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What steps should I take if I receive the message: "We can't generate this video because you don't have permissions for avatars in this video"?

This message indicates that you're trying to use avatars or voices in your video that you don't have permission or access to.

Written by Meg
Updated this week

This message occurs when the avatars or voices included in your video are not accessible to you due to permission restrictions or your Synthesia plan type.


  1. Check which avatars and voices are being used in the video by reviewing each scene.

  2. You may not have access due to limitations in your current plan. In this case, replace any unauthorized avatars with ones you have permission to use.

  3. If the video uses a custom avatar or voice clone, permissions for these assets are typically controlled by the user who created them.

    1. If access is needed, the owner can follow the steps outlined in the article to share the avatar or voice with you.

  4. If you believe you should have access to all the the avatars and voices in the video, but are still encountering this message, please contact the Support Team.

✍️ Custom avatars and voice clones can only be shared amongst members of the same workspace. To learn more check out the Who has access to my Custom Avatar? article.

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