📌 This feature is in Beta. While we've worked hard to make Selfie Avatars accurate and realistic, there are still some limitations, and you may occasionally encounter issues such as:
Avatars that don't fully capture your likeness.
Slight differences in facial expressions or proportions.
Unexpected variations in appearance.
Create a Selfie Avatar
Navigate to the Selfie Avatar creation page on the left-hand side menu.
Upload at least 5 high-quality photos that only contain your face—nobody else's.
Record the consent video. This step is mandatory to ensure compliance with Synthesia's privacy and security policies.
Once your photos and consent video are submitted, the system will process them to create sample versions of your Avatar.
To generate images of yourself in specific settings, use the prompt box at the bottom of the screen.
New versions of your Avatar will be created, based on the prompts you provide.
📚 Want to understand what's allowed when creating your Selfie Avatar?
Check out our Selfie Avatar Content Moderation guide.
Save a Selfie Avatar for use in a Synthesia video
Choose your desired image and select it.
From there, you can either record a brief voiceover to animate it into a short video as an example or select the Save to My Avatars icon in the top-right corner to access it later in the Synthesia Editor.
You can now create videos using your selfie Avatar in the Synthesia Editor just as you would with other Avatars.
💬 FAQs
How long can a Selfie Avatar scene be?
How long can a Selfie Avatar scene be?
Selfie Avatars are optimized for short scenes around 10 seconds, but each scene must be under 60 seconds.
What type of photos should I use for my Selfie Avatar?
What type of photos should I use for my Selfie Avatar?
For best results, use high-quality, well-lit photos. Avoid exaggerated facial expressions, hats, or glasses with glare. Including some photos with visible teeth is recommended.
Can I delete my Selfie Avatar?
Can I delete my Selfie Avatar?
Yes you can, just click the thumbnail image to the left of the prompt box, select the three dots, and choose Delete.
What orientation are Selfie Avatars in?
What orientation are Selfie Avatars in?
Selfie Avatars are always displayed in landscape orientation.
📚 New to Selfie Avatars?
Watch the Feature Friday: Selfie Avatars video to see how it works in action.