Best Generative AI API for Video Creation & Engagement

Seamlessly add streaming videos to your product using our Generative AI API

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Real-Time Animation

D-ID’s API now supports synchronistic generation of videos from audio files. With a rendering time of 100 FPS, it’s 4X faster than real-time! Handling tens of thousands of requests in parallel, over 150 million videos have been generated to date.

Step 1: Add a face

A single image is all it takes to create a talking head video. Use any image of a face and make it talk with a simple API request. Use them to make business content more cost-effective, engaging and human.

Create a talking head video with D-ID generative AI API

Step 2: Choose a voice

Give your AI Presenter a voice by choosing from hundreds of available text-to-speech options or uploading an audio recording of your own. D-ID’s software lets you personalize video, at scale, in over 100 languages, and with zero technical knowledge.

Give your AI Presenter a voice

Real-time video streaming opens up a new world of possibilities

D-ID’s API enables synchronistic generation of video of digital people from an image and an audio file. Integrate it with your AI chatbot to create face-to-face CX conversations, use it to create real-time video call avatars or add it to your character-based online game. The possibilities are endless.

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Why Developers Choose D-ID’s Generative AI API

Speed, simplicity, and stunning results: D-ID’s generative AI API lets developers build human-like video experiences in just a few lines of code. Whether you’re creating training modules, support agents, or personalized video messages, our AI video API delivers photorealistic, talking digital presenters with minimal effort.

With support for both text and audio input (including SSML), you can customize speech patterns, pacing, and emotion for offline content creation. The API animates still photos or videos into lifelike avatars. At the same time, the real-time streaming API enables dynamic, on-demand video generation—perfect for use cases that require low latency and high responsiveness.

Authentication is simple. REST calls are straightforward. And with support for streaming, developers can integrate fast, flexible talking head video generation into any app or product. Whether you’re a solo dev or part of an enterprise team, D-ID gives you production-ready tools to go from prototype to deployment in record time.

The Benefits of D-ID’s Platform

Personalized Videos

Personalize videos at scale, giving a human face to communications and L&D videos

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Fast & Cost-efficient

Turn existing training decks, documents or audio files into engaging video content with minimal effort

At the touch of a button

Create diverse training and learning content at the touch of a button

Scale from Anywhere

Seamlessly scale and localize marketing and educational content across regions, languages and dialects

All in one place

Make revisions and updates without having to go back into video production

Instant explainer Videos

Create highly affordable explainer videos without the need for expensive production teams

FAQs

  • What is a generative AI API?

    A generative AI API lets developers access AI models that create content such as text, images, or video through programmatic requests. In D-ID’s case, our generative AI API enables you to generate high-quality streaming videos using text or audio input. This means you can build applications that create personalized, lifelike video content on demand—perfect for support, training, or content automation workflows.

  • How can I use D-ID’s API to create talking head videos?

    D-ID’s API allows you to turn a still photo or video and script (text or audio) into a realistic video of a digital presenter speaking in your chosen language and style. Just send a simple POST request with the required parameters (like image, script, and voice settings), and the API returns a high-resolution video. It’s a fast, efficient way to embed video storytelling into your product or service.

  • Can I create real-time talking head videos with this API?

    Yes! D-ID’s real-time video API supports low-latency video generation and streaming capabilities. This allows you to generate and serve lifelike talking head videos in near real time, making it ideal for chatbots, live support agents, and interactive training experiences. You don’t need to pre-render or queue videos – our infrastructure is optimized for fast, on-demand response and seamless integration into dynamic applications.

  • What is the difference between an avatar API and a standard video generator?

    A standard video generator typically requires pre-rendered content and templates, producing static outputs. In contrast, an AI avatar API like D-ID’s dynamically generates human-like video content based on input—text, audio, or real-time interactions. It allows for personalization at scale and direct integration into apps or services. The result is a much more flexible, natural, and interactive experience for your users.

  • Can I integrate the generative AI API with virtual assistants or chatbots?

    Absolutely. D-ID’s generative AI API is designed to be integrated with virtual assistants, chatbots, and other conversational platforms. You can trigger video generation based on user input, deliver responses via a human-like avatar, and support real-time streaming for dynamic back-and-forth communication. This makes interactions more engaging and accessible, especially in customer service, onboarding, and education use cases.

  • What are common use cases for an AI video API?

    Common use cases for an AI video API include training and onboarding videos, customer service avatars, language learning tools, virtual presenters, and personalized video messaging. Businesses use D-ID’s API to build scalable, multilingual video experiences that would otherwise require expensive production. It’s especially powerful for applications that need lifelike human communication at scale—without the overhead of filming and editing.

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