What is the AI zombie effect?
Halloween zombie makeup spreads over your own face: gray-green skin, dark shadows, milky eyes and dusty clothes, then one slow, stiff step toward the camera as fog rolls in. Still clearly you, and never gory.
How to make an AI zombie video
- 1Open the effectClick “Make your own” on this page. You land on the Zombie 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. they reach toward the camera”.
- 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.
Zombie effect FAQ
How do I make an AI zombie video?+
Open the Zombie 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 zombie 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 zombie 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 zombie 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.




