AI Talking Photo — Make a Photo Speak
Upload a portrait, type what it should say, and get a short clip with voice, lip movement and expression.
Talking-photo tools used to need a separate voice recording and a lip-sync app. MiniMax H3 does it in one step: it generates the voice and animates the face together from a photo and a line of text.
Great for avatars, characters, mascots, greetings and your own content. For ethical reasons, only use photos of yourself, AI-generated people or people who have agreed.
Popular Uses
Avatars & Mascots
Give your brand character or AI persona a voice.
Greetings
A short birthday or thank-you message from a character.
Explainers
A presenter introduces your video or product in one line.
Talking Pets
A funny one-liner from your dog or cat.
How It Works
Upload a portrait
Face clearly visible, looking roughly toward the camera.
Write the line in quotes
Example: she smiles and says "Welcome to my channel!"
Generate
Download a clip with voice and lip movement.
Tips for Clear Talking Photos
- Short lines (under about 10 words) sound clearest in a 4-second clip.
- Describe the voice: cheerful, calm, deep, whispering, excited.
- Keep the camera still so the face stays stable.
- Need longer speech? PRO clips go up to 10 seconds; split long scripts into several clips.
Use It Responsibly
Never make a real person appear to say something they did not say, and never use someone's photo without their permission. Misleading or explicit content is not allowed on JollyAI. See our content policy.
Prompts to Try
Channel intro
The woman smiles warmly at the camera and says "Hi, welcome back to my channel!", cheerful voice, quiet room, static shot.
Mascot
The cartoon robot waves and says "Let's build something awesome", upbeat voice, bright studio background.
Ready to Try It?
Open the generator, check your account allowance and choose your settings. Generation times vary.
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Last updated September 19, 2026