- An example is already playing above. Keep the drawn background, or press “Use my photo or video”.
- Choose how much snow: light, medium or lots. Add a greeting if you want one, or leave it empty.
- Choose MP4 or GIF and press Download. Save the file, or share it from your phone.
What the snow looks like
Every flake has its own size, speed and sway. Small, faint flakes fall slowly in the distance; bigger, brighter ones fall faster nearby. That depth is what makes it read as snow rather than white dots. The snow is spread across the whole picture from the first frame, so there’s no empty start while it “fills up”.
Uses for a snow effect
- Winter and Christmas posts for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
- Ski trips and winter holidays, when the real snow didn’t show up on camera.
- Shop windows, menus and product shots for seasonal promotions.
- Photo cards: a still photo becomes a short snowy video clip.
MP4 or GIF?
MP4 keeps the full picture and the original sound, and is the best choice for WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. GIF loops silently in any chat or email, even where videos don’t autoplay; keep GIFs short (up to 10 seconds) and small, because they’re much bigger than MP4s.
Private: your photos and videos stay on your device
Family videos and photos of children don’t belong on someone else’s server. FitVideo makes the snow effect inside your browser, so nothing is uploaded, and there’s no account, no watermark and no limit on how many you make.
For a greeting card, the Christmas video maker adds “Merry Christmas” for you. For parties, try confetti.
Questions
How do I add snow to a video?
Drop the video in, choose light, medium or lots of snow, and press Make video. The snow is added over the whole clip.
Can I add snow to a photo?
Yes. A photo becomes a 3, 5 or 10 second video or GIF with snow falling over it.
Is the original sound kept?
Yes, in MP4. GIFs have no sound.
Will it work for vertical phone videos?
Yes. The snow fits any shape, including 9:16 Reels and TikToks.
Is it free? Is there a watermark?
Free, with no watermark and no sign-up.
Are my photos and videos uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser, on your device.
Which browsers does it work in?
Chrome and Edge on computers and Android work best. Recent Safari on iPhone and Mac works too.