Is the AI talking photo free?

Yes. With a free Google sign-in you can make 2 talking videos a day, up to 1 minute each. Free videos carry a small stork.ai logo in the corner, which also tells viewers the video is AI-generated. No credit card is needed.

Can I remove the logo or make longer videos?

Yes, with Stork credits (1 credit = 1 cent, packs from $10). "No logo" uses the same engine as the free videos and costs 20 credits a minute at 720p; "Pro" is sharper and steadier and costs 40 credits a minute at 720p. 480p costs less and 1080p more. Pick 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for Shorts and Reels, or 1:1. Both have no length limit, so you can make long-form videos for YouTube. Billed per started 10 seconds with a 5-credit minimum. You pay for the length we render, and if a video fails every credit comes back. Developers can use the same prices through our Talking Photo API (stork.ai/developers/talking-photo-api).

What kind of photo works best?

A clear, well-lit photo with one face looking roughly toward the camera. Selfies, headshots and portraits all work. Very small faces, faces in profile and group photos work poorly.

Can I use my own voice?

Yes. Record directly in the browser, or upload any audio clip of speech. The lips are synced to whatever audio you provide.

How long does it take?

A short clip takes about a minute; longer videos take roughly as long as the clip itself (Pro about twice as long), plus up to two minutes to start the renderer after a quiet period. You don't have to keep the page open: we email you when a long video is ready.

Can I animate someone else's photo?

Only if it is your own face or you have the person's permission. You must not use talking photos to deceive, impersonate or harass anyone.

Your uploads are used only to make your video and are never shared or sold. Your download link works for 14 days (30 days for videos made with credits). After that we keep a copy of your photo, audio and video in our storage. Email support@stork.ai and we will delete them.

Free AI Talking Photo

Make any photo talk. Add a face and a voice clip, and get a lip-synced video where the lips, head and expression move with the speech. Free to try, no credit card.

Format

Resolution

720p on the free option

1. A photo with one clear face

2. What it should say (up to 1 min)

This is my face, or I have the person's permission to animate it. I won't use the video to deceive, impersonate or harass anyone.

Free with a Google sign-in. No credit card.

How it works

1
Upload a photo
Any photo where one face looks roughly at the camera: a selfie, a portrait or an old family picture. JPG, PNG or WebP.
2
Add the voice
Record in your browser, or upload an MP3, WAV or M4A file: up to 1 minute free, any length with credits. The face moves its lips, head and expression to match the speech.
3
Download your video
Your talking video is ready in about a minute (the first one of the day can take two). It keeps the whole photo, with only the face animated.

What is a talking photo?

A talking photo is a short video made from a single still image: an AI model reads the speech in an audio clip and animates the face so the mouth forms the right shapes at the right moment, while the head and eyes move naturally. Stork animates only the face and blends it back into your original photo, so the background, clothes and framing stay exactly as you took them.

What you can use it for

Bring a family photo to life

Let a grandparent's portrait say a birthday message in a relative's voice.

Talk to camera without filming

Turn a headshot into a short intro, update or announcement.

Give a character a voice

Animate a portrait, painting or drawn character for a story or a post.

Personal video messages

Send a greeting, thank-you or invitation that speaks for itself.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the AI talking photo free?: Yes. With a free Google sign-in you can make 2 talking videos a day, up to 1 minute each. Free videos carry a small stork.ai logo in the corner, which also tells viewers the video is AI-generated. No credit card is needed.
Can I remove the logo or make longer videos?: Yes, with Stork credits (1 credit = 1 cent, packs from $10). "No logo" uses the same engine as the free videos and costs 20 credits a minute at 720p; "Pro" is sharper and steadier and costs 40 credits a minute at 720p. 480p costs less and 1080p more. Pick 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for Shorts and Reels, or 1:1. Both have no length limit, so you can make long-form videos for YouTube. Billed per started 10 seconds with a 5-credit minimum. You pay for the length we render, and if a video fails every credit comes back. Developers can use the same prices through our Talking Photo API (stork.ai/developers/talking-photo-api).
What kind of photo works best?: A clear, well-lit photo with one face looking roughly toward the camera. Selfies, headshots and portraits all work. Very small faces, faces in profile and group photos work poorly.
Can I use my own voice?: Yes. Record directly in the browser, or upload any audio clip of speech. The lips are synced to whatever audio you provide.
How long does it take?: A short clip takes about a minute; longer videos take roughly as long as the clip itself (Pro about twice as long), plus up to two minutes to start the renderer after a quiet period. You don't have to keep the page open: we email you when a long video is ready.
Can I animate someone else's photo?: Only if it is your own face or you have the person's permission. You must not use talking photos to deceive, impersonate or harass anyone.
Is my photo private?: Your uploads are used only to make your video and are never shared or sold. Your download link works for 14 days (30 days for videos made with credits). After that we keep a copy of your photo, audio and video in our storage. Email support@stork.ai and we will delete them.