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How to Make Any Photo Talk with AI | Free Lip Sync Tools | Best Lip-Sync Tools That Actually Work)

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5 Sept 202513:59

TLDRIn this video, you'll learn how to make still photos talk using free AI lip-sync tools. The tutorial covers three powerful tools: Wave to Lip, Sync.so, and Hedra, each offering unique features and limitations. You'll be guided through the process of animating your image, uploading videos and audio, and generating lip-synced animations. Whether you're a free or premium user, the video offers tips for overcoming credit limits and removing watermarks. Plus, it includes bonus tips on using Opera's built-in VPN for smoother results. A perfect guide for anyone interested in creating animated, talking images!

Takeaways

  • 😀AI lip sync tools allow still images to speak by syncing animated mouths with audio, while the Infinite Talk API enables seamless integration of advanced voice synthesis.
  • 🎬 To use lip sync tools, you first need to animate your image into a video. Google V2 is a great tool for animation.
  • 🔍 The first lip-syncing tool discussed is 'Wave to Lip,' which offers 10 free credits per account for generating videos.
  • 💡 A hack for getting more credits on Wave to Lip is to use multiple Gmail accounts to sign in.
  • 🎧 For 'Wave to Lip,' after uploading your animated video, you also need to upload an audio file to sync with the animation.
  • 💳 After uploading both video and audio on Wave to Lip, the tool uses the credits to generate the lip-synced video.
  • 🎤 The second tool, 'Sync.so,' also requires users to sign up with a Google account and upload both video and audio for lip syncing.
  • 🛠️ Free users on Sync.so can generate up to three videos, with options to select different lip sync models (1.9, 2).
  • 🌍 The third tool, 'Hedra,' is a mobile app that lets you sync audio with a still image without animating it first.
  • 🚀 Hedra provides 300 free credits to new users, but it limits the length of the audio to 20 seconds for lip-syncing.

Q & A

  • What are AI lip sync tools used for?

    -AI lip sync tools are used to animate still images and make them appear as though they are speaking by synchronizing their lip movements with audio recordings.

  • How do you animate a still photo before using AI lip sync tools?

    -To animate a still photo, you can use tools like Google V2 to animate the photo into a video. This video is then uploaded to the AI lip sync tool for further processing.

  • What is Wave to Lip and how does it work?

    -Wave to Lip is an AI tool that syncs lip movements to an uploaded video and audio. After animating your photo and uploading both video and audio, it uses AI to match the lip movements to the audio.

  • How many credits do you get with Wave to Lip, and what happens when you run out of credits?

    -Wave to Lip offers 10 free credits. Once these credits are exhausted, you cannot generate any more lip-sync videos unless you use different email accounts to get new credits.

  • What is Sync.so and how is it different from Wave to Lip?

    -Sync.so is another AI lip sync tool that offers a similar service of syncing lip movements to video andAI lip sync tools audio. However, it only allows three video generations for free, unlike Wave to Lip which offers 10 credits.

  • How does Sync.so handle video and audio uploads?

    -In Sync.so, users upload an animated video (like the one created using Google V2) along with an audio file. The tool then syncs the video’s lip movements to the audio.

  • What limitations does Sync.so have for free users?

    -Free users of Sync.so can only generate three lip-sync videos, and they must use the 'Lip Sync 2' model, which is available for free users. The 'Lip Sync 1.9' model is the lowest available option.

  • What is Hedra and how does it differ from Wave to Lip and Sync.so?

    -Hedra is another lip-sync tool, but it works differently by allowing you to upload a still image and an audio file to generate a lip-synced video. However, the free plan often includes errors and a watermark, which can be bypassed with the right settings.

  • Why is using Opera Browser with AI important when using Hedra?

    -Using Opera Browser with AI is important because it has an inbuilt VPN that secures your browsing and prevents errors when accessing Hedra, ensuring the lip-sync tool functions properly. For advanced AI-powered conversations, try the Infinite Talk AI API.

