Creation guide
Make the reveal from the photo you already have
Upload your photo, choose a template or write a custom prompt, then submit. Version 1 generates the images needed by the selected template and assembles a three-stage video. Version 2 generates AI motion. The tool shows the credit cost before submission, and My Creations shows progress.
Published by the I'm Sorry I Lied team. This guide explains the tool workflow and its limitations; review AI-generated results before sharing.
Upload first, then choose the look
Choose Version 1 or Version 2 at the top of the maker, then upload the required photos. Browse the template previews to choose the effect, or select custom mode and describe your intended result. In two-photo mode, upload the opening and ending photos; an optional prompt can guide the transition.
Add the real photo
Sign in before uploading. Use one clear photo of yourself as a child or your own child, head to toe if you have it, with the face visible and the homemade costume on display. The costume is the punchline, so make sure the photo shows what actually went wrong. A phone photo of an old print works; crop out the album edges.
Check the credit balance
Version 1 costs 1 credit per three-stage story. Version 2 costs 7 or 10 credits at 720p for 10 or 15 seconds, and 15 or 22 credits at 1080p. Current one-time packs contain 15 credits for $4.99, 50 for $15.99, or 100 for $29.99. Credits never expire. Check the total shown before submitting.
Submit once and follow the task
When signed in, the photo is prepared and uploaded before generation. Press Generate only when the photo is ready. After acceptance, track the job in My videos. Processing time depends on the provider; if a request seems slow, check its status rather than creating a second paid task. Failed generations return their credit automatically.
Watch before downloading or sharing
Check the face, the costume and the three slides from beginning to end. Download the MP4 and the slides you want to keep. Add the trend sound in TikTok or Reels and label the result as AI-generated. Share only with the people involved agreeing.
Explore the maker, check the costume packs or use the photo checklist. The trend guide explains the format.
Questions people ask
Can I edit the prompt inside this maker?
Yes. Custom mode lets you write a prompt, and two-photo mode offers an optional transition prompt with a default when left blank. Preset mode uses the selected template.
Does selecting a photo spend a credit?
No. Signed-in photo selection starts preparation and upload. Generation uses a credit after you submit the request.
What exactly do I get?
Version 1 produces a three-stage video using either three generated images or two generated images with a blurred caption transition, depending on the template. Version 2 produces an AI motion video at the chosen quality and duration.
Where should I look if a render is slow?
Open My videos and check the existing task. If it remains stuck, send the task ID and approximate submission time to support.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these sources. Links open in a new tab.
- I'm Sorry I Lied makerI'm Sorry I Lied
- Current costume packsI'm Sorry I Lied
Updated November 5, 2026
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