How to Make the I Love The Smiths Elevator Video With AI (2 Photos, Vertical)
What the I Love The Smiths elevator trend is, which two photos to use, and how to turn them into a vertical elevator-scene video for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
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Each scene is a ready-made version of this trend. Choose the one that fits you, upload one photo and get the video. No prompt, no editing.
In this article
Short answer: open the I Love The Smiths AI studio, upload 2 photos: Photo 1 is the person in headphones, Photo 2 is the person who says the line, and press Generate. TrendSwap turns them into the elevator scene: one of you wears headphones, the other leans in, says "I love the Smiths," says it again, then steps out as the doors close. You get a 15-second vertical MP4. No filming, no editing.
What the trend is
The I Love The Smiths trend remakes the elevator scene from the 2009 film (500) Days of Summer: one person is listening on headphones, the other hears the music and says "I love the Smiths." In October 2026 a TikTok remake brought the scene back, and people started recreating it with a friend, a partner or a coworker.
Where the meme came from and how people remix it: the I Love The Smiths meme explained.
What you upload and what you get
| You provide | You receive |
|---|---|
| 2 photos, one per person: Photo 1 wears the headphones, Photo 2 says the line | A 15-second MP4, 9:16 vertical |
| Your choice of resolution: 480p, 720p or 1080p | An elevator: one person in headphones, the other leans in, says the line twice and steps out as the doors close |
| Nothing else: no prompt, no reference video, no editing | Audio already mixed into the file, no watermark |
Which two photos to use
- Photo 1 is the listener. This person ends up in the headphones, quiet and a little surprised.
- Photo 2 is the one who talks. This person leans in and delivers the line.
- One person per photo, waist up. Face the camera; no sunglasses, masks or hands over the face.
- Even light. Avoid strong backlight so both faces stay clear in the elevator lighting.
How to make it in 3 steps
- Upload your two photos. Put the listener in Photo 1 and the speaker in Photo 2. Watch the original sample video for free, then review the price and use purchased or existing credits to generate the video.
- Pick a resolution and generate. The clip is vertical 9:16, made for TikTok, Reels and Shorts; credits per resolution are in the table below. Rendering usually takes about 5–15 minutes; you can leave the page while it works.
- Download and post. Open My videos, play the clip and download the MP4.
Want another two-photo trend next? Try the Bicep Heart AI video generator.
Price, credits and failed renders
| Resolution | Credits per clip | Available with |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | 25 | Any pack |
| 720p HD | 50 | Any pack |
| 1080p Full HD | 100 | Creator or Studio (the Single goes up to 720p) |
The Single is $9.90 for 50 credits, the Creator $24.90 for 150 and the Studio $59.90 for 400 (see pricing). These are one-time packs with no subscription, and credits never expire.
If a generation fails, times out or is blocked by a safety check, the credits for that job return to your balance automatically. A completed video uses its credits, so start with a clear photo. If a finished file is broken or missing audio, email support@trendswap.app with the video reference. Card refunds follow the Refund Policy.
See pricing and the Refund Policy.
FAQ
Is I Love The Smiths for one person or two?
Two. Upload 2 photos, one clear photo for each character. Group photos are not supported.
Can I use a photo of my pet?
This template is built around a human performer, so we recommend a photo of a person. Pet photos are not supported for this scene; templates such as Flying Tesla Roadster, Baby Knight and Spooky Scary Skeletons are made for pets.
Does the exported video include the original sound?
Yes. The original scene audio is precisely synchronized in every downloaded MP4, so you do not need to add or align the soundtrack in an editor.
How long is the video and what resolution do I get?
Every video from this template is 15 seconds, 9:16 vertical, as a watermark-free MP4. Choose 480p (25 credits), 720p (50 credits) or 1080p (100 credits). The Single covers up to 720p; the Creator or Studio unlocks 1080p.
What happens to my credits if the video fails?
If a generation fails, times out or is blocked by a safety check, the credits for that job return to your balance automatically (25, 50 or 100 by resolution). The video page shows the job status and whether the credits were returned.
What if I'm not happy with the result?
Credits come back automatically only when a generation fails; a completed video uses its credits. Results depend on photo clarity and lighting, so a sharp, front-facing, well-lit photo works best. Watch the original sample video for free, then review the actual price and use purchased or existing credits to generate. If a finished video has a serious technical problem, such as a broken file or missing audio, email support@trendswap.app with the video reference. Duplicate charges and purchases that never reached your account are handled under our refund policy.
How long are my photos and videos kept, and how do I delete them?
Uploaded photos are deleted automatically after 7 days. Finished videos stay in your account until you delete them. Delete a video in My videos (/videos): this permanently removes the video file and the photo it was made from. To have a photo deleted sooner, or to erase your whole account, email support@trendswap.app with the subject "Privacy Request". We do not use your photos or videos to train public AI models.
Photos and permissions
Use photos you have the right to use, and ask the other person before you post. TrendSwap is an independent tool, not affiliated with the film, the band or the original creators.
I Love The Smiths
Two photos become the elevator scene: headphones, the line, the doors close.
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