Live Portrait Animation photoFull guide

Transform a photo into an animated video

Live Portrait uses AI to bring your photos to life: smiles, head nods, natural expressions. The result is an MP4 clip ready to download or add to a Studio project.

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How it works

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Choose a photo

Drag and drop your image or click to select it from your device. JPG, PNG and WEBP formats are accepted. For best results, use a sharp photo with a clearly visible, well-lit face.

A front-facing or slight-profile portrait gives the best results.

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Select an animation style

Choose the prompt that defines the movement and mood of your animation: natural smile, head nod, emotional expression, etc. Each prompt corresponds to a type of movement generated by the AI model.

Browse the available prompts to find the one that suits your project.

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Choose the duration

Set the duration of the generated video. A longer duration gives more movement but uses more credits. Available durations range from a few seconds to about twenty seconds.

For a quick test, start with the shortest duration.

04

Add tags (optional)

Tags let you organize and easily find your animations. They also serve to filter your clips in Studio when creating a video project.

Example: #client, #presentation, #portrait2024

05

Start generation

Click "Generate". Your photo is uploaded first, then the AI model processes the generation asynchronously. You can close the tab — the result will be available in your library once processing is complete.

Processing typically takes 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

06

Download or reuse in Studio

Once rendering is complete, the card switches to "Completed" status. You can play the video directly, download it as MP4, or add it to a Studio project to compose a sequence with other clips.

Live Portrait clips can be reused in Studio indefinitely.

Tips for better results

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Photo quality

Use a resolution of at least 512×512 px, a neutral background and uniform lighting. Avoid blurry photos, cropped faces or sunglasses.

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Prompt selection

Each prompt generates a different type of movement. Test several styles on the same photo to find the one that best suits your project.

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Organize with tags

Add consistent tags at creation time to easily find your clips in Studio. You can also add or edit tags after generation.

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From Live Portrait to Studio

Live Portrait and Studio are designed to work together. Generate your clips, then compose a project in Studio in just a few clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What photo formats are accepted?

JPG, PNG and WEBP. The recommended maximum size is 10 MB. Images with a clearly visible face give the best results.

How many credits does a generation cost?

The cost depends on the model and duration chosen. It is displayed in the interface before launching the generation — no surprises.

Can I animate a photo without a face?

Live Portrait is optimized for portraits with a face. Photos without a face may produce unpredictable results.

How long does processing take?

Between 30 seconds and 2 minutes depending on server load and the selected duration. You can close the tab — the result will be available in your library.

Can I retry a failed generation?

Yes. If a generation fails, a "Retry" button appears on the card. No additional credits are charged for retries due to technical errors.

Can I delete a clip used in Studio?

No. If a clip is used in a Studio project, deletion is blocked and a message tells you which project it is used in. Delete the Studio project first.

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