#1 AI video creation platform

Create digital avatars for videos

Create a virtual person and add digital avatars to your video. Simply type in your text and choose your digital human to create a professional video in minutes.

  • 160+ realistic digital avatars
  • Narration in 120+ languages
  • Create videos from text

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Main features

Add a digital avatar to your videos

The future is here. Here's what makes our digital human technology stand out from the rest.

Digital humans with realistic movements

Our AI-powered avatars were created by filming real actors and look remarkably life-like compared to computer-generated humans.

  • 160+ avatars
  • Unique and diverse selection
  • New avatars added regularly

Highest ethical standards

As members of the Content Authenticity Initiative, we take pride in being an ethical deepfake software.

  • Strict content moderation
  • No recreation without consent
  • High security standards

Create your own virtual person

With Synthesia you can easily turn yourself or a team member into a custom avatar that you can use in your videos.

  • Paid add-on feature
  • Only 15 minutes of footage needed
  • Ready in ca. 10 business days

Communicate in 120+ languages

Add a human touch to your videos with talking avatars. Make your digital human speak in 120+ languages using text-to-speech technology.

Business-oriented use cases

Virtual assistants are useful for explainer videos, employee training videos, corporate digital communication, and more.

Make videos at scale

Use digital humans to scale your business video production. No actors, cameras, studios needed.

AI Avatars

Synthesia's digital humans

Below you can demo the digital humans currently available on Synthesia.

Debbie
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Debbie
(Enterprise)
Alisha
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Alisha
(Enterprise)
Jess
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Jess
(Enterprise)
Angela (corporate only)
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Angela
(Enterprise)
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How to create a virtual person for videos

Here's how easy it is to create videos in just a few clicks using AI video editors.

Step 1. Choose a digital human

Choose from 160+ AI avatars. Diverse styles, ages, and ethnicities available.

Step 2. Type in your text

Make your digital human speak using our integrated text-to-speech engine. We support 120+ languages, so your digital human can be a polyglot.

Step 3. Edit video

Personalize your video by changing the background, adding screen recordings, images, videos, shapes, text, animations, and even music to liven up your video.

Step 4. Generate and share your video

You can download, share, or embed your video into the streaming platform of your choice.

Use cases

See how 50,000+ companies use digital humans

Add an (almost) human interaction to training, how-to or product marketing videos.

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Replace boring text, PowerPoints and PDFs with engaging videos your team will love

"Usually, our colleagues don't jump in the air when they hear e-learning, but the AI videos created with Synthesia have sparked motivation that we haven't seen before."

Jesper B.
Learning Specialist at BESTSELLER

Create high-quality sales enablement videos your team won't skip

"Sales people require engaging training content. With Synthesia's AI avatars and voiceovers, we can now facilitate quicker knowledge transfer."

Jason E.
Global L&D Sales Training Strategy Manager at Xerox

Transform your help articles into short videos and improve your customer experience

"Using Synthesia, we effectively transformed dense help articles into user-friendly videos, significantly enhancing our customer support experience."

Kübra D.
Customer Support Specialist at Intenseye

Create engaging information security training videos, without relying on 3rd parties

"The avatars look real and I can choose from many different languages. Synthesia is solving 2 key problems for me: I can use the in-built AI to generate my script and then make an AI avatar speak it."

Henry Z.
Cyber Security & Cloud Expert

Create your professional-looking product explainers in minutes, not months

"Thanks to the role-specific product explainer videos made with Synthesia we booked 35% more meetings compared to previous trade shows."

Tolgar A.
VP of Marketing at Infinite Peripherals

customer stories

See why people like you choose Synthesia

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Faster video creation

"Synthesia’s AI voiceovers sold me instantly. They give us the ability to pivot and create video content much faster than before"

Ann Stutler
Senior Manager of Training & Learning at Division Maintenance Group
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No actors - no costs

"Relying on external agencies and hiring voiceover actors in multiple language was extremely costly. So it would either mean stretching the budget or no video at all."

Jason Etherington
Global L&D Sales Learning Strategy Manager at Xerox
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Speed, simplicity and ease

"We can record anytime and anywhere with greater speed, simplicity, and ease. It not only optimizes work schedules but also increases productivity and benefits the quality of our educational materials."

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Pedro da Silva
Global Educational Services Manager at Fiery

FAQs

All your digital human questions answered

What is a digital avatar/digital human?

A digital avatar is a virtual representation of a person, often used in digital platforms and environments. These avatars can mimic human actions, emotions, and interactions, providing a personalized and immersive digital presence.

What is the difference between a digital avatar, virtual person and AI avatar?

The terms "digital avatar," "virtual person," and "AI avatar" often mean the same thing. Depending on the context they can be applied to a visual representation of a person, ranging from simple icons to complex 3D models, for representing users in digital spaces.

How do I create a digital avatar/digital human?

With a tool like Synthesia, making a digital avatar for videos is incredibly easy.

Here's how you do it:

  1. Make a Synthesia account. Or make a free demo video if you don't want to commit just yet.
  2. Choose an AI avatar. We have 160+ built-in avatars to choose from, but you can also generate a digital version of yourself.
  3. Customize your video. Type in your script, add any images, shapes, audio, and backgrounds to personalize your video.
  4. Download your first digital human video. Download, upload, share or embed with ease.

What can digital humans do?

Digital humans are used for a variety of purposes, from advertising and entertainment to education and customer service.

In many cases, they can provide a more lifelike and personal experience than traditional computer-generated characters.

For example, digital humans can be used to give tours of museum exhibitions or deliver presentations in online courses. They can also be used to create realistic 3D avatars for video games or virtual reality experiences.

As digital technology continues to evolve, it is likely that digital humans will play an increasingly important role in our lives.

What are the benefits of using a virtual person in my content?

Using a virtual person in your content offers numerous benefits, including increased engagement, the ability to produce content without needing physical presence, and the opportunity to present information in a more interactive and personalized manner. Virtual persons can also be used across various platforms and media types, making your content versatile and innovative.

Can I customize the voice of my digital human?

Yes, our platform allows for comprehensive voice customization. You can choose from a range of voice types, accents, and languages. Additionally, you can adjust the tone, pitch, and speed of the speech to match your digital human's personality and the context of your content.

What is the best digital avatar creator?

The best digital avatar creator platform is Synthesia. It's rated 4,7/5 stars on G2, with 1200+ reviews to back up the claims.