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How to make a Halloween costume video of your dog or cat

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add one clear photo of your dog or cat to Rift and tell Spark the costume and the place, for example a small dog as a witch stirring a cauldron. Spark plans the shots and sets up a Draft with the price on the Make button. Tap Make and your pet appears in costume for up to 15 seconds. Rift is an iPhone app.

Add one photo of your dog or cat, name the costume and the place, and Spark builds a short video of your pet wearing it. Your pet stays comfortable, and the photo stays the star.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Open Rift and tell Spark. Costume first, then place.
  2. Add your pet. Pick the photo from your camera roll.
  3. Check the Draft. Spark shows what will change. Reply to adjust.
  4. Make. Tap Make and let it run. The video lands in your Library.
  5. Try another costume. Keep the same photo and change the line.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips for a pet costume that reads

More Halloween

For people, friends and cars as well as pets, see how to make a Halloween costume video of yourself, friends or your pet. For a pet doing a dance in costume, see how to make your dog or cat dance in a video.

Questions people ask

When is Halloween?

Saturday 31 October 2026. Make it a day or two early to leave time for a second version.

Can I make a black cat look spooky?

Yes. Black coats read well in dim light. Say "moonlit" or "candle glow" so the eyes stand out.

Do I need a photo of my pet in costume?

No. Use a normal photo and name the costume in your line.

Can two pets have matching costumes?

Yes. Add a photo of each and say "matching", for example two dogs as little ghosts.

What costume ideas work well for a pet video?

Simple, bold shapes read best, such as a witch hat, dragon wings or a tiny ghost sheet. Name the costume and its colours in your line.

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