# AI Tiny Desk Meme FAQs Canonical page: https://aitinydeskmeme.com/faq Last updated: 2026-10-30 > These AI Tiny Desk Meme FAQs cover the details behind the 19-second band videos. The home page answers the basics. For the full story of the trend, read the [Tiny Desk AI guide](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/tiny-desk-ai). ## About the trend The clip has a few names and a bit of history. These answers clear up the most common questions. ### What does Outstanding mean here? "Outstanding" is the name of the song in the viral clip, a 1982 funk single. Every video from this site plays the original sound. The [Outstanding Tiny Desk AI guide](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/outstanding-tiny-desk-ai) explains how it is added. ### Where does the Tiny Desk meme come from? The meme comes from a 2023 desk concert clip that was remade with AI in October 2026. We do not name the people in the source clip. The [Tiny Desk meme guide](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/ai-tiny-desk-meme) covers why it works and how to cast it. ### Are the people in my video real? The people in your video are AI-generated likenesses of your photos. No footage of the original performers is used. ## Photos Photo quality decides most of the likeness. Every photo is checked as soon as you upload it. ### Which file types and sizes work? JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC photos work, up to 10 MB each. Photos from an iPhone in HEIC format are converted automatically. ### What counts as one subject? One subject means one person, one character or one pet in the frame. Group photos fail the check, so crop out everyone else first. ### Can I use a photo of a celebrity? Photos of public figures are not allowed without their permission. Use photos of yourself, or of friends who agreed to appear. The [Acceptable Use Policy](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/acceptable-use) lists the full rules. ### What makes the face look most like the photo? A sharp, front-facing photo with even light gives the closest likeness. The face should be large in the frame. Sunglasses, masks, heavy filters and strong shadows make it harder. ### Is there a limit on uploads? Each account can upload up to 60 photos per hour. A rejected photo never costs anything, so you can try another one right away. ## Making the video The scene, the cuts and the sound are fixed. You choose the photos, their order and the quality. ### What does each photo slot do? Photos fill the seats in order, up to 5. Photo 1 is the lead singer, photo 2 plays the sax, photo 3 plays the keyboard, and photos 4 and 5 are the backing singers. The [template guide](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/tiny-desk-ai-template) shows how the seats map to the shots. ### Does every band member get the same screen time? Screen time can vary. The lead singer always gets both close-ups, and a band member in the wide shots may appear in fewer frames than the others. ### Can I change the shots or the length? The shots and the length are fixed at 19 seconds, following the original clip. That keeps the cuts on the beat. The video is always vertical 9:16. ### Can I close the page while it generates? Closing the page does not stop the video. We email you when it is ready, and it also appears in My videos. ### How many videos can I make at once? An account can have up to 2 videos in progress at the same time. A third one can start as soon as one of them finishes. ### Do I need an app or an editing template? No app or template is needed, because everything runs in the browser. The [how-to guide](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/how-to-make-tiny-desk-ai-video) walks through each step. ## Credits and payment Videos are paid with credits from a one-time pack. Nothing renews. ### What is a credit? A credit pays for 5 seconds of video. A 480p video uses 1 credit per 5 seconds, 720p uses 2 and 1080p uses 5. One full video therefore costs 4, 8 or 20 credits. ### Which pack should I buy? The Starter pack ($10 for 5 credits) covers one 480p video. Larger packs cost less per credit, down to $1.33 or so with the Pro pack. Per video, that is $5.33 to $8 at 480p, $10.67 to $16 at 720p and $26.67 to $40 at 1080p. ### Do credits expire? Credits never expire. Unused credits stay in your balance for your next video. ### How do I pay? Payment runs on a secure Stripe checkout. When a video is waiting for credits, it starts right after the payment goes through. ### What happens to my credits if a video fails? The credits return to your balance automatically, and the video page shows that they were returned. There is no money refund for a failed video, because the