> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zoice.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Create Talking Photo of Deceased > Learn how to create talking photo of deceased family members or historical figures using Zoice. Animate static portraits with text scripts, voice models, and micro-expressions. How to Create Talking Photo of Deceased Preserving the voices and faces of late family members has never been easier thanks to neural animation technology. Instead of keeping memories limited to flat, static paper prints, you can now create talking photo of deceased relatives or historical figures. This process lets you convert a single photo card into an expressive video that recites ancestry records, personal letters, or greetings. Using Zoice's creative suite, anyone can generate lifelike videos without editing skills. You simply upload the photo of the deceased person, type a text script of the message you want them to speak, and choose a vocal model. The AI automatically aligns lip movements, sways, and blinking animations to match the text. In this guide, you will learn how to create talking photo of deceased relatives or historical presenters by following a comprehensive, step-by-step tutorial. ## What is a Deceased Person Talking Photo? A deceased person talking photo is a deep-learning animation where a vintage or modern portrait is brought to life using an audio script. The AI program analyzes the subject's face—mapping coordinates for the eyes, lips, jaw, and neck—and generates natural movements that correspond to the phonetic changes in the spoken words. This allows families to hear historical letters read aloud or create personal legacy recordings to share at gatherings. ## How to Create Talking Photo of Deceased Using Zoice Animate your family photographs in minutes. Follow these detailed steps to get started. ### Step 1: Open the Zoice Homepage Launch your web browser, navigate to [Zoice.com](https://zoice.com), and click **Sign In** in the top-right corner. Zoice Homepage ### Step 2: Sign In to Your Dashboard Account Enter your email and password, then click **Sign In**. Or select the **Sign in with Google** button for quick dashboard access. Sign In ### Step 3: Set Up a Free Creator Profile If you are a first-time user, select **Sign Up** on the page to register your free workspace. Sign Up ### Step 4: Click Avatar Characters Locate the left sidebar on the main dashboard page and select the **Avatar Characters** menu. Avatar Characters Dashboard ### Step 5: Click Create New On the presenter library page, click the **Create New** button to set up your relative's avatar card. Create New Avatar ### Step 6: Upload Your Relative's Portrait Photo and Generate Avatar * Upload a Photo: Select the **Upload Image** option on the creation page. Enter a name for your relative in the **Avatar Name** field (e.g., 'Old Photo Talking', pointed to by the yellow arrow), upload or drag-and-drop the face portrait in the **Upload Base Image** box, and click **Generate Avatar** at the bottom to build their AI profile. Upload Image * We used this image for the relative portrait : Relative Portrait ### Step 7: Select Your Relatives Avatar from Avatar Characters List Go back to the Avatar Characters menu. Your new card will appear in your library. Click on the card to select it. Select Avatar ### Step 8: Configure Avatar Settings Click **Avatar Setting** next to Generate Video. Under the **General** settings, add the Name, Gender, Age, and Ethnicity of the relative to help the AI map natural expressions. Click Save when finished. Avatar Settings ### Step 9: Click Generate Video With your character card active, click the **Generate Video** button to launch the avatar advance configuration. Generate Video ### Step 10: Click on the Script Field In the editor timeline, click on the **Script** tab to open the text editing panel. Click on Script box to add Script ### Step 11: Write Your Script Type the exact message, advice, or family history you want them to speak. Add Script *Tip: For historical figures, write transcripts of their famous historical quotes or letters.* ### Step 12: Select a Voice Model Click on **Select Voice**. Select a voice preset that matches the gender, age, and accent of your relative, or upload a custom voice sample. Select Voice * We used the below voice for the relative in the example: Choose Voice We used a public voice for the generation, but you can also record live audio or upload a custom voice. ### Step 13: Choose Output Formats Under **Output Settings**, choose the aspect ratio: * **Aspect Ratio**: Select 9:16 for mobile phone cards (WhatsApp, Reels) or 16:9 for widescreen visualizers. * **Resolution**: Choose 1080p or 4K to preserve the details of the original photo. Update Output Settings ### Step 14: Select Action Prompt Click on **Action Prompt** to control the physical behaviors. Write custom instructions (e.g., *"Gentle speaking style, nodding head slightly, warm gaze, smiling softly"*). Click on Action Prompt * We used the below action prompt for the relative in the example: Action Prompt ### Step 15: Click on **Generate** for Video Generation Verify your text script and configurations, and click **Generate** to start processing. Generate Video ### Step 16: Confirm the Audio Preview Listen to the audio preview to check the pacing. If everything sounds correct, click **Generate Avatar Video** to compile the video clip. Generated Audio Preview ### Step 17: Download the Video Once processing is complete, check the animations. Click the **Download** button to save the MP4 video to your device. Download Video ## Example Inputs & Result Here is an example setup to create talking photo of deceased relatives: ### Used Photo Deceased Relative Portrait ### Used Script ``` Hello dear family, it is wonderful to speak to you. I am glad you are preserving our history and sharing these memories today. Remember to always stick together, look out for one another, and keep our family traditions alive. Life goes by quickly, so cherish every single moment. ``` ### Used Action Prompt ``` Wise grandfather style. The elderly gentleman in the vintage suit speaks with a warm, subtle smile, nodding gently with natural eye blinking and direct, reassuring eye contact. ``` ### Output Result Video Below is the rendered video: