Upload one photo of yourself, a friend or your pet and get the viral “BAD TIMES” performance: head in hands, hand on the hip, “hold on” palms and the lunge at the lens, following the original song. 1 photo · 10 s · 9:16 · song included · no watermark.
One photo
People or pets
No prompt
10 s · 9:16 · with sound
JPG, PNG or WebP · under 20 MB · one clear face0/1 photos
Pets work too: use a clear, front-facing photo of your cat, dog or other pet — one animal per photo.
Use a photo of yourself, your pet or someone who has agreed to appear. Photos are checked before generation.
17 credits per video
Original sound · no watermark · failed generations return credits.
Highlight · 10 s
This is the original video. Upload a photo and let you or your pet take the lead.
Bad Times AI
How to make the Bad Times AI video from one photo
Upload one clear photo of yourself, a friend or a pet, choose a person, pet or baby template, and press Generate. The model replaces the subject in the original BAD TIMES example video while aiming to preserve its moves, handheld camera and timing: head in hands, the hand on the hip and “hold on” palms. Your face, hair or your pet’s fur comes from your photo; the setting and performance come from the template. You get a 10-second, 720p vertical MP4 with the original template audio and no watermark. No prompt is needed. Every video costs 17 credits, shown before you generate, with automatic refunds for failed renders.
1 photo of one person or one pet. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 20 MB
Motion source
The original BAD TIMES example video: keep its movement, handheld camera and timing, and replace the subject
Key moves
Head in hands, the hand on the hip and “hold on” palms, following the selected template’s performance and rhythm
Look
Your face, hair and outfit, or your pet’s fur, markings and breed. A baby version is available too
Prompt
None. The subject replacement and motion instructions are built into each template
Model
Kling O1 video editing; your photo passes a safety review first
Length
10 seconds in one take, using the opening of the selected template
Output
MP4, vertical 9:16, 720p HD
Audio
The original template audio, keeping its music in time with the original moves
Price
17 credits per video. The cost is shown before generation; failed renders are refunded
On TikTok
The BAD TIMES videos everyone is copying
It started with one argument in a kitchen. Then pets took over: dogs standing on their hind legs, raising their paws and lunging at the lens, beat for beat.
The original: the argument that started the trend.
Doing it yourself means preparing a subject photo and a reference clip, then writing subject replacement, motion and audio instructions. This page handles that from one template and one upload.
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Upload one photo
One clear, well-lit photo of a person or a pet, face sharp and forward, upper body visible. One subject per photo.
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Choose your subject and template
Pick a person, pet or baby version. Keep the template’s movements and rhythm in a 10-second, 720p video. Each video costs 17 credits, shown before you generate.
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Generate and download
Your photo is reviewed first, then the generation task begins. Play it with sound, download the MP4 and share it on TikTok, Reels or Shorts. The wait depends on the model queue.
What the template recreates
A 10-second opening from the original clip, with the same performance and musical rhythm.
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0–2 s
Head in hands
Follow the template: bend low holding the head, then straighten up to look at whoever is filming.
2–5 s
Hand on hip
Keep the original hand-on-hip pose and dramatic expressions as your subject takes over the performance.
5–8 s
“Hold on”
Follow the template’s raised hands and arm movements, in time with the music.
8–10 s
Keep the rhythm
Continue the example’s performance and handheld camera movement to complete the 10-second clip.
What comes from your photo
Face, hair and outfit
The model references your face, hairstyle, glasses and clothes. For pets: fur colour, markings and breed. The baby version turns the person in your photo into a baby. Likeness can vary during fast movement.
The template setting
The background, lighting, framing and handheld camera come from the selected example video. Your uploaded photo replaces its subject, letting you, your pet or a baby version take over the performance.
Bad Times AI video prices
Credits per video, the same for every account, with the template audio and no watermark. Choose a template to get started.
Person
10-second video
Length
Quality
Credits
10 s
720p
17
Vertical 9:16 · MP4 · template audio
Pet
10-second video
Length
Quality
Credits
10 s
720p
17
Vertical 9:16 · MP4 · template audio
Baby
10-second video
Length
Quality
Credits
10 s
720p
17
Vertical 9:16 · MP4 · template audio
Buy credits as needed, with no subscription. Credits are charged when generation starts; rejected photos do not start generation and failed tasks are refunded automatically. You can see the cost before each submission.
The ways people caption BAD TIMES most. Tap one to copy it, then paste it when you post.
Is “Bad Times” by Imael Angel an AI song?
The BAD TIMES examples on this page bring together a subject’s performance, handheld camera movement and musical rhythm. Play the original and pet versions above to hear how the music pairs with the head-in-hands, hand-on-hip and raised-hand moves. The generator uses your selected example as a template, putting the subject from your photo into the performance and keeping the template audio.
Whether the song was made with AI cannot be determined from listening alone. This page makes no claim about its production process and does not treat online speculation as confirmed fact. For information about the song itself, refer to the artist or music rights holder. This tool creates subject replacement videos from a reference performance.