credits come back instead. ## Your videos and privacy Photos and videos are private to your account by default. ### Where do I find my videos? Every video appears in My videos, where you can play and download it. It stays there for 30 days after it finishes. ### Can I share a video with a link? Each video has a private share link. Only people who have the link can watch it. ### How long do you keep my photos? Uploaded photos are deleted automatically after 14 days. They are used only to check the photo and to make your video. ### Can I delete my data sooner? Write to support@aitinydeskmeme.com from the email you signed in with, and we delete your account, photos and videos. ## Account An account keeps your credits and videos together. ### How do I sign in? Sign-in works with a Google account only. Your credits and videos are saved to that account. ### Who do I contact for help? Support answers at support@aitinydeskmeme.com. Include the email you signed in with and a link to the video if there is one. ## Related - [AI Tiny Desk Meme Generator: 1–5 Photos to Band Video](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/index.md): make the video from your photos - [How to Make a Tiny Desk AI Video](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/how-to-make-tiny-desk-ai-video.md): How to make Tiny Desk AI video in six steps: add 1 to 5 photos, set the seats, pick a resolution and download a 19-second clip in 5 to 8 minutes. - [Tiny Desk AI Video Generator](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/tiny-desk-ai-video-generator.md): Tiny Desk AI video generator: turn 1 to 5 photos into a 19-second vertical band video with the original sound. A video costs 4 credits at 480p, 20 at 1080p. - [Tiny Desk AI: What It Is and How to Make a Video](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/tiny-desk-ai.md): Tiny Desk AI is the viral desk concert remake. See where the clip comes from, how it started in October 2026 and how to make your own in 5 to 8 minutes. - [Tiny Desk AI Trend: How It Started and How to Join](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/tiny-desk-ai-trend.md): The Tiny Desk AI trend began on TikTok on October 18, 2026. See the timeline, why the format works, popular versions and how to join with 1 to 5 photos. - [Outstanding Tiny Desk AI: Song, Sound and How to Make It](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/outstanding-tiny-desk-ai.md): Outstanding Tiny Desk AI explained: the 1982 song behind the meme, how the original sound is cut to your 19-second video and how to make one from photos. - [Outstanding Tiny Desk Original: The Real Concert Clip](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/outstanding-tiny-desk-original.md): The Outstanding Tiny Desk original is Charlie Wilson's 2023 NPR Tiny Desk concert. See where to watch it, the songs and the band, and how the AI remakes differ. - [Tiny Desk AI Songs: The Song Behind the Trend](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/tiny-desk-ai-songs.md): Tiny Desk AI songs: videos play "Outstanding" by The Gap Band, which closed a 2023 Tiny Desk concert. See the song, the rest of that set and what a video plays. - [AI Tiny Desk Meme: Why It Works and Ideas to Try](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/ai-tiny-desk-meme.md): The AI Tiny Desk meme explained: why the lead close-up and sax solo are funny, who to cast in each of five seats, and ideas for friends, teams and pets. - [Tiny Desk AI Videos: Examples and How to Make Yours](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/tiny-desk-ai-videos.md): Tiny Desk AI videos made from one photo and from five photos, with what each contains, casting ideas and a generator to make yours. All are 19 seconds. - [Tiny Desk AI Template: Five Shots, Five Seats](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/tiny-desk-ai-template.md): The Tiny Desk AI template shot by shot: five timed shots in 19 seconds, five photo seats from lead singer to backing singers, and what you can change. - [Outstanding Tiny Desk AI Template: Setup and Price](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/outstanding-tiny-desk-ai-template.md): The Outstanding Tiny Desk AI template, ready to use: what it includes, how to set the seats and what a video costs, from 4 credits at 480p to 20 at 1080p. - [CMAT Tiny Desk: Setlist and Band](https://aitinydeskmeme.com/guides/cmat-tiny-desk.md): The CMAT Tiny Desk concert from October 27, 2026: the four songs, the eight-piece band, and how to make your own Tiny Desk style video from 1 to 5 photos. --- Independent fan-made tool. Not affiliated with the original concert series, its performers or any social platform. Contact: support@aitinydeskmeme.com.