Can I put my cat, my dog or a friend into the Toc Toc dance?

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Short answer

Yes, any of them can star: you, an adult friend who said yes, a cat, a dog or another pet. Animals rise onto their hind legs and hop. Run the free 5-second preview before anything else, since a pet photo gives less predictable results than a person.

Sample still of an orange tabby on two legs in an unfurnished room, one hind paw lifted mid-hop, a white chest of drawers behind it
Sample still of an orange tabby on two legs in an unfurnished room, one hind paw lifted mid-hop, a white chest of drawers behind it

Who can star

  • Yourself, provided you are 18 or over and your face is clear in the photo.
  • A grown-up friend or relative who has agreed to take part.
  • A cat or dog photographed up close, looking at the camera.
  • A toy, or a character you drew yourself, which comes alive as a moving copy of itself.

What's different for a pet

Your pet remains its own species. Up on its hind legs, it hops on one of them, raps the air with a front paw, then stretches both front paws out to finish. The pet version page has tips for the photo.

One photo means one dancer

Each scene holds just one dancer. If two friends want in, render a clip for each and play them side by side.

Questions people ask

Can two people dance in the same video?

No, each photo yields one dancer. Render a clip per person and combine them in an editor.

Should I ask a friend before using their photo?

Yes. You confirm before uploading that everybody in the photo has agreed, so check with them first and send them the clip afterwards.

Can a toy or a drawing be the dancer?

Yes, as long as it belongs to you. It keeps its colours and shape as it hops and knocks. Look at the free preview before you commit credits.

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