New: Star in Your Own Traits Video
A few months ago we released MyHeritage DNA Traits, a fascinating new product that helps you explore how your genetics influence many aspects of who you are. Using your existing MyHeritage DNA results, you can discover why you’re an early riser, love to exercise, or tend to take the lead. Traits has quickly become a popular add-on for our DNA users — and as part of MyHeritage’s tradition of creating fun, AI-powered experiences, we’ve just added a brand-new way to enjoy it.
Now you can create a fun, free, personalized Traits Video that highlights some of your most prominent traits! The video is created with AI and showcases your strongest traits with a witty, playful twist — like steam coming out of your ears because you’re sensitive to chili peppers. It’s the kind of video that makes you smile and think “I’ve got to show this to my family and friends.”
Watch the example below of Hadar Marmor, Associate Product Manager, who oversaw the development of the entire Traits product:
How to create your video
If you haven’t taken a MyHeritage DNA test yet, order a MyHeritage DNA kit today and add Traits after you activate your kit. You’ll be able to generate your Traits Video once your results are ready.
Have DNA results but haven’t purchased Traits yet? You can get MyHeritage DNA Traits for an affordable low price and generate your Traits Video once your results are ready.
If you’re a MyHeritage DNA customer and already received your MyHeritage Trait reports, head over to the Traits overview page to create your video. You can create a Traits Video from the MyHeritage website on desktop and mobile web, and from the MyHeritage mobile app. Here’s how to do this:
Creating a Traits Video on the MyHeritage website
Log in to your MyHeritage account and select “Traits” from the DNA menu.
Accessing Traits from the DNA menu (click to zoom)
This opens the Traits overview page. To start generating your video, click “Create Traits Video”, marked below in red.
Creating a Traits Video (click to zoom)
A window will open where you can upload your photos. Select between 1–3 selfies to upload, based on the guidelines listed below in the “Tips for best results”. More photos are likely to improve the quality of your video. Once you’ve added photos, click “Continue.”
Uploading photos to create a Traits Video (click to zoom)
Before you can create your video, you’ll be asked to consent to the Traits Video terms.
It typically takes fifteen minutes to create your video. We’ll email you as soon as it’s ready with a link to view it.
On the MyHeritage mobile app
To create a Traits Video from the MyHeritage mobile app, make sure you have the latest version installed on your device.
Open the app and tap the Traits banner at the top of the home screen, or access Traits from the app menu, marked below in red.
MyHeritage app menu (click to zoom)
To create your Traits Video, tap the 3-dot icon.
Creating a Traits Video on the MyHeritage app (click to zoom)
Then tap “Create Traits Video”.
Once your video is ready, we recommend rotating your phone to view the video in full frame.
How it works
The Traits Video uses AI technology to create a personalized “mashup” video that uses your photos and features five of your traits. These traits are randomly selected among those where you had either a high/more likely or a low/less likely result. Traits for which you had a normal or average result will be excluded. The result is an entertaining 48-second video.
Examples
Check out these examples from members of the MyHeritage team. Each one features different traits!
Gal Zrihen, Lead Product Manager:
Eden Cohen, QA Engineer who worked on this feature:
Valentina Wainstein, Localization Team Lead:
Maor Malul, Wiki Community Manager:
Tips for best results
The quality of your Traits Video depends largely on the photos you upload. You can use as few as one photo, but for best results we recommend uploading 3 close-up headshots that follow the guidelines below:
- Choose clear, high-resolution selfies of you alone — ideally one front-facing, and the other two slightly angled profiles.
- Avoid anything that obscures your face, including sunglasses and hats.
- Any accessories you wear or other visual cues in your photos may appear in the video.
Customizing your Traits Video
Since the five scenes in the video are automatically selected, we understand that some users may dislike one or more of the scenes that were included, but love the rest. After viewing your video, you have the option to customize it and select which scenes you’d like to exclude from your final video. That way, you’ll end up with a result you’ll feel more comfortable to share with your loved ones. To do this, click “Customize video”.
View and customize your Traits Video (click to zoom)
Check the boxes next to all scenes you want to include. Then, click “Update”. Please note that you can customize the video only once. The new video will override the previous one, so it’s a good idea to download the video before customizing, just in case. You’ll receive an email as soon as the updated video is ready.
Customizing your Traits Video (click to zoom)
Sharing
Traits Videos are perfect for sharing on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and other social media platforms. We encourage you to share your videos with the hashtags #MyHeritage and #MyHeritageDNA. You can also download your videos to your computer or mobile device, and share them later however you’d like.
To share your video from the website, click the “Share” icon at the bottom of the video player.
Sharing your Traits Video from the MyHeritage website (click to zoom)
Privacy
Any photos you upload for the Traits Video feature will be stored in your MyHeritage account. You can delete your uploaded photos at any time.
The Traits Video feature uses technology provided by a third party that does not obtain rights to your photos or to the resulting video. Before your video is generated, we’ll ask for your explicit consent to allow MyHeritage to process your photos for this purpose.
Responsibility
Please use the Traits Video feature responsibly:
- Don’t upload photos of living people without their permission.
- Don’t upload photos that depict hate, violence, pornography, or any other offensive subject matter.
- Traits Videos are meant to be fun — if a result could offend someone, please don’t share it.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Cost
Creating a Traits Video is free. In the future, we may introduce new Traits Video capabilities that require an additional fee or subscription.
FAQ
What are Trait reports?
Trait reports reveal how your genetics influence your personality and characteristics, from taste preferences and sleep patterns to exercise response and more. They don’t provide medical information. They offer a fascinating glimpse into many characteristics that make you unique.
How long does it take to get Trait reports and to create a Traits Video?
After you purchase MyHeritage DNA Traits and give your consent, we’ll start generating your results. They are usually ready within one hour.
Once your Trait reports are ready, you can create your Traits Video. This typically takes about fifteen minutes.
I previously uploaded my DNA data to MyHeritage from another service. Can I still get Trait reports and create a Traits Video?
Yes. If you’ve previously uploaded your DNA from Ancestry, 23andMe, or FamilyTreeDNA, you can purchase the Traits add-on and receive Trait reports based on your existing DNA data. Once the reports are ready, you can generate a Traits Video.
Can I choose which of my traits appear in my video?
The traits in your video are randomly selected based on your results. After you view the video for the first time, you’ll be able to customize it, exclude the scenes you don’t like, and generate a final video for sharing.
Can I generate multiple Traits Videos for the same kit?
Currently, no. Only one Traits Video may be created per kit. However, we’re considering adding a feature for subscribers that would allow them to create more than one video, each with a different selection of traits. We’ll share an update in a blog post if and when this becomes available.
I don’t love the video output, can I delete it and start over?
Not just yet, but it’s on our roadmap.
How much does it cost to create a Traits Video?
Creating a Traits Video is free for customers who have purchased the Traits add-on.
I love my Traits Video. Can I share it with family and friends?
Absolutely! Sharing your Traits Video is simple. Use the “Download” or “Share” buttons in the video player. You can download the video to your computer or mobile device, or share it directly on social media.
Create your Traits Video!
Ready to star in your own Traits Video? Follow the instructions in this post and have fun!
Special thanks go to our team members Golan Levi, Concept Manager and UX Expert, and Ori Shraiber, Product Designer, who collaborated to invent this feature!
