How to Make Your Pictures Talk Using Free AI Apps

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“Come buy fresh pepper and tomatoes.” “My name is Success. I’m an evil girl with a touch of American style.” These are still images that speak like real people, with lip movement to match.

This method is great if you want faceless content, quick promo clips, or short skits for your brand, and you want to do it without paid tools. You’ll generate a script, create an AI image for free, then turn that image into a talking video using a free app.

Why this workflow works for creators

You can do everything from scratch, even if you have no idea what character to use yet. It also works on Android, iPhone, or a laptop, so you’re not stuck waiting for a “perfect setup”.

It’s a handy option for:

• Faceless YouTube videos and Shorts
• Quick ads for products and services
• Social posts for your business page

If you’re building a faceless channel, the Faceless YouTube Cashflow Guide is shared in the video description.

Step 1: Use ChatGPT to get your character idea and image prompt

The first goal is simple: get a clear prompt you can paste into an image generator.

Success starts by asking ChatGPT which character will pull attention (working-class lady, businesswoman, content creator, toddler, or even an animal). ChatGPT recommends a content creator because it sits between “professional” and “attention-grabbing”.

A prompt style that works well

Ask for a subject that’s facing the camera, because it helps lip sync later. A prompt can include details like:

• confident young African female content creator
• facing the camera
• stylish look
• studio setting
• YouTube-style frame (16:9)

If ChatGPT’s image tool pushes you towards upgrading, copy the prompt and use it elsewhere.

Step 2: Generate the AI image for free (ChatGPT or Meta AI on WhatsApp)

Success tests image generation inside ChatGPT, then also uses Meta AI inside WhatsApp.

Quick WhatsApp method (Meta AI)

• Open WhatsApp and tap Meta AI
• Paste your prompt, starting with “Generate an image of…”
• Save the image (it saves straight to your phone once generated)

Success mentions results can vary, but when it’s clean, it’s ready to animate.

Step 3: Make the image talk with Digen AI (also called Den AI)

Next, install Digen AI (spelt “Den” in the app list shown). Sign in with your email, then check your daily credits. Credits refill each day, and using more than one phone can help you create more without waiting.

Set the right size before you animate

Success uses 1:1 (square) inside Digen AI to avoid sizing issues and watermarks, then resizes later in an editor like CapCut.

Step 4: Import your image and add the talking action

Inside Digen AI:

1. Tap Create
2. Change the format to 1:1, then crop
3. Import your photo from your phone
4. Add a simple prompt like “talking and smiling.”

Best tip: choose an image that’s facing the camera. Side angles and looking down can make the mouth movement look off.

Step 5: Add voice (without hunting for voice apps)

You can type text and use the app’s built-in voices, but Success prefers recording a real voice for uniqueness and to avoid voice copyright worries.

Good voice options:

• Your own voice
• Your child’s voice
• A sister or neighbour
• Background voices you record (kids playing, casual chatter)

You can record in-app, trim the start if there’s a pause, delete and redo if you make a mistake, then confirm.

Step 6: Generate and download the final talking video

Tap Talk (Gen 3), confirm your audio or script, then hit Generate. It can take anywhere from a minute to up to 10 minutes, depending on load.

The strongest results come from front-facing portraits, like the content creator example. The video also shows other fun results, like a “pepper seller” and a school character.

Final

Talking photos can turn a plain post into something people stop and watch. With ChatGPT for prompts, WhatsApp Meta AI for free images, and Digen AI for animation, you can publish simple clips fast without paid tools. Try one character first, keep the script short, and focus on a front-facing image for the best lip sync. If you’re using this for a faceless channel or ads, it’s a solid place to start.