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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

Ready to Get Started with HeyGen?

Put this guide into action and start creating amazing content with HeyGen.