The Synthesia Blog

The 7 Best AI Tools for Training and Learning & Development

A hands-on review of 7 AI tools L&D teams actually use in 2026, based on real instructional workflows, trade-offs, and where each tool fits best.

The 7 Best Training Video Software of 2026 (Tried & Tested)

My practitioner-led review of the 7 best training video software tools for 2026. See how each tool performs in real-world instructional design workflows.

The 13 Best eLearning Authoring Tools & Software (2026)

Find the perfect eLearning authoring tool for your needs with this in-depth expert guide to the best tools for creating digital learning content.

The 18 Best AI Video Generators in 2026 (Tried & Tested)

I tested 18 AI video generators in 2026 to find the best tools for realistic, controllable video for creators and business use.

10 Best AI Video Translation Tools of 2026 (Tried & Tested)

A hands-on comparison of the top AI video translation tools for 2026, covering dubbing, lip-sync, voice cloning, and pricing for business and creators.

The Cost of Video Production in 2025: Comprehensive Pricing Guide

Learn how factors like crew size and equipment impact your budget in this comprehensive pricing guide for the cost of video production in 2025.

The 12 Best AI Tools for 2026 (That People Actually Use)

An guide to the 12 best AI tools that people are actually using, including the best AI assistants, video generators, automation tools, app builders, and more.

AI Statistics 2025: Top Trends, Usage Data and Insights

Explore 150+ essential data points on AI market growth, adoption rates and usage trends. Get reliable insights in one concise overview.

8 AI Trends To Look Out For in 2025

Discover the top AI trends shaping 2025 and beyond. Personalization, democratization, generative AI, digital twinning, and more →

The 6 Best HeyGen Alternatives in 2026 (Tried & Tested)

Discover the top 6 alternatives to HeyGen for AI avatar-driven video creation. Find the perfect platform for your needs.

The 5 Best Colossyan Alternatives In 2026 (Tried & Tested)

Best Colossyan alternatives tested: Synthesia, HeyGen, Camtasia, Vyond, and Elai compared for realism, localization, speed & training workflows.

The 5 Best Elai Alternatives In 2026 (Tried & Tested)

Looking for an Elai alternative? We tested Synthesia, Creatify, HeyGen, AI Studios, Colossyan, and D-ID for avatar realism, voice quality, and multilingual support.

Automating code security reviews with Claude: Mythos-level capabilities at lower cost

Coding agents are now involved in the majority of the code shipped at Synthesia. The volume of code changes has gone up but the time humans spend reading those changes has not. The practice of doing code security reviews is especially exposed to this pressure because it depends on careful analysis. To solve this, we’ve built an agent skill that approaches Mythos-levels of performance in uncovering complex security issues at a fraction of the cost of running such a model.

Scaling Vulnerability Management with AI: What Actually Worked

How Synthesia built an AI-powered vulnerability management program to scale InfoSec: automating triage, validation, and fixes across SAST and SCA to reduce backlog and ship faster.

Synthesia is now ISO 27001 certified, here’s why that matters

At Synthesia, security isn’t a box we tick, it’s one of the core pillars of our enterprise platform. That’s why I’m proud to announce that we’re now ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, the internationally recognized standard for information security management.

New UCL study shows the benefits of using AI-generated videos for adult learners

Today, the University College London’s (UCL) Faculty of Education and Society is releasing a research report that investigates the effectiveness of AI-generated synthetic videos for adult learning.

See our personalized Messi video campaign

With Lay’s, UNIT9 and 180Amsterdam we created a personalised video experience for the global campaign featuring Lionel Messi.

How we made David Beckham speak 9 languages

We worked with Ridley Scott Studio to produce a campaign film for Malaria Must Die, and helped David Beckham speak over 9 languages.