Preview a single scene or your full video before generating it. This helps you check script accuracy, visuals, and timing without using credits.
š On the Enterprise plan and want to render and check how an avatar will perform on a single scene directly from the Synthesia editor?
Check out our article How do I use Scene Preview in Synthesia?
How do I preview a single scene?
Open your video and select the scene you want to check.
Select the Preview Scene Play button in the top-left corner of the script box.
This plays the sceneās script and animations from the start.To preview from a specific point in the scene:
Use your mouse to scroll through the seeker bar, then select Preview Scene Play from that point.
š” Want more precise control and smoother scrubbing on your timeline? Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) and scroll
How do I preview the full video?
To preview a video, select the play button in the upper right corner of the video edit page next to the Generate button.
āļø Avatars will not be animated during previews.
š¬ FAQs
Why does it look like something is still moving during my preview?
Why does it look like something is still moving during my preview?
The avatar itself won't move or speak during previews. If you see movement, it's from scene or element animations you've added ā not the avatar performing actions. Avatar animation only appears in the generated video.
What's next?
š” If you're happy with your video and ready to go, let's look at generating your video!