How many photos can I use?

Between 3 and 12. For a longer slideshow, open the project in the full editor and add more on the timeline.

How long is the finished video?

Around 30 seconds — paced to the AI-composed song so the photos have room to breathe.

Can I change how it looks and moves?

Yes. Style cards — from the warm Playful default to the punchy Sugar Rush — each preview how your photos will move before you commit, and the music mood and decoration are one-tap choices. Everything stays editable in the full editor afterwards.

Can I personalise the title?

Yes — type any title up to 60 characters (e.g. "Happy 30th, Mia!"). Leave it blank for the default "Happy Birthday!".

Can I swap the music?

Yes. Open the project in the editor and replace the AI track with any audio you have rights to.

Yes. Signup tokens cover at least one full birthday slideshow. After that you can top up, or bring your own API keys on the desktop app.

Can I share it on social or send it to family?

The included track is licensed for royalty-free commercial use, including monetised posts and ads. OpenMuse adds no watermark.

Use case

A birthday slideshow in a couple of minutes

Drop in 3 to 12 birthday photos and we arrange them into a bright, upbeat montage — warm colour, falling confetti, gentle motion, an animated title card, and a cheerful 30-second song. No AI video, so it's fast and free to start.

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Free to try No watermarks Included music licensed

What you can pick

Hand-tuned variants. Pick the one that fits the moment — the AI handles the rest.

1 Playful (default)

Bouncy cuts, warm colour, and a Polaroid burst — the birthday classic.

2 Party Mode

Cuts on every beat. A photo wall when the beat drops.

3 Keepsake

Slow golden dissolves, made for the milestone ones.

4 Sugar Rush

Every photo lands with a punch — then three slam into one candy-bright frame.

Making a birthday video usually means fighting a timeline editor you don't know, hunting for music you have the right to use, and still missing the moment. OpenMuse takes 3 to 12 birthday photos and arranges them into a paced, music-matched montage — colour grade, confetti, motion, and a title card all applied for you — in the time it takes to pick the photos. The included 30-second song is licensed for royalty-free commercial use, and the whole thing opens as a real, editable project if you want to swap a photo or change the look later.

Perfect for

Some moments this fits — there are more.

Kids' birthday party

Turn the party photos into a montage to share with family the same evening.

Milestone birthday (30th, 40th, 50th)

A handful of photos from across the years for a speech or a surprise-party screen.

First birthday

Photos from baby's first year arranged into a short, upbeat recap.

Surprise party screen-loop

A short reel to play on a TV or projector as guests arrive.

Long-distance birthday message

Can't be there? Send a personalised birthday montage instead of a card.

Birthday social post

A 9:16 reel ready for Instagram, TikTok, or a family group chat.

Tips for the best result

A few small things make a noticeable difference.

1
Lead with a strong photo
The first photo doubles as the title-card backdrop, so open with a clear, bright shot of the birthday person.
2
Mix close-ups and group shots
Alternating tight and wide photos gives the montage visual rhythm instead of reading flat.
3
Personalise the title
The card reads "Happy Birthday!" by default — type a name or age ("Happy 30th, Mia!") for a personal touch.
4
Order them chronologically
For a milestone recap, oldest-to-newest gives the strongest "look how far we've come" feel.

How it works

1
Pick 3–12 photos
Drag them in the order you want them shown. They don't need to match in style or era — the grade pulls them together.
2
Pick a style (or keep the default)
Style cards — Playful, Party Mode, Keepsake, and Sugar Rush — each play a short preview of how your photos will move. Tap one and the look, the cut, and the decoration retune to match.
3
AI scores and renders
A 30-second song is composed to match, your photos get motion and an animated title card, and the finished 9:16 video is ready to download.

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Frequently asked questions

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Wedding slideshow

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Business jingle

An original jingle that sings your business's name — over your photos, ending on your logo.

Ready to try it?

Free tokens at signup — no card needed.