Introducing Avatar IV , the most realistic AI Avatar model ever

Avatar IV is a next generation AI talking avatar creator that turns a single photo into a fully animated, realistic video. With advanced AI lip sync generator technology, your avatar speaks with natural voice sync, expressive facial movements, and hand gestures. Create professional content for ads, training, or social media, without cameras or actors, in multiple languages and export-ready formats.

  • Voice-synced emotion
  • Realistic hand gestures
  • Stylized avatar support
  • Flexible angle support
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Experience the power of Avatar IV in action

See how creators, brands, and teams are using HeyGen’s AI talking avatar creator to transform ideas into scroll-stopping, multilingual videos. Each showcase features avatars, voices, and lip sync with no cameras needed.
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Features of Avatar IV

Innovation built into every realistic avatar creator

Avatar IV gives you more than a simple talking face. With advanced AI lip sync video capabilities, expressive hand gestures, and flexible styling options, you can create avatars that feel both natural and engaging. Whether you want a hyper-realistic digital twin or a stylized character, Avatar IV provides the tools to build the most authentic connection with your audience.

Voice-synced motion that feels natural

Your talking avatar from the photo does more than just talk; it reacts and conveys emotions based on your script. Experience natural timing, tone, and movement for an engaging delivery that feels real.

Realistic hand gestures for better communication

Enhance your realistic avatar creator with expressive hand movements that align perfectly with your avatar’s speech. Hand gestures are ideal for emphasis, subtlety, and effective visual storytelling.

Stylized or lifelike options for every creative need

Select from hyper-realistic clones or stylized characters. Our AI avatar maker supports human, anime, and animal avatars in both portrait and full-body formats.

Voice-synced emotion

With Avatar IV, avatars don’t just talk — they act. The enhanced model responds to tone and emotion, providing lifelike expressions along with synchronized gestures for a truly human-like performance.

User examples

See what you can create with Avatar IV

Explore real examples of videos made with our AI talking avatar creator. Users around the world are transforming simple photos and scripts into engaging, lifelike animations with natural lip sync and realistic body movements. From cinematic scenes to expressive full body avatar creator projects, these showcases highlight the power of AI to generate professional-quality content without cameras or actors.

@stevenmacgregor03

Demonstrates how Avatar IV performs from multiple camera angles while keeping lip sync precise and emotion in motion. A perfect example of how our AI lip sync video feature creates natural delivery across perspectives.

@mincho

Shows complete vocal expression created from just one photo and audio. Powered entirely by AI, this avatar achieves seamless lip sync without the need for actors, making it ideal for training, marketing, and storytelling.

@maxescu

Illustrates lifelike emotions and an AI-generated voice layered with original music; all created from a single image. This demonstrates how a realistic avatar creator can bring static photos to life in new ways.

@jeff_synthesized

Features an AI bear presenting the news — no real actors, only one image and a script.

@visiblemaker

Creates an AI short film driven by memes, showcasing talking animals, cinematic cuts, and full voice sync.

@SarahAnnabels

Even hand-drawn portraits come to life — powered by Avatar IV’s stylized generation.

Start creating with just one photo

Creating a lifelike talking avatar with Avatar IV takes just a few steps. Our AI talking avatar creator is designed to make the process seamless, whether you want a simple portrait animation or a full body avatar creator experience. By combining photo input, natural voice sync, and expressive motion, you can generate professional-quality videos in minutes without cameras, studios, or long production cycles.
Step 1

Upload a photo to begin

Choose a clear image of yourself or your subject, whether it’s a portrait, half-body, or full-body photo. The better the image quality, the more natural and realistic the avatar will look once generated.

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Step 2

Add a script or upload audio

Type your script directly into the editor or upload an audio file. You can also record your own voice. Our AI lip sync generator synchronizes your text or audio with facial movements and gestures, ensuring your avatar speaks naturally.

Step 3

Generate your avatar video

With just one click, Avatar IV transforms your photo into a dynamic talking avatar. The video will instantly showcase lip sync, expressions, and gestures that bring your avatar to life. Export in high resolution and share it on your favorite platforms.

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Explore the advanced features of Avatar IV

Avatar IV is more than just an upgrade. It redefines what’s possible with AI avatars. From sharper visuals to lifelike gestures, it delivers an unmatched level of realism and flexibility for creators, businesses, and storytellers alike.

Avatars go beyond simple lip sync

Avatar IV doesn’t just replicate speech; it understands tone, rhythm, and emotion. The model generates natural facial expressions and synchronized gestures that mirror human communication, creating conversations that feel authentic and emotionally engaging.

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Natural hand gestures enhance interactions

With Avatar IV, avatars move with purpose. Hand gestures are intelligently matched to the voice track, giving every video depth and nuance. Whether explaining, presenting, or storytelling, your avatars will feel expressive and dynamic.

Creativity goes beyond human limitations

Avatar IV unlocks new creative possibilities. Transform a sketch, a cartoon, or even an animal into a talking, expressive avatar. From lifelike humans to anime characters and fantasy creatures, you can design any persona and bring it to life with high-performance realism.

No longer limited to front-facing photos

Unlike earlier models, Avatar IV can generate avatars from tilted heads, profiles, and angled poses. This flexibility ensures accurate and natural renders, even with complex input photos, giving you full creative freedom to use varied source material.

Have questions?
We have answers

What is Avatar IV?

Avatar IV is HeyGen's advanced AI avatar engine that creates lifelike talking avatars from a single photo, featuring voice sync, facial expressions, and hand gestures. You can start exploring the potential of HeyGen for free by signing up here.

How does HeyGen create a talking avatar from a photo?

HeyGen uses an AI engine to animate static photos with voice sync, facial expressions, and gestures, needing only a script and an image.

Can HeyGen avatars support different styles?

Yes, HeyGen avatars support various styles such as hyper-realistic, anime, and animals, providing flexibility in avatar design.

Is it necessary to have a camera for using Avatar IV?

No, you do not need a camera; Avatar IV generates a video using just a photo and a script.

How does AI video localization work in HeyGen?

HeyGen localizes videos by adapting content to different languages and cultures while ensuring natural speech and perfect lip-sync.

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