How to Make Talking Photo (step by step guide)

November 12, 2024

AI technology has begun to impact the video field, with well-known examples like Midjourney, Heygen, and so on. However, today I would like to introduce a feature called Talking Photo, also known as Talking Head. Its principle is to upload a photo, and then you can get a talking avatar.

In the following text, I will first provide the steps you need to follow on the free all-in-one platform GenZone to obtain a realistic talking avatar.

Secondly, I will explain the technological principles behind such perfect results and the technical advantages of GenZone.

Last but not least, I will provide some application scenarios to inspire you; of course, there are some alternatives out there.

Table of Contents

Step by Step Talking Photo Tutorial

Step 1 Upload the image

Simply click the blue square or drag the image into the box area

● Image Selection Criteria

No obstructions on the face
A complete frontal angle that shows the entire face; no profile pictures
Can be either a full-body shot or a close-up of the face
It’s best to choose images with even lighting on the face, as this makes the talking head look more natural and appealing; ensure that all facial features are clearly visible.

Example image

Meet the requirements:

Not meeting the requirements:

Step 2 Imput the Prompt

Just input what you want the photo to say in the Audio section. Additionally, if you want to change the image, simply click the purple button in the bottom right corner of the avatar above.