Birthday videos
Birthday video maker for films that star them
yume is a birthday video maker that turns a few photos of someone you love into a short, movie-style birthday video starring them. Pick a video, add their name and photos, and we make it for you. It is ready in about 15 minutes, with nothing to edit and no subscription.
- From €24, paid once
- Ready in about 15 minutes
- One free edit included
Birthday videos you can make today
The Legend of You
€24An epic birthday trailer starring someone you love.
Favorite Human Award
€29Your pet gives a speech. Someone you love wins the award.
From a few photos to a personalized birthday video
You never open an editing app. You send us photos, and our birthday video maker turns them into new scenes where the person you love plays the lead.
You send
2 to 4 photos, their name, their new age and what they love
We send back
The Legend of You
A birthday movie trailer starring them, ending on their name and new age
You send
One photo of the pet, their name and yours
We send back
Favorite Human Award
Their pet takes the stage and gives a birthday speech about its favorite human
How to make a birthday video with yume
Step 1
Pick a birthday video
Choose the one that suits them and pay once. There is no subscription and nothing to install.
Step 2
Send a few photos
Add their name, their new age and 2 to 4 clear photos. For the pet award, one photo of the pet is enough.
Step 3
Get it by email
About 15 minutes later your birthday video is ready. Watch it, download it and send it to them.
What you need for a personalized birthday video
That is all a birthday video with photos needs. No editing skills, no music to find and nothing for them to sign up for.
- Their first name, and how to say it if people often get it wrong
- The new age they are celebrating
- 2 to 4 clear, recent photos where you can see their face
- A sentence or two about what they love doing
- For the pet award: one clear photo of the pet
It takes about as long as writing a card. Our birthday video maker does all of the editing for you.
The yume birthday video maker at a glance
- Price
- The Legend of You €24 · Favorite Human Award €29, paid once
- What it is
- A birthday video maker that makes the video for you, starring the person you are celebrating
- Ready in
- About 15 minutes after you send the details
- You provide
- Their name, new age, 2 to 4 photos and what they love, or one photo of their pet
- Length
- About a minute for The Legend of You, a short film for the pet award
- Voice
- A male or female narrator in English, or one of seven voices for the pet
- Changes
- One free edit after your video is ready
- Delivery
- By email, ready to watch, download and share
Birthday video ideas for everyone you love
Not sure where to start? Start with who it is for.
A birthday video for mom
Build The Legend of You around what she loves, from the garden to the book club. If the family dog follows her everywhere, let the dog give the speech instead.
Make one for momA birthday video for dad
Dads who wave away presents tend to watch a trailer about themselves more than once. Tell us about the grill, the golf swing or the old car he keeps polishing.
Make one for dadA birthday video for your partner
Share the little details only you know. Play it first thing in the morning, or save it for dinner.
Make one for your partnerA birthday video for your best friend
A friend who lives for hiking or karaoke becomes the star of their own movie, and the group chat will want to know who made it.
Make one for a friendA birthday video for your sister or brother
Put the hobbies you have teased them about for years at the heart of the story and watch them pretend not to love it.
Make one for your siblingA birthday video for grandma or grandpa
Use a favorite photo and the hobbies the grandchildren always hear about, then play it on the TV when the whole family is together.
Make one for a grandparentA birthday video for someone far away
When you cannot be there, a birthday video waiting in their messages says more than a quick text. It works across time zones and needs nothing from them.
Send one far awayA happy birthday video from the dog
Their dog, cat or rabbit takes the stage and names them its favorite human, in one of seven voices, from a polite gentleman to a dramatic diva.
Make one from the petA birthday video maker for milestone birthdays
The Legend of You saves the new age for the very end, which makes it a lovely fit for the birthdays that come with a number worth announcing.
18th birthday video
The first grown-up birthday, told as the opening scene of their story.
21st birthday video
Play it at the party, then watch it travel through the group chat before the night is over.
30th birthday video
A new decade, told like the next season of their favorite show.
