Talking photo AI: make a photo talk

To make a photo talk, upload a front-facing portrait and a speech audio file of up to 15 seconds — the Kling Lip Sync model matches the lip movement to the voice. The clip is as long as the audio.

What is a talking photo and lip sync AI?

A talking photo is a video in which the person in the picture says the words from your audio. The technology is called lip sync: the AI matches lip movement and facial expression to the speech. On Clipia.ai, talking photos are made in a sub-mode of the Animate a photo tab with the Kling Lip Sync model by Kuaishou, and the video comes out in 720p. You need a front-facing portrait and a speech audio file in MP3, WAV, OGG or AAC from 3 to 15 seconds long. No recording? Voice your text in the Clipia.ai audio studio and upload the file.

How to do it

  1. Upload a portrait

    A front-facing photo of a face, up to 10 MB.

  2. Add speech audio

    MP3, WAV, OGG or AAC, 3 to 15 seconds and up to 10 MB. No recording? Voice your text in the audio studio.

  3. Set the delivery

    In the optional Emotion and delivery field, describe the mood: calm, cheerful, smiling.

  4. Start the lip sync

    The price in credits is shown on the button before you start and depends on the audio length. Click Make it talk.

Tips for better results

  • Choose a photo where the face looks straight at the camera and the mouth is clearly visible.
  • Use a clean speech recording without music or background noise.
  • The clip lasts as long as the audio, so trim silence at the start and the end.
  • Only use photos of other people with their consent; celebrity photos are rejected.

How much does a talking photo cost?

The price in credits is shown on the button before you start and depends on the audio duration. Plans start from $10 per month. Try it for free — 5 credits on sign-up.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a photo talk with AI?

Open the Talking photo sub-mode, upload a portrait and a speech audio file and click Make it talk. The AI syncs the lips with the voice.

What is lip sync AI?

Lip sync AI matches lip movement to speech. It analyzes the audio and adjusts the facial expression of the person in the photo to it.

How do I make a photo talk without a voice recording?

Voice your text in the Clipia.ai audio studio, save the audio file and upload it as the speech audio.

How long can a talking photo video be?

From 3 to 15 seconds: the clip matches the length of the uploaded audio.

Can I use a talking photo as a talking head?

Yes, it works well for short talking-head clips: greetings, explainers, replies from a character. One clip lasts up to 15 seconds.