From the viral AI Homeless Man trend that’s racked up millions of views on TikTok, to fake scenarios like your car going up in flames or your apartment being flooded by the neighbors upstairs, AI tools let you create surprisingly realistic prank photos and videos.
In this article, we’ll cover the five best AI prank generators for photos, videos, and even phone calls — and show you exactly how to use them. Let’s get started.
An AI prank generator is an online tool powered by artificial intelligence that creates realistic prank images or videos. At its core, it uses AI image or video generation models like Nano Banana Pro or Sora 2, but they’re specifically optimized for prank-style content — so you can generate convincing results in just a single click.
The best AI prank generators today let you seamlessly blend AI-generated elements into real photos, often so convincingly that people mistake them for genuine snapshots. You can create pranks featuring yourself, your friends, real objects, or even real-life scenarios — and that’s exactly what makes these tools so fun to use.
With that out of the way, you might be wondering: what should you actually look for when choosing an AI prank tool? Here are the key criteria.
Realism. A prank only works if the person on the receiving end believes it — at least for a moment. Whether it’s a photo or a video, the content has to look genuinely convincing. If it doesn’t feel real, it won’t fool anyone, and the whole point is lost.
Ease of use. The main appeal of AI prank generators is simplicity. They’re supposed to make high-quality pranks effortless. Otherwise, you might as well open Sora 2 and spend hours tweaking prompts to get the same result. The whole idea is that a good AI prank generator should deliver convincing results in just a click or two.
Variety. Is the spice of life — so look for tools that offer many different pranks or prank presets to choose from.
I’ve tested over 20 different AI prank generators, but of them all I’ve enjoyed using these 5 the most. Here’s how they compare against each other at a glance:
Overchat AI is a free prank image generator with multiple preset pranks. To use it, you upload a photo of yourself, your car, your room, or whatever fits the prank, select the effect you want, and the AI edits the image to create that scenario.
Available pranks include the viral homeless me effect, which makes you look like you're living on the street. The arrested prank shows you being taken away by police. Car pranks can make your vehicle look wrecked or vandalised with graffiti. Or, you can flood your room, start a fire, or have a pet make a terrible mess of your room, and more.
This prank generator runs on Seedream 4.5 — a powerful image model, which can create incredibly realistic images — sure to fool anyone who sees them.
To use it:
Pros:
✅ Free to try
✅ No watermarks on downloads
✅ High-quality realistic output
✅ Multiple prank categories
Cons:
❌ Photo must match the prank context
Unlike old prank call services that play prerecorded messages, LMAO uses real-time AI to chat in real time — fooling anyone on the other side of that phone call without breaking character.
Choose from a voice library that includes voices of Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Drake, plus accent options including Indian call centre, Australian tradie, and various regional voices.
To use the tool, you write a custom prompt describing the scenario, select a voice, enter the phone number, and the AI handles the call. You can listen live and record the conversation to share later. Call logs let you review past pranks.
The service starts at $8.99, with credits used per call.
Pros:
✅ Real-time AI conversations
✅ Large library of voices and accents
✅ Call recording and logs
✅ Dynamic responses that adapt to the conversation
Cons:
❌ Paid service
❌ Quality varies by voice
❌ Currently focused on US phone numbers
Media io jumped on the viral AI prank trends with dedicated generators for popular formats like the AI Boss Prank and Homeless Man AI. These tools let you upload a photo of your workspace or home and insert AI-generated characters into the scene.
The platform offers preset prompts for trending pranks. For office scenes, you can add a prison escapee, a mysterious stranger, or a homeless person appearing in the background. Media io runs on Nano Banana and Seedream 4.0, both capable image models for human composition.
The service is free to try with limited credits. You get results in seconds without installing any software.
Pros:
✅ Free to try
✅ Built around viral trends
✅ Browser-based, no installation
✅ Copy-ready prompts for popular pranks
✅ Fast generation
Cons:
❌ Limited free credits
❌ Focused on specific trending formats
❌ Full access requires payment
MyEdit is a general-purpose AI photo editor from CyberLink, but its AI Replace feature has become popular for creating prank images. The tool lets you mark an area in any photo and describe what you want the AI to insert.
For pranks, you'd upload a photo of your home or workspace, use the brush to select where you want a character to appear, then type a prompt like a homeless man sitting on the couch or shirtless plumber standing in the kitchen.
Pricing starts at $4/month for the Image Plan with 300 credits, or $7/month for Image Pro with 500 credits and no watermarks.
Pros:
✅ Flexible custom scenarios
✅ Not limited to preset pranks
✅ Face swap capability
✅ Full photo editing suite included
✅ Available as web and mobile app
Cons:
❌ Requires subscription for full access
❌ Steeper learning curve than one-click tools
❌ Results vary based on prompt quality
❌ Credits consumed per generation
CandyCall is another AI prank calling platform with a focus on celebrity voices. The library includes over 250 voices covering Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Elon Musk.
CandyCall Pro also lets you upload your own voice to create custom voice clones. This opens really fun possibilities — but also raises obvious ethical considerations, so be mindful about impersonating people you know.
Pros:
✅ 250+ voice options
✅ Real-time AI conversations
✅ Custom voice upload with Pro
✅ Refunds for failed calls
✅ Mobile app convenience
Cons:
❌ Subscription required
❌ Some users report signup issues
❌ Voice quality inconsistent across options
❌ Ethical concerns with voice cloning
My top pick is Overchat AI. It uses a finely tuned — and high-quality— AI image generator, so the results are incredibly convincing and easy to achieve. I also like how simple it is to choose a prank from the template library — you can see exactly what the final result will look like before you start, which makes it much easier to jump in and create something great right away.
Creating prank images for personal entertainment is generally legal. However, using AI-generated content to deceive, defame, or harass someone crosses into potentially illegal territory. Prank calls have their own legal considerations, varying by jurisdiction. Always keep pranks lighthearted and avoid anything that could cause genuine distress or harm.
Modern AI image generators produce remarkably realistic results. Photos with good lighting and clear subjects tend to work best. The effectiveness also depends on the recipient's familiarity with AI capabilities, as some people spot AI-generated content more easily than others.
Yes, many creators use these tools for reaction videos and comedy content. Most platforms allow AI-generated content as long as it's clearly entertainment and doesn't violate community guidelines around harassment or deception.
Traditional apps like PrankDial play prerecorded messages. The "prankster" is really just a recording that doesn't respond to what the recipient says. AI prank calls conduct real-time conversations, with the AI adapting its responses based on the dialogue. This creates far more convincing and unpredictable interactions.
AI prank generators have made creating convincing jokes accessible to everyone — and they’re a lot of fun. So pick any tool from this list and start creating. I can’t wait to see what kind of pranks people will come up with next.
