Have you ever wanted a polished video presentation but lack a speaker on camera? Are you looking to grow a YouTube channel without showing your face? These questions find a practical answer in an online platform that generates videos with human avatars and voices created through artificial intelligence.
If you wonder what you are watching, you are not necessarily meeting a real person. The platform uses synthetic characters, with a menu of 65 avatars differing in appearance, voice, and language options.
Already, thousands of companies have adopted this tool to produce scalable videos from around the world with speed and efficiency—up to 80 percent faster than traditional methods. Notable names include Reuters and the BBC, illustrating the adoption by major media outfits.
How does this video application with artificial intelligence work?
The system is designed to be straightforward and accessible to everyone. It requires no prior video production experience, making it a universal solution for creating professional videos from day one.
Users begin by choosing from multiple templates and selecting a virtual presenter. Then they type or paste the script that the avatar will deliver, with options to pick from more than 60 languages and various accents.
In addition to the spoken narration, the platform supports subtitles, imagery, charts, audio tracks, and other graphical elements as part of the production. A final click renders the video, and it is ready within minutes.
Beyond its use for training and instruction videos, the tool has broader capabilities. The avatars can function as on-screen reporters or host segments, adding a dynamic edge to communications and media projects.
Pricing starts at 26 euros per month, with a free trial available. A demonstration avatar created for this article headlines the digital front page, showing how the technology can animate current events without revealing the operator’s identity.
Synthesia began in 2017, founded by AI researchers and entrepreneurs from University College London, Stanford, Technical University of Munich, and Cambridge. As a leader in synthetic media, the team explains that neural networks are trained to recreate the photorealistic look and motion of real people in videos. They acknowledge navigating a challenging transition to create convincing synthetic representations that feel authentic to viewers. Johnathan Starck, the company’s CTO, emphasizes the focus on realism and reliability in these digital presenters.
With these advances, one might ask if artificial intelligence could replace many job roles. The question reflects a wider debate about automation and the future of work, inviting reflection on how teams can adapt and leverage AI as a tool rather than a replacement.