Overview
Synthesia lets you create professional videos with AI avatars without cameras or studios. Choose from 150+ diverse AI presenters, type your script, and generate video. Supports 120+ languages with automatic lip-sync.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
1
Create Account
Sign up for Synthesia
- Go to synthesia.io
- Click "Get Started Free" or "Book a Demo"
- Enter email and company details
- Complete account verification
2
Choose a Template or Start Blank
Select your video starting point
- Click "New Video" from dashboard
- Browse templates or select "Blank"
- Choose video orientation (landscape, portrait, square)
3
Create Your Video
Add avatar, script, and generate
- Select an AI avatar from the library
- Type or paste your script
- Choose language and voice
- Add background, images, or screen recordings
- Click "Generate" to create video
Core Features & Capabilities
AI Avatars
150+ realistic AI presenters
How to use: In the editor, click the avatar icon, browse library, select desired presenter
Use cases:
Training videosMarketing contentPresentations
Script Editor
Write scripts with auto lip-sync
How to use: Click on avatar scene, type in script box, video auto-syncs
Use cases:
Tutorial narrationExplainer videos
Screen Recording
Add screen recordings to videos
How to use: Click Media > Screen Recording, record your screen, add to timeline
Use cases:
Software demosProduct tours
Best Use Cases
Training and onboarding videos
Product demos
Marketing videos
Internal communications
E-learning
Pro Tips & Best Practices
- Use templates to save time on formatting
- Keep scripts conversational - avoid formal language
- Add B-roll images/videos during long explanations
- Use multiple scenes for longer videos
- Preview script with TTS before generating full video
Integrations & Compatibility
Synthesia works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:
PowerPoint importLMS platformsVideo hosting
Limitations & Considerations
- Monthly minute limits
- Some avatars reserved for Enterprise
- Custom avatar requires video shoot