AI Avatar Maker: choose your format, image or video

Create AI avatars fast from a single photo or with just a script. Choose a static headshot or a talking video avatar for content, social profiles or branding - no complex setup required.

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Real-looking photo avatars

Generate professional AI headshots in moments - great for personal branding, social content or any creative project.

Animated AI video avatars

Turn any character into a talking avatar with AI - perfect for intros, explainer videos and content creation.

20+ photo styles and 1000+ video avatars

Pick from a wide range of AI avatar styles and explore over 1,000 video avatar variations to match any look or purpose.

How to make avatars with AI

Start with your script

Write your message or let the AI script generator create one for you. This script is what your avatar will say in the final video.

Create your own avatar

Or choose from an existing ray avatars

Customize your settings

Generate and preview

Create digital selves for content, branding or social media - using separate tools to generate photo and video avatars. Upload a single image to get AI avatars from photo in 20+ styles, perfect for professional or creative use. To create video avatars, you can use any of the static avatars and turn them into a digital spokesperson or for increased realism, you can upload a short video of yourself talking and clone not only the look but the voice as well.

Use AI video avatars to deliver your message - no actors, filming or voiceovers needed. You can use thousands of pre-curated diverse avatars or your own personal digital clones and use these avatars for promotional videos, tutorials and branded explainers in minutes. It’s a smart solution for businesses and creators looking to scale content production or localize across markets. From YouTube ads to Instagram Stories, avatar-based videos are faster, more affordable and always on-brand.

AI avatars made for every moment

Hiring real UGC influencers can be expensive and time-consuming. With AI avatars, you can choose a digital spokesperson that fits your audience, create multiple versions in different languages and launch campaigns in minutes - at a fraction of the cost.

Access a growing library of ready-to-use avatars designed for all types of content - from professional to lifestyle, UGC and more. These AI video avatars come in multiple formats like square, vertical and landscape, making them platform-ready for everything from social reels to business explainers. Explore diverse AI avatars across ethnicities, age groups, attire and settings - including indoor, outdoor and green screen options. Each avatar speaks fluently in over 20 languages, so it's easy to localize your message and stay on-brand at scale.

I use the video avatars to create short tutorials and promo videos for my business, and it saves me so much time. No filming, no editing - just a script and done. The avatars look professional, and the voice options are surprisingly natural.

Sarah Lin, Content Strategist

It’s super cool that you can generate both static and video avatars in the same experience. I made some anime-style photo avatars for fun, then used a video one to make a birthday message for my friend. The quality on both is great.

David Romero, Freelance Designer

I uploaded one photo and had a full set of profile avatars in different styles within minutes. The realistic ones looked polished enough for LinkedIn, and the artistic styles were fun to use on socials. Super easy and no technical setup needed.

Anika Mehta, Marketing Associate

AI Avatar Maker FAQ

What is an AI avatar generator?

What’s the difference between photo and video AI avatars?

Photo avatars are still images created from a single photo, while video avatars are animated characters that speak using a script - powered by best-in-class avatars from HeyGen and Captions for realistic motion and delivery.

Can I upload my own photo to generate a static AI avatar?

Yes, just one high-quality, front-facing photo is enough to create a full set of custom static avatars.

Can I choose the style or ethnicity of the video avatar I generate?

Absolutely. You can select from 1,000+ diverse video avatars based on style, ethnicity, age, attire, pose and setting.

How many avatar styles or options are available to choose from?

There are 20+ creative styles for photo avatars and over 1,000 ready-to-use video avatar options.

What formats do the tools support for avatars?

Static avatars come in standard image formats. Video avatars are available in vertical (9:16), horizontal (16:9) and square (1:1) formats.

How many avatar images can I receive?

Each selected photo style set generates 4 avatars. You can choose up to 10 sets per photo upload.

How long should I wait to receive my avatars?

Static avatars are usually ready in minutes. Video avatar generation takes between 1 to 10 minutes, depending on script length.

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