Synthesia

    AI Video Creation

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    Business video platform that turns scripts, slides or documents into presenter-led videos using AI avatars and voices.

    Last reviewed 11/1/2026

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    Overview

    Synthesia lets companies build videos fronted by AI avatars from text, PowerPoint files or links, then translate them into many languages. It adds interactive elements, analytics and SCORM export, making it a fit for corporate training, onboarding and internal communications teams.

    Best For

    Training, L&D and internal comms teams producing multilingual avatar videos

    Key Features

    • AI avatars, including personal custom avatars
    • Translation and dubbing into 140+ languages
    • PowerPoint and document to video conversion
    • Quizzes, clickable CTAs and branching paths
    • Viewing analytics by version and language
    • SCORM export and embeds for LMS use

    Pricing

    $19/month billed monthly (Starter) Official pricing

    Free plan: Available

    Pros & Cons

    Pros

    • Free Basic plan to test avatar videos
    • Strong focus on training formats such as SCORM and quizzes
    • Published compliance certifications and consent rules for avatars

    Cons

    • Free plan videos are watermarked and downloads require a paid plan
    • Live collaboration, SSO and brand kits are Enterprise-only
    • Usage is capped by monthly credits

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