VID·16 · Video

Hedra

Generates expressive talking and singing characters from a single image and an audio track, popular for creative and social content.

PricingFreemium

CategoryVideo

Last checkedNov 2026

What is Hedra?

Hedra brings characters to life: give it an image of a person, animal or illustrated character plus an audio clip, and it generates a video of that character speaking or singing with natural expressions.

It works across styles from photos to cartoons, which makes it popular for storytelling and social content. Clips are relatively short.

Key features

Image plus audioAnimate any character with your audio.

Expressive facesNatural emotion and lip-sync.

Any stylePhotos, illustrations and 3D characters.

Voice optionsUse your own recording or a generated voice.

How to get started

Sign up at hedra.com.
Upload a character image and an audio clip.
Generate and adjust expression settings.

Our take

Great fun for creative character videos.

Best for

Character videos
Music and comedy clips
Animated storytelling

Strengths

Very expressive faces
Works with any art style

Limits

Short clip lengths
Credits limit free use

Visit Hedra ↗

Questions

Is Hedra free?

Hedra has a free plan with usage limits. Paid plans unlock more usage and features.

What is Hedra best for?

Hedra is best for: Character videos, Music and comedy clips, and Animated storytelling.

What are the best alternatives to Hedra?

Popular alternatives in Video include Runway, Pika, Kling, HeyGen, and Synthesia.

Pricing and features change often. Confirm details on the official Hedra website.