Videos made here use AI to replace the subject. Before posting, check your platform’s rules for AI content labels and music use, and choose an audio source appropriate for your post. Generating a video does not grant additional rights to the song.
Links to the reference video creators are listed above.
What is the BAD TIMES trend?
In the @bouuhyachaka example above, the subject performs an exaggerated argument with the person holding the phone: grabbing her head, pointing, raising “hold on” hands and moving towards the lens. The handheld camera follows the action, with music accompanying the BAD TIMES reference performance. Play it here or follow the creator link to see the original post.
The pet examples put dogs into a similar performance: standing on their hind legs and raising their paws in time with the reference clip. The idea is to let a new subject take over an existing video performance rather than choreograph a new dance. Person and baby templates are available too.
This page is that way: one photo in, and you, your pet or a baby version replaces the example’s subject, following the template’s moves, camera and rhythm.
Not to be confused with other songs called “Bad Times”. This page is about the Imael Angel track and its TikTok argument trend.
Bad Times AI is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Imael Angel, the song’s label or the trend’s original creator. Templates use example videos for subject replacement, for parody and personal posts; use photos of yourself, your pets or people who agreed to appear.
Photo tips for the best Bad Times video
Exact likeness isn’t guaranteed — the face can soften during fast moves — but these habits keep the video closest to your photo.
One subject, face sharp and forward
Crop group shots to the person or pet you mean, since two faces can blend. Front or three-quarter views with visible eyes work best.
Bright, even light
A well-lit photo keeps skin tone, fur colour and features steady through the fast moves.
Show the body, not just the face
A waist-up photo of a person, or a pet’s whole body at eye level, gives the model the shape it needs for the hand-on-hip and raised-hand moves.
Empty hands
The moves need free hands. A photo with hands visible and empty works best and keeps objects from interfering with the performance.
Is the Bad Times AI video generator free?
Short answer: signing up and watching the original are free; each video costs credits, shown before you generate, and no video ever carries a watermark.
Free
Creating an account, uploading a photo and watching the original trend clip
Generating on any account with enough credits — no plan or subscription required
No prompt, editing app or motion-transfer tools needed
Paid
Each video costs 17 credits, shown next to Generate. Person, pet and baby templates all produce 10-second, 720p videos.
Buy credits as needed. See the pricing page for packs and checkout amounts.
Credits are charged when you start and automatically refunded if the video fails. Rejected photos do not start a task.
Bad Times AI video FAQ
What is the Bad Times AI trend?
People use AI to put themselves or their pets into the viral BAD TIMES TikTok: a dramatic, over-the-top argument with the person filming, lip-synced to Imael Angel’s “BAD TIMES”.
How do I make a Bad Times AI video?
Upload one clear photo of yourself or your pet, choose a person, pet or baby template and press Generate. After photo review, the model replaces the original subject and follows the template’s motion for a 10-second, 720p video.
Is “Bad Times” by Imael Angel an AI song?
This page makes no claim about how the song was made. Listening alone cannot establish whether AI was used; refer to the artist or music rights holder. Videos generated here use AI for subject replacement.
Who made the BAD TIMES reference videos?
The person example above links to @bouuhyachaka, and the pet examples link to @tillandsialover and @gothikzoul. Each reference includes its creator link so you can view the original post on TikTok.
Can I use a photo of my cat or dog?
Yes. Choose the pet template and use one clear pet photo. The instructions aim to preserve fur, markings, breed and animal paws while following the example. Generated details may vary.
What photo works best?
One subject, face sharp and forward, bright even light, upper body (or a pet’s whole body) in frame. Crop group photos to the one you mean; celebrity photos and film stills don’t pass review.
Will the video use my own room?
The current templates keep the example video’s background, lighting and camera movement. Your photo replaces the subject; its background is not rebuilt into a room.
How long is the video and what format is it?
The current output is a 10-second, 720p vertical 9:16 MP4, using the opening of the chosen template. Download it to post on TikTok, Reels or Shorts.
Which AI model makes the video?
Kling O1 video editing. The model references your photo to replace the template subject, with instructions to keep the example’s moves, camera and rhythm. You don’t need to write a prompt.
How much does a Bad Times AI video cost?
Each video costs 17 credits, the same for person, pet and baby versions. Sign in and buy credits first; you can see the cost before generation. Credit pack amounts are on the pricing page.
Is there a watermark?
No. Downloads do not have a watermark added by this site.
Are my photos private?
Uploaded photos are used for image review and model generation, and history is linked to your signed-in account. Your photos and generated videos are not automatically used as homepage examples.
What if the video fails or my photo is rejected?
Failed generation tasks automatically return credits to your balance. A rejected photo does not start a generation task. You can try again with a different photo.
Can I post it on TikTok with the original sound?
The result keeps the template audio. You can also select the official sound in TikTok or Instagram when posting; each platform handles music matching under its own rules.
Is this the official BAD TIMES app?
No. Bad Times AI is an independent tool, not affiliated with Imael Angel, the song’s label or the trend’s original creator.
One photo of you or your pet, following the template’s performance. 10 seconds · 720p · 17 credits, no watermark, refunded automatically if a render fails.