Turn Any Photo into a Talking Video

Upload a portrait, type your script, get a talking head video in minutes. Clone your voice or choose from 500+ AI voices in 65+ languages.

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Puppetry Studio

Pick a character and hit Play to hear them talk. No sign-in needed.

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How It Works

Create your first talking video in 3 simple steps

Upload a Photo

Upload any portrait photo — a selfie, headshot, or even an AI-generated face. Works with any face!

Type Your Script

Write what you want the character to say, or use our AI script generator. Choose from 500+ voices in 65+ languages.

Get Your Video

Our AI generates a realistic talking video with natural lip sync. Download, share, or add captions — all in minutes.

See Puppetry in Action

Watch our AI-animated fruit characters tell a story — all created from still images

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Free

3 creations/month

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Puppetry voices
65+ languages
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100 creations/month

$135/year

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Premium AI voices
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Studio

300 creations/month

$270/year

Everything in Creator
Voice cloning
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Developer API beta
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HD Portrait

Real-looking faces, really talking

Upload any portrait and Puppetry brings it to life — natural lip sync, head movement, and expression. Pick a sample to hear it.

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Free AI Puppets

Meet Our Fruit and Animal Puppet Characters

Fun, expressive characters perfect for teachers, educators, and content creators. Each one talks, moves, and comes to life with AI animation.

Fruit and animal reel - click a character below to hear them talk

The Great Fruit Talent Show — 6 AI characters, 6 unique voices, 1 story

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No credit card required · 500+ AI voices · 65+ languages

Find Your Fastest Path

Pick what you are making. We will take you to the right workflow.

Bring a Photo to Life

Turn a portrait, drawing, or ready-made character into a talking video.

Market & Publish

Make explainers, product clips, and social posts without a camera crew.

Teach & Train

Create reusable lessons, course videos, onboarding, and internal updates.

Create at Team Scale

Run repeatable production for clients, campaigns, and API-powered workflows.

Thousands of creators use Puppetry to bring their ideas to life

188K+ Puppets Available

Choose from Our Puppet Gallery

Browse thousands of ready-to-use AI presenters. From realistic professionals to creative characters.

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Real Creators, Real Feedback

“Puppetry is your fastest and easiest solution to add a talking head in your videos. Perfect for both marketing and educational presentations to make videos more engaging and lively!”

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“I created a video for our blog and now I have an avatar reading the blog so visitors can listen to it instead of reading. That is really nice. Really impressive, even with foreign languages.”

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“It does what it does quite well: animating avatars. I love using it with 3D-style avatars.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Puppetry's AI animation studio

Animator

What is Puppetry?: Puppetry is a comprehensive toolset designed to simplify the complex task of face animation. By leveraging advanced technology, Puppetry allows users to create lifelike, animated faces through a simple script, eliminating the need for intricate manual adjustments.Try it in studio
What is the Puppetry App for?: The Puppetry App is the easiest way to Animate a face. Creators use it to create animation videos, game assets, instagram posts, mock storyboards and so much more. The App helps us test our technology and bring it in front of our users.Try it in studio
How does Puppetry App generate animated videos?: The Puppetry App uses our API to generate videos using text or video. You provide (or generate) a face and we'll make it talk using the text you specify or a video you record of yourself.Try it in studio
Are there any tips on recording the videos in Puppetry App?: Try to start with a neutral face. It's better to start with the same kind of facial expression that the image you are driving is in. That way our models can figure out how to move the image correctly.Try it in studio

Images

Can I generate custom avatars?: Yes! Use our Puppet Generator to create custom AI avatars, or upload your own images. You can also use our Image Generator to create new characters, or Cartoonify existing photos.Try it in studio
What image formats and sizes are supported?: We support common image formats such as PNG and JPG. Image tools can create multiple image aspect ratios, but Puppetry talking-head videos should not be described as one-click 9:16 shorts exports.Try it in studio
Is there a limit to how many images I can generate?: Image generation has generous daily limits on all plans. Paid plans get significantly more generations per day.Try it in studio
Can I upload my own photo and animate it into a cartoon?: Yes! Puppetry now lets you cartoonify your own photo into Disney/Pixar, anime, or comic book style — and then animate it. Try the Cartoonify feature in the studio.Try it in studio

