#1 trending this week
Clapping Cat AI Video
Upload one photo of your cat or dog. It sits up on the same tiled floor, grins and slowly claps its paws at you.
Where this trend comes from
An AI-generated clip of a black cat sitting up and slowly clapping with human-like paws, posted by merkurianin at the end of September 2026. It spread on Instagram and TikTok as a green-screen reply to bad decisions, and pet owners started asking for their own pet in the role.
Original by merkurianin on Instagram and TikTok.
This template is an unofficial tribute inspired by the original. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by merkurianin.
How to make a Clapping Cat video
- 1
Add a pet photo
One cat or dog, sitting or standing, face in view.
- 2
Press Make my video
The tiled floor, the camera and the claps are already set up.
- 3
Download the MP4
4 seconds at 9:16, with sound.
Photos that work best
- ✓One pet, whole body in the frame.
- ✓A photo taken from slightly above matches the clip best.
- ✓Good light, no other animals in the picture.
FAQ
Who made the original video?+–
The original was posted by merkurianin on Instagram and TikTok. This template is an unofficial tribute inspired by the original. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by merkurianin.
Does it work with dogs?+–
Yes. Cats look closest to the original, but dogs work too. Pets vary from run to run, so if a clip misses, generate again.
How long is the video?+–
4 seconds at 9:16 vertical, with sound.
What if it fails?+–
Failed or blocked videos are not charged. The credits go back to your balance.