What photos work best for Burning Bridges AI?

One-sentence answer

One recent, well-lit adult portrait (JPG/PNG/WebP ≤ 10 MB) with a clear face works best for Burning Bridges AI; groups, blur and heavy filters are the usual failure modes.

Choose

1. One adult with a clear, unobstructed face
2. Upper body visible, even lighting
3. A natural photo with little or no filtering

Skip

1. Group photos or a hidden face
2. Dark, blurry or heavily edited shots
3. Cropped faces or extreme camera angles

Hard limits from the studio

• File type must be JPG, PNG or WebP
• File size must be ≤ 10 MB
• You must confirm permission to depict the person (adults only)

After you pick

Continue with How to make a Burning Bridges AI video with your own photo. Photos are stored privately and auto-deleted in about 24 hours—see How does Burning Bridges Studio handle photo and video privacy?.

FAQ

What file types work?

JPG, PNG or WebP, maximum 10 MB.

How many people should be in the photo?

One adult with a clear, unobstructed face. Skip group shots or hidden faces.

What lighting works best?

Even lighting with the upper body visible. Avoid dark, blurry or heavily edited shots.

Can I use a heavily filtered selfie?

Prefer a natural photo with little or no filtering. Extreme filters and crops reduce likeness.

Can I use a minor or celebrity photo?

No. Adults only, with permission to depict the person. Consent checkbox is your declaration, not ID verification. See Safety.

Does choosing a photo upload it immediately?

Selecting a photo creates a local preview first. Upload happens when you start a generation task.

How long is the photo kept?

Creation photos in private R2 auto-delete within about 24 hours of upload. See How does Burning Bridges Studio handle photo and video privacy?.

What if my photo is rejected?

Fix type/size, face clarity or safety issues and try again. Checks before deduction use no generation credits.