How to turn yourself into a video game character

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

Add a clear photo of yourself in Rift and tell Spark, Rift's video agent, the game look you want: 16-bit pixel art, a cute 3D platformer, a gritty open-world hero. Keep it original, not a real game's character. Ask for four versions, tap Make, and turn your favourite into a short video, like you running and jumping through a level.

Add a clear photo and name the game look, such as 16-bit pixel art or a cute 3D platformer. Rift makes four versions you can turn into a short video.

Game looks to try

16-bit pixel art, side-scrolling.
Cute 3D platformer, big eyes, bright colours.
Open-world hero, cinematic and gritty.
Retro arcade, neon and scanlines.
Fighting game select screen pose.

Step by step

Add a clear photo of you.
Say the look and your outfit.
Ask for four versions, check the Draft and Make.
Turn the favourite into a video with one action.

Lines to try with Spark

“Me as a 16-bit pixel art hero in a green hoodie, four versions.”
“Me as a cute 3D platformer character, running and jumping across floating islands.”
“Me as an open-world hero on a cliff at dawn, cape blowing.”
“Me and my dog as a pixel-art duo, side view, running right.”

Tips

Name your outfit so the character feels like you.
One action for the video: run, jump, power up.

Questions people ask

Can I be a character from a real game?

Use the style, not the character. "16-bit pixel hero in a red jacket" works; a named game character doesn't.

Can I make it move like a game?

Yes. Open the picture and say "I run and jump across platforms, side view".

Can my pet be the sidekick?

Yes. Add a photo of your pet and say they follow you.

Does it work as a profile picture?

Yes. A head-and-shoulders pixel portrait makes a strong avatar.