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Here’s a step-by-step guide to install an auto lip-sync add-on in Blender (focusing on the most popular free option: Rhinoceros’s Auto Lip Sync or the built-in Blender MMD Tools). Since you searched “auto lip sync blender install,” I’ll cover the two best working methods as of Blender 3.6–4.2.

6. Advanced Integration: The Papagayo Method

While internal Blender add-ons analyze amplitude (loudness), they often lack phonetic accuracy. For production-level results, the "install" workflow often involves external software integration. auto lip sync blender install

The Process:

  1. Install Papagayo-NG (Open Source Lip Sync Software).
  2. Import audio and text transcript into Papagayo.
  3. Perform phonetic breakdown.
  4. Export a .dat or .txt file.
  5. In Blender, use the installed Auto Lip Sync add-on to import this external file. This method produces higher fidelity results than amplitude-based automation.

Step 2 – Install in Blender

  1. Open Blender → Edit → Preferences → Add-ons
  2. Click Install… (top right)
  3. Choose the downloaded .zip file – do not unzip it
  4. Enable the add-on by checking the box next to:
    Animation: Auto Lip Sync

Error 3: The generated mouth movements are too fast/slow

Solution: This isn't an install issue but a scene settings issue. Check your FPS (Frames Per Second) in Output Properties. If your audio is 30fps but Blender is set to 24fps, the sync will drift. Ensure your Audio Sync in the timeline is set to "Playback" rather than "AV-sync" for editing. Here’s a step-by-step guide to install an auto

Step 2: Install in Blender

  1. Open Blender.
  2. Go to Edit → Preferences → Add-ons.
  3. Click the ▼ arrow next to "Install..." (top-right of the preferences window).
  4. Click Install from Disk....
  5. Navigate to and select the downloaded .zip file.
  6. Click Install Add-on.