How to Animate Still Photos with Vocal Audio
Turn any portrait photo into a speaking AI avatar in 4 simple steps. Learn how to optimize portrait framing, lighting, and audio alignment for lifelike facial animation.
Audio-Driven Viseme & Lip Sync Pipeline
Sub-frame acoustic spectral matching with automatic phoneme alignment.
Step 1: Upload a Front-Facing Portrait
Photo Preparation
Upload a clear portrait picture (JPG, PNG, WEBM). Ensure the person face is unobstructed by sunglasses, hats, or hands.
Step 2: Add Audio File or TTS Script
Speech Input
Upload your audio recording or type a text script to generate an AI voice track.
Step 3: Select Photo Animation Mode
Retalk vs. EMO
Select Retalk for static head stability or EMO for full head movement and emotion.
Step 4: Render & Download Talking Avatar
Export Video
Click Generate to watch your still photo come to life in 1080p video.
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Can I animate digital illustrations or AI-generated artwork?
Yes! Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion portrait outputs work exceptionally well.
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