Create videos with AI actors
Generate videos with lifelike AI actors in minutes for free. Type your script and watch an AI-generated cast bring your message to life.
- 230+ AI actors
- Supports more than 140 languages
- Amazingly realistic and lifelike
Trusted by over 50,000 companies
Choose from a range of AI actors
Choose from 230+ ready-to-use stock AI actors, generate a lifelike custom actor by recording yourself with a webcam or phone, or visit a certified studio for a professionally produced version.
Ready-to-use expressive AI actors
- Choose from 230+ realistic stock AI actors
- Create dialogue in more than 140 languages
- Easily make engaging videos with an intuitive editor
Create a custom AI actor that looks like you
- Record yourself with a webcam or smartphone — no studio needed
- Record in English, German, French, or Spanish and we’ll create a copy of your voice in 29 languages
- Capture your actor standing, sitting, or walking for more dynamic videos
Create a studio-quality custom AI actor
- Work with our team to capture you likeness in a professional studio
- Get hyper-realistic visuals with natural gestures and expressions
- Perfect for polished, enterprise-grade video content
Quickly create branded AI actors at scale
- Choose from 20 customizable AI actors
- Customize clothing and add your company logo
- Keep your videos consistent and on-brand across projects
How to create your own AI actor
Here's how to generate an AI-generated actor that looks and sounds just like you.
Step 1: Get started
Log into your Synthesia account and navigate to the Avatars section. Click on "Create Avatar" and select "Personal Avatar."
Step 2: Choose your recording method
Use your webcam to record directly, or upload pre-recorded footage. Make sure you're in a quiet, well-lit space with a neutral background.
Step 3: Record and submit consent
Follow the instructions to record the required script and a short consent video to verify your identity and approval.
Step 4: Generate your avatar
Upload your videos. Your avatar will be ready in about 24 hours and can speak in 30+ languages across your Synthesia projects.
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People first, always. Since 2017, we've prioritized secure, safe and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence.
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Our data handling systems and processes are independently audited and certified.
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Content moderation
We use a combination of human and AI moderation to safeguard our users.
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50,000+ teams use our AI actors to save time, cut costs, and boost engagement
Learning & Development videos that engage.
Replace boring text, PowerPoints and PDFs with engaging videos.
Sales Enablement videos that drive results.
Create high-quality sales enablement videos your team won't skip.
Information Security videos that reinforce.
Create engaging information security training videos, without relying on 3rd parties.
Marketing videos that resonate.
Create your professional-looking product explainers in minutes, not months.
Customer Service videos that satisfy.
Transform your help articles into short videos and improve your customer experience.
Why do training, marketing and sales leaders choose Synthesia's AI actors?
"What used to take 4 hours now takes 30 minutes."
"100 hours of translation done in 10 minutes!"
"I don't need a third party anymore. I do it myself"
"The platform is so easy to use and intuitive."
"With Synthesia, we get lightning-fast results."
Find answers to your questions about AI actors here
What is an AI actor?
An AI actor is a digital version of a human performer, generated by artificial intelligence to speak and behave like a real person in video content. AI actors are commonly used in training, marketing, and explainer videos, allowing companies to produce professional-looking content without cameras, actors, or studios.
How are Synthesia’s AI actors created?
All Synthesia AI actors are created using real actors who provide consent and are paid per video generated using their likeness. These performances are captured and transformed into AI models that can then speak any script in 140+ languages.
Can I create an AI actor that looks like me?
Yes. You can easily generate a custom AI actor that looks and sounds like you. Just record yourself using your webcam or phone, follow a few simple steps, and your AI actor will be ready in about 24 hours.
What kind of videos can I make with AI actors?
AI actors are ideal for training videos, onboarding content, internal comms, product demos, and even social media explainers. You write a script, select an actor, and generate — no filming required.
Is it free to try Synthesia’s AI actors?
Yes. You can create your first video using AI actors for free. Just sign up, write your script, and see the results in minutes.
