# Photo AI

> AI photo and video generator featuring custom character and mocap animation

Photo AI is a web-based synthetic photography and video platform built by Pieter Levels. It lets users create consistent AI avatars from selfies, take virtual photoshoots across hundreds of themes, and animate characters using a mocap video pipeline that connects models like Nano Banana Pro, Wan 2.2 Animate, and ElevenLabs.

Website: https://photoai.com/

## What it is for

- Swap an AI character into existing video footage using mocap animation
- Generate professional LinkedIn headshots and dating profile photos without a photographer
- Create and monetize a consistent virtual AI influencer persona on social media
- Preview clothing and outfits with virtual try-on features

## Features

- Mocap video character swapping using Wan 2.2 Animate and Nano Banana Pro
- Integrated ElevenLabs voice library for video voiceovers
- AI character model training from uploaded selfie sets
- Hundreds of themed photo packs covering professional headshots, fashion, and lifestyle
- AI video creation powered by Seedance 2.5 and animated motion models
- Built-in photo utility tools including background remover, face swap, and upscaler

## Pricing

Paid subscription from around $49/month; generations consume credit allowances

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [AI](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Content creators, solo entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and anyone needing photorealistic portraits or avatar videos
- Alternative to: HeadshotPro, Aragon AI, Runway, Kling AI, Luma Dream Machine
- Tags: ai video, mocap, character swap, headshots, photo generator, elevenlabs

## Why it was saved

- [@levelsio, 18 January 2026](https://x.com/levelsio/status/2012943783424393356): Levelsio's cheapest character-swap pipeline: 10 credits per Mocap video, ~100 videos for $49/mo; he runs the models at a loss as a loss leader. UI: upload a person photo, choose voice (e.g. "Emily"), Nano Banana Pro toggle, "Make Mocap video", renders in ~5.6s.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to Luma Dream Machine](https://xiry.app/alternatives/luma-dream-machine.md)
- [Alternatives to Kling AI](https://xiry.app/alternatives/kling-ai.md)
- [Alternatives to Runway](https://xiry.app/alternatives/runway.md)

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- [Viggle](https://xiry.app/resources/viggle): AI platform for character animation and video motion capture transfer (Web app, Freemium)
- [HeyGen AI Video Translator](https://xiry.app/resources/heygen-ai-video-translator): Translate videos into 175+ languages with voice cloning and lip syncing. (Web app, Freemium)

Updated 10 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/photo-ai

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