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CUSTOM AI AVATARS

Custom Avatar Maker

Using Synthesia's custom avatar maker, choose between a browser-based webcam AI avatar or a professional-quality studio avatar.

Select the type of custom avatar

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Personal Avatar

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Studio Avatar

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Avatar Builder

Personal Avatar

Personal Avatar

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Find a nice space that reflects your personality. Make sure it has enough light and that your face is clearly visible.

Studio Avatar

Studio Avatar

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Get the most advanced AI Avatar with our EXPRESS-1 model, perfect designed for top-tier professional productions

Avatar Builder

Avatar builder

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Create branded content by personalize AI avatars by changing the color of their clothing and adding your logo.

AI 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 140+ languages.

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AI AVATAR
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Which custom avatar is right for you?

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Personal Avatar
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Characteristics
  • Record from your laptop or smartphone
  • You can stand, sit or even walk
  • Retains the original background
  • Your voice is automatically cloned
BEST FOR
  • Personalized videos
Processing time
  • 1 business day
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Studio Avatar
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Characteristics
  • Professional-quality avatar
  • Can be placed on any background
  • Avatars show emotions just like you
  • Choice of framing
BEST FOR
  • Majority of video content
Processing time
  • Up to 10 business days
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Avatar Builder
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Characteristics
  • All of the Studio Avatars' features
  • Add logos and change clothes' color
  • Save and reuse the created avatar at scale
BEST FOR
  • Business and corporate videos
Processing time
  • 15-20 minutes
quick and easy

How to create a Custom Avatar

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Choose your setup

Find a nice space that reflects your personality. Make sure it has enough light and that your face is clearly visible.

2

Record yourself

Create an avatar by reading a script with your webcam, or by uploading 2-3 minutes of footage to Synthesia.

3

Submit avatar

Record a consent video, and your avatar will be ready the next day.

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Footage Recording

You will need to either attend one of our partnering recording studios or record your own green screen footage. The footage requirements are quite detailed, so make sure to read them carefully.

2

Footage Submission

Once your video footage and consent are ready, upload them in the “Avatars” tab.

3

Footage Processing

Following your submission, our AI model will work its magic, and it can take up to a few days for the avatar to be synthesized.

4

Start Creating

You will receive an email once your studio avatar is ready. Make sure to test it out on a new video!

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Customize Avatars

Navigate to the “Avatars” tab and click “Customize” in the Avatar Builder section.

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Choose and Customize

Select the avatar you want to customize, pick the clothing color, and upload your logo.

3

Generate Your Avatar

Once you are happy with your customizations, click on “Generate Avatar.” It can take up to 20 minutes for your custom avatar to be ready.

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Start Creating

Once you are happy with your customizations, click on “Generate Avatar.” It can take up to 20 minutes for your custom avatar to be ready.

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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.

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Case study

See an example of a custom avatar

See how Cyber Inc. creates training videos in 6 languages using their custom avatar.
Read the case study
AI Safety

Built on the foundations of AI ethics and security

Turn boring docs and PPTs into engaging sales enablement videos with AI avatars - no video editing skills required.

SOC 2 & GDPR compliant

Our data handling systems and processes are independently audited and certified.

Trust & Safety team

A dedicated team ensures the protection of your data and ethical application of AI.

Content moderation

We use a combination of human and AI moderation to safeguard our users.

AI policy and regulations

We engage with regulatory bodies and welcome robust AI policies and regulations.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about AI video.

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 talking avatar takes a minimum of 10 working days to be ready, providing a payment has been made and accepted by our avatar team.

What is a personal avatar?

A personal avatar is a lifelike digital version of yourself created using AI technology. It looks and sounds just like you and can be recorded anywhere: at home, in the office, or even outside. With features like hand gestures, voice cloning in multiple languages, and options to record your avatar standing, sitting, or walking, you can create engaging and dynamic videos.

Will the custom avatar have my voice?

Yes, your personal TTS 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.

How to create your own avatar?

To create your own avatar, follow these simple steps:

  1. Choose your setup: Find a well-lit space that reflects your personality, where your face is clearly visible.
  2. Record yourself: Use your webcam or smartphone to record a short script. Once done, upload the footage to Synthesia.
  3. Submit your avatar: Record a quick consent video, and your personal avatar will be ready the next day.

It’s a quick and easy process that lets you create a realistic digital version of yourself in no time.

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.