⚠️ This feature is being rolled out gradually. If you don’t have access to Personal Avatars from photo yet, you may still have access to the previous avatar creation process while rollout continues.
📌 Personal Avatars are available on paid plans only.
If you’re on the Freemium plan and want to create a Personal Avatar, you’ll need to upgrade your plan. To learn more, check out our upgrade guide.
What are Personal Avatars from photo?
Personal Avatars from photo let you create a lifelike avatar of yourself using just one photo. Your avatar can move naturally with your script, wear different outfits, appear in different backgrounds, and even perform actions in b-roll footage.
How to create a personal avatars from a photo
Go to the Avatars page and click Create avatar.
Upload a photo of yourself or capture one with your webcam.
Use a clear, well-lit photo of just you, ideally from the waist up.
Show your teeth for better lip sync results.
(Optional) Record or upload a voice sample to clone your voice.
If you skip this step, your avatar will use a Synthesia voice.Record and submit the consent video when prompted.
✍️ The quality of your uploaded photo directly affects how realistic your avatar looks and moves.
How to use your Personal Avatars from photo
Once your Personal Avatar is ready, you can add it to videos like you would any other avatar.
Open a video project.
Select Avatars from the media panel.
Choose your Personal Avatar and add it to the scene.
Customize your Personal Avatars and generate B-roll footage
To update how your avatar looks or create action footage, follow the same steps used for customizable avatars and avatar B-roll.
💬FAQs
How long does it take to create a Personal Avatar from photo?
How long does it take to create a Personal Avatar from photo?
Your avatar will typically generate within minutes after you upload your photo and complete the consent step. In rare cases, consent checks may take longer if manual review is required.
What technology do Personal Avatars from photo use?
What technology do Personal Avatars from photo use?
Personal Avatars from photo use the same Express-2 technology as our latest stock avatars.
How do these Personal Avatars different from legacy Personal Avatars?
How do these Personal Avatars different from legacy Personal Avatars?
Personal Avatars from photo are created from a single photo and are ready much faster. They support customizable outfits, backgrounds, and action-based B-roll.
Legacy Personal Avatars are created from a recorded video, take longer to process, and base movements on your real footage.
Why doesn’t my avatar move exactly like I do in real life?
Why doesn’t my avatar move exactly like I do in real life?
These Personal Avatars are created from a photo, so the system doesn’t learn how you personally move. Instead, it generates natural body language that matches the spoken content.
How can I get the best lip-sync results?
How can I get the best lip-sync results?
Lip sync works best when the avatar is framed tighter in the scene rather than positioned far away.
Can I share my Personal Avatars from photo with other users?
Can I share my Personal Avatars from photo with other users?
At the moment, Personal Avatars from photo can only be used by the person who created them. Sharing Personal Avatars from photo with other users isn’t supported yet.