Convert your voiceover files to .wav format. Uncompressed, 16-bit mono WAV files provide the highest accuracy for shape key detection.
— Open Blender and navigate to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons . Click the Install button (top right of the Add-ons window), navigate to the downloaded .zip file (do not unzip it), and select it. After a short moment, the plugin will install and appear in the list.
Before starting the installation process, you need to choose the tool that best fits your animation workflow. Blender users primarily rely on three major solutions:
Easily iterate on voiceovers without re-animating. Method 1: The Easiest Way (Built-in or Simple Add-ons)
Even with the most reliable add-ons, issues can arise. Here are solutions to the most common problems encountered when using auto lip-sync in Blender.
The Auto Lip Sync add-on is commonly found on platforms like Blender Market or GitHub. It is frequently updated to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of Blender.
Search for "Auto Lipsync for Blender" (by Benebois or similar). Download the ZIP.
Complete Guide to Installing and Using Auto Lip Sync in Blender
Map your character's shape keys to the corresponding speech sounds (visemes) requested by the UI. Click , Generate , or Sync .
Blender 4.4+ sometimes includes auto-lip sync capabilities within the extension system.
Click on the "Add-ons" section on the left sidebar.
Download the standalone matching your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Extract this folder somewhere safe on your computer. Step 2: Install the ZIP in Blender Open Blender. Go to the top menu and select Edit > Preferences . Click on the Add-ons tab on the left sidebar. Click the Install... button at the top right of the window.
Enable the add-on by clicking the next to its name. Blender Extensions (New in 4.2+) Go to Edit > Preferences > Get Extensions . Search for "Lip Sync" or "Auto Lip Sync". Click Install directly from the online repository. Recommended Add-ons for 2026
Consonant shapes like (closed mouth) and F, V (lip bite). Bone Rig Method If your character uses an armature-based facial rig:
Navigate to the official repository or marketplace (such as GitHub, BlenderMarket, or Gumroad) where your chosen add-on is hosted.
Within the Auto Lip Sync panel ( N Panel), load your audio file ( .wav or .mp3 ).
With the setup complete, you can now bake the audio directly into keyframes.
Convert your voiceover files to .wav format. Uncompressed, 16-bit mono WAV files provide the highest accuracy for shape key detection.
— Open Blender and navigate to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons . Click the Install button (top right of the Add-ons window), navigate to the downloaded .zip file (do not unzip it), and select it. After a short moment, the plugin will install and appear in the list.
Before starting the installation process, you need to choose the tool that best fits your animation workflow. Blender users primarily rely on three major solutions:
Easily iterate on voiceovers without re-animating. Method 1: The Easiest Way (Built-in or Simple Add-ons)
Even with the most reliable add-ons, issues can arise. Here are solutions to the most common problems encountered when using auto lip-sync in Blender.
The Auto Lip Sync add-on is commonly found on platforms like Blender Market or GitHub. It is frequently updated to ensure compatibility with the latest versions of Blender.
Search for "Auto Lipsync for Blender" (by Benebois or similar). Download the ZIP.
Complete Guide to Installing and Using Auto Lip Sync in Blender
Map your character's shape keys to the corresponding speech sounds (visemes) requested by the UI. Click , Generate , or Sync .
Blender 4.4+ sometimes includes auto-lip sync capabilities within the extension system.
Click on the "Add-ons" section on the left sidebar.
Download the standalone matching your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Extract this folder somewhere safe on your computer. Step 2: Install the ZIP in Blender Open Blender. Go to the top menu and select Edit > Preferences . Click on the Add-ons tab on the left sidebar. Click the Install... button at the top right of the window.
Enable the add-on by clicking the next to its name. Blender Extensions (New in 4.2+) Go to Edit > Preferences > Get Extensions . Search for "Lip Sync" or "Auto Lip Sync". Click Install directly from the online repository. Recommended Add-ons for 2026
Consonant shapes like (closed mouth) and F, V (lip bite). Bone Rig Method If your character uses an armature-based facial rig:
Navigate to the official repository or marketplace (such as GitHub, BlenderMarket, or Gumroad) where your chosen add-on is hosted.
Within the Auto Lip Sync panel ( N Panel), load your audio file ( .wav or .mp3 ).
With the setup complete, you can now bake the audio directly into keyframes.