The Magic Hour Alternative for Talking Photos, Priced per Second
Upload a photo — a person, a pet or a product — type a script or bring your own audio, and get a lip-synced talking video. 1 credit is 1 second at 720p, packs start at $5, and 1080p works on any pack.
Credit packs from $5 · exact cost shown first · no subscription required
A talking avatar from one photo
AI voice · 720p MP4
Real examples
See generated videos before you start. View.
No watermark
Downloads are clean and ready to post.
Commercial use
Subject to your input rights and our Terms.
Refund unused credits
Failed renders auto-refund too.
Secure checkout
Secure card payments.
Use cases
Why people pick TalkPix for talking photos
A price you can read
1 credit is 1 second of Talking Photo at 720p, 2 at 1080p. A 10-second clip at 720p is about $1 on the $5 pack.
1080p without a plan
Every pack renders at 720p or 1080p. You don't need a subscription for the higher resolution.
Built for speech
Type a script in 10 languages with 30 AI voices, or upload your own audio and the photo lip-syncs to it.
When to use Magic Hour vs. when TalkPix fits
Magic Hour is a wide toolbox of AI video effects. TalkPix focuses on making one photo speak, plus product ads and AI video, with prices shown per second before you render. Last verified November 3, 2026; check Magic Hour's current pricing before deciding.
- Magic Hour may suit you if you want many different AI video effects, such as face swap or image-to-video, in one subscription.
- TalkPix tends to fit better when your main job is a talking photo and you want to know the cost in seconds before you start.
- TalkPix tends to fit better when you want 1080p from a one-time pack, without a subscription.
- TalkPix tends to fit better when you'd like to start with $5 rather than $10.
Animate a real photo — a person, a pet, or a product
Upload a clear, front-facing photo, type a short script or upload your audio, and TalkPix renders a lip-synced MP4. It works on people, pets, cartoons and objects.
- 30 AI voices across 10 languages, or bring your own audio
- 720p or 1080p MP4 on any pack
- Commercial use included with every credit pack
- Also works from Claude and ChatGPT through the TalkPix connector
One-time pricing, no subscription required
TalkPix uses one-time credit packs instead of a monthly plan, and credits never expire. Talking Photo uses 1 credit per second at 720p or 2 at 1080p. Other studios show their exact rates before generation.
Examples
Real talking-photo outputs
A talking avatar from one photo
AI voice · 720p
A talking avatar from one photo
AI voice · 720p
A UGC-style ad read
AI voice · 720p
Any photo
Photos you can bring to life
A professional headshot, an everyday selfie, a family photo, even a pet or an old portrait — upload it and TalkPix makes it talk.
How it works
Three steps from photo to video
Step 1
Upload photo
Choose a clear portrait image from your device.
Step 2
Add a script or audio
Type the words to say, or upload your own voice.
Step 3
Generate video
We lip-sync the portrait and render a downloadable clip.
Example campaigns
Three buyer-ready ways to use TalkPix
These are example workflows, not customer claims or invented reviews.
Shopify store example
Setup: Start with the hero product image and three buyer objections.
Output: Generate short creator-style ads for TikTok, Reels, Facebook, or product pages.
Next step: Run the best hook as a retargeting creative.
Example campaign, not a testimonial.
Creator example
Setup: Prepare a portrait with a sponsor line, intro, or call-to-action, then check out before generation.
Output: Create a clean 720p MP4 with no watermark and no subscription required.
Next step: Use the $5 Mini pack when you are ready to make more.
Example campaign, not a testimonial.
Localization example
Setup: Reuse the same portrait with a translated script.
Output: Create language-specific clips for different audiences.
Next step: Preview one language before exporting the full set.
Example campaign, not a testimonial.
Customer reviews
Rated 4.9/5 across 12 reviews
Every rating is tied to a customer's completed video. Quotes are admin-approved and shown only with permission.
“I liked it”TalkPix customer
“Way too cute”Gina in holiday outfit
“Very good and realistic singing video”Michael
“Best lip sync ever! I like it too much”TalkPix customer
“Realistic lip sync! Best I have ever used until now”TalkPix customer
“Realistin lip sync tool, I like this!”TalkPix customer
“It turn out 85% real, & im happy”TalkPix customer
Pricing
Credit packs from $5 — a 10-second video is ≈$1
Pay once, no subscription required, and your credits never expire. 1 credit = 1 second of Talking Photo video at 720p.
