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πŸ†• NEW: HeyGen Avatar IV is here.
Our most advanced AI avatar model yet.

πŸ“Έ One photo.
πŸ“ One script.
🎧 Just your voice.

Most avatars sync to your words. Avatar IV interprets them.

Built on a diffusion-inspired audio-to-expression engine, it analyzes your vocal tone, rhythm, and emotion β€” then synthesizes photoreal facial motion with temporal realism.

🎭 Head tilts. Pauses. Cadences. Micro-expressions.

➑️ A single image β†’ a video that feels real, not rendered.

Rolling out to all users now.

πŸ‘‡ See examples and what makes it different
Avatar IV is the first HeyGen model that doesn’t just sync to your voice β€” it understands it.

It captures the rhythm, tone, and intent of how you speak β€” driving natural facial expressions, subtle head movement, and micro-gestures in real time.

Powered by a neural audio-to-expression engine, Avatar IV predicts lifelike facial dynamics directly from voice β€” no motion capture, no rigging, no actor training. Just one photo.

Avatar IV makes your image move like you mean it.

Rolling out to all users today: heygen.com
Side Angles, No Limits

Not limited to front-facing shots β€” Avatar IV works with profile and angled images for more cinematic motion.
AI-Generated Faces, Human Emotion

Give life to your AI-created images with natural voice sync, tone-matched expressions, and lifelike presence.
Effortless UGC Creation

Produce influencer-style videos using just a selfie and your voice β€” no filming, no fuss.
Singing, Synchronized

Let your avatar sing your tracks with rhythm-aligned lip sync and expressive performance.
Talking Animal Characters

Animate pet photos or illustrated animals with facial movement, synced speech, and expressive reactions β€” perfect for playful content.
Gaming Avatars

Even pixelated or stylized game characters can now speak, react, and tell stories with personality.
Manga & Anime in Motion

Transform still anime or manga-style illustrations into dynamic, expressive videos β€” emotion included.
Visual Podcasts

Elevate your audio content with avatars that not only talk but visually express every nuance of your narration.

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