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HeyGen
Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial
AI video platform with customizable avatars and 175+ language translation.
1 min read
Setup: 5-15 minutes
3 Steps
Quick Info
Pricing
Free: 3 videos/month, 720p. Creator: $29/month unlimited videos, 1080p. Team: $39/seat/month. Enterprise: Custom.
Requirements
- Email address
- Web browser
Overview
HeyGen creates AI avatar videos with emotion-aware Avatar IV technology. Features 100+ pre-built avatars, custom avatar creation, video translation in 175+ languages with dual translation modes, and natural voice synthesis with 140+ voices.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
1
Create Account
Sign up at heygen.com
- Visit heygen.com
- Click Start Free
- Create account
- Verify email
2
Select Avatar
Choose or create your presenter
- Browse 100+ avatars
- Filter by style and appearance
- Preview with sample text
- Or create custom avatar
3
Create Video
Build your video content
- Write or paste script
- Select voice and language
- Add backgrounds and elements
- Generate video
Core Features & Capabilities
Avatar IV
Emotion-aware AI avatar technology
How to use: Select Avatar IV-enabled avatar, script emotions in text
Use cases:
Expressive presentationsMarketing videosTraining content
Video Translation
175+ languages with lip-sync
How to use: Upload video, select target language, translate
Use cases:
Global contentLocalizationMultilingual marketing
Custom Avatars
Create your own AI presenter
How to use: Record 2-5 minute video, HeyGen creates your avatar
Use cases:
Personal brandingConsistent spokespersonBrand videos
Best Use Cases
Marketing videos
Training content
Product demos
Global localization
Sales outreach
Pro Tips & Best Practices
- Use Avatar IV for more expressive content
- Keep scripts conversational
- Test different voices before full generation
- Use templates for faster creation
- Leverage video translation for global reach
Integrations & Compatibility
HeyGen works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:
ZapierMakeCanvaChatGPTAPI
Limitations & Considerations
- 3 videos/month on free tier
- Custom avatars cost extra
- Avatar emotional range has limits
- Video length caps on lower tiers