How to Use Synthesia Step by Step — 2026 Tutorial

Quick Start

This guide covers every Synthesia feature:

• Erste Schritte — Create your account and set up your workspace
• How to Use AI Avatars — Pick from 150+ diverse presenters for any video
• How to Use Text-to-Speech — Turn scripts into natural AI voices in 120+ languages
• How to Use Customizable Templates — Build polished videos fast with 250+ ready-made layouts
• How to Use the AI Video Editor — Edit, refine, and publish your video from one dashboard
• How to Use the AI Video Assistant — Generate a full video draft from a single prompt or URL
• How to Use Collaboration and Sharing — Collect team feedback with timestamped comments
• How to Use the AI Screen Recorder — Capture product walkthroughs without extra software
• How to Use 1-Click Translation — Translate your video into 30+ languages with lip-sync
• How to Use Interactive Videos — Add quizzes, hotspots, and branching paths to any video

Time needed: 5 minutes per feature

Also in this guide: Pro Tips | Common Mistakes | Fehlerbehebung | Preisgestaltung | Alternativen

Why Trust This Guide

I’ve used Synthesia for several months and tested every feature covered here.

This how to Use Synthesia tutorial comes from real hands-on experience — not marketing copy or vendor screenshots.

Synthesia is one of the most powerful AI video Generatoren Ab heute erhältlich.

It lets you create videos with studio-quality production — training content, onboarding materials, and internal communications — no camera or recording studio needed.

Most users only scratch the surface of what the platform can do.

This guide shows you how to use every major feature — step by step, with pro tips.

Synthesia Tutorial

This complete Synthesia tutorial walks you through every feature, from initial setup to advanced techniques that make you a power user of KI-Video Schaffung.

Erste Schritte mit Synthesia

Before diving into video creation, complete this one-time setup.

It takes about 3 minutes.

Watch this quick overview first:

Now let’s walk through each step.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Go to synthesia.io and click “Get started for free.”

Enter your work email and create a password.

Synthesia offers a free plan — no credit card required to start.

✓ Checkpoint: Überprüfen Sie Ihre Posteingang for a confirmation email and verify your address.

Step 2: Access the Platform

Synthesia is fully web-based — no download or app install needed.

Log in at synthesia.io and you’ll land on your video dashboard.

The interface feels familiar — it resembles building a PowerPoint presentation, with scenes instead of slides.

Here’s what the dashboard looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: You should see the main workspace with a “New Video” button at the top.

Step 3: Complete Initial Setup

Click your profile icon and set your preferred language and workspace name.

If you’re on a paid plan, upload your brand kit — logo, colors, and fonts — for brand consistency across every video.

Explore Synthesia Academy (free inside the platform) to take courses on localization and advanced production techniques.

How to Use Synthesia AI Avatars

KI-Avatare let you pick a realistic human presenter from 150+ diverse options — no camera, actor, or studio required.

Here’s how to use it step by step.

Watch AI Avatars in action:

Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Open a New Video and Choose Your Avatar

Click “New Video” from your dashboard and select “Blank” or choose a template.

Klicken Sie auf Avatar panel on the left side of the editor.

Browse over 150 AI avatars — filter by gender, age, style, or language preference.

Step 2: Select and Position Your Avatar

Click any avatar to preview it — you’ll see a short sample clip of how it looks and sounds.

Choose a waist-up format for intro scenes and a chest-up format for detailed explanations.

Here’s what the avatar selection screen looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: Your chosen avatar appears on the video canvas, ready for scripting.

Step 3: Add Gestures and Finalize

Click the avatar on canvas and open the gesture panel.

Add gestures like head nods or raised eyebrows to make the AI presenter feel more natural and engaging.

You can also create a personal avatar — a digital representation of yourself — using Synthesia’s custom avatar feature (available on paid plans).

How to Use Synthesia Text-to-Speech

Text-zu-Sprache lets you turn any script into natural AI Stimmen in over 120 languages and accents — no recording, no microphone, no waiting.

Here’s how to use it step by step.

Watch Text-to-Speech in action:

Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Type or Paste Your Script

Click the script panel in your scene editor.

Type or paste your text — the AI Stimme will read exactly what you write.

Keep your script concise and focused on one topic per scene for the best result.

Remember: a strategic script determines about 80% of a video’s overall success.

Step 2: Choose Your Voice and Language

Click the voice selector above the script box.

Durchsuchen Sie KI voices by language, accent, and tone — Synthesia supports over 120 languages and accents.

Here’s what the voice selection panel looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: Click “Preview” to hear the voice read your script before generating the full video.

Step 3: Add Pauses and Closed Captions

Insert pause tags in your script (e.g., [pause]) to control speech timing and pacing.

Enable closed Bildunterschriften from the “Accessibility” tab — this is critical for corporate video-making and compliance.

Adjust the voice speed using the speech rate slider for a more natural delivery.

How to Use Synthesia Customizable Templates

Anpassbare Vorlagen let you launch any video in seconds using 250+ pre-designed layouts built for training, marketing, and onboarding.

Here’s how to use it step by step.

Watch Customizable Templates in action:

Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Browse the Template Library

From your dashboard, click “New Video” then select “Templates.”

Browse over 250 pre-designed templates filtered by use case — training videos, product demos, onboarding, and more.

Click any template to preview it before committing.

Step 2: Apply Your Brand Kit

Click “Use Template” and then open the “Brand Kit” panel on the right side.

Apply your logo, brand colors, and fonts to every scene at once.

Here’s what the template editor looks like after applying a brand kit:

The brand kit panel applies your logo, colors, and fonts across every scene simultaneously — the template updates live as you make changes.

✓ Checkpoint: All scenes should now reflect your brand colors and logo — consistent across the entire video.

Step 3: Replace Text and Media

Click each Text block and replace the placeholder copy with your actual script.

Upload your own images or choose from Synthesia’s built-in media library.

Maintain visual hierarchy in each scene — avoid cramming too much information onto one slide.

How to Use the Synthesia AI Video Editor

Die KI Videoeditor lets you edit, arrange, and publish your Synthesia videos from one clean drag-and-drop workspace.

Here’s how to use it step by step.

Watch the AI Video Editor in action:

Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Open the Editor and Arrange Scenes

Open any video project and click the scene timeline at the bottom of the screen.

Drag and drop scenes to reorder them — the process feels fast and intuitive.

Add new scenes by clicking the “+” button between any two existing scenes.

Step 2: Edit Text, Animations, and Media

Click any element on the canvas to select and edit it — text blocks, images, shapes, and animations are all editable.

Use the animations panel to add entrance and exit effects to any on-screen element.

Here’s what the editing canvas looks like with an active scene:

The canvas shows your active scene with avatar, script, and media all visible in one clean workspace.

✓ Checkpoint: Each scene shows the avatar, script text, and all media elements in place.

Step 3: Preview and Generate

Click “Preview” in the top right to watch your video before committing to a full generate.

Check animations, narration sync, and readability across all scenes.

When ready, click “Generate” — the video generation process typically takes 3 to 20 minutes depending on video length.

How to Use the Synthesia AI Video Assistant

The AI Video Assistent lets you generate a complete video draft from a single topic, prompt, or public URL — no scripting required.

Here’s how to use it step by step.

Watch the AI Video Assistant in action:

Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Launch the AI Video Assistant

From your dashboard, click “New Video” then choose “AI Video Assistant.”

You’ll see three input options: a topic, a written prompt, or a public URL such as a webpage or document link.

Step 2: Input Your Topic or URL and Configure

Type a topic like “employee onboarding safety training” or paste a public URL with source content.

Choose your preferred language, video length, tone, and avatar before clicking “Generate draft.”

Here’s what the AI Video Assistant input screen looks like:

The assistant shows a clean form with fields for your topic, preferred language, video length, tone, and avatar selection.

✓ Checkpoint: The assistant produces a multi-scene draft with a script, avatar, and layout in under a minute.

Step 3: Review, Edit, and Generate

Review the auto-generated script scene by scene — edit any text that doesn’t match your tone or facts.

Swap the avatar, adjust the voice, and update any images before clicking “Generate.”

The AI Video Assistant is a starting point — always review the draft for accuracy before publishing.

