What is AI Time Machine?

AI Time Machine is an advanced AI-powered image generation feature developed by MyHeritage, a global genealogy and family history platform. The tool allows users to create hyper-realistic portraits of themselves (or others) as if they lived in different historical eras, cultures, and artistic styles.

Unlike generic AI avatar generators, AI Time Machine focuses on historical accuracy, realism, and storytelling. Users upload a set of personal photos, and the AI is trained on their facial features to generate dozens of historically themed images—ranging from ancient civilizations and medieval nobility to 19th-century pioneers and early 20th-century aristocracy.

Key Features of AI Time Machine

1. Personalized AI Model Training

AI Time Machine requires users to upload 10–25 photos of a single person from different angles and lighting conditions. The system trains a custom AI model based on these images, ensuring outputs that closely resemble the subject.

This personalized training step is what sets it apart from standard one-click avatar tools.

2. Historically Accurate Themes

The tool generates portraits across dozens of curated historical and cultural themes, including:

• Ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece

• Medieval Europe

• Renaissance and Baroque periods

• Victorian and Edwardian eras

• Early American settlers

• 1920s–1950s classic portrait styles

• Fantasy-inspired but historically grounded archetypes

Each theme is carefully designed to reflect period-appropriate clothing, hairstyles, lighting, and aesthetics.

3. Ultra-Realistic Image Output

AI Time Machine prioritizes photorealism over cartoon-style avatars. The generated images resemble professional studio portraits rather than stylized illustrations, making them suitable for:

• Framing and printing

• Educational materials

• Digital storytelling

• Social media sharing

4. Multiple Output Images per Session

Depending on the selected package, users receive 50–160+ AI-generated images, giving them a wide variety of poses, expressions, and historical interpretations.

5. Secure Photo Handling

MyHeritage is known for handling sensitive family data, and AI Time Machine follows similar principles. Uploaded images are used solely for model training and are not made public or searchable.

6. No Technical Skills Required

The entire process is beginner-friendly:

1. Upload photos

2. Select a package

3. Wait for AI processing

4. Download results

No prompts, no fine-tuning, no AI expertise needed.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Exceptionally realistic and high-quality portraits

• Strong historical accuracy compared to competitors

• Simple, guided workflow

• Large number of images per package

• Ideal for genealogy and storytelling

• Backed by a trusted brand (MyHeritage)

Cons

• Requires multiple high-quality photos

• Processing time can take several hours

• No free plan (paid feature only)

• Limited customization beyond provided themes

• Designed for individuals, not bulk/team use

Pricing and Plans

AI Time Machine is a one-time purchase service, not a subscription.

Pricing typically includes:

• Entry package: ~50 images

• Standard package: ~100 images

• Premium package: 160+ images

Prices vary by region and promotions, but generally range from $12 to $20 USD.

Pricing is subject to change, so users should always verify current rates directly on MyHeritage.