AI Ghost Filter Prank from Any Photo
The grinning grey ghost from the TikTok filter, put behind anyone in a photo you already have. Upload a picture of a friend, partner or roommate at home and get a clip of the ghost creeping up on them, then send it and wait.
- Add any photos
- No live filter
- Three scares
- No watermark
Add the photo to put the ghost in as Image 1. Group photos work; add a second photo as Image 2 if you want the ghost to look like someone.
Sexually explicit (NSFW) content is strictly prohibited.
Rendering takes about 40s. Finished clips land in History.
Ghost Filter Prank Videos on TikTok
The prank as people film it with the live filter. These play from TikTok, so they stay under their creators’ control.
"Her smile immediately changed"
The most-played ghost filter prank of the season, at 14M plays.
@amandahall513 on TikTokThe reaction compilation
Two minutes of reactions back to back, 7M plays and 731K likes.
@vo.huong54 on TikTokThe whole family
Parents in on it, the ghost behind everyone. 3.8M plays.
@joiracoupal on TikTokWhat Is the Ghost Filter Prank?
The ghost filter prank uses a camera effect that places a pale grey ghost, long hair and a too-wide grin, right behind whoever is on screen. Someone films a friend or family member, the ghost appears over their shoulder, and the video is their reaction when they see it on the phone.
It has been one of the biggest October formats on TikTok, with the top posts in the tens of millions of plays and people searching "ghost filter" all year round.
The live filter only works on a camera pointed at someone right now. An AI version works on a photo you already have: the ghost creeps up in a clip you can send, post or keep for the moment they least expect it.
How to Make an AI Ghost Filter Video
- 1
Pick a photo
Someone indoors with some room behind them: a hallway, a kitchen, a bathroom mirror. The ghost needs space to appear.
- 2
Choose the scare
Creeps up behind for the slow one, They turn around for the jump scare, In the doorway for the one you notice on the second watch.
- 3
Create and send
Five seconds is perfect for a message; ten for a post. Tell them it was AI once they have screamed.
Ghost Filter Prompts
The prompts the template sends with your photo. They work in any image-to-video generator that takes the photo as Image 1.
Creeps up behind
Image 1 is the scene. A vertical video that starts exactly as Image 1, with the person going about their moment, unaware. Slowly, from behind the person, a tall, thin pale-grey ghost woman with long stringy grey hair, hollow dark eyes, an unnaturally wide grin and long bony fingers rises into view over their shoulder and leans closer, grinning straight at the camera, while the person does not notice. Keep the person's face, hairstyle, clothes and the room from Image 1 exactly as they are; only the ghost is new. Handheld phone-camera look, ordinary indoor lighting, the ghost slightly translucent at its edges. No text, no logos, no other people. Audio: room tone, then a low creeping drone.
They turn around
Image 1 is the scene. A vertical video that starts exactly as Image 1. a tall, thin pale-grey ghost woman with long stringy grey hair, hollow dark eyes, an unnaturally wide grin and long bony fingers silently appears right behind the person, its face inches from theirs. The person senses something, slowly turns their head, sees it and jumps back with a startled scream; the ghost tilts its head and keeps grinning. Keep the person's face, hairstyle, clothes and the room from Image 1 exactly as they are; only the ghost is new. Handheld phone-camera look, ordinary indoor lighting, the ghost slightly translucent at its edges. No text, no logos, no other people. Audio: silence, then a sharp sting and a scream.
In the doorway
Image 1 is the scene. A vertical video that starts exactly as Image 1. In a doorway or dark corner of the room behind the person, a tall, thin pale-grey ghost woman with long stringy grey hair, hollow dark eyes, an unnaturally wide grin and long bony fingers peeks out, watches them, then slowly steps closer each time the camera drifts, while the person carries on unaware. Keep the person's face, hairstyle, clothes and the room from Image 1 exactly as they are; only the ghost is new. Handheld phone-camera look, ordinary indoor lighting, the ghost slightly translucent at its edges. No text, no logos, no other people. Audio: room tone, a creaking floorboard, a faint whisper.
Tips for a Scarier Ghost Video
Ordinary beats spooky
A normal photo of someone brushing their teeth scares more than a dark, moody one. The ghost should be the only strange thing.
Leave space behind them
Photos with a wall right behind the person give the ghost nowhere to stand.
Send it, do not post it first
The prank works once. Send it privately, film the reaction, then post both.
Pricing
Each ghost video costs credits by length: 5 seconds: 200 credits, 10 seconds: 400 credits. The price is on the button before you start, and nothing else is added.
Credits come in packs, starting at 600 credits for $9.90. A render that fails is refunded automatically.
Use it responsibly
- Only upload photos of yourself, of people who said yes, or of your own pets.
- Do not use it to make someone look like they did something they did not.
- Label the result as AI when you post it; TikTok and Instagram both have an AI-generated tag.
- Do not use it to frighten young children or anyone who scares easily; stop if someone is genuinely upset.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ghost filter on TikTok?
A camera effect, available in TikTok and CapCut, that adds a creepy grey ghost behind the person being filmed. People use it to film reactions for the ghost filter prank.
Can I add the ghost to a photo I already have?
Yes, that is what this page does. Upload the photo, choose how the ghost appears, and get a short video of it creeping up on the person in the picture.
How do ghost filter pranks work?
The prankster shows someone a video of themselves with a ghost right behind them, then films their reaction. With an AI clip, you send the video and wait for the reply.
Do I need the live filter or CapCut?
No. The ghost is added by an AI video model from one still photo, so there is nothing to install and nobody needs to be filmed live.
How much does it cost?
By length: 5 seconds for 200 credits, 10 seconds for 400 credits. Failed renders are refunded.
What happens to the photos I upload?
They are stored in your account so you can reuse them, sent to the video model only for your render, and never shown to anyone else. You can delete them from your history at any time.
Does the video have a watermark?
No. You download a clean MP4, ready to post on TikTok, Reels or Shorts.
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