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Royal Portrait video effect
Crowned in a palace hall. Upload a photo and press Generate.

Free accounts get 3 effects a day, with a small PixelDojo watermark.
What Royal Portrait does
A golden crown and a red cape trimmed with white fur appear on your subject as the room turns into a palace hall lit by chandeliers. They lift their chin and finish with a small royal wave.
Crowned in a palace hall
A crown, a velvet cape and a palace hall appear, and your subject gives a regal little wave. Waist-up portraits work best.
Still looks like you
The video opens on your exact photo, so the face, hair, outfit and surroundings carry through the whole effect.
A full transformation in one shot
The change happens on camera in one continuous take, so viewers see the before and the after in the same clip.
How to make a Royal Portrait video
- Upload a photo, or pick one from your library.
- Press Generate. There is no prompt to write; the effect is already set up.
- Your 5 second HD video is ready in a minute or two. Save it to your library or download it.
Tips for the best photo
- Use a waist-up portrait so the crown and robe have room.
- Even, front-facing light keeps the face true to the photo.
- Pull long hair back from the top of the head so the crown sits cleanly.
Ideas for using it
- A birthday clip for someone who deserves the royal treatment.
- A playful announcement for a promotion or a big win.
- A fun reveal for a themed party or costume night.
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Royal Portrait FAQ
Will my face stay the same under the crown?
Yes. In our test the face held from start to finish while the outfit and room changed.
Can I use a group photo?
Use a photo of one person. The crown and robe are made for a single subject.
Do I need to write a prompt for Royal Portrait?
No. Royal Portrait is a ready-made effect: upload a photo and press Generate. The directions for the motion, camera and lighting are already built in.
How long is the Royal Portrait video, and how long does it take?
Every effect makes a 5 second HD video that matches the shape of your photo, portrait or landscape. Most are ready in one to three minutes, and you can leave the page while it renders.
Does the video have sound?
Yes. Each clip comes with matching ambient sound effects. It does not add music, so you can lay your own track over it in any editor.
Can I use a photo of someone else?
Only photos of adults, of yourself or of people who agreed to it. Every upload goes through the same safety checks as the rest of PixelDojo.