- An example is already playing above. Keep the drawn background, or press “Use my photo or video”.
- Confetti and “Happy Birthday!” are already set. Add their name, for example “Happy Birthday, Sam!”, or switch to fireworks or sparkles.
- Choose MP4 or GIF and press Download. Save the file, or share it from your phone.
Ideas for birthday videos
- A photo of the birthday person with confetti and their name: a moving card for WhatsApp or Instagram Stories.
- The candles moment: confetti over the clip of them blowing out the candles.
- A message from everyone: film the group singing, then add the greeting.
- Milestones: “Happy 40th, Priya!” or “Happy 1st Birthday, Leo!”.
- Kids’ party invitations and thank-you messages.
Confetti that looks real
Each piece of confetti tumbles, spins and flips as it falls, catching the light on one side and then the other, in six bright colours. Choose light for a gentle sprinkle or lots for a party cannon.
Make a birthday video from several photos
To include many photos, make a slideshow first with photos to video, then drop the result in here to add confetti and the greeting over it.
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 birthday video inside your browser, so nothing is uploaded, and there’s no account, no watermark and no limit on how many you make.
Questions
How do I make a birthday video with a name?
Drop in a photo or clip and type the greeting, for example “Happy Birthday, Sam!”. Long names shrink to fit.
Can I make a Happy Birthday GIF?
Yes. Choose GIF under Save as. It loops in any chat.
Can I put the greeting at the top?
Yes. Choose top, middle or bottom under Greeting position.
Can I add music or a voice message?
Yes, when you save as MP4. Under Sound, choose a built-in tune such as Happy Birthday, add your own music file, or record a voice message. A video can keep its own sound underneath.
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.