Upload one photo of yourself, a friend or your pet and recreate the viral “BAD TIMES” dance. Choose a 10-second highlight or the full performance, in 480p or 720p. One photo · up to 30 seconds · 9:16 · no watermark.
One photo
People or pets
No prompt
Up to 30 s · 480p or 720p
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.
Original sound · no watermark · failed generations return credits.
Full performance · 30 s
Original performance preview. Perfect Recreation uses this video to guide your performance.
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. Standard Recreation uses your photo, the original audio and written gestures for similar movement. Perfect Recreation follows a reference video for closer motion and handheld camera guidance. Both restore the original soundtrack before delivery; motion and lip-sync can vary. Choose a 10-second highlight or the full performance (person and pet 30 s; baby 26 s), in 480p or 720p vertical MP4. No prompt or watermark. The credit cost is shown before generation; failed renders return credits.
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 template, a 10-second highlight or full performance, and 480p or 720p. Follow the template’s movements and rhythm; see the cost 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
Highlight or full performance
Length
Quality
Single-video price
10 s
480p
$9.90
30 s
480p
$29.99
10 s
720p
$19.90
30 s
720p
$59.90
Vertical 9:16 · MP4 · template audio
Pet
Highlight or full performance
Length
Quality
Single-video price
10 s
480p
$9.90
30 s
480p
$29.99
10 s
720p
$19.90
30 s
720p
$59.90
Vertical 9:16 · MP4 · template audio
Baby
Highlight or full performance
Length
Quality
Single-video price
10 s
480p
$9.90
26 s
480p
$29.99
10 s
720p
$19.90
26 s
720p
$59.90
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. Standard Recreation uses audio and written gestures for a similar performance; Perfect Recreation follows the selected example video. Both restore the original soundtrack.
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 offers audio-driven Standard Recreation and reference-video Perfect Recreation.
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
Standard costs 17 / 51 credits at 480p and 34 / 102 at 720p; Perfect uses 3× the credits.
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 difference between Standard and Perfect Recreation?
Standard uses a photo, original audio and timed gestures without a reference video at the base credit rate. Perfect follows a reference video for closer motion and camera guidance and costs 3× the credits. Both restore the original soundtrack before saving; AI motion and lip-sync can vary.
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 a clear photo, then choose a person, pet or baby template, length and quality. After photo review, Standard Recreation follows audio and written gestures, while Perfect Recreation follows the reference video. Both restore the original soundtrack.
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?
Perfect Recreation aims to follow the reference scene, lighting and camera. Standard Recreation creates a simple kitchen performance from written gestures, without frame-by-frame matching. Your photo supplies the subject identity.
How long is the video and what format is it?
Choose a 10-second highlight or full performance (person and pet 30 s; baby 26 s), in 480p or 720p vertical 9:16 MP4. Download it to post on TikTok, Reels or Shorts.
Which AI model makes the video?
Both versions use Seedance 2.5. Standard sends a photo and audio with timed gesture instructions; Perfect sends a photo and reference video. Both restore the original soundtrack before saving. You do not need to write a prompt.
How much does a Bad Times AI video cost?
Standard Recreation 480p highlight / full: $9.90 / $29.99; 720p: $19.90 / $59.90. Perfect Recreation uses 3× the credits. Three 480p Standard full videos cost $79.99.
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-second highlight or full performance · 480p / 720p, no watermark; failed renders return credits.