Skyreels V3 Talking Avatar
Playground
Try it on WavespeedAI!SkyReels V3 Talking Avatar is a 19B-parameter multimodal model that generates talking avatars from portrait and audio with precise lip sync, supporting up to 20 seconds at 720p resolution. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
SkyReels V3 Talking Avatar
SkyReels V3 Talking Avatar generates realistic talking head videos by combining a portrait image with audio. Upload a face image and audio clip — the model creates a lip-synced video with natural facial movements and expressions that match the speech.
Why Choose This?
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Realistic lip-sync Generates accurate lip movements synchronized to the audio input.
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Natural expressions Creates realistic facial movements and expressions during speech.
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Flexible duration Support for audio clips up to 20 seconds.
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Resolution options Choose between standard and 720p output quality.
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Simple workflow Just upload an image and audio — no complex setup required.
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Prompt Enhancer Optional prompt to guide the generation style.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | Portrait image for the avatar (URL or upload) |
| audio | Yes | Audio clip for lip-sync (URL or upload, max: 20s) |
| prompt | No | Optional text to guide generation style |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 720p (default) or lower |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducibility (-1 for random) |
How to Use
- Upload your image — provide a clear portrait image with visible face.
- Upload your audio — add the audio clip you want the avatar to speak (up to 20 seconds).
- Add prompt (optional) — describe any specific style or expression preferences.
- Select resolution — choose 720p for higher quality or lower for faster processing.
- Run — submit and download your talking avatar video.
Pricing
| Duration | 720p | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| ≤5 s | $0.30 | $0.15 |
| 10 s | $0.60 | $0.30 |
| 15 s | $0.90 | $0.45 |
| 20 s | $1.20 | $0.60 |
Billing Rules
- Minimum charge: 5 seconds
- Maximum duration: 20 seconds
- 720p rate: 2× standard rate
- Standard rate: $0.15 per 5 seconds
Best Use Cases
- Digital Presenters — Create talking avatars for video presentations and tutorials.
- Social Media Content — Generate engaging talking head videos for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
- Marketing & Ads — Produce spokesperson videos without filming.
- E-learning — Create instructor avatars for educational content.
- Localization — Generate lip-synced videos in different languages from the same avatar.
Pro Tips
- Use clear, front-facing portrait images with good lighting for best results.
- Ensure the face is clearly visible and not obscured by hair or accessories.
- Use high-quality audio with clear speech for accurate lip-sync.
- Keep audio clips within 15 seconds for optimal results.
- Set a specific seed for reproducible results across multiple generations.
Notes
- Both image and audio are required fields.
- Maximum audio duration: 20 seconds.
- Minimum charge: 5 seconds (shorter clips billed as 5 seconds).
- 720p resolution costs 2× the standard rate.
- Ensure uploaded file URLs are publicly accessible.
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Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
# Submit the task
curl --location --request POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/skyreels-v3/talking-avatar" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"resolution": "720p",
"seed": -1
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | No | - | Text description of the avatar behavior, emotion, and camera style (e.g., 'confident and joyful, static shot') | |
| image | string | Yes | - | Portrait image for avatar generation (supports jpg, png, gif, bmp) | |
| audio | string | Yes | - | - | Audio file to drive the talking avatar with lip sync (supports mp3, wav, up to 15 seconds) |
| resolution | string | No | 720p | 480p, 720p | Output video resolution (480p or 720p) |
| seed | integer | No | -1 | -1 ~ 2147483647 | Random seed for reproducible generation |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.has_nsfw_contents | array | Array of boolean values indicating NSFW detection for each output |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, the ID of the prediction to get |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | string | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed). |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |