Create your custom avatar.
Create a custom avatar using Synthesia's avatar maker. Choose between a browser-based webcam AI avatar or 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 130+ languages.
Which custom avatar is right for you?
Personal AI Avatar
- 3 personal avatars included in the Starter plan
- Record from your laptop or smartphone
- You can stand, seat or even walk
- Ready in 1 business day
Studio AI Avatar
- Professional-quality avatar
- Upload studio recordings
- Choice of framing
- Avatar shows emotions just like you
- Paid add-on feature
How to create your Personal 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
Use your webcam or smartphone to record a short script. Upload the footage to Synthesia.
Submit avatar
Record a consent video, and your avatar will be ready the next day.
Sign up today and create your personal avatar.
More than 15,000 personal avatars already used by top companies.
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.
All your custom avatar questions answered
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 then be delivered directly to your Synthesia account.
A studio avatar takes a up to 10 working days to be ready, providing a payment has been made and accepted by our avatar team.
Can I customize the AI avatar?
Currently it is not possible to change the appearance or clothing of your custom avatar. But you can create multiple avatars in different settings, outfits and framings.
Can I make cartoon avatars?
No, it's currently not possible to generate an animated avatar of a cartoon, animal, 3D render, object or human image generated through GANs.
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.
Will the custom avatar have my voice?
Yes, your personal 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.
