Day of the Dead AI filter: Catrina makeup from your photo
A festive Day of the Dead Catrina portrait from one photo.
Video: 10 credits · Photo: 2 credits
Make a photo first, or switch to video.
2 credits per photo · 10 credits per video · One-time credit packs
A Day of the Dead portrait is a celebration, not a horror scene
Día de los Muertos is a time to honor and remember family members with marigolds, candles, food, music and ofrendas. This page follows that mood: warm candlelight, cempasúchil, sugar-skull makeup and a calm portrait. The fixed scenes do not ask for injury, sudden scares or a frightening skull, and results are labeled as AI-generated.
Where the Catrina and sugar skull look comes from
La Catrina began as a satirical skeleton figure drawn by José Guadalupe Posada and was later named by Diego Rivera. Today the elegant Catrina and the decorated sugar skull are familiar symbols of Día de los Muertos. Marigolds (cempasúchil) are placed on ofrendas to guide and welcome remembered family. This page treats those symbols as a living tradition, not a Halloween monster costume.
Day of the Dead AI filter vs. a Snapchat or Instagram lens
An AR lens draws a mask over your live camera. This Day of the Dead photo filter generates a new portrait from one still photo: the makeup, flowers, clothing and ofrenda are built around your face, then saved as an image. You can also switch to Video for a separate five-second scene. It is not a live camera overlay and it does not copy a filter from another app.
How to use this Day of the Dead AI filter
Pick one clear adult photo and confirm permission. Choose a look from the rail, then generate a photo for 2 credits. Photo is selected by default. Switch to Video if you want a five-second Catrina clip for 10 credits. The browser handles the upload after sign-in, and failed or rejected requests return reserved credits.
Read the step-by-step guideCatrina makeup from a photo: what the AI keeps
This Catrina AI portrait asks the model to preserve your recognizable features and natural proportions while adding sugar-skull makeup, flowers and clothing. Likeness is never guaranteed: makeup edges, eye shape, hairline and background can change. Compare the result with your original photo, and keep the AI label when you post it. If you want a photo that still reads as you, start with a sharp, front-facing portrait and avoid heavy existing filters.
How it works
Choose one clear adult photo
Use a front-facing or slightly turned portrait with your face and shoulders visible. Confirm that you are the adult in the photo or have explicit permission; the image stays on this device until you sign in.
Pick a Catrina look
Choose Classic Catrina, Floral Crown, Catrín, Glam Catrina, Half-Face Catrina or Marigold Field / Candlelit Ofrenda. Each look is a fixed scene with its own makeup, flowers and lighting.
Generate a photo, or switch to video
Photo is selected by default and uses 2 credits. The optional five-second video uses 10 credits and is a separate request. Failed or rejected requests return reserved credits.
Review and share with the AI label
Check the face, makeup, flowers and background before downloading. Keep the AI-generated label when you post the portrait, and do not present it as a real photograph or a real ceremony.
What you get with Day of the Dead AI Filter
Each look is a fixed scene, not a sticker: Classic Catrina uses a white sugar-skull base with black linework, burgundy roses and lace; Floral Crown adds marigolds and petal-soft cheeks; Catrín wears calavera makeup with a marigold top hat and bow tie; Glam Catrina adds a sheer veil and gold accents; Half-Face Catrina keeps one side natural and paints the other; and Marigold Field / Candlelit Ofrenda places the portrait beside cempasúchil and an altar. The mood is warm, dignified and celebratory. AI can change makeup edges, flowers, hands and background details, so review the full result before sharing.
Six Catrina looks to choose from
Each look is a fixed scene. Pick one in the rail above, or open a look here to preselect it. No prompt is needed.
Classic Catrina
White sugar-skull makeup, roses, lace and candlelight.
Choose Classic CatrinaWhat is the Classic Catrina look?
It is the most traditional option on this page: a white sugar-skull makeup base, fine black linework, burgundy roses, black lace and an elegant dark dress. The mood is calm and celebratory, not frightening.
Will the makeup cover my whole face?
The template asks for white base makeup with painted details, while keeping your facial features and expression readable. Your likeness can still change, so review the finished portrait before sharing it.
What should I wear in the photo I upload?
A plain top and a simple background work best. The template supplies the embroidered dress, roses and lace, so a busy outfit or heavy existing makeup gives the model less room to build the look.
Is this a scary Halloween skull?
No. This is a festive Catrina portrait for Día de los Muertos. The fixed prompt asks for a respectful, non-graphic result with no graphic detail, injury or sudden scares.