Need more after your first video? Your first standard credit pack is 15% off, applied automatically at checkout within your first 24 hours.
No subscription required · Credits never expire · Buy whenever you need
Studio-specific credit rates · Talking Photo ≈10.0¢ per second at 720p
Mini — $5 USD adds 50 credits. This pack makes about:
~50s
Talking video
3-50s
AI video · 720p
1-13 cr/s by model
~16
Product photos
~4
Product ad videos
10s each at 720p
Side by side
TalkPix vs. Magic Hour
| TalkPix | Magic Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time credit packs. No subscription is required. | Creator, Pro and Business subscriptions, plus one-time credit packs. |
| Smallest one-time pack | $5 for 50 credits — 50 seconds of Talking Photo at 720p. | $10 for 4,000 credits; each tool uses its own credit rate. |
| 1080p and above | 1080p on any pack, at 2 credits per second. | Higher resolutions are subscription features; one-time packs do not unlock them. |
| Credits | Never expire. You pay for the seconds actually rendered, and failed renders are refunded. | Never expire, including after a subscription is cancelled. |
| Lowest commitment to start | A $5 one-time pack of reusable credits. No subscription, and credits never expire. | A starter account with 400 signup credits (its videos may carry a watermark), or a $10 pack. |
| Best suited to | Talking photos and product ads where you want a plain per-second price. | A broad suite of AI video tools such as face swap, image-to-video and lip sync. |
Magic Hour details last verified November 3, 2026 from Magic Hour's official pricing page (magichour.ai/pricing). Plans change — check Magic Hour's current pricing before you decide. Source: Magic Hour pricing page.
Magic Hour is a trademark of its owner. TalkPix is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Magic Hour.
Specifications
TalkPix at a glance
| Pricing model | One-time credit packs. No subscription is required. |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $5 for the Mini pack of reusable credits, which covers every studio. |
| Credit cost per generation | 1 credit = 1 second of Talking Photo video at 720p. 1080p costs 2x that per second, and the other studios (AI Video, Product Photo, Song, voice cloning) use their own studio and model rates. The exact credit cost is shown before you generate. |
| Do credits expire? | No. Purchased credits never expire. |
| Free tier | None. Payment is confirmed before anything is rendered. |
| Talking Photo image input | A photo you upload — a person, a pet, or a product. |
| Talking Photo speech input | Type a script, upload an audio file, or record your voice. |
| Talking Photo output | A downloadable MP4 video. Other studios can produce images or audio. |
| Talking Photo duration | Talking Photo supports typed text, uploaded audio, and recordings up to 5 minutes at 720p or 2 minutes at 1080p. |
| Talking Photo resolutions | 720p and 1080p |
| Talking Photo AI voices | 30 built-in voices. |
| Typed-script voice languages | 10 supported language options. Uploaded audio supplies its own speech; it does not add a text-to-speech language. |
| Commercial use | Allowed, when you hold the rights and consent for every input you upload. |
| How long uploads are kept | 30 days. |
| Platform | Browser-based web app on any phone, tablet or computer. TalkPix apps are also on the App Store (iPhone and iPad) and Google Play (Android). |
Specifications verified 13 October 2026.
FAQ
Common questions
Is TalkPix a free Magic Hour alternative?
No — there's no free tier. Videos run on one-time credit packs starting at $5, and a 10-second clip at 720p is about $1. a subscription is not required, and credits never expire.
What does Magic Hour cost compared with TalkPix?
Magic Hour sells Creator, Pro and Business subscriptions plus one-time packs from $10 for 4,000 credits, and its free account starts with 400 credits. TalkPix packs start at $5 for 50 credits, where 1 credit is 1 second of Talking Photo at 720p. Magic Hour prices were checked on its official pricing page on November 3, 2026.
Can I get 1080p on TalkPix without a subscription?
Yes. Any TalkPix pack renders at 720p or 1080p; 1080p uses 2 credits per second.
Can I use TalkPix videos commercially?
Yes. Commercial use is included with every credit pack.
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The Magic Hour Alternative for Talking Photos, Priced per Second
Create your full video with one-time credit packs from $5 — a 10-second video is about $1. Payment is required before generation.
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