Synthesia

by Synthesia

Presenter-led videos from a script, no camera needed.

Free + Paid
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What is Synthesia?

Synthesia turns a written script into a video with a realistic AI presenter speaking it, in many languages. Companies use it for training, onboarding and product explainers that need updating often, because changing the video means editing text rather than reshooting.

Main use cases

  • Training and compliance videos
  • Onboarding and how-to explainers
  • Translating a video into other languages
  • Internal updates without filming

Key features

  • Stock and custom AI avatars
  • Voices in many languages
  • Templates, screen recording and brand kits
  • Collaboration and review for teams

Pricing

Synthesia has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free plan · Paid plans available.

Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Best for

L&D and comms teams producing lots of explainer video.

Tags

  • Avatars
  • Training
  • Multilingual
  • Script to video

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Synthesia FAQ

What is Synthesia?

Synthesia turns a written script into a video with a realistic AI presenter speaking it, in many languages. Companies use it for training, onboarding and product explainers that need updating often, because changing the video means editing text rather than reshooting.

Is Synthesia free?

Synthesia has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free plan · Paid plans available. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Who is Synthesia best for?

L&D and comms teams producing lots of explainer video.

What can you use Synthesia for?

Common uses: training and compliance videos, onboarding and how-to explainers, translating a video into other languages and internal updates without filming.

What are the best alternatives to Synthesia?

Popular alternatives include Runway, Sora, Pika and Luma Dream Machine. See the full shortlist on our AI Video Generation page.

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