AI Talking Photo

Make still photos talk with realistic expressions

How to create a talking photo with AI:

1. Upload a Photo

Upload the photo you want to convert into a talking photo. You can either choose a personal image or select from one of our presets.

2. Upload Your Audio

Upload an audio file with the audio you'd like the person in your photo to talk, sing, or laugh. Or use one of our presets.

3. Generate and Download

Click the Generate button and your AI talking photo will appear in a few minutes. Download it and share it anywhere!

Create Instant Talking Avatars

Bring realistic motion to any portrait—human photos, AI-generated avatars, or full-body characters. Amaze viewers with lifelike expressions and fluid gestures.

Speak in Any Language

Make images speak instantly using text or audio uploads in any voice, song, or language. Easily reach global audiences in any language, dialect, or even rap.

Flawless Lip Sync & Natural Expressions

Deliver videos with perfect lip synchronization and natural facial movements. Engage your audience with authentic, human-like animations.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an AI Talking Photo?

An AI Talking Photo is a digital avatar created from an uploaded image that speaks naturally, based on your provided script. It's ideal for online courses, presentations, marketing videos, and engaging content across multiple platforms.

Is creating an AI Talking Photo free?

Yes, Magic Hour allows you to create talking photos for free. Simply sign up and log in to your account to turn your images into talking photos with professional voiceovers at no cost.

Can I use any image to create a talking photo?

You can animate any image with a clearly visible face—including human portraits, cartoons, or animal images. If you're unsure which image to choose, try our preset avatars or create a custom AI avatar using text.

Can I use AI Talking Photos commercially?

Yes, all AI Talking Photos created with Magic Hour can be used commercially as long as you own the image and audio used. You can easily make tutorial videos, explainer videos, marketing materials, and more, without restrictions.

What is the maximum video length for AI Talking Photos?

Magic Hour's free AI Talking Photo tool currently supports up to 5 seconds of video in length. For longer videos, sign up for a free account to access extended video durations.

Can I lip-sync audio to an existing video?

Yes. Magic Hour offers a free Lip Sync Generator that accurately synchronizes audio to the lip movements in your videos, creating realistic lip-synced video content.

Which languages does Magic Hour support for Talking Photos?

Magic Hour's technology is language-independent and designed to work with all spoken languages. Your talking photo can speak fluently regardless of the language you use.

How many faces can I animate per photo?

Currently, Magic Hour supports animating one face per photo.

More than an AI Talking Photo

Magic Hour is much more than an AI Talking Photo generator. We offer multiple AI creation tools that let you create and edit images and videos with no professional experience. Plus, you can choose from our wide library of templates for any use case. Try Magic Hour and experience the magic of AI today.

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