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> Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://ilovesmiths.com/llms.txt)

**Direct answer**

Two photos, 15 seconds, 16:9, 720p default, original sound included, 7/16/26 credits at 480p/720p/1080p. Failed renders refund; retries are available; the output is AI-generated and unaffiliated with the film or the band.

[**Make my video**](https://ilovesmiths.com/#create)

# I Love the Smiths AI FAQ

Short answers, no hedging. If a question is missing, email help@ilovesmiths.com.

Published November 10, 2026

## The basics

The most common questions are about the two-photo requirement, the photo order and whether the audio is included. The answers below are the current product rules; they apply to every render.

## Rights and posting

This is an independent parody tool. It does not use film footage, actor likenesses or a licensed Smiths recording in customer renders. Label AI output wherever you post it.

## Common questions

**Make a video**

## Ready to cast your two people?

Add a listener photo and a speaker photo, pick a resolution, and render the 15-second elevator take. Both seats are required.

[**Create**](https://ilovesmiths.com/#create)

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The 15-second original scene soundtrack is mixed into the MP4."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is it the real Smiths song?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. The file carries the scene's pre-recorded soundtrack; no generated Smiths recording or lyrics are used."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I change the lines?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The launch template uses the fixed line reading. Custom dialogue is not supported."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Are these the real actors?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Every customer render is generated from the uploaded photos."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is this affiliated with the film or the band?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. It is an independent parody / fan project, not affiliated with The Smiths, Searchlight Pictures or (500) Days of Summer."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much does one video cost?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"7 credits at 480p, 16 at 720p, 26 at 1080p. Packs: $6.99 / $12.99 / $39.99."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do credits expire?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Unused credits stay on the account."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is there a free trial?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. The 480p draft is the cheapest way to test the casting."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do I pay?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"PayPal. Prices are in USD."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How long does a render take?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Usually 5–15 minutes. The job times out at 30 minutes and refunds."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What happens if the render fails?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The whole render fails, the credits are refunded, and the result page offers a retry."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does a retry cost again?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. The failed attempt was refunded; the retry is a new render at the same credit price."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is there a watermark?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I use it commercially?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Not without clearing the underlying rights. The site is a parody tool and grants no rights to the film, song or likeness."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do I download it?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Use the download button on the result page, or scan the QR to open it on your phone. It stays in My creations for 14 days."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I get 9:16?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"16:9 is the default. For 9:16, crop the MP4 in TikTok or CapCut."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What languages are supported?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"English at launch. The site is built for more locales; the interface will add them later."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do I delete my photos?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"They are deleted after 14 days. Email help@ilovesmiths.com if you need earlier removal."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who can use the site?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Adults 18+ who hold the rights to both photos. No celebrities, no minors."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where do I report a problem?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Email help@ilovesmiths.com with the creation id. Include the job id if the render failed."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is the sample a customer render?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. The sample is the reference scene used to build the prompt; every ordered video is generated from your photos."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Why one take instead of five shots?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The original is one take. Five shots was a competitor's edit and caused identity drift; we render one continuous 15-second shot."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does the output have metadata?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The MP4 is a normal H.264 file; no C2PA manifest is embedded. Label it yourself when posting."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I use the site on my phone?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. The studio works on mobile, and the result page has a phone download QR."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What if the photos are low resolution?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The render still works, but the face will be soft. Use the sharpest photo you have, at least 512 px on the face."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I delete a render?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Email support with the creation id; the file is removed from storage."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do you offer refunds for a bad likeness?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A failed render refunds automatically. A completed render that you dislike is not a failure; the 480p draft exists to test the casting."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Why does the site ask for two photos?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The scene has two seats. A missing person breaks the line reading and the exit."}}]}
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