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How to make a car for sale video from a photo

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add a sharp three-quarter photo of the car to Rift and tell Spark a simple reveal, such as a slow push-in on the car on a clean driveway in morning light. Check the Draft, tap Make and you get a video of up to 15 seconds in your Library. Say honestly in the listing what the car is: the video is a presentation shot, not an inspection.

Add one sharp three-quarter photo of the car and ask for a slow push-in. You get a short reveal clip of up to 15 seconds for the top of your listing, with no tripod or golden hour.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Add the photo. Open Rift and add the car.
  2. Keep it simple. One camera move on a plain set.
  3. Check the Draft. Spark shows the shot and keeps your car as the subject.
  4. Make. Tap Make and the clip lands in your Library.
  5. Post with honest text. Add the mileage, the condition and the price in the ad itself.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips for a clean result

Beyond cars

Bikes, boats, caravans and scooters work the same. For fun scenes, see how to make AI car videos of your own car.

Questions people ask

Can I use this to hide dents or scratches?

No. A listing video should match the car. Use it as a clear presentation shot and describe the real condition in your ad.

Will the car look like mine?

Spark copies what the photo shows, so a sharp photo with the whole car in frame and the real colour is closest.

Can I film a walk-around?

A video is one shot of up to 15 seconds. For a full walk-around, film that yourself.

Can I show the plate?

Only what is in your photo. Cover it before shooting if you want it hidden.

What should I say in the listing about the video?

Say it is a presentation clip made from a photo, and describe the real condition of the car in your ad.

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