TikTok’s AI Alive Brings Photos to Life

Introducing AI Alive

TikTok has unveiled a new feature called ‘AI Alive’ that animates static photos posted in TikTok Stories. Using generative AI, it turns still images into realistic moving portraits with mouth, eye, and head movements, providing a fresh way for users to engage their audiences.

How It Works

Available via the Story creation interface, AI Alive allows users to select a photo and tap a magic wand icon to animate it. The feature supports expressive lip-syncing and natural facial motions, offering a creative new dimension for storytelling on the platform.