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What’s New

The latest updates, features, and improvements to Puppetry.

March 2026

New Feature

AI Stories — Multi-Character Videos from Any Topic

Create multi-scene talking-head videos from a single prompt. AI grounds scripts in real-time web data. Each character gets a unique AI voice from 500+ options, automatic lip-synced animation, and the final video is stitched together with one click.

New Feature

Quest System — Earn Bonus Creations

Complete quests to unlock bonus video creations. Verify your email, share on social media, follow us, or refer friends. Up to 17 bonus creations available across 9 quests.

New Feature

HD Portrait Mode

Higher-quality face animation with smoother, more realistic lip sync. Available as a toggle in the animation studio.

New Feature

Smart Voice Suggestions

AI analyzes your puppet and script to suggest the best-fitting voice based on character appearance, personality, and accent diversity. One click to apply.

Improvement

Post-Payment Success Page

New subscribers now land on a guided success page with quick-action CTAs instead of being redirected back to pricing. Reduces time-to-first-video after purchase.

Improvement

Better Error Messages

Failed animations now show specific, actionable error messages (e.g., "Animated GIF detected — re-save as PNG") instead of generic errors. Retry button for server-side failures.

New Feature

45 Free AI Voices

Added 45 free AI voices across 8 languages — English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Chinese. Available on all plans, no credits required.

Improvement

65+ Language Support

Expanded language support from 29 to over 65+ languages. Create talking head videos in more languages than ever before.

Improvement

Faster Video Generation

Rebuilt our animation pipeline from the ground up for significantly faster, more reliable video rendering. Real-time progress tracking so you always know where your video is.

New Feature

Pixar-Style Puppet Collections

New curated collections of Pixar-inspired 3D puppets — adorable fruit characters and animal puppets ready to animate. Find them in the puppet gallery.

Improvement

Improved Mobile Studio

Redesigned the studio layout for mobile devices. Better touch targets, responsive panels, and a smoother experience on phones and tablets.

Improvement

Smarter Onboarding

New users now start with a pre-selected demo puppet so you can create your first video in seconds — no setup required.

February 2026

New Feature

Caption Studio

Create captioned videos with automatic subtitle generation. Choose from multiple caption styles, customize fonts and colors, and export with burned-in captions.

Improvement

500+ AI Voices in 65+ Languages

Expanded our voice library to over 500+ AI voices spanning 65+ languages. Find the perfect voice for any project with improved filters and preview.

New Feature

Script Generator AI

Generate video scripts with AI. Describe your topic or paste a URL, and get a polished script ready for production — complete with tone and pacing suggestions.

New Feature

Video Translation (32 Languages)

Translate your finished videos into 32 languages with automatic voice dubbing and lip-sync. Reach a global audience without re-recording.

Improvement

Enhanced Text-to-Speech

Upgraded our text-to-speech engine for more natural-sounding, expressive voices with lower latency.

January 2026

New Feature

Voice Cloning

Clone any voice with just a short audio sample. Create videos using your own voice or a custom voice — perfect for brand consistency and personalization.

New Feature

Canva Integration

Use Puppetry directly inside Canva. Generate talking head videos and insert them into your Canva designs without leaving the editor.

December 2025

New Feature

Image Generator

Generate custom AI portraits and characters directly within Puppetry. Create unique talking head subjects without needing external tools.

Improvement

Puppet Gallery — 188K+ Puppets

Browse and use over 188K+ community-created puppets. Find the perfect character for your video or share your own creations with the community.