Photo 1 — the listener.
A clear, front-facing photo. This is the person wearing the headphones who gets asked the question.
I Love the Smiths AI Video From Your Two Photos
Recreate the elevator moment everyone quotes: one photo of the listener in headphones, one of the person who says the line. Our I Love the Smiths AI turns both photos into a short video you can post the same day.
Upload two photos
Photo 1 is the listener in headphones. Photo 2 is the person who says the line.
- Headphones on
- Says the line
One adult per photo, facing the camera, face clearly visible. No screenshots or group shots · JPG/PNG up to 20 MB
Two photos · Optional prompt · Paid generation — $9.99 per videoCredits come back automatically if a render fails · One video at a time
FROM TWO PHOTOS
Two portraits in, one elevator scene out
These two photos are the only input behind the video on the right. Yours work the same way: one listener in headphones, one person who says the line.
Photo 1 · Listener
Photo 2 · Speaker
What the I Love the Smiths AI video is. It's a two-photo AI video: you upload a photo for the listener (headphones on) and a photo for the person who speaks, add an optional prompt if you want a different angle, and the tool generates a short clip set inside that elevator conversation from (500) Days of Summer.
What you need
Photo 2 — the one who speaks.
A clear, front-facing photo of the person who says “I love the Smiths.”
A prompt (optional).
Leave it blank for the standard elevator read, or add a line to change the mood, framing, or wardrobe.
Photo 1 · Listener
Photo 2 · Speaker
How it works
- 01
Upload two photos.
One for the listener, one for the person who speaks. Use photos where both faces are clearly visible and unobstructed.
- 02
Add a prompt (optional).
Tell us how you want the scene to feel — or skip it and use the default elevator setup.
- 03
Generate and download.
Pay for the generation, wait for your video, then download it. Usually 5–8 minutes · About 15 seconds · Landscape 16:9
Your order at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 2 photos (listener + speaker) |
| Prompt | Optional |
| Price | $9.99 |
| Length | About 15 seconds |
| Format | Landscape 16:9, MP4 download with no watermark |
| Turnaround | Usually 5–8 minutes. You can leave the page; the finished video waits in My videos, and we email you when it’s done. |
| Audio | It comes with sound. The scene’s sound is built in, and you can’t swap in your own song. |
| Preview / watermark | There’s no free trial of the full video. Before you pay, you can see one free still preview from your two photos. Full videos have no watermark. |
| Refunds | If a generation fails, its credits come back to your account automatically and you can try again with different photos. Credits never expire. |
Why it takes two photos
The joke only works with two people. Someone is wearing headphones, someone else says the line, and the whole scene turns on that exchange — which is why this format needs a listener and a speaker instead of a single face swap. Upload one photo of each person and the I Love the Smiths AI video keeps both roles in the frame.
You can also do it with the same person twice: the same face as the listener and the speaker reads as a joke on its own. Either way, use photos taken in decent light, with the face turned toward the camera.
- Photo 1 · Listener
- Photo 2 · Speaker
What people use it for
- Sending it to the person who actually loves The Smiths
- Couples' posts and “us but in that elevator” edits
- Group chat jokes between friends who share one music taste
- Anniversaries, birthdays, and Valentine's posts that aren't a slideshow
- Reaction content for film and music accounts
The scene behind the trend
The line comes from one of the smallest scenes in (500) Days of Summer: two people share an elevator, one is wearing headphones, and the other says “I love the Smiths.” It became a meme because it's the entire relationship in nine words. If you want the context first, read our breakdown of the I love the Smiths scene or the full 500 Days of Summer elevator scene.
Prompt ideas
Keep it clean and close.
“Same elevator, tighter framing on both faces, warm overhead light.” The default setup already does this — a prompt is for when you want the frame to move.
Change the era, not the joke.
Try a specific decade or wardrobe. The line still lands; the visual doesn't have to be 2009.
Make it a meme.
If you're after something more absurd, the I love the Smiths meme page covers the joke formats people keep reusing, and the I love the Smiths template page shows how the two-photo setup maps onto the scene.
One video, one price
Every generation is a paid order: $9.99. No subscription is required to make one. Full pricing and what's included: I Love the Smiths AI pricing.
10 credits
$9.99
Use across videos; the credit total is shown before each generation.
Billed once. Credits never expire.
Includes
- 10 credits
- ~15s, 16:9, with sound
- 2 photos per video
- No watermark, MP4 download
- Credits never expire
30 credits
$19.99
Use across videos; the credit total is shown before each generation.
Billed once. Credits never expire.
Includes
- 30 credits
- ~15s, 16:9, with sound
- 2 photos per video
- No watermark, MP4 download
- Credits never expire
50 credits
$29.99
Use across videos; the credit total is shown before each generation.
Billed once. Credits never expire.
Includes
- 50 credits
- ~15s, 16:9, with sound
- 2 photos per video
- No watermark, MP4 download
- Credits never expire
If a render fails, its credits come back to your account automatically.
I Love the Smiths AI — FAQ
Q1What is the I love the Smiths AI video?+
It's a two-photo AI video that places two people into the elevator conversation from (500) Days of Summer — one as the listener in headphones, one as the person who says the line.
Q2Do I need two photos?+
Yes — one for each role. Both should be front-facing and clearly lit. You can use the same person for both roles if you want the joke on yourself.
Q3Which photo is which role?+
Photo 1 is the listener, the one wearing headphones who gets asked the question. Photo 2 is the person who speaks. If you swap them, the roles swap with them.
Q4Do I need a prompt?+
No. Leave it empty for the standard elevator read, or add a line to change mood, framing, or wardrobe.
Q5How long is the video?+
About 15 seconds.
Q6How long does it take to generate?+
Usually 5–8 minutes. You can leave the page; the finished video waits in My videos, and we email you when it’s done.
Q7How much does it cost?+
$9.99 per video. No subscription required.
Q8Do I get a free preview or a watermark?+
There’s no free trial of the full video. Before you pay, you can see one free still preview from your two photos. Full videos have no watermark.
Q9Does it include the original dialogue or music?+
It comes with sound. The scene’s sound is built in, and you can’t swap in your own song.
Q10Where are my photos stored, and can I delete them?+
See our Privacy Policy for storage, retention, access, and how to request deletion.
Q11Can I use the video commercially?+
Personal and social posting is fine. Commercial use: don’t use it to advertise or to mislead anyone, and label it as AI-made when you post it.
Two photos. One elevator. Yours.
Upload the listener, upload the speaker, and let the I Love the Smiths AI do the rest.