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What is a custom avatar?

A custom avatar is a realistic digital version of yourself. Designed in the same style as our stock avatars, they capture your unique likeness.

With custom avatars, you can create personalized videos in 160+ languages.

Which custom avatar is right for you?

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How to create an avatar?

  1. Choose your setup: Find a nice space that reflects your personality. Make sure it has enough light and that your face is clearly visible.
  2. Record yourself: Create an avatar by reading a script with your webcam, or by uploading 2-3 minutes of footage to Synthesia.
  3. Submit avatar: Record a consent video, and your avatar will be ready in minutes.

What are the benefits of custom avatars?

Generate videos in minutes

Using your custom avatar, you can create highly personalized videos in 160+ languages by simply typing in text. Perfect for internal communications, training videos, brand videos, and more.

Connect with your audience

Custom avatars allow for a unique and consistent representation that resonates with viewers and aligns with your brand's identity. All without you needing to record yourself on camera.

Cut costs, not video quality

Once a custom avatar is created, it can be used repeatedly across all video content without the costs associated with hiring talent. This leads to significant cost savings in the long run.

Produce consistent video content

Using custom avatars ensures a consistent appearance across videos, allowing you to deliver your message without the need for on-camera appearances or a green screen.

Which one is the AI Avatar?

One video shows a real human, the other is created with Synthesia's AI Avatar technology. Can you identify the real human?

Custom Avatar FAQ

How long does it take to create a custom avatar?

A personal avatar takes 1 business day to create once the footage is submitted. It will be delivered directly to your Synthesia account so you can start using your avatar to generate AI talking head videos.

A studio avatar takes 1–5 working days when you provide your own footage, or 2–7 working days when filmed in a Synthesia Professional Studio, providing a payment has been made and accepted by our avatar team.

What is a personal avatar?

A personal talking avatar is a lifelike digital version of yourself created using AI technology. It looks and sounds just like you and can be recorded anywhere: at home, in the office, or even outside. With features like hand gestures, voice cloning in multiple languages, and options to record your avatar standing, sitting, or walking, you can create engaging and dynamic videos.

Will the custom avatar have my voice?

Yes, your personal TTS avatar will come with your voice automatically cloned and translated into 29 languages. You can also record your avatar in 4 languages: English, Spanish, German and French.

How to create your own avatar?

To create your own avatar, follow these simple steps:

  1. Choose your setup: Find a well-lit space that reflects your personality, where your face is clearly visible.
  2. Record yourself: Use your webcam or smartphone to record a short script. Once done, upload the footage to Synthesia.
  3. Submit your avatar: Record a quick consent video, and your personal avatar will be ready in minutes.

It’s a quick and easy process that lets you create a realistic digital version of yourself in no time.