Best AI apps for group photos and videos with friends

Why are friend-group AI videos so popular?

Group posts get shared by everyone in them, so they travel further than solo posts. The formats are simple and repeatable: everyone in matching outfits, a walk toward the camera in slow motion, a synchronized dance in a parking lot, a flash-lit party shot. The hard part is getting everyone together in the right place with the right clothes. AI apps solve that by rebuilding the scene from a photo you already have.

One note before the list: Dromana is our product. It's included because group looks are one of the things it's built for, and we've said where other tools are a better fit.

Which AI apps are best for group photos and videos?

• Dromana: recreates group trend scenes, like matching pajamas or a squad walk, from one photo of your friends.
• Viggle: puts a group into a dance or motion template for meme edits.
• Pika: quick effects for funny group reactions.
• Luma Dream Machine: slow, cinematic motion for a moody group shot.
• Canva: turns the results into a carousel, collage or birthday post.
• Picsart: stickers, cutouts and edits on top of a group photo.

Which group trends can I recreate?

These Dromana looks are designed for small groups and keep each person recognizable:

• Pajama squad: matching holiday pajamas on the couch, a December favorite.
• Slow-mo squad: walking toward the camera in slow motion like a movie poster.
• Parking lot trio: a synchronized dance under parking lot lights.
• Pop trio: a glossy pop-group shoot.
• House party: flash-lit party energy.
• Friendsgiving: a cozy dinner table scene for November.

A look video uses 70 credits and a still uses 10. New accounts get 70 free credits with no card, enough to try one group video.

How do I take a group photo that works with AI?

Group photos are harder for AI than selfies, because each face is smaller and people overlap. A few habits make a big difference:

• Keep it to two to four people; bigger groups lose detail on each face.
• Stand shoulder to shoulder at the same distance from the camera.
• Everyone faces the camera with eyes open; no one hides behind someone else.
• Shoot from chest up, in soft, even light.
• Take several shots and pick the sharpest one.

How do I post group clips so they get shared?

1. Step 1

   Make one clip per trend

   Matching pajamas in December, a squad walk for a birthday, a dance for a reunion.

2. Step 2

   Write a caption your friends will quote

   An inside joke or a role for each person works well.

3. Step 3

   Tag everyone

   Each tag puts the post in front of another set of followers.

4. Step 4

   Post as a collab

   On Instagram, invite friends as collaborators so it appears on all your profiles.

Our best friend photoshoot ideas guide has more themes, and photo dump ideas shows how to mix AI shots with real ones.

Do I need my friends' permission?

Yes. Everyone in the photo should be happy with an AI version of themselves being posted. Ask in the group chat first, and delete a clip if someone doesn't like it. Don't use photos of people who aren't in on it, and label realistic AI content when you post; our AI labeling guide explains the rules for TikTok and Instagram.

Which group app should I use?

• Recreating a group trend scene: Dromana.
• A group dance meme: Viggle.
• A funny effect: Pika.
• A finished carousel or birthday collage: Canva.

Upload a photo of your friends in AI Video, or start with the make a photo move page to animate the original photo.