How to make the hug from heaven video
Short answer: Choose a clear photo of yourself and one of the person or pet you miss, add both to the template and pick a setting. In about four minutes you get a 12-second tribute that stays private unless you share it.
By Lingtao Yang · Published
What you need
- Two photos, one person or pet in each, faces clear
- A free account
- About four minutes
Step by step
- 1Open the template. Go to /hug-from-heaven-ai and pick a style.
- 2Add your photos. Two photos, one person or pet in each, faces clear
- 3Create and wait. Most videos are ready in three to five minutes.
- 4Download and post. Download it to keep it: the private copy is deleted after 72 hours.
What stays and what changes
| Stays the same | Changes with your photos |
|---|---|
| The stairway of light | You |
| The long embrace | The one you miss |
| The gentle music | The golden, marigold or pet setting |
By hand or with AI
CapCut templates made this format popular, but they animate a single image. This template films the moment again with both of you. It is still an AI creation, so small details will differ from your memory.
Sources
- A hug in heaven tribute for a father — TikTok, @cherikakara, Aug 7, 2026