How to Use Synthesia Collaboration and Sharing

Zusammenarbeit und Austausch lets you invite teammates, gather feedback with timestamped comments, and manage video approvals — all inside Synthesia Spaces.

Here’s how to use it step by step.

Watch Collaboration and Sharing in action:

Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Create a Shared Space

Click “Spaces” in the left sidebar and select “New Space.”

Name it by project or team — for example, “HR Onboarding Videos” or “Product Training.”

Invite teammates by email from the Space settings panel.

Step 2: Share a Video for Feedback

Open a video inside your Space and click “Share for Review.”

Team members can watch the video and leave timestamped comments tied to specific moments in the footage.

Here’s what the Synthesia Spaces collaboration view looks like:

The Spaces view shows all team videos in a shared folder with comment indicators on the timeline for each reviewed clip.

✓ Checkpoint: You’ll see all feedback comments on a shared timeline — no more collecting notes from emails or chat threads.

Step 3: Manage Feedback and Publish

Review each comment and click “Resolve” once you’ve made the edit.

Once all feedback is addressed, click “Approve” to mark the video ready for publish.

Export the final video or copy the shareable link for your LMS, intranet, or YouTube channel.

How to Use the Synthesia AI Screen Recorder

The AI Screen Recorder lets you capture product walkthroughs, software demos, and how-to recordings directly inside Synthesia — no third-party recording tool needed.

Here’s how to use it step by step.

Watch the AI Screen Recorder in action:

Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Start a New Screen Recording

From the Synthesia editor, click “Insert” then select “Screen Recording.”

A browser prompt will ask for permission to record your screen — click “Allow.”

Choose to record your full screen, a specific window, or a browser tab.

Step 2: Record Your Walkthrough

Click “Start Recording” and walk through the process you want to teach.

Speak naturally — the screen recording captures your audio and screen activity simultaneously.

Here’s what the screen recording tool looks like inside the editor:

The recording controls appear as a floating toolbar at the bottom of your screen — showing a timer, pause button, and stop button.

✓ Checkpoint: When you stop recording, Synthesia imports the clip directly into your video scene.

Step 3: Trim and Add an Avatar Overlay

Use the editor’s trim tool to cut any extra footage from the start or end of the recording.

Add an KI-Avatar overlay in the corner of the screen recording to narrate the walkthrough in any language.

This combination — screen recording plus avatar — is one of the most effective formats for training videos and product demos.

How to Use Synthesia 1-Click Translation

1-Click Translation — also called AI Dubbing — lets you translate any Synthesia video into 30+ languages with frame-accurate lip-sync, without re-recording a single scene.

Here’s how to use it step by step.

Watch 1-Click Translation in action:

Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Open a Completed Video

Open any generated video in your Synthesia dashboard.

Click the “Translate” button in the top toolbar — it’s available on Creator and Enterprise plans.

Step 2: Select Target Languages

Choose one or multiple target languages from the dropdown — Synthesia supports over 30 languages for AI dubbing.

Synthesia will automatically translate the script, match the AI voice, and sync lip movements to the new language.

Here’s what the translation selection panel looks like:

The language selection screen shows a dropdown with 30+ target languages — you can select multiple languages to generate all translated versions at once.

✓ Checkpoint: Each selected language appears as a separate video version in your project folder.

Step 3: Review and Publish Each Version

Preview each translated video to check for accuracy and natural pacing.

Edit any mistranslated lines directly in the script panel before generating the final version.

Companies like Heineken use this feature to train thousands of employees across multiple countries — all from a single source video.

How to Use Synthesia Interactive Videos

Interaktive Videos let you add clickable hotspots, quizzes, and branching paths to your Synthesia videos — turning passive viewing into active learning.

Here’s how to use it step by step.

Watch Interactive Videos in action:

Now let’s break down each step.

Step 1: Open a Video and Enable Interactivity

Open any generated video in your Synthesia editor.

Click the “Interactive” tab in the left panel to switch into interactive editing mode.

Step 2: Add Hotspots, Quizzes, or Branching Paths

Click “Add Element” and choose from hotspots (clickable overlays), quiz questions, or branching decision points.

Set branching logic — for example, “if the viewer answers correctly, go to Scene 5; if wrong, replay Scene 3.”