Floral Crown
A marigold and rose crown with petal-soft cheeks.
Choose Floral CrownWhich flowers does the Floral Crown look use?
The fixed scene uses orange marigolds (cempasúchil) and deep red roses, with a few loose petals around the shoulders. Marigolds are strongly associated with Día de los Muertos ofrendas.
Can I use a photo with curly or braided hair?
Yes. A clear portrait with your hairline visible gives the model room to place the crown. Very large hats, heavy shadows or hair covering the face can make the result less predictable.
Is this look good for a card or a social post?
The portrait is generated in a 4:5 frame with a warm, celebratory mood, so it can work for a remembrance post, a family card or a profile image. Keep the AI-generated label when you publish it.
Will the petals and flowers look real?
AI can vary petal shapes, flower count and background detail. Check the crown, ears and hairline in the finished image; a clean, evenly lit source photo usually gives the most natural result.
Catrín
Calavera makeup with a marigold top hat and bow tie.
Choose CatrínIs Catrín the male version of La Catrina?
El Catrín is the dapper male companion figure often paired with La Catrina. This look uses a suit, bow tie and top hat while keeping the same white calavera makeup tradition.
Can a woman choose the Catrín look?
Yes. The template is written for an adult portrait and a tailored suit; it does not require a particular gender. The makeup and clothing are fixed, while your face and hair remain your own.
Does the look always include a top hat?
The fixed scene asks for a marigold top hat and bow tie. AI can vary the hat shape and fabric details, so check the final portrait if the hat is important to you.
Is the makeup respectful to the tradition?
The prompt asks for elegant, fully clothed calavera makeup and a festive ofrenda setting, with no mockery, graphic detail or horror. It is an AI interpretation, not a cultural authority or a real costume photo.
Glam Catrina
A lace veil, gold accents and warm evening light.
Choose Glam CatrinaWhat makes Glam Catrina different?
This look adds a sheer lace veil, restrained gold accents and evening candlelight to the classic sugar-skull makeup. It is the most formal option in the set.
Will the veil hide my face?
The template asks for a sheer veil that frames the face rather than covering it. AI can still place lace over the eyes or change the drape, so review the result before using it.
Can I upload a low-light photo?
A photo with even, soft light is easier for the model. Very dark or backlit images can lose facial detail; if that is the only photo you have, expect more variation in the likeness.
Is there gold paint on the skin?
The look uses restrained gold-leaf accents around the eyes, not full-body paint. The rest of the makeup stays in the white-and-black sugar-skull family.
Half-Face Catrina
Your natural face on one side, painted Catrina on the other.
Choose Half-Face CatrinaHow does the half-face look work?
The template keeps one side of your face natural and paints the other as a white sugar skull. A vertical split keeps both halves readable instead of blending them into one mask.
Will my natural side stay recognizable?
The prompt asks the model to preserve your original features on the unpainted side. Likeness is never guaranteed, so compare the result with your photo before sharing it.
Can I choose which side is painted?
The current template does not expose a left/right switch. It asks for one natural side and one painted side; the model may choose the orientation based on your pose and light.
Is the painted side graphic or disturbing?
No. It is decorative sugar-skull makeup with fine linework and flowers, not exposed bone or injury. The fixed prompt asks for decorative makeup and a calm, non-graphic result.
Marigold Field / Candlelit Ofrenda
A candlelit ofrenda or marigold field portrait.
Choose Marigold Field / Candlelit OfrendaWhat is an ofrenda?
An ofrenda is a home altar set up for Día de los Muertos, often with marigolds, candles, fruit, papel picado and photographs of people being remembered. This look uses that setting as a respectful backdrop.
Can I upload a photo taken outdoors?
Yes. A clear portrait works even if your original background is outdoors; the template replaces the setting with a marigold field or an altar. Keep your face evenly lit and unobstructed.
Will the altar include photos of real people?
No. The template asks for generic framed photographs in the background, not a copy of a real family photograph. You upload only your own portrait.
Is this a Halloween scene?
No. It is a Día de los Muertos scene built around remembrance, marigolds and candlelight. There are no monsters, sudden scares or graphic detail.
Photo tips
Use one clear, evenly lit photo with your face and shoulders visible and little or no makeup. A plain background gives the flowers, veil and ofrenda room to read. Only upload your own adult photo or one you have explicit permission to use; do not upload children or public figures. This tool is for respectful, festive portraits, not horror makeup. Every result is AI-generated and includes a visible label.
