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Getting started

Sign up at synthesia.io; the free plan offers 10 minutes of video per month with a watermark. Choose a stock avatar or create a personal one by recording a short video of yourself, write or paste your script into the scene editor, select language and voice, and add visual elements like text, images, or stock clips. Generate the video and download it within minutes. You can also convert a PowerPoint presentation directly into an avatar video, keeping the original design and using speaker notes as the script.

Use cases

E-learning and internal training
Turn training materials into avatar videos in dozens of languages without hiring voice actors or recording studios.
PowerPoint-to-video conversion
Turn existing presentations into automatically narrated videos while keeping the original design and structure.
Internal corporate communication
Generate HR or leadership announcements with consistent corporate avatars across the whole company.
Asset generation with AI Playground
Use built-in access to models like Veo 3.1 and Sora 2 to create additional visual clips within Synthesia's own workflow.

Advanced setup

  1. Create a personal avatar
    Under Avatars > Personal Avatar, follow the guided recording wizard to generate your own avatar, available from the Creator plan.
  2. Wardrobe Swaps
    Switch stock avatars' outfits between casual, business, or medical directly from the scene editor, at no extra cost.
  3. Multilingual translation
    Use the built-in translation feature to generate versions of the same video in over 80 languages while keeping the same avatar.
  4. Credit tracking
    Under Billing, monitor usage of the shared credit pool (120 credits = 1 minute of video) that applies to all self-serve plans.

Tips

  • Use PowerPoint-to-video conversion to reuse existing training materials without rewriting scripts from scratch.
  • In the AI Playground, try different video generation models (Veo, Sora) before deciding which clips to include in your final project.
  • Take advantage of the free plan to prototype tone and style before committing to a paid plan.
  • Check the industry-specific templates (sales, HR, support) to speed up production of recurring videos.

FAQ

Can I clone my own voice and likeness?
Yes, from the Creator plan you can create a personal avatar by recording a video of a few minutes, which is then reused across all your videos.
What happens if I run out of plan minutes?
You can buy additional credits or upgrade your plan; unused minutes don't always roll over to the next month.
Is it suitable for external marketing videos or just training?
It's used heavily for training and internal communication, but also for marketing, though avatars can still look recognizably synthetic in long close-ups.
Does it offer security options for enterprises?
Yes, the Enterprise plan includes SSO/SAML, SCORM export for corporate LMS platforms, and dedicated support.
Based on Researched via web search in July 2026 (synthesia.io/pricing and third-party analyses).
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