Synthesia
AI VideoCreate professional AI avatar videos from text. 140+ languages, no camera or actors required.
About Synthesia
Synthesia is an AI video generation platform that creates professional videos using AI-powered digital avatars. Users type a script and select an avatar to produce a video.
The platform supports over 140 languages, making it easy to create localized video content. It includes customizable avatars, templates, and brand kits for professional results.
Synthesia is used by enterprises for training, marketing, and internal communications who need to produce video content at scale without traditional production costs.
Key Features
- ✓Realistic AI Avatars: Choose from 150+ diverse AI avatars that look and speak naturally.
- ✓140+ Languages: Create videos in over 140 languages and accents for global reach.
- ✓Custom Avatars: Create your own AI avatar from video footage of yourself or team members.
- ✓Voice Cloning: Clone your own voice or use high-quality AI voices with natural intonation.
- ✓Templates: Access 60+ professional video templates for quick creation.
- ✓Easy Editing: Update videos by editing text — no need to re-record or reshoot.
- ✓Screen Recording: Include screen recordings and demonstrations in your AI videos.
- ✓Brand Kits: Customize colors, logos, and fonts to match your brand identity.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | See official pricing | |
| Creator | See official pricing | |
| Business | See official pricing | |
| Enterprise | Custom |
Some pricing plans have not been verified against official sources recently. Confirm on the official pricing page before purchasing.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- ✅ No cameras, actors, or equipment needed
- ✅ Realistic avatars with natural speech
- ✅ Support for 140+ languages
- ✅ Easy to update by editing text
- ✅ Professional templates included
⚠️ Cons
- ⚠️ Can be expensive for high volume
- ⚠️ Video minutes are limited per plan
- ⚠️ Custom avatars require higher tier
- ⚠️ Rendering time for long videos
Use Cases
Create engaging video content faster. Ed
Create engaging video content faster. Edit, add effects, and generate scripts with AI assistance.
Turn ideas into polished marketing video
Turn ideas into polished marketing videos. AI handles transitions, music, and pacing.
Create scroll-stopping short-form video
Create scroll-stopping short-form video content for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How realistic are Synthesia's AI avatars?
Synthesia's AI avatars are highly realistic with natural facial expressions, gestures, and lip-sync. While they may not be indistinguishable from real humans in all cases, they're convincing enough for most professional use cases including training, marketing, and internal communications.
Can I create a custom avatar of myself?
Yes, the Creator plan and above include custom avatar creation. You'll need to record a short video of yourself, and Synthesia will create an AI version that you can use in videos.
What languages does Synthesia support?
Synthesia supports over 140 languages and accents, including major languages like English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many more. This makes it easy to create localized content for global audiences.
How do video minutes work?
Each plan includes a certain number of video minutes per month. A 2-minute video uses 2 minutes from your allowance. Video minutes reset each month, and unused minutes don't roll over (on most plans).