Here’s what the interactive layer editor looks like:

The interactive layer editor shows branching arrows between scenes and overlay placement zones on the canvas.

✓ Checkpoint: Your video now shows interactive overlay elements on the canvas timeline.

Step 3: Test and Publish

Click “Preview Interactive” to experience the video as a viewer would — test every branch and quiz path.

Publish the interactive video and share it via a link or embed it directly into your LMS.

Interactive videos are especially powerful for compliance training and onboarding — they verify that viewers actually engage with the content, not just play it.

Synthesia Pro Tips and Shortcuts

After testing Synthesia for several months, here are my best tips for faster and better video creation.

Tastenkombinationen

Action	Shortcut
Duplicate current scene	Ctrl + D (Windows) / Cmd + D (Mac)
Undo last action	Ctrl + Z / Cmd + Z
Preview video from current scene	Spacebar
Select all elements on canvas	Ctrl + A / Cmd + A
Add a new scene	Ctrl + Enter / Cmd + Enter

Hidden Features Most People Miss

• Synthesia Academy: Free courses built into the platform covering localization, advanced video production, and script writing — find it under your profile menu.
• Erstellung benutzerdefinierter Avatare: You can create a personal avatar — a digital version of yourself — by submitting a short video recording through the avatar consent portal; this is available on paid plans and costs $1,000/year as an add-on.
• Reusable Brand Assets: Save your edited scenes as “Custom Templates” — reuse them across future videos so every new project starts with your brand fonts, colors, and layout already in place.
• LMS Direct Integration: Synthesia connects directly to popular Learning Management Systems — publish your training videos straight to your LMS without downloading and re-uploading files.

Synthesia Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake #1: Generating Without Previewing First

Mistake #2: Ignoring the Script Quality

Mistake #3: Using Synthesia for Every Video Type

Synthesia Troubleshooting

Problem: Video Generation Is Taking Too Long

Cause: Video generation time scales with video length — a 10-minute video can take 20 minutes or more to process.

Fix: Submit your video for generation and close the browser tab — Synthesia processes in the background. You’ll receive an email notification when it’s done. Avoid submitting multiple long videos at the same time on the Starter plan.

Problem: Avatar Lip-Sync Looks Off

Cause: Unusual punctuation, special characters, or very long sentences in the script can throw off the AI voice timing and lip-sync quality.

Fix: Break long sentences into shorter ones and remove any special characters from the script. Use the built-in pause tags to add natural breathing room between sentences. Preview the voice track before generating to catch timing issues früh.

Problem: 1-Click Translation Sounds Unnatural

Cause: Idiomatic phrases, slang, or highly technical terms in the source script often translate literally and sound awkward in the target language.

Fix: After translation, open each scene’s script and manually edit any lines that sound stiff or unnatural. Use the voice preview to test the translated audio before generating the final video. For critical markets, have a native speaker do a final review of the translated script.

📌 Notiz: If none of these fix your issue, contact Synthesia support via the in-app chat or visit synthesia.io/help.

Was ist Synthesia?

Synthesia ist ein KI-Videogenerator that lets you create studio-quality videos with realistic AI avatars and voiceovers — no camera, crew, or editing experience required.

Think of it like building a PowerPoint presentation, except every slide becomes a video scene narrated by a realistic AI presenter in any language you choose.

Watch this quick overview:

Synthesia is most often used by companies for employee training, onboarding, and internal communications — it’s how organizations like Heineken trained thousands of employees at scale without expensive re-recording sessions.

The platform is built on the foundations of AI ethics and Sicherheit — it is SOC 2 and GDPR compliant, requires explicit consent before creating any personal avatar, and prohibits the creation of non-consensual clones of real people including celebrities or political figures.

