Anime & OC characters
Your original character as a channel host or storyteller.
DomoAI · Talking Avatar
Domo AI Talking Avatar
Turn a photo or character into a talking video
Give your anime OC, mascot, pet or portrait a voice. Upload one front-facing image, add a script or audio, and DomoAI animates the mouth, expressions and small head movements to match. This guide covers what to upload, how to write for speech, a step-by-step workflow, ready-made scripts, and how DomoAI compares with presenter tools like HeyGen and Synthesia.
1 image+ voice
6 × 6TTS emotions × tones
≈ 60 sto render 5 s
What you’ll need
- One front-facing imageCharacter art, mascot, pet or portrait
- A short scriptWritten for speech, ideally 5–30 s
- A voiceText-to-speech, MP3/WAV/M4A up to 80 MB, or record
- A DomoAI accountFree starter credits are enough to test
Who can speak
Any character with a visible face
DomoAI works with photos, drawings and pets. It supports anime styles (Japanese, flat-color, detailed), original characters and 50+ visual styles.
VTuber avatars
Short talking clips for intros, shorts and announcements.
Brand mascots
A consistent spokescharacter for ads, onboarding and support.
Pets & animals
A front-facing pet photo, ready for funny voiceovers.
Teachers & guides
Classroom mascots and e-learning presenters.
Real portraits
Your own face, or someone who has given clear consent.
Specs
Talking Avatar at a glance
| Image | High-resolution, front-facing, clear facial features, mouth closed or neutral |
|---|---|
| Voice options | Text-to-speech (6 emotions, 6 voice tones), audio upload or record in the browser |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, M4A, up to 80 MB |
| Length | Up to 60 s (Talking Avatar up to 60 s on the Pro plan; API: 1–60 s) |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 (API) |
| Output | Up to 1080p; 4K with the Video Upscaler |
| Render time | About 60 s for a 5 s clip; 60 s videos can take 10–15 min at peak times |
| Lip sync | Automatic, via Lip Sync Auto Match |
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The image
Design a character that can talk
The image matters most. A clear, readable mouth gives natural lip sync, and a messy face gives warped results.
Use
- One face, looking toward the camera
- Clear lower face: lips and jaw readable
- Mouth resting closed or neutral
- Even lighting, no heavy shadow on the mouth
- Space around head and shoulders for subtle motion
- High resolution (upscale small art first)
Avoid
- Extreme side angles or profile views
- Tiny faces in a wide shot
- Hands, microphones or hair over the mouth
- Group images: crop to one face
- Heavy filters that smooth away detail
For anime and OCs: generate a clean front-facing headshot on a plain background with the Image Generator, then keep that exact image as your character’s “anchor” for every video.
B
The voice
Give your character a voice that fits
| Option | Best for | Get it right |
|---|---|---|
| Text-to-speech | Fast tests, recurring characters, multilingual clips | Pick 1 of 6 emotions and 1 of 6 tones that match the character’s look |
| Upload audio | Your voice, a voice actor or a cleared voice tool | MP3, WAV or M4A up to 80 MB; one speaker, no music, no echo |
| Record in browser | Quick personal messages | Quiet room, mic 15–20 cm away, speak a little slower than usual |
Add music after export, not under the voice during generation. Background music confuses lip sync.
Interactive
Character script planner
Paste your character’s lines. The planner estimates the length, flags hard-to-say parts, suggests settings, and lists the four moments to check in your test clip.
Character
Personality
Platform
0 sestimated length
Check these 4 moments in your test clip
Optional prompt
Step by step
Tool overview →How to create a speaking character
- 01
Prepare the character
One front-facing, high-resolution image with a clear, closed mouth.
- 02
Write for speech
Short sentences and natural pauses. About 2–2.5 words per second.
- 03
Open Talking Avatar
In the DomoAI web app, upload the image and add text-to-speech, an audio file or a recording.
- 04
Test 5–12 s first
Check the four key moments before spending credits on the full length.
- 05
Generate the full clip
Up to 60 s (Pro). Split longer scripts into several clips.
- 06
Finish & export
Upscale to 4K if needed, then add captions, music and cutaways in your editor.
Character ideas
4 speaking characters to make today
Each comes with a ready script. Copy it, swap in your details, and go.
10 s · Cheerful
Anime channel host
Hey everyone! I read every comment from last week, and today I’m answering your top three questions. Let’s go!
15 s · Friendly
Brand mascot welcome
Hi, I’m Pip! Welcome aboard. In the next minute, I’ll show you the three things everyone loves first. Ready? Tap below to start.
8 s · Playful
Pet voiceover
Excuse me. It is exactly dinner time. Not five minutes from now. Now.
15 s · Calm
Language mascot
Today’s phrase is “Buenos días”, which means good morning. Say it with me: Buenos días. Try it on someone today!
More ready-to-use scripts
Product welcome · ~15 s
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. In the next minute I’ll show you how our app helps you plan your week, and how to get started for free.
Lesson opener · ~12 s
Good morning, class! Today we’re learning five everyday Spanish greetings. Repeat after me, and by the end you’ll sound like a local.
Announcement · ~8 s
Big news! Our new update is live today. Tap the link in bio to see everything that changed.
VTuber reaction · ~10 s
Wait… did that really just happen? Okay chat, be honest. Would you have made the same choice?
