Create your own custom AI avatar
Create a realistic AI avatar that looks and sounds like you. Simply record a short video using your phone or webcam, or request a professional-quality studio avatar.
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 140+ languages.
Which custom avatar is right for you?
- Record from your laptop or smartphone
- You can stand, sit or even walk
- Retains the original background
- Your voice is automatically cloned
- Personalized videos
- 1 business day
- Professional-quality avatar
- Can be placed on any background
- Avatars show emotions just like you
- Choice of framing
- Majority of video content
- 1–5 business days when you provide your own footage
- 2–7 business days when filmed in a Synthesia professional studio
- All of the Studio Avatars' features
- Add logos and change clothes' color
- Save and reuse the created avatar at scale
- Business and corporate videos
- 15-20 minutes
How to create an avatar?
Choose your setup
Find a nice space that reflects your personality. Make sure it has enough light and that your face is clearly visible.
Record yourself
Create an avatar by reading a script with your webcam, or by uploading 2-3 minutes of footage to Synthesia.
Submit avatar
Record a consent video, and your avatar will be ready the next day.
Footage Recording
You will need to either attend one of our partnering recording studios or record your own green screen footage. The footage requirements are quite detailed, so make sure to read them carefully.
Footage Submission
Once your video footage and consent are ready, upload them in the “Avatars” tab.
Footage Processing
Following your submission, our AI model will work its magic, and it can take up to a few days for the avatar to be synthesized.
Start Creating
You will receive an email once your studio avatar is ready. Make sure to test it out on a new video!
Customize Avatars
Navigate to the “Avatars” tab and click “Customize” in the Avatar Builder section.
Choose and Customize
Select the avatar you want to customize, pick the clothing color, and upload your logo.
Generate Your Avatar
Once you are happy with your customizations, click on “Generate Avatar.” It can take up to 20 minutes for your custom avatar to be ready.
Start Creating
Once you are happy with your customizations, click on “Generate Avatar.” It can take up to 20 minutes for your custom avatar to be ready.
What are the benefits of custom avatars?
Generate videos in minutes
Using your custom avatar, you can create highly personalized videos in 140+ 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.
See an example of a custom avatar
Built on the foundations of AI ethics and security
Turn boring docs and PPTs into engaging sales enablement videos with AI avatars - no video editing skills required.
SOC 2 & GDPR compliant
Our data handling systems and processes are independently audited and certified.
Trust & Safety team
A dedicated team ensures the protection of your data and ethical application of AI.
Content moderation
We use a combination of human and AI moderation to safeguard our users.
AI policy and regulations
We engage with regulatory bodies and welcome robust AI policies and regulations.
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:
- Choose your setup: Find a well-lit space that reflects your personality, where your face is clearly visible.
- Record yourself: Use your webcam or smartphone to record a short script. Once done, upload the footage to Synthesia.
- Submit your avatar: Record a quick consent video, and your personal avatar will be ready the next day.
It’s a quick and easy process that lets you create a realistic digital version of yourself in no time.
Can I make a custom avatar of a celebrity, politician or a historical character?
No. It is not possible to create avatars for anyone without the explicit consent of the person involved. This includes politicians and any celebrities, alive or deceased.