It includes these key features:

• KI-Avatare: Choose from 150+ diverse AI presenters or create a custom avatar of yourself for personalized video creation.
• Text-zu-Sprache: Convert any script into natural AI voices in 120+ languages and accents with support for pauses and closed captions.
• Anpassbare Vorlagen: Access 250+ pre-designed templates for training, marketing, onboarding, and more — apply your brand kit in one click.
• KI-Videoeditor: Drag-and-drop scene editing with animations, media management, and one-click preview before video generation.
• AI Video Assistant: Auto-generate a complete multi-scene video draft from a topic, prompt, or public URL in under a minute.
• Zusammenarbeit und Austausch: Invite teammates, collect timestamped feedback, and manage approvals inside Synthesia Spaces.
• AI Screen Recorder: Record product walkthroughs and how-to videos directly inside Synthesia without third-party apps.
• 1-Click Translation: AI Dubbing automatically translates your video into 30+ languages with frame-accurate lip-sync.
• Interactive Videos: Add quizzes, hotspots, and branching paths to transform passive viewers into active learners.

For a full review, see our Synthesia review.

Synthesia-Preisgestaltung

Here’s what Synthesia costs in 2026:

Planen	Preis	Am besten geeignet für
Frei	0 €/Monat	Individuals wanting to test Synthesia AI with 3 minutes of video and 6 stock avatars per month
Anlasser	$18/monat	Freiberufler and small teams creating up to 10 minutes of video per month
Schöpfer	64 $/Monat	Creators and content teams needing 30 minutes of video plus 1-Click Translation and brand kits
Unternehmen	Individuelle Preisgestaltung	Large organizations needing custom AI avatars, SSO, LMS integrations, and dedicated support

Kostenloser Tarif: Yes — 3 minutes of video per month, 6 stock avatars, and a full range of AI voices. No credit card required.

Geld-zurück-Garantie: Synthesia does not publicly advertise a money-back guarantee — test with the free plan before upgrading.

💰 Best Value: Creator at $64/month — it unlocks 30 minutes of video per month, 1-Click Translation into 30+ languages, custom brand kits, and advanced editing features that make it the right tier for teams producing training videos at scale.

Synthesia vs Alternatives

How does Synthesia compare? Here’s a look at the competitive landscape for KI-Videogeneratoren:

Werkzeug	Am besten geeignet für	Preis	Rating
Synthesia	Enterprise training & onboarding videos	From $18/mo	⭐ 4.6
HeyGen	Marketing and personalized video at scale	From $29/mo	⭐ 4.7
Kolossisch	Corporate L&D and compliance training	From $27/mo	⭐ 4.4
Veed	Soziale Medien video editing and subtitles	From $18/mo	⭐ 4.4
Elai	News-style AI presenter videos	From $23/mo	⭐ 4.3
Vidnoz	Free AI video creation for beginners	Free / From $29/mo	⭐ 4.3
Tiefenhirn	Kiosk and interactive AI avatar experiences	From $30/mo	⭐ 4.3
Synthesys	Voiceover-heavy AI video production	From $35/mo	⭐ 4.2
TAT	Talking photo and document-based videos	From $5.9/mo	⭐ 4.2
InVideo	YouTube channel and social content Automatisierung	From $25/mo	⭐ 4.4

Quick picks:

• Best overall: Synthesia — deepest feature set for enterprise training, LMS integration, and multilingual video at scale.
• Best budget: D-ID — starts at under $6/month for basic talking avatar videos with minimal setup.
• Best for beginners: Vidnoz — free plan available, simple interface, no learning curve for first-time AI video creators.
• Best for marketing videos: HeyGen — personalized video campaigns and fast avatar generation for sales and marketing teams.

🎯 Synthesia Alternatives

Looking for Synthesia alternatives? Here are all the top options worth considering:

