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How to make an AI Santa video from text (no photos)

Short answer

Type your child's details into a text form — name, age, town, interests, one proud moment and their wish — and an AI writes a script for Santa and voices it in a short video. On HohoClip this takes about two minutes of typing, needs no photos, shows a free name preview, and the full video costs $4.99 (or $9.99 for three).

Last updated November 1, 2026. Written by the HohoClip team; we make one of the products compared here.

Step by step

  1. Add your child's details. First name, age, town, interests, one thing they did well this year, their Christmas wish, and who it's from (Mum & Dad, grandparents…). Text only.
  2. Check the name. Tap "Hear it" to hear the name spoken; if it sounds wrong, type how it's pronounced (e.g. "EM-uh").
  3. Pick the look and voice. 3 scenes (toy workshop, sleigh at night, by the fireplace), 10 voice/language options, a warm, playful or gentle tone, ~30/45/60 seconds, and background music.
  4. Preview free. Watch a watermarked preview where Santa says the name.
  5. Unlock and share. Pay $4.99 (or $9.99 for three children) to get the full HD MP4 and a gift share page for iMessage, WhatsApp or email — delivered within 24 hours or your money back.

What the AI does (and doesn't do)

  • It writes a new script from your details, so Santa can mention the swimming badge or the new baby brother — not a fixed template with a name pasted in.
  • It speaks in the language and accent you choose: US, UK, Australian or Irish English, Spanish (Spain or Mexico), French, German, Italian or Brazilian Portuguese.
  • It never says a child is on the naughty list and never promises the wish — Santa will "have a word with the elves".
  • It does not use your child's face or voice, or anyone else's likeness.

Writing tips

  • Be specific: "learned to ride without training wheels" works better than "was good".
  • Use the name they're called at home (nicknames are fine).
  • Keep the wish realistic — Santa won't promise it, but he will mention it.
  • Add a one-line message from you; Santa reads it as a note from the family.

Other ways to do this: template tools like Synthesia's Santa page let you type the exact script yourself. See our comparison.

Hear Santa say your child's name, free

Type their details (no photos), get a free watermarked preview, then unlock the full video for $4.99 (or 3 for $9.99).

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FAQ

Can I make an AI Santa video without uploading a photo?

Yes. HohoClip works from text only — you type the child's details and the AI writes Santa's script and voices it. Photos of children are never accepted.

Is the Santa in the video a real person?

No. HohoClip's Santa is an original fictional AI-generated character, not an actor, celebrity or deepfake, and videos are labeled as AI-made.

What should I write to make the video feel personal?

One specific, true detail beats a long list: a lost tooth, learning to ride a bike, being kind to a sibling. Add the name, age, town, an interest and the wish, and say who the video is from.