap voice and a beat. Upload a photo below and the AI does the rest. The tool starts in Solo; switch to Duo for two people.
Your AI rap video
- A 12-second vertical AI rap video, MP4 with sound
- Original rap lyrics and a beat written for your video
- Your photo turned into the AI rapper on screen
Your photos are deleted after your video is made.
Photo to rap video examples
Photo to solo rapper
Solo
One photo is all it takes. The person in a yellow top raps at a hanging mic against an orange backdrop, framed for a vertical phone screen.
Black hoodie rapper
Solo
A different look from the same idea. A performer in a black hoodie raps at a hanging mic in front of an orange backdrop.
Pet photo on the couch
Solo
Any clear photo can be the starting point, even a pet. A cat sits on a sofa and performs for the camera.
Party photo, solo rapper
Solo
A cheerful snapshot works well. A woman raps solo in the Living room party stage, with balloons and string lights behind her.
Two photos, one frame
Duo
Upload two photos instead of one and the pair share the frame. A man and a woman trade lines at a retro microphone in the Orange booth.
Woman and corgi
Duo
The photo can show a pet beside its owner. A woman and her corgi perform together in an orange booth, a friendly idea for a pet photo.
Photo to rap video: at a glance
| Modes | Solo (Duo and Rap Battle are one tap away) |
|---|---|
| Photos | 1 or 2, depending on the mode |
| Length | 12 seconds |
| Format | 720p, 9:16 vertical, MP4 with sound |
| Time | 3 to 10 minutes |
| Price | $9.90 / $19.90 / $29.90 for 1 / 3 / 5 videos |
| Sign-in | Google or email |
| Failed video | Returned to your account automatically |
| Watermark | None |
How to turn a photo into a rap video in 3 steps
- 1
Upload one clear photo
Choose a sharp picture of yourself, or of someone who agreed, and tick the box that confirms permission. The photo is shrunk in your browser before it is sent.
- 2
Choose a topic, a stage and a beat
Type what the rap is about, then pick one of four stages and one of four beats. If you skip them, the AI picks a fun, positive topic and uses the defaults.
- 3
Generate and download
Press generate. Sign in with Google or email if asked. About 3 to 10 minutes later the video is in My videos, where you can play it, download the MP4 and share it.
Which photos work best
The rapper in your video is made from your face, so the photo decides how good the result looks. A little care here makes a bigger difference than anything you type later.
- A front-facing face: look at the camera, or close to it.
- Good light on the face, not a dark room or a bright window behind you.
- One person in the photo for Solo.
- Nothing in the way: no sunglasses, mask, hand or hair across the face.
- An original photo, not a screenshot, and at least 300 pixels on each side. Low-resolution or heavily compressed pictures give soft faces.
What your photo becomes
The photo becomes the rapper on a stage of your choice, performing to the camera for the full 12 seconds with hand gestures and head movement. You choose the setting and the sound from a short list.
Stages
Studio is a recording booth with a microphone and a mixing desk. Orange lobby is a bright space with orange walls. Street at night is a wet city street under neon. Living room party is a cosy room with string lights.
Beats
Trap has deep 808 bass. Boom Bap is classic, dusty drums. Old School is a 1980s drum machine groove. Drill has sliding bass and tense hi-hats.
Topic
Up to 200 characters. The AI writes the lyrics around it, and the voice and the beat are made for that one video.
Common photo problems and how to fix them
Most weak results trace back to one of a few photo problems, and each has a quick fix.
The face is small
A full-body shot from far away leaves very few pixels for the face. Crop closer, or take a new photo from chest height.
The light is harsh
Strong shadows across the face confuse the picture. Stand facing a window or a lamp instead of having it behind you.
The face is turned away
A side profile gives the AI little to work with. A three-quarter view is the minimum, and straight on is best.
The photo is a screenshot
Screenshots often carry compression, borders and app icons. Use the original file from your camera roll instead.
Solo first, two people when you want them
This page starts in Solo with one photo. For two people, switch to Duo and add one photo of the two of you or one photo each; Rap Battle takes two photos.
More photo tips
A good photo is the one thing you fully control. Before you upload, check that the face is sharp, lit and uncovered. See the full photo tips on the homepage.
What MKRap does not do
Knowing the limits up front saves you a purchase you did not need. MKRap does not:
- Use your own song or audio. The voice and the beat are made by the AI for each video.
- Take lyrics you write. You give a topic and the AI writes the words.
- Make anything longer than 12 seconds.
- Cover commercial use or advertising. Videos are for personal sharing.
- Accept photos of celebrities, public figures, anyone under 18 or anyone who has not agreed.
Photo to Rap Video FAQ
How does a photo become a rap video?
The AI builds the rapper from your face, writes lyrics around your topic and makes the rap voice and the beat together. The result is a 12-second vertical MP4 with sound.
Which photo gives the best result?
A sharp, well-lit picture of one face looking at the camera, with nothing covering it. Avoid screenshots, filters and tiny images.
Can I use a photo of someone else?
Only if they agreed. Photos of celebrities, public figures and anyone under 18 are not allowed.
Do you keep my photo?
Your photo is used only to make your video. The original is deleted from our storage once the video has been made or has failed.
Can I choose the song or write the lyrics?
No. You give a topic, a stage and a beat style, and the AI writes the words and makes the music.
How long is the video, and in what format?
12 seconds, 720p, in a 9:16 vertical frame, as an MP4 with sound and no watermark.
How much does it cost?
A pack of 1 video is $9.90, 3 videos are $19.90 and 5 videos are $29.90. It is a one-time payment with no subscription.
What if the video does not work?
A failed video is returned to your account automatically so you can try again.