Kling Avatar V2

Turn any portrait into a talking avatar with audio-synchronized lip sync and natural expressions.

Kling Avatar V2 from transforms a single static image into a talking video that matches your audio. Upload a portrait and an audio file, and the model generates facial movements, lip sync, and expressions that follow the speech patterns in your audio.

This is the Pro version, which gives you better facial detail and smoother motion than the Standard tier. It works across realistic humans, stylized characters, cartoons, and animals without requiring manual animation work.

How it works

The model takes two inputs: an image and an audio file. The audio drives the facial animation - mouth shapes, timing, and expressions all sync to the speech patterns in your recording. The image defines the visual identity and style, which the model preserves throughout the video.

Video duration matches your audio length automatically. The model outputs at up to 1080 pixels resolution and 48 frames per second.

What you can use it for

Educational content
Create video lessons or tutorials with a consistent presenter without recording video. Upload a photo and your lecture audio to generate an engaging talking head.

Marketing and social media
Transform product photos or brand characters into speaking avatars for ads, explainer videos, or social content. Works well for quick turnaround content across different languages.

Podcasts and audio visualization
Add a visual element to podcast episodes or audio content by animating a host portrait synchronized to the discussion.

Character animation
Animate illustrated characters, cartoon figures, or stylized avatars for storytelling, entertainment, or creative projects without traditional animation workflows.

Tips for best results

Image quality
Use high-quality, front-facing portraits where facial features are clearly visible. Avoid extreme angles or heavy occlusion of the face. Higher resolution source images produce better identity preservation and fewer artifacts.

Audio clarity
Clean, well-recorded audio with minimal background noise works best. Clear diction and normalized volume improve lip-sync accuracy. The model handles speech, singing, and rapid dialogue.

Prompt guidance
Include an optional text prompt to refine the animation style or emotional tone. Prompts complement the audio rather than replace it - the audio remains the primary driver. Use specific descriptors like “professional,” “enthusiastic,” or “contemplative” rather than vague terms.

Character types
The model handles diverse visual styles: - Realistic human portraits: Focus on photorealistic skin textures and natural eye movements - Cartoon and illustrated characters: Expect expressive, exaggerated movements with clean line preservation - Animals: The model anthropomorphizes speech while maintaining species-specific characteristics

What to expect
This is optimized for talking head content with facial animation and upper body motion. The model preserves the exact appearance and style from your input image while animating facial features and subtle head movements.

You can try this model on the Replicate playground.