Event reminder · ~10 s
Quick reminder: our live Q&A starts Friday at 7 pm. Bring your questions, and I’ll answer as many as I can!
Support tip · ~15 s
Can’t find your invoices? Open Settings, tap Billing, and every receipt is right there. Still stuck? Message us any time.
Troubleshooting
Why your character looks unnatural, and how to fix it
| Problem | Real cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Face drifts off-character | Weak source image | Use a clearer portrait with a readable mouth area |
| Lips out of sync | Music, noise or fast speech in the audio | Clean voice-only audio; slow the delivery slightly |
| Voice feels detached | Pace or emotion doesn’t match the face | Rewrite the script or change the TTS emotion and tone |
| Overacting or freezing | Busy action prompt | Ask for one visible action with clear timing |
| Looks robotic | Flat voice or empty prompt | Add one intentional expression cue, not “be emotional” |
| Final video feels fake | One long, unedited avatar shot | Use shorter avatar segments with captions and cutaways |
Compare
Best AI video generators →Domo AI vs. presenter avatar tools
HeyGen, Synthesia and D-ID are built for realistic business presenters, long training videos and team workflows. DomoAI’s Talking Avatar is lighter and creator-first: it shines with anime, mascots and stylized characters, and sits next to restyle, animation and upscaling tools in one credit system.
| Choose Domo AI when… | Choose a presenter tool when… |
|---|---|
| Your speaker is anime, a mascot, an OC or a pet | You need a realistic human presenter |
| You make short social clips (5–60 s) | You produce long courses or slide-based lessons |
| You also want restyle, animation and upscaling | You need stock avatar libraries and many languages built in |
| You want a simple, fast workflow | You need team review and enterprise integrations |
Limits to know
- It renders scripted clips; it isn’t a live, real-time avatar
- One clip runs up to 60 seconds (60 s clips need Pro)
- Side angles, covered mouths and very abstract art reduce realism
- Long or repeated renders use credits quickly
Need a longer video? Split the script into scenes, render each, and join them in your editor. All limitations →
Export
Creator guide →Finish for each platform
| Platform | Shape | Ideal length | Finishing touch |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok / Reels / Shorts | 9:16 | 10–30 s | Bold captions and a hook in the first second |
| YouTube | 16:9 | 5–10 s host segments | Cut between the character and your main footage |
| Website | 16:9 or 1:1 | 15–30 s | Autoplay muted with burned-in subtitles |
| E-learning | 16:9 | 30–60 s per lesson | Pair with slides or on-screen bullet points |
Automate with the API
Developers can create speaking characters with POST /v1/video/talking-avatar. Send an image (or video) and audio, plus 1–60 seconds, an optional prompt, an aspect ratio and a callback URL.
Use voices and faces responsibly
Only animate faces and voices you own or have clear permission to use. Never impersonate a real person or create misleading deepfakes, and label AI-generated content where platforms require it.
Terms & usage policy →What is Domo AI Talking Avatar?
It’s DomoAI’s tool, also called AI Talking Photo, that turns one front-facing image into a short video where the face speaks with lip sync, expressions and small head movements. You add the voice with text-to-speech, an audio file or your own recording.
How do I make a character talk with DomoAI?
Upload one front-facing image of your character to Talking Avatar, add a voice (text-to-speech, an audio file or a recording) and generate. DomoAI animates the mouth, expressions and small head movements to match the speech.
Does it work with anime characters, mascots and pets?
Yes. DomoAI supports photos, character drawings and pet photos, including Japanese anime, flat-color anime, detailed anime and original character styles, as long as the face is front-facing and the mouth area is visible.
What audio can I use?
Text-to-speech with 6 emotions and 6 voice tones, your own recording, or an uploaded MP3, WAV or M4A file up to 80 MB. Use voice-only audio and add music later in your editor.
How long can a talking character video be?
Up to 60 seconds. In the app, 60-second Talking Avatar clips come with the Pro plan, and the API accepts 1–60 seconds. Split longer scripts into several clips.
How many words fit in a clip?
People speak about 2–2.5 words per second: roughly 12 words for 5 s, 25 for 10 s, 75 for 30 s and 140 for 60 s.
Can I use talking avatar videos commercially?
Yes. DomoAI’s Talking Avatar FAQ says generated talking photos can be used commercially, for example in tutorials, explainers, training and marketing videos. Free-plan outputs carry a watermark, and you may only use faces and voices you own or have permission to use.
How is it different from HeyGen or Synthesia?
Those tools focus on realistic business presenters and long training videos. DomoAI is creator-first: it handles anime, mascots and stylized characters well, and includes restyle, animation and upscaling tools under the same credits.
How long does it take to render?
A 5-second clip usually takes about 60 seconds. Longer 60-second videos can take 10–15 minutes at peak times.
Why does my character look unnatural?
It’s usually the inputs: a face that isn’t front-facing, a hidden or shadowed mouth, music or noise in the audio, or a voice that doesn’t match the character. Fix the image and audio first, then add one clear expression cue.
Can I make a real person talk?
Only yourself, or someone who has given clear permission. Never impersonate a real person or create misleading deepfakes, and label AI content where platforms require it.
Your character is ready to talk.
One image, one script, about a minute to render. Start with free credits.