  • What is the process for removing the watermark from Hedra-generated videos?

    -To remove the watermark from Hedra-generated videos, you can use video editing tools like InShot to crop or adjust the video, making the watermark less visible or completely removing it.

Outlines

00:00

🎥 Introduction to AI Lip Sync Tools

In this opening paragraph, the narrator excitedly shares how they, as a previously still image, are now able to talk thanks to AI lip sync technology. The focus is on introducing the viewer to AI lip sync tools, with the narrator giving a preview of the three tools they will be discussing. Additionally, they mention that the image must first be animated into a video using Google V2, and provide a hint to watch a previous video on how to animate still photos.

05:00

🌐 Exploring Wave to Lip Tool

The narrator introduces the Wave to Lip tool, explaining the process of accessing and using it. They walk the audience through logging in with a Google account, uploading animated videos, and syncing them with an audio file. They highlight the fact that the tool offers 10 free credits, and discuss the limitation of only being able to generate one video once those credits are used up, unless multiple Gmail accounts are used. After uploading both video and audio, the narrator demonstrates generating a lip-synced video and downloading it for review.

10:02

🎬 Using Sync.so for Lip Syncing

The narrator movesAI lip sync tools on to the Sync.so tool, providing a step-by-step guide for signing up and creating an account with Google. They explain how to upload an animated video and sync it with an audio file. Additionally, they show the various lip sync models available, emphasizing that free users are limited to three video generations. The narrator demonstrates how to choose a model and initiate the lip sync process, with the video then being generated in about a minute. This section highlights the user interface and the options available for creating lip-sync videos.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡AI lip sync tools

AI lip sync tools are software programs that animate a still image or video so the subject's mouth movements match an audio track. In the video script the narrator repeatedly refers to these tools as the reason the picture can "finally talk," showing they are the central theme: "It's all thanks to AI lip sync tools." They relate to the video's message because the whole tutorial explains how to use several free AI lip-sync services to make images speak.

💡animate / animated image

To animate means converting a still photo into a short moving video, often by creating subtle face and head motions. The presenter explains they first animate a still photo (using Google V2) before applying lip-sync: "you must, first of all animate your photo into a, video... I use Google V2 to animate." This step is essential because most lip-sync tools require a video input rather than a single static image.

💡Wave to Lip

Wave to Lip is one of the specific online lip-sync services demonstrated; in the script the narrator signs into itsAI lip sync tools dashboard, uploads an animated video and audio, and uses the service to generate the synced result. The presenter notes Wave to Lip gives "10 free credits" and that generating a video can cost those credits — highlighting how trial limits and credit systems affect workflow when using free AI tools.

💡sync.so

sync.so (referred to as "sync" in the script) is a second lip-sync platform shown in the tutorial where the user creates a project, uploads the animated video and an audio file, and selects a lip-sync model. The narrator describes signing in with Google and using the "lip sync 2" model on the free tier, noting the free plan allows only a few (three) video generations, which demonstrates differences in limits and available models across services.

💡Hedra

Hedra is the third lip-sync tool covered in the video; the narrator explains how to register, use its interface, and manage common problems like errors or watermarks on the free plan. The script describes giving the user "300 credits" and also outlines a workaround involving the Opera browser's built-in VPN to avoid errors and how Hedra downloads as a zip that must be converted to MP4—practical details for using the service.

💡Google V2 / Google VO2

Google V2 (also written as Google VO2 in the transcript) refers to the narrator's chosen method for animating a still photo before lip-syncing. They say "I use Google V2 to animate" and reference a previous video for that process, which shows it is an upstream step: animate first with Google V2, then feed the resulting short video into lip-sync tools.

💡Google AI Studio (audio)

Google AI Studio is mentioned as the source of the audio clips the narrator uploads to the lip-sync services: "I've already gotten my audio from Google AI Studio." This illustrates a typical pipeline: generate or record an audio file (here using AI-generated voices) and then upload that audio to the lip-sync tool so the animated character speaks the desired text.

