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HeyGen
Make talking-presenter videos from a script, in 30+ languages.
Free credits or trial onlyOpen HeyGen ↗
What it is
HeyGen turns a written script into a video with a realistic AI presenter (avatar). You can also translate videos into other languages.
How to start in 5 minutes
- Sign up free at heygen.com (no credit card).
- Pick a ready-made presenter.
- Paste a short script and choose a language.
- Generate a video under one minute.
Is the free plan enough?
Good for testing; watermark means paid for real use.
Free ($0): 3 watermarked videos a month, up to 1 minute each, 500+ presenters and 30+ languages. Creator is $29/month.
Source: HeyGen's own pricing page, checked Nov 2026. Plans change; confirm before you pay.
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