The scene plan is fixed. Your photos supply the visual reference; sample clips and posters on this page are for viewing only. The look posters are concept art until real samples are produced. No reference video is accepted or used behind the scenes. Sign in only after choosing your photos, then review the credit requirement before generating.
Questions about Day of the Dead AI Filter
Can I generate a photo first?
Yes. Photo is selected by default and uses 2 credits per image. Switch to Video for an animated result; video credits are shown on its button. Download your photo or use Turn this photo into a video for a separate video request.
How do I turn a selfie into Day of the Dead or Catrina makeup with AI?
Choose one clear selfie above, confirm that you are an adult and have permission to use the photo, then pick a Catrina look. This Day of the Dead AI filter uses Photo by default and 2 credits. The fixed scene adds the sugar-skull makeup, flowers and candlelight; you do not write a prompt. Sign in only when you are ready to generate.
What is the best Day of the Dead AI filter for photos in 2026?
The best filter for this job is one that takes a single photo, keeps your face recognizable, offers a fixed Catrina look without a prompt, states its credit price before you pay, and labels the result as AI. This page is that tool: photo is the default, a Catrina portrait uses 2 credits, and the video switch is optional. For a wider checklist, read the honest comparison guide linked below.
How much does an AI Catrina or sugar skull portrait cost?
A Catrina photo uses 2 credits. A five-second Day of the Dead video uses 10 credits. Credit packs are one-time purchases with no subscription, and credits never expire. The live pack prices and per-result dollar math are on the cost page linked below.
Can AI do La Catrina and El Catrín from one photo?
One generation makes one look, so choose Classic Catrina or Catrín in the look rail. You can use the same photo again for the other look and generate a second portrait. Each photo uses its own credits; nothing is charged until you generate.
Day of the Dead AI filter vs. Snapchat or Instagram AR lens: what is the difference?
A Snapchat or Instagram lens overlays makeup on your live camera and is tied to that app. This tool generates a new still portrait (or a separate short video) from one uploaded photo in the browser, so the flowers, clothing and ofrenda become part of the image. It is not a live lens, and it does not copy another app's filter.
Is there an AI Día de los Muertos portrait generator that keeps my face?
This page is built for that: the fixed prompt asks the model to preserve your recognizable facial features while adding Catrina makeup and costume. AI likeness can still vary, especially with heavy shadows, sunglasses or a very low-resolution photo. Review the result and keep the AI-generated label.
Can I make a marigold or ofrenda portrait from a photo?
Yes. Choose Marigold Field / Candlelit Ofrenda in the look rail. The scene adds cempasúchil, papel picado, candles and a simple altar behind your portrait. The altar photographs in the scene are generic and generated, not copies of a real family photo.
Is this cultural appreciation or a costume?
This is a festive portrait tribute to Día de los Muertos, made with respect for the tradition. The looks use Catrina and sugar-skull symbolism with warm, celebratory settings, not blackface, graphic detail or mockery. If you share a result, credit the tradition and keep the AI label.
Do I need to write a prompt?
No. Every look is a prepared English scene. You choose a look and add one photo; the makeup, flowers, clothing and lighting are supplied by the fixed template. There is no open prompt box on the main path.
Can I make a video instead of a photo?
Yes. Switch to Video for a separate five-second Catrina scene using 10 credits. The video is generated from your photo and a fixed plan; it does not animate the exact photo you already made. Review the full clip before sharing.
How much do a Catrina photo and video cost?
$5.99: 20 credits · Up to 10 photos or 2 videos, $9.99: 40 credits · Up to 20 photos or 4 videos, $19.99: 100 credits · Up to 50 photos or 10 videos. Photos use 2 credits. This video template uses 10 credits. Pack video counts refer to 10-credit, 5-second templates; longer templates use more credits. One-time payment, no subscription, and no free generation. Applicable taxes appear at checkout.
Are my photos uploaded before I sign in?
No. First choose and preview your photos on this device. The browser keeps them for your return from sign-in; if browser storage is unavailable, select them again. When you generate, photos are securely uploaded and checked before any generation starts. Remove a photo to clear that local selection.
What happens if a photo or video fails a safety check?
Rejected requests do not use credits. Reserved credits are returned automatically if a queued request fails safety review or generation. Use only photos you own or are authorized to use, and only consenting adults. Read the Content Policy.
Can I share the portrait?
You can save the photo or video on desktop or mobile and share it subject to the Content Policy. Keep the AI-generated label, and do not present the portrait as a real photograph or a real ceremony. Likeness, makeup edges, flowers and background can vary.
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