💡credits / free plan limits

Credits and free-plan limits are restrictions that determine how many or how long videos you can generate without paying. The presenter repeatedly points out these limits—Wave to Lip offers "10 free credits," sync.so allows "three videos" on the free tier, and Hedra gives a limited number of free credits—emphasizing that managing accounts and multiple emails can be a workaround when testing free services.

💡VPN / Opera browser with AI

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is used to route internet traffic through another server, which in this tutorial helps avoid regional errors when accessing certain web tools. The narrator recommends using the "Opera browser with AI" because it has an inbuilt VPN, explaining that turning on this VPN prevents Hedra from showing errors: "the reason why I'm now using this Opera browser with AI is because it has its own inbuilt VPN."

💡watermark

A watermark is a visible logo or mark overlaid on exported video that indicates it was produced with a free or trial version of a service. The narrator warns that Hedra's free plan often adds a "giant watermark" and demonstrates a practical workaround by cropping or repositioning the logo in a video editor so it becomes less noticeable: "you keep getting errors and a giant watermark... I'll show you a trick... to wipe that watermark off."

💡zip to MP4 conversion

Some services (Hedra in the script) deliver the generated video as a zip archive containing the MP4, so users must convert or extract it to obtain the playable MP4 file. The presenter walks through searching for "zip to MP4," uploading the downloaded zip, converting it to MP4, and then downloading the converted video; this shows an extra file-handling step that users should expect with certain tools.

💡lip-sync models (e.g., Lip Sync 1.9, Lip Sync 2)

Lip-sync models are algorithmic settings or versions within a platform that determine the quality or behavior of mouth-movement generation. On sync.so the narrator shows a dropdown with multiple models ("lip sync 1.9," "lip sync 2," and a "lip sync 2 pro" for premium users) and explains that free users should use "lip sync 2," illustrating how different models can affect results and which options are gated behind paid plans.

💡uploading video and audio

Uploading the animated video and a separate audio file is the core action required by all demonstrated tools: the video provides the face to animate and the audio provides what the face should say. The script repeatedly describes navigating to the upload area and adding both files—"I've uploaded in my video... I'm going to tap on upload audio"—showing this is a universal, necessary step across platforms.

💡download and post-processing (crop/remove logo)

After generating a lip-synced video users must download it and may need to perform post-processing such as cropping to hide watermarks or converting file types. The presenter demonstrates downloading the generated output and then using a video editor (or cropping) to move the Hedra logo out of sight: "I have dragged the logo downwards... you're not going to see any logo again," which teaches viewers practical finishing steps.

Highlights

Introduction to free AI lip-sync tools that can animate still images and make them talk.

Explanation that users must first animate their photo into a video before applying lip-sync tools.

Demonstration of using Google V2 to animate a still photo into a video.

Walkthrough of accessing the Wave2Lip tool through a web browser.

Guide on creating an account and receiving 10 free credits on Wave2Lip.

Tip that users can switch between multiple Gmail accounts to gain extra free credits on Wave2Lip.

Step-by-step process for uploading an animated video and audio into Wave2Lip for lip-sync generation.

Overview of Sync.so as another free AI lip-sync tool for animating images.

Instructions for uploading video and audio files and accessing lip-sync model settings in Sync.so.

Explanation that Sync.so free users get three video generations using the LipSync-2 model.

Introduction to Hedra as a third lip-sync tool, noting common errors and watermark issues.

Tutorial on bypassing Hedra errors using theAI lip-sync tools Opera Browser with built-in VPN enabled.

Guide to creating a Hedra account and accessing 300 free credits.

Steps for uploading still images and audio into Hedra, including adding gesture and emotion prompts.

Explanation that Hedra outputs the result as a ZIP file requiring conversion from ZIP to MP4.

Demonstration of using an online ZIP-to-MP4 converter to prepare the downloaded Hedra file.

Tip on removing Hedra watermarks by cropping the video in a video editing app like InShot.