• 🚀 HeyGen: The closest rival to Synthesia — outstanding for personalized marketing videos, fast avatar generation, and AI dubbing for YouTube channel creators.
• 💼 Kolossjan: Built specifically for corporate L&D teams — strong compliance training features and scenario-based video branching.
• 🎨 Veed: Best for social media creators who need fast AI video editing, auto-subtitles, and screen recording in one browser-based tool.
• ⚡ Elai: Quick AI presenter video creation with a library of news-anchor style avatars — good for news-style internal updates.
• 💰 Vidnoz: Generous free plan with AI avatars and voiceovers — a solid starting point for individuals on a tight budget who want to create AI videos for free.
• 🏢 Deepbrain: Focuses on interactive kiosk-style AI avatars for retail, banking, and in-person customer experience applications.
• 🎙️ Synthesys: Voiceover-first AI video platform — better choice if you need ultra-realistic AI voices and audio quality over visual avatar quality.
• ⭐ Stunde Eins: Enterprise-grade AI video platform with a focus on professional-looking avatars for corporate communications.
• 🔧 TAT: Turn any photo into a talking AI avatar — the most affordable entry point for basic AI presenter videos starting at under $6/month.
• 🌟 Virbo: Wondershare’s AI video generator — good all-rounder for beginners needing avatars, voiceovers, and basic editing in one tool.
• 📹 Vidyard: Best for B2B sales video — personalized video prospecting and analytics rather than avatar-based training content.
• 🎵 Fliki: Text-to-video tool focused on turning blog posts and scripts into social media videos with AI voices and stock footage.
• 📖 Speechify: Primarily a text-to-speech and audiobook platform — use it when you need high-quality AI voiceovers without full video production.
• 🎬 Im Video: Great for YouTube channel Automatisierung — AI-powered script-to-video with stock footage, voiceovers, and social media templates.
• 🔥 Kreieren: Focused on short-form ad creatives — fast AI video generation for product marketing and paid social campaigns.
• 🎯 KI-gestützte Untertitelung: Mobile-first AI video editor with auto-captions, eye-contact correction, and short-form video creation for social media creators.

For the full list, see our Alternativen zu Synthesia guide.

⚔️ Synthesia Compared

Here’s how Synthesia stacks up against each competitor:

• Synthesia vs HeyGen: HeyGen edges ahead for marketing and personalized outreach video; Synthesia wins for enterprise training, LMS integration, and interactive video branching.
• Synthesia vs Colossyan: Both target corporate L&D — Synthesia has a larger avatar library and more templates; Colossyan has slightly stronger scenario-based branching for compliance training.
• Synthesia vs Veed: Veed is better for social media editing and subtitle automation; Synthesia is the clear choice for formal training videos with AI avatars and voiceovers.
• Synthesia vs Elai: Synthesia offers more avatar variety, better translation, and a more mature platform; Elai is a lighter-weight option for simpler AI presenter clips.
• Synthesia vs Vidnoz: Vidnoz is the better free option for casual use; Synthesia is far more capable for professional training video creation at scale.
• Synthesia vs Deepbrain: Deepbrain focuses on kiosk and real-time AI avatar experiences; Synthesia is better for asynchronous training and on-demand video content.
• Synthesia vs Synthesys: Synthesys leads on raw voice quality for voiceover work; Synthesia wins on full video creation with avatars, templates, and interactive features.
• Synthesia vs. Stunde Eins: Both are enterprise-focused — Synthesia has better template variety and a more active product roadmap; Hour One suits teams already committed to their existing platform.
• Synthesia vs D-ID: D-ID is far cheaper for basic talking avatar videos; Synthesia is the right choice once you need templates, translation, LMS integration, and team collaboration.
• Synthesia vs Virbo: Virbo is a good beginner tool from Wondershare; Synthesia offers a more professional output quality and enterprise-grade security and compliance.
• Synthesia vs Vidyard: These tools serve different purposes — Vidyard is for B2B sales video prospecting; Synthesia is for creating training and onboarding content at scale.
• Synthesia vs Fliki: Fliki turns blog content into social media clips quickly; Synthesia produces more polished, professional AI avatar videos suited for corporate use.
• Synthesia vs Speechify: Speechify is primarily a text-to-speech and reading tool; Synthesia is a full video production platform for companies that need visual AI presenters.
• Synthesia vs InVideo: InVideo excels for YouTube channel automation with stock footage; Synthesia is the better choice when you need AI avatars, training content, and multilingual delivery.
• Synthesia vs Creatify: Creatify is purpose-built for short ad creatives; Synthesia handles long-form training and onboarding videos that Creatify isn’t designed for.
• Synthesia vs. Untertitel-KI: Captions AI is a mobile tool for short-form social content; Synthesia is a desktop-first platform for professional corporate video creation.

