> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryvinci.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# AI Actors

> Turn any image into a talking character with text or uploaded audio. Configure voices, lip-sync, and output options.

# AI Actors

Transform a static image into a talking character. Provide text or upload an audio file, select a voice, and Vinci will generate a lip‑synced speaking video.

<Info>
  Based on the current app implementation. Some advanced options are Coming Soon.
</Info>

## Front-end controls

<Columns>
  <div>
    ### Inputs

    * Image: Upload character image (JPEG/PNG), minimum 512x512
    * Dialogue:
      * Text: Type your script
      * Audio: Upload your own recorded audio

    ### Voice options

    * Vinci Voices: Curated professional voices
    * User Voices: Your voice clones created from audio samples
    * Voice Selection Mode:
      * “Vinci” (prebuilt)
      * “User” (custom)
    * Default fallback voice ID: `21m00Tcm4TlvDq8ikWAM`

    ### Output

    * Duration: Auto from text/audio
    * Format: MP4 (H.264/AAC)
    * Resolution: 1080p default
  </div>

  <div>
    ### Advanced (defaults)

    * Frame rate: 30 fps
    * Batch size: 8
    * CRF: 19 (quality)
    * Audio processing: Automatic format detection/conversion
    * Seed: Randomized

    ### Placeholders

    * “Type your dialogue here…”
    * “Click to type dialogue”
    * “Search by voice, character, or workflow…”
  </div>
</Columns>

## Typical workflow

<Steps>
  ### Choose a character

  Upload a clear, well-lit portrait image (or select from your Character Library).

  ### Add dialogue

  Type your script or upload an audio file. If you upload audio, text is optional.

  ### Pick a voice

  Choose a Vinci voice or one of your User voice clones. Leave empty to use the default fallback.

  ### Generate and review

  Start generation and monitor progress. Preview the output, then download or share.
</Steps>

## Best practices

* Use high-resolution faces with clear features
* Keep scripts concise and natural
* For uploads, provide clean audio (no background noise)
* Align language of the text/voice with target audience
* Test multiple voices to match character tone

## Asset libraries

* Characters: Pre‑made or uploaded (Images)
* Voices: Vinci library and your cloned voices

## Cost and usage

* Standard video pricing applies (see [Pricing](/essentials/pricing))
* Track usage via Billing (see [Billing & Usage](/docs/guides/billing-usage))

## Coming Soon

* Emotion/style controls
* Phoneme‑level timing controls
* Multi‑segment dialogue with pauses