⚠️ Important: We've launched a brand-new Text Editor with exciting new improvements to your video creation experience. This previous version is now in Legacy status, which means it will no longer receive feature updates.
Our support team is still here to help with any questions you have while using it. If you'd like to keep using the old version, please use this link to access the previous AI Studio tool.
If you'd prefer to migrate, click here for an introduction to our New Text Editor!
Getting Started
First, in order to get into the AI Studio, you'd need to click on Create Video on the left side menu, and then on Avatar Video. Here you can choose between Landscape or Portrait mode, as well as if you want to start from scratch, use a template, upload a PPT/PDF to work from, or start by generating a script.
For your first video, let's go with the Start from Scratch option to keep things simple.
Features Explained
Now you're in AI Studio! Let's go over the options you have on our left side menu.
Template
Find ready-to-go public templates for common types of videos you might be interested in - this will save you the time of creating each detail on your own!
Avatar
Add your own Avatar or use one of our public Avatars for your video.
Script
Write any script you'd like your avatar to say, using any language, and even ChatGPT if you need any help! This is also where you would control the voice of your avatar - it's pitch, speed, and other factors.
Text
Add text elements to your video such as titles or large headlines over your video. The option for auto-captions is after you submit your video.
Element
Add elements to your video such as background images, videos, stickers, frames, music and more!
Asset
Upload any items of your own that you'd like to use on your video, such as brand kits, images, videos or music. You can also Screen Record directly from your screen into the assets folder.
UP NEXT: To learn more about AI Studio, read our AI Studio: Getting Started Tutorial.
API For Video Creation
You can also create videos using our API instead of directly through the HeyGen platform. The HeyGen API allows developers to programmatically generate videos, create and customize avatars, and access a range of other features that may be available on the platform.
This option is ideal for those who prefer a more flexible, hands-on approach to integrating HeyGen’s video and avatar capabilities within their own systems or applications. The API provides the tools to create custom workflows, automate video production, and incorporate HeyGen's technology into broader projects, allowing you to create videos without needing to use the HeyGen app interface directly.
For more details on API capabilities and pricing, refer to our HeyGen API Plans article.