Talking photo guide

Talking photo from one image

One clear portrait is enough to start a talking-photo shot. Here is how to go from a single image to a lip-synced, reviewed, and exported talking video.

By Video Loom · 2026-07-05

1. Choose one clear portrait

Pick a front-facing photo, character image, or presenter shot with a readable mouth and face, then set the framing for the channel you are delivering to.

Use a portrait, character, or product-spokesperson image.
Frame for 16:9, 1:1, or 9:16 before generating.
Attach style and usage notes to the scene.

2. Add the line

Type a script or upload/record the audio the photo should speak, keeping speaker identity and caption cues attached for review.

Typed script or uploaded/recorded audio as the driver.
Speaker notes preserved with the scene.
Caption cues seeded from the same line.

3. Review and export

Check mouth-sync accuracy and caption timing, then export the finished talking-photo cut alongside the rest of your project.

Review sync before export.
Timeline assembly with other scenes.
Export for social, explainer, or presenter delivery.

Try the workflow

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Questions

Common questions.

Do I need more than one photo?

No. One clear, front-facing image is enough to start a talking-photo shot; a script or audio line drives the performance.

Can I use my own recorded voice?

Yes. Talking photo generation accepts uploaded or recorded audio as the driver, alongside typed script and configured text-to-speech routes.