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Tiny Desk AI pricing

Each credit makes one new ~15-second, 9:16, 720p Tiny Desk AI video with the song. Solo, Duo and Trio cost the same credit. No subscription, no account.

1 video

$9.99 USD

$9.99 per video

  • 1, 2 or 3 photos per video
  • ~15 s · vertical 9:16
  • 720p MP4, no watermark
  • Song included
  • Private order and email link
  • Unused credits never expire
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10 videos

$69.99 USD

$7.00 per video

  • 1, 2 or 3 photos per video
  • ~15 s · vertical 9:16
  • 720p MP4, no watermark
  • Song included
  • Private order and email link
  • Unused credits never expire
Start with photos →
  • No login required
  • Same price for Solo, Duo and Trio
  • Credit back for confirmed failures
  • Prices in USD, taxes may apply

Format and delivery

Exactly what you receive

Length
About 15 seconds, all three shots
Format
Vertical 9:16, 720p MP4
Sound
The desk-concert song, in sync
People
1 to 3 from your photos, same price
Watermark
None
Delivery
Private order page and email link
Storage
Photos up to 7 days, video 30 days
Failures
A confirmed failure returns the credit once
How we handle photos →

Questions

Tiny Desk AI FAQ

What is the Tiny Desk AI trend?

It is a meme built on Charlie Wilson’s 2023 NPR Tiny Desk Concert performance of “Outstanding”: a lead singer at the office desk turns, waves and breaks into a huge laugh before a sax solo. In October 2026 people started using AI to put coaches, players, friends and coworkers into that clip. Tiny Desk AI lets you do the same with your own photos.

How do I make a Tiny Desk AI video with my photos?

Choose Solo, Duo or Trio, upload one clear photo per seat, confirm everyone agreed, enter your email and pay for a pack. The video is made after payment and you get a private link to watch and download it. No filming, editing or prompt needed.

Solo, Duo or Trio: who does each photo replace?

Photo 1 is always the lead singer in the laughing close-up. Photo 2 is the sax player in the closing solo. Photo 3 is the keyboard player in the front row of the opening band shot. Solo uses photo 1, Duo photos 1 and 2, Trio all three.

Can I use one group photo of my friends?

Not as a single upload: each seat needs its own photo with one person in it. You can crop a group photo into one picture per friend, as long as each crop is sharp, shows the face clearly and is larger than 300 pixels on each side.

Which photos give the best result?

One adult per photo, face clear and looking roughly at the camera, from the waist up, in even light without heavy filters. Sunglasses, side profiles, blurry shots and faces covered by hair or hands make the result look less like the real person.

Does the video include the “Outstanding” song?

Yes. The ~15-second video comes with the desk-concert audio already synced to the laugh and the sax solo. If a platform mutes or replaces the sound, add the trending sound inside that app instead.

Will we wear our own clothes? Can I change the stage or the song?

Each person’s clothes, hair and accessories come from their own photo. The bookshelf stage, the shots, the camera, the instruments and the song are fixed so every video matches the meme; you can’t choose another background, song or seat order.

Will it really look like us?

The model is asked to keep each person’s face, hair, skin tone and build in their shot, including the head-back laugh and the hand across the face. AI can still change small details, so check the result. A sharp, front-facing photo helps most.

What happens to the band members I don’t replace?

Seats you don’t fill and the two backing singers are played by AI-generated musicians. They can look a little different in each video and sometimes pick up colors from your photos. They are never made from another customer’s photo.

How long is the video, and what quality?

About 15 seconds, vertical 9:16, 720p MP4 with sound and no watermark: the band shot, the lead singer’s laugh and the sax solo.

How much does it cost? Does Trio cost more? Is there a free version?

Packs are one-time USD payments: 1 video $9.99, 3 videos $24.99, 10 videos $69.99. Solo, Duo and Trio all use one credit. There is no subscription and no free personal preview; you can watch our finished Solo, Duo and Trio results before paying.

How long does it take, and can I close the page?

It depends on the queue, so there is no guaranteed time. After payment you can close the page; the video keeps being made and we email you when it is ready.

Can I use photos of celebrities, politicians or children?

No. Use your own photo or photos of adults who agreed to be in the video. Don’t upload celebrities, politicians, other public figures, minors or anyone without permission. Pets, cartoons and drawings are not supported.

Is this the official NPR Tiny Desk?

No. Tiny Desk AI is an independent website and is not affiliated with NPR, NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts, Charlie Wilson or The Gap Band. “Tiny Desk AI” describes the meme people search for.

Can I post it on TikTok, Reels or Shorts?

Yes, the 9:16 MP4 is made for them. The song belongs to its rights holders, so a platform may mute or limit it; if that happens, add the trending sound inside the app. Tag or ask the friends in your video before you post.

What happens if generation fails?

A confirmed failure returns that attempt’s credit to your order once, so you can try again with the same or other photos at no extra cost. A returned credit is not an automatic cash refund; contact support for refund questions.

How are our photos and the video stored?

Photos are used only to make your video and are deleted within 7 days. Finished videos stay on your private order page for 30 days. Nothing is published to a gallery. See the privacy policy for the video provider’s processing.