What is the AI pumpkin head effect?
Your head slowly turns into a carved jack-o'-lantern with a candle flickering inside, while your clothes, pose and background stay exactly the same. The spooky-cute pumpkin-head look of every October feed, made from one photo.
How to make an AI pumpkin head video
- 1Open the effectClick “Make your own” on this page. You land on the Pumpkin head form in GenTok.
- 2Add your photoA photo of you, looking at the camera. Drop it, paste it or pick a file. You can add a few words, for example “anything to add, e.g. it gives a little wave”.
- 3Choose the formatVertical 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, wide 16:9 for YouTube, or square 1:1.
- 4Create and downloadYour MP4 is ready in about two minutes. Upscale it to HD if you like.
Pumpkin head effect FAQ
How do I make an AI pumpkin head video?+
Open the Pumpkin head effect, upload a photo of you, looking at the camera, choose vertical, wide or square and press Create. Your video is ready in about two minutes.
How much does the pumpkin head effect cost?+
Every video shows its price in credits before you create it (1 credit = $0.01). A 5-second Premium video is usually about 42 credits. Images on GenTok are free, 10 a day.
Will my pumpkin head video look like the examples?+
Yes. The camera, light and style come from the effect's own prompt, so results look like the five examples above. Only your photo changes.
Can I use the pumpkin head video on TikTok, Reels or YouTube?+
Yes. Download the MP4 and post it anywhere, including for your business. Vertical 9:16 fits TikTok, Reels and Shorts; wide 16:9 fits YouTube.




