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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know before (and after) you create your OnTheTron moment. Still stuck? Get in touch.
OnTheTron turns a single selfie into a fun, AI-generated video of you appearing on a stadium jumbotron — like the big-screen fan cam at a live ballgame. Upload a photo, and in about a minute we'll text you a shareable clip ready for TikTok, Instagram, or anywhere else.
It's free to create your moment — no account, no credit card, no catch. We may add optional paid upgrades in the future, but the core experience is free.
Usually about a minute for the photo step and a few more minutes for the video. You don't have to wait on the page — we text you the link the moment it's ready, so you can close the tab and go about your day.
Your selfie is used only to generate your video. We send it to our AI provider to create the broadcast image, store it securely so we can build and deliver your clip, and we never sell it or share it for advertising. See our Privacy Policy for the full detail on what we collect and who processes it.
Generating your video takes a few minutes, so instead of making you stare at a loading screen we text you the link when it's ready. We only message you about your moment. You can reply STOP at any time to opt out of all texts.
Reply STOP to any message we send and we'll immediately stop texting you. We only ever text you about the moment you created — never marketing blasts or spam.
Right now OnTheTron creates Major League Baseball-style stadium broadcast moments. We're working on adding more sports and venues — if there's something specific you want, you can request a custom scene from your result page.
Free videos include a small onthetron.com watermark so people who see your clip know where to make their own. It's part of how the free version stays free and how the trend spreads.
OnTheTron videos are made for personal, social, and entertainment use. They're AI-generated entertainment, not real broadcast footage. For any commercial or business use, please get in touch first via our contact form.
No — it's AI-generated entertainment. OnTheTron creates a realistic-looking stadium broadcast moment from your selfie. It's meant to be fun and shareable, not a record of a real event.
A clear, front-facing selfie with good lighting and your face fully visible works best. Avoid sunglasses, heavy filters, or photos where your face is small or turned away. Casual, everyday photos tend to look the most natural.
OnTheTron works in any modern mobile or desktop browser. Phone-number delivery is currently available for the United States and Canada.
Yes. You can request deletion of your photo, video, and phone number at any time through our contact form, and we'll remove it. See the Privacy Policy for details on data retention and your rights.
OnTheTron is a project by ActualCoolThings — a team that hunts down genuinely cool things on the internet so you don't have to. Learn more on our About page.