# FEATURES

## Realistic text to speech avatars that act, not just talk
Create expressive TTS avatars that turn scripts into presenter-style videos in minutes. Get natural voices, accurate lip-sync, brand-ready avatars, and multilingual support without filming or reshoots.

### Turn scripts into avatar-led videos in minutes

Create presenter-style videos from text with no filming or editing required.

- Convert text into speech avatar videos instantly without cameras, microphones, or editing
- Preview, edit, and regenerate videos quickly by updating text instead of re-recording
- Go from script to finished video in minutes, even as a first-time user

### **Select from 240+ realistic text to speech avatars**

Lifelike AI avatars designed to look, speak, and perform naturally on camera.

- Pick from a diverse library of expressive avatars built for natural on-screen delivery
- Deliver scripts with high-quality voices and accurate lip-sync that feels human
- Use the same avatar presenters across videos to build recognition and trust

### **Customize avatars and prompt them to act**

Move beyond basic text to speech avatars by directing how they look and act on screen.

- Customize avatar outfits and backgrounds with prompts using your brand or built-in assets
- Prompt avatars to act, explain, or demonstrate naturally using text to action powered by Veo 3.1
- Create engaging, show-don’t-tell videos without manual setup or expensive reshoots

### **Translate avatar videos into any language**

Scale globally without re-recording or recreating videos for each market.

- Generate avatar videos in 160+ languages and accents, including regional voice variations
- Translate scripts automatically and create localized videos without manual rework
- Keep the same avatar presenter while adapting language for each market

## STOCK AVATARS

## Explore Synthesia's avatars
Find a ready-made on-screen presenter that fits your message, audience, and brand.

Zola

Michael

Ryan

Ada

## HOW TO

## How to create TTS avatars
Create text to speech avatar videos with prompts, ready-made presenters, or a personal AI version of you.

Customer stories

## Why do training, marketing and sales leaders trust Synthesia?
### Change Management
“It's enterprise-ready and makes video creation easy.”
Niraj Singh

### Sales enablement
"What used to take 4 hours now takes 30 minutes."
Rosalie Cutugno

### Operations training
"The platform is so easy to use and intuitive."
Frank Grijspaarde

### Internal communications
“Enough to move fast and use them every day.”
Prashanth Poli

### Employee training
“Updating 10,000 courses? Totally doable now.”
Eva Bertone McGann

### Compliance training 
"I don't need a third party anymore. I do it myself"
Tonya Braddock

### Technical training
"50% faster content. Without sacrificing quality."
Miki Ishikawa

### Sales enablement
"180 videos. 5 languages. 0 hassle."
Lucy Radcliffe

#1 AI VIDEO CREATION PLATFORM

## Not just a text to speech avatar tool
Synthesia’s text to speech avatars are just the starting point. They make it easy to create high-quality video content without cameras, microphones or complicated editing.

If you want to go further, the text to video tool lets you turn written content into fully produced videos with avatars, animations and narration. Whether you’re creating training content, product explainers, or internal comms, Synthesia gives you all the tools to scale video production efficiently from one platform.

## FAQS

## Frequently asked questions about AI humans
### **What is the best text to speech avatar tool?**
Synthesia is widely regarded as the best text to speech avatar tool because it combines realistic, expressive AI avatars with powerful TTS and multilingual support in an easy‑to‑use platform.

### **Can I make a text to speech avatar for free?**
Yes. You can create TTS avatars for free by signing up for Synthesia’s Basic plan, which gives access to a selection of avatars, voices, and templates.

### **Can I create a custom AI avatar with my own voice?**
Yes. Synthesia lets you create a custom avatar using your own appearance and voice.

### **How do I make a text to speech avatar?**
Here's how you can make a TTS avatar in 5 easy steps:

1. **Get started:** Signup for Synthesia and use the AI video assistant or choose a video template manually.
2. **Choose an text to speech avatar**. Next, choose an [**AI avatar**](/content/features/avatars/index.html).
3. **Paste text and choose voice**. Copy your text and paste it into the script box for each scene.
4. **Edit video**. Add AI-generated videos, images, colors, shapes, text, animations, interactive elements and more to make your avatar stand out.
5. **Generate and download**. All you have to do now is generate the avatar video. Once the video is generated, you can share it, download it or embed it.

### **What languages are supported?**
Synthesia supports **over 160 languages and accents** with a range of natural‑sounding voice options.

### **What is a text to speech avatar?**
A text to speech (TTS) avatar is a digital character that converts written text into a lifelike spoken video.

### **What can I use text to speech avatars for?**
Text to speech avatars are ideal for creating videos quickly and at scale without filming.

## Ready to make your own text to speech avatar?
Join over 1M+ users today and start making AI videos with 240+ avatars in 160+ languages.