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Wav2Lip

The classic lip-to-audio sync model, still popular in hobbyist setups. Lip movements are accurate but the face looks blurry; the license is non-commercial.

The last open version came out in Aug 2020. The family has not been updated for a long time: the model still works, but do not expect fixes or new sizes.

Developer
IIIT Hyderabad, India
First release
Aug 2020
Latest release
Aug 2020
Sizes
small model, 96-pixel face
License
Non-commercial onlyPersonal, research and non-commercial use only (trained on the LRS2 dataset); commercial use — through the authors
Running
On your own serverNeeds a GPU
Industries
Media and production, Education
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What it does

  • Quick dubbing tests
  • Comparison with newer lip-sync models
  • Educational and research projects

Where it is used

Research and universitiesVideo service prototypes

Hardware requirements

LaptopLaptop or regular PC, up to 8 GB of VRAM — smaller versions
fits
1 GPUOne GPU with 16–80 GB — mid-size versions
no versions
ClusterServer with several GPUs — flagship versions
no versions

Versions

  1. Wav2Lip и Wav2Lip + GAN

How to run it

On your own serverWeights are downloaded from Hugging Face and served with vLLM (load and API) or llama.cpp (modest hardware). The model then runs in a closed network with no per-request fees.
How much hardware you needCalculate the VRAM for the model size, context length and number of concurrent requests.Open the hardware calculator

I can set this up end to end: pick the model size, deploy it on your server and connect it to your systems.

Frequently asked questions

Can Wav2Lip be used in a commercial project?

No. License: Personal, research and non-commercial use only (trained on the LRS2 dataset); commercial use — through the authors. A commercial product needs a different model or a separate agreement with the rights holder.

What hardware does Wav2Lip need?

At minimum: Laptop or regular PC, up to 8 GB of VRAM — smaller versions. Without a GPU the model is not practical. You can calculate the exact VRAM for your model size and context in the hardware calculator.

Does Wav2Lip support Russian?

Language does not matter for this model: it does not work with text.

Where can I download Wav2Lip and what does it cost?

The Wav2Lip weights are open and free to download. You only pay for the hardware it runs on and for the setup. Source links are at the bottom of this page.

How I deploy it for clients

  1. SelectionI pick the model size for your task and hardware and test it on your examples.
  2. DeploymentI deploy it on your server or in a closed network and provide an API.
  3. Fine-tuningI fine-tune it on your data (LoRA) or connect a knowledge base — whichever is cheaper for the task.
  4. IntegrationI connect it to your CRM, ERP, bot, website or team chat and set up monitoring.

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Details

Source: github.com/Rudrabha/Wav2Lip. Data checked against the model card on 22 Sep 2026. Have a lawyer review the license before commercial launch.