Studio 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 studio 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 120+ languages.
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Which Studio avatar is right for you?
| Webcam AI Avatar | Studio AI Avatar |
|---|---|
| A cost effective solution | Professional-quality avatar |
| Record from your laptop | Upload studio recordings |
| 720p max. resolution | 1080p max. resolution |
| Chest up framing | Choice of framing |
| 1 free avatar in Starter plan (annual) | Paid add-on feature |
| Ready in 5 business days | Ready in 10 business days |
How to make your own avatar
1. Find the right setup
To get the best possible avatar, start with a calm and well-lit environment. Ensure that the camera angle is right, and that your face is not hidden behind hair or accessories.
2. Record footage
Record footage of you speaking on your webcam. During the recording, use a teleprompter that displays a script for you to read through.
3. Submit and receive your custom avatar
The footage will be processed by our advanced algorithms for 5-10 business days. It will then be delivered directly to your Synthesia account.
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Combine your personalized avatar with a custom AI voice
When crafting your custom studio avatar, you also have the option to clone your voice. Though it involves a few more steps, the result is genuinely personalized.
Record your avatar in select studios
If you don’t have a green screen or equipment – no worries. We’ve prepared a selection of certified studios that can help you film the footage for a custom studio avatar.
BENEFITS
What are the benefits of Studio avatars?
Generate videos in minutes
Using your custom avatar, you can create highly personalized videos in 120+ 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.
CASE STUDY
See an example of a custom avatar
See how Cyber Inc. creates training videos in 6 languages using their custom avatar.
AI SAFETY
Built on the foundations of security and ethics
It's impossible to use Synthesia to create a custom avatar of someone else. Here's why.
Recorded consent required
Creating a personalized avatar requires explicit consent. Our team manually checks and processes all custom avatar video footage.
Existing footage can't be used
Existing images or video footage can't be used for creating custom avatars - our process requires custom video recordings.
Your avatar is exclusive to you
Your custom avatar is only available in your account, unless you specify otherwise.
Trust & Safety team
Our Trust and Safety team ensures the protection of your data and ethical application of AI.
FAQS
All your custom avatar questions answered
A webcam avatar takes 5 business days to create once the footage is submitted. It will then be delivered directly to your Synthesia account.
A studio avatar takes a minimum of 10 working days to be ready, providing a payment has been made and accepted by our avatar team.
Currently it is not possible to change the appearance or clothing of your custom avatar. You can however create a custom avatar with your preferred appearance/clothing.
No, it’s currently not possible to generate an animated avatar of a cartoon, animal, 3D render, object or human image generated through GANs.
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.
Currently your custom avatar will not have your voice. You can choose from 400+ stock voices in 120+ languages or clone your voice for an additional fee if you’re on the Enterprise plan.
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