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How can I set a custom default template for my workspace?

Learn how to set a custom default template for your Synthesia workspace so every new video starts pre-formatted.

Written by Meg Farley
Updated this week

How to set a custom default template:

Go to your workspace library.
Navigate to the Templates section.
Find the template you want to set.
Hover over the template and click the three dots ( …) menu.
Select " Set as default." The selected template now applies to all new videos or scenes.
To change or remove the default, open the same menu and select “Remove as default” or choose another template to replace it.

What happens when a custom default template is set?

Auto-applied to new videos and scenes: The default template is used by default when starting a new project—no manual selection needed.
Shown first in the template picker: Whether you're creating a video from scratch, in the editor, or using the AI assistant, your default template appears first.

💬 FAQs

Can users still choose other templates?
Yes, the default is suggested but not locked in.

Who can set or change the default template?
Only admins can set or update the default template.

What happens if a default template is deleted?
You’ll be asked to confirm the deletion, and if you proceed, a new default will automatically be selected.

Does this apply to videos created with the AI assistant?
Yes, the default template will be used automatically.

What about PowerPoint imports?
The default template doesn’t apply to imported slides, but it will appear when adding new scenes afterward.

Can I set different default templates for different aspect ratios?

No, only one default template per workspace is supported. The same default template applies regardless of aspect ratio.

Does the Public API use my default template?

No, the Public API does not enforce default template usage.

Can I restrict who can see or use a custom template I create?

Currently, any template you create is automatically available to everyone in your workspace. There's no option to restrict a template to a single user or team.