# ShakingHead > ShakingHead is an AI shaking head meme generator. Upload one photo of your pet or a selfie and get a 15-second vertical 9:16 video where the face does the smug eyes-shut head shake, then the wide-eyed stare, with an original instrumental beat. ShakingHead is an independent third-party tool. It is not affiliated with TikTok, ByteDance, Instagram, CapCut or the creators of the original trend videos. Use only photos of your own pet, yourself or a consenting adult; minors, celebrities and other public figures are not allowed. ## What this site is ShakingHead is an AI shaking head meme generator. Upload one photo of your pet or a selfie and get a 15-second vertical 9:16 video where the face does the smug eyes-shut head shake, then the wide-eyed stare, with an original instrumental beat. ## Key facts - Input: one clear photo, JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB and at least 90,000 pixels. Pet mode takes one animal facing the camera; Selfie mode takes one consenting adult facing the camera. - Output: one 15-second vertical 9:16 MP4 at 480p (default) or 720p. The photo is the first frame; the face loops the smug eyes-shut head shake and the wide-eyed stare. - Audio: an original AI instrumental beat with no vocals, lyrics or copied melody. It is not the sound from the TikTok posts; add a platform sound yourself when posting if you want one. - Pricing: 420 credits at 480p ($4.20) or 945 credits at 720p ($9.45). One dollar buys 100 credits. - One-time packs: $9 for 900 credits, $19 for 1,900 credits or $29 for 2,900 credits. That is 2 / 4 / 6 videos at 480p or 0 / 2 / 3 at 720p. - Sign-in and payment are required. There is no free trial, visitor session or starter credit balance. Finished videos have no watermark. - Processing time varies; follow the task status in the studio. Confirmed failed tasks return charged credits after refund processing. - Support: support@shakinghead.app ## Product - [Home](https://shakinghead.app/) - [The shaking head trend](https://shakinghead.app/shaking-head-trend) - [How to make the video](https://shakinghead.app/how-to-make-shaking-head-ai-video) - [Generator comparison](https://shakinghead.app/best-shaking-head-ai-video-generator) - [ShakingHead Studio](https://shakinghead.app/dashboard/home): sign-in required; no guest session ## Pricing and legal - [Pricing](https://shakinghead.app/pricing) - [Privacy Policy](https://shakinghead.app/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://shakinghead.app/terms) ## Pricing Current plans, credit packs, and per-generation credit costs are listed at https://shakinghead.app/pricing. Check that page for exact numbers; this file does not list prices. - [Pricing](https://shakinghead.app/pricing) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the shaking head meme? It is a short close-up loop: a pet or person squeezes its eyes shut in a smug grin and slowly shakes its head side to side, then snaps its eyes wide open into an innocent stare, often with the tongue tip out. People post it with a caption joke. ### Where did the shaking head trend come from? AI-animated calf clips with the head shake appeared in August 2026. In October 2026 a calf version with a school caption took off on TikTok, cat and dog versions followed within days, and people started making it from their own photos. ### Can I use a photo of my dog, cat or another pet? Yes. Choose Pet mode and upload one clear photo of one animal facing the camera with both eyes visible. Close-ups with even light work best; fur covering the eyes makes the stare harder to read. ### Can I make it with a selfie? Yes. Choose Selfie mode and upload a front-facing photo of yourself or a consenting adult. Photos of minors, celebrities and public figures are not allowed. ### How long is the video and what format is it? Every video is a 15-second vertical 9:16 MP4 at 480p or 720p, with an original instrumental beat and no watermark. ### Does it have the TikTok sound? No. The video comes with an original AI instrumental beat. If you want the sound from a trending post, add it in TikTok or Reels when you publish and turn the video audio down. ### Is there a free trial? No. Sign-in and a credit pack are required. The $9 pack covers two 480p videos and cannot cover one 720p video. ### What is the difference between 480p and 720p? 480p is the default and costs 420 credits. 720p is sharper and costs 945 credits. Both are 15 seconds, 9:16 and watermark-free. ### What happens if generation fails? When a task is confirmed as failed, its charged credits are returned after refund processing. Contact support if the balance does not update. ### Can I use a friend’s or a celebrity’s photo? A friend is allowed only when they are an adult and have agreed. Photos of celebrities, public figures and minors are not allowed. Languages: English has no URL prefix. Other locales use `/zh`, `/ru`, `/de`, `/fr`, `/ja`, `/ko`, `/es`, `/pt`, `/tr`.