40th birthday video
Their hobbies, finally given the movie treatment, from marathon training to the perfect sourdough.
50th birthday video
Half a century of stories, with the big number saved for the last scene so the whole room can cheer.
60th, 70th, 80th and 90th birthday videos
A video the whole family can watch together on the TV after dinner, starring the person everyone came to celebrate.
yume vs other birthday video makers
Most birthday video makers online are editing apps: you bring the photos and build the video yourself. yume makes the video for you and puts them inside it.
| yume | Editing apps | Hiring an editor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who makes it | We do | You do | The editor |
| Stars them in new scenes | Yes | No, it uses your photos as they are | Only with filmed footage |
| Your time | A few minutes | Usually a few hours | Several rounds of feedback |
| Ready | About 15 minutes | When you finish | Days or weeks |
| Price | One price, paid once | Free or a monthly plan | Varies, often much more |
How much does a birthday video cost?
One price per video, paid once. Everything below is included.
The Legend of You
An epic birthday trailer starring someone you love.
€24paid once
- Your finished birthday video, ready to download
- One free edit after it is ready
- No subscription and no hidden costs
- €5 back if you share it publicly with a yume link
Favorite Human Award
Your pet gives a speech. Someone you love wins the award.
€29paid once
- Your finished birthday video, ready to download
- One free edit after it is ready
- No subscription and no hidden costs
- €5 back if you share it publicly with a yume link
You only pay for the video you choose. Checkout is secure and takes a minute.
How to share a birthday video
Send it the morning of
A birthday video waiting in their messages when they wake up sets the tone for the whole day. If they live in another time zone, send it the night before.
Play it at the party
Download the video and play it on the TV once everyone has arrived. Turn the sound up for the ending.
Post it with a note
A short caption about why you made it gives the video meaning. Anyone with the link can watch and download it.
Birthday video maker questions
What is the best birthday video maker if I can’t edit?
One that does the editing for you. With yume you add their name, photos and interests, and the finished birthday video arrives by email, usually about 15 minutes later. You never touch an editing app.
Is yume a free birthday video maker?
No. Each birthday video has one price, paid once, with no subscription. Free birthday video makers are usually editing apps: they give you templates and a timeline, and you spend the evening putting photos, captions and music together yourself. With yume the video is made for you, and the person you are celebrating appears in new scenes rather than a slideshow of old photos.
Can I make a birthday video with photos?
Yes, photos are all you need. The Legend of You uses 2 to 4 clear photos of them. The Favorite Human Award needs one clear photo of the pet.
Which photos work best for a birthday video?
Clear, recent photos where you can see their face. For The Legend of You, include one from the front and one from a slight angle. For the pet award, choose a photo where nothing covers the pet’s face.
What should I tell you about them?
Two or three things they truly love, like a sport they play, a place they keep going back to or the hobby that fills their weekends. Small, specific details make better scenes than general praise.
How long does it take to make a birthday video?
A few minutes to add the details, then about 15 minutes for us to make it. We email you as soon as it is ready.
How long is the birthday video?
The Legend of You runs about a minute. The Favorite Human Award is a short film.
Can I choose the voice?
Yes. The Legend of You has a male or a female narrator. For the Favorite Human Award you choose one of seven voices for the pet. Birthday videos are narrated in English.
Can I make a happy birthday video from the dog?
Yes. The Favorite Human Award works with a clear photo of a dog, cat or other pet, and the pet appears to give the speech.
Does the birthday person need to do anything?
No. We send the video to you, ready to give. The person in the video does not need an account.
Can I change the video after it is made?
Yes, every order includes one free edit. Watch the video, then ask for changes from your order page, keeping the same person or pet and the same occasion.
Is a personalized birthday video a good last-minute gift?
It is one of the few personal gifts you can still order on the day. Most videos are ready about 15 minutes after you add the details.
Make their birthday video today
Pick a video, add a few photos and let our birthday video maker do the rest. It will be in your inbox in about 15 minutes.