Start Using Synthesia Now

You now know how to use every major Synthesia feature:

• ✅ AI Avatars
• ✅ Text-to-Speech
• ✅ Customizable Templates
• ✅ AI Video Editor
• ✅ AI Video Assistant
• ✅ Collaboration and Sharing
• ✅ AI Screen Recorder
• ✅ 1-Click Translation
• ✅ Interactive Videos

Next step: Pick one feature and try it now.

Most people start with AI Avatars — choose a presenter, type a short script, and hit generate.

It takes less than 5 minutes to create your first video.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How do you use Synthesia?

To use Synthesia, sign up for a free account at synthesia.io, click “New Video,” and choose a template or start from scratch. Select an AI avatar, type your script into the text panel, choose an AI voice, and click “Generate.” The video generation process takes 3–20 minutes depending on length. Once done, download your video or share it directly via link or LMS integration.

How to use Synthesia AI for free?

Synthesia offers a free plan that allows you to create 3 minutes of video per month with 6 stock avatars and a full range of AI voices — no credit card required. Go to synthesia.io, click “Get started for free,” and create your account. The free plan is a great way to test the video creation process and learn the platform before upgrading to the Starter plan at $18/month.

How do I add a video to Synthesia?

You can upload video files directly into the Synthesia editor by clicking “Media” in the left panel and selecting “Upload.” Supported formats include MP4 and MOV. Once uploaded, drag the clip onto any scene canvas and resize or position it as needed. You can also record new footage directly inside Synthesia using the built-in AI Screen Recorder without leaving the platform.

How does Synthesia AI work?

Synthesia AI works by combining a text-to-speech engine with a neural rendering system that animates a digital avatar to match your spoken script. You type a script, select an AI avatar and voice, and the platform generates a video where the avatar’s lip movements, facial expressions, and gestures are synchronized to the audio. The entire video generation process happens in the cloud — no recording equipment or video editing software needed.

Is Synthesia AI free or paid?

Synthesia offers both free and paid plans. The free plan gives you 3 minutes of video per month with 6 avatars — enough to test the platform and learn the video creation process. Paid plans start at $18/month (Starter) for 10 minutes of video, going up to $64/month (Creator) for 30 minutes plus KI Dubbing and brand kits. Enterprise plans with custom AI avatars and LMS integration are available at custom pricing.

What is Synthesia AI used for?

Synthesia is most commonly used for employee training videos, onboarding materials, product walkthroughs, and internal communications. Companies use it to create scalable training content that can be quickly updated and translated without re-recording. It is also used for customer service explainer videos, YouTube channel content, marketing demos, and compliance training — anywhere consistent, multilingual video content is needed at scale.

Is Synthesia AI safe to use?

Yes — Synthesia is SOC 2 and GDPR compliant, and the platform is built on a foundation of AI ethics and security. It has a dedicated Trust & Safety team, employs both human and AI content moderation, and strictly prohibits the creation of non-consensual clones or deepfakes of real people. Explicit consent is required before any personal likeness can be used to create a custom avatar. Synthesia also screens new users and vets content to prevent misuse and the spread of misinformation.

Can you upload videos to Synthesia?

Yes, you can upload video files to Synthesia via the Media panel in the editor. Once uploaded, your video clip can be added to any scene and combined with AI avatars, voiceovers, and text overlays. Synthesia also has a built-in AI Screen Recorder that lets you record and add screen capture footage directly within the platform — useful for product walkthroughs and software training videos.

What are the cons of Synthesia?

Synthesia’s main limitations include a monthly video minute cap even on paid plans, which can become restrictive for high-volume content teams. Custom AI avatars — personal digital clones — cost $1,000/year on top of the subscription fee. The technology is not ideal for high-impact presentations where real human delivery and emotional connection matter to the audience. Some translated scripts also require manual editing to sound natural, which adds time to the video creation process for multilingual projects.

Is there a free alternative to Synthesia?

Yes — several free AI video generators exist. Vidnoz offers a free plan with AI avatars and voiceovers with no credit card required. D-ID has a free tier for basic talking avatar videos. Veed also provides a free plan with basic video editing and subtitles. For YouTube channel content and social media clips, InVideo and Fliki both offer free tiers. That said, Synthesia’s free plan (3 minutes/month) is itself a strong option for testing AI video creation without any financial commitment.