Voice

Can I upload my own voiceover?: Absolutely! You can upload your own audio file by clicking "Animate with Audio" in the Animator tab.Try it in studio
What's the maximum length of audio I can upload?: You can upload your audio as long as it's within 4-5 minutes, roughly translating to 1,000 words or 3,600 characters.
Can I animate with text?: Yes! You can animate your avatar by typing your text prompt if you click the "Animate with text" in the Animator tab.Try it in studio
Can I use an AI voice?: Absolutely! Puppetry has a lot of AI voice options you can choose for your avatar.Try it in studio
Is English the only language available?: Puppetry supports 65+ languages. Simply type the prompt in your language, and Puppetry will do the work of animating your avatar talking in your preferred language.
What voice style can I use?: Puppetry has a lot of voice styles to choose from in the Animator tab. Simply click "More voices" and select the voice style you want to use for your avatar. There are over 30 voice styles in Puppetry, so feel free to get creative!

Export

What is the output resolution of the generated videos?: Puppetry generates the best videos with 512 x 512px resolution.Try it in studio
Can I use Puppetry for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts?: Yes, use Puppetry to generate the talking-head MP4 segment, then place, crop, or lay it out in your preferred editor when you need a final vertical social format.
How long does it take to generate videos?: Most videos are ready in minutes, with timing based on script length and queue load. During peak hours, rendering may take a bit longer. Studio plan gets priority rendering for faster turnaround.
Can I export my video with a transparent background?: Unfortunately, Puppetry does not yet support exporting transparent generated videos. Rest assured, you can look forward to it in the future!

Pricing

Is Puppetry free to use?: Yes! Puppetry offers a free plan with 3 video creations per month — no credit card required. Free users get access to Puppetry voices. Paid plans are Creator and Studio for more creations and premium voices.
Is there a commercial license for Puppetry Content?: Creator and Studio plans include full commercial usage rights. You can use Puppetry videos for marketing, social media content, client projects, e-learning, and more. For specific requirements, please reach out to us at hi@puppetry.com and we will get back to you with details.
What's the difference between the AppSumo deal and the one on Canva?: If you purchase Puppetry Pro on Appsumo, you can also use the Pro on Canva. The Puppetry on the Canva app is limited and only a subset of the studio. In other words, Canva supports what you can do using Puppetry Studio but is limited in the number of avatars you can generate.

Comparison

How does Puppetry compare to Synthesia, HeyGen, and D-ID?: Puppetry offers similar AI talking head video capabilities at a fraction of the price. Synthesia starts at $22/month, HeyGen at $24/month, and D-ID at $5.90/month with limited credits. Puppetry starts free (3 videos/month), then Creator and Studio add higher limits. Puppetry supports 500+ voices across 65+ languages, voice cloning, and lets you use any photo — not just pre-built avatars.
What is the cheapest AI video generator?: Puppetry is one of the most affordable AI video generators available. It offers a free plan with 3 creations per month, plus Creator and Studio for higher-volume work. Puppetry also includes Puppetry voices at no extra cost.
Can I use Puppetry to make YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram videos?: Yes. Puppetry works well for YouTube intros, creator explainers, TikTok drafts, Instagram Reel segments, and Shorts segments. Generate the talking-head MP4, then finish platform-specific crop, layout, effects, and publishing in your editor or social app.
What are the best AI tools for creating educational videos?: Puppetry is ideal for educators creating talking head lessons, multilingual content, and course videos. It's used by teachers and e-learning creators worldwide to produce engaging video lessons at scale. Upload any photo, type your lesson script, and generate a video in minutes. It supports 65+ languages for multilingual classrooms.
Does Puppetry have free AI voices?: Yes. Puppetry includes voices across multiple languages on all plans, including the free tier. Paid plans add more creation volume and premium creation features.

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