> ## 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 Make a Deceased Loved One Talk > Learn how to make a deceased loved one talk using Zoice. Preserve family history and animate static portraits of late relatives with realistic speech, voices, and micro-expressions. How to Make a Deceased Loved One Talk Honoring the memory of relatives who have passed away is a deeply personal experience. Today, artificial intelligence offers compassionate ways to connect with family legacies. With Zoice, you can make a deceased loved one talk by turning a static portrait photo into a talking AI video that delivers words of wisdom, personal history, or legacy messages. By uploading a clear portrait, adding a text script, and selecting a vocal model that closely resembles their speech patterns, you can generate a high-quality video keepsake. The AI maps micro-expressions, blinks, and mouth movements to ensure the performance looks comforting and natural. In this guide, we show you how to make a deceased loved one talk by following an easy step-by-step process. ## What is a Memorial AI Portrait Video? A memorial AI portrait video is a digital tribute generated from a static family photograph. Using deep neural networks, the platform tracks key landmarks on the face of the deceased relative. It then adjusts these landmarks dynamically to match the phonemes of the audio script, rendering a video where the subject appears to speak the written text with natural sways and expressions. This technology helps families preserve memoirs, share ancestral stories at reunions, or keep the voices and visages of late relatives accessible for future generations. ## How to Make a Deceased Loved One Talk Using Zoice Animate a family portrait in just a few minutes. Follow the detailed steps below. ### 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 make a deceased loved one talk: ### Used Photo Deceased Relative Portrait ### Used Script ``` Remember to always be kind to one another and cherish the moments you share together. I am always with you in your hearts, watching over your achievements and milestones. Keep pursuing your dreams with courage and never lose hope, no matter how difficult things get. ``` ### Used Action Prompt ``` Kind grandmother style. The presenter speaks with a gentle, loving smile, nodding softly with comforting eye contact. ``` ### Output Result Video Below is the rendered video: