How to make a 90s yearbook photo of yourself

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add a clear face photo in Rift and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, 'a 90s school yearbook photo of me, laser background, 90s hair and outfit'. Ask for four versions to get a few different looks. Tap Make and pick your favourites in Library. Swap the decade for the 1960s, 70s or 2000s, or turn your favourite into a short video.

Add one clear photo of your face and Spark turns it into a 90s school yearbook portrait, with the hair, outfit and laser backdrop. You can ask for four versions at once.

What you need

An iPhone with Rift.
A recent photo of you, face to camera, nothing covering your face.

Step by step

Add your photo in Rift.
Say the decade and the details. Background, hair, outfit, pose.
Ask for four versions so you get a few hair and outfit options.
Check the Draft and tap Make.
Pick your favourites in Library.

Lines to try with Spark

“A 90s yearbook photo of me, blue laser background, frosted tips, denim jacket, four versions.”
“A 70s yearbook photo, brown backdrop, big collar, side part.”
“An 80s yearbook photo with big hair and a neon sweater.”
“A 2000s school photo, flip phone in hand, layered hair.”
“A yearbook photo of my dog, 90s style, chin on paw.”

Tips

Name two details, like the background and the hair. Spark fills in the rest.
Head and shoulders framing reads most like a real yearbook.
Make a set. Four decades side by side is a ready-made carousel.

Questions people ask

Can I choose the hair and clothes?

Yes. Name the look in your line, such as big curly hair and a denim jacket, and check it in the Draft.

Can I do other decades?

Yes. Say the decade: 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s or 2000s.

Can I do it with my friends?

Yes. Make one for each friend from their photo, with their OK, and post them as a class page.

Can I get a few different yearbook looks?

Yes. Ask for up to 4 versions at once and pick your favourites in Library.