(3 steps) How to Create Your Avatar with HeyGen (2025)
- J. Zom
- Mar 21
- 3 min read
Hey Guys!
I've been exploring AI video-generation tools since early 2020, and one question keeps
coming up:
Is there an EASY way to create professional-looking AI avatars?
So the great answer is:
It is! 🚀
I made a simple 3-step Tutorial for beginners to create and start using HeyGen avatars.
Click HERE to go straight to the step-by-step tutorial.
In this article, you'll learn about:
What is HeyGen?
HeyGen is an AI video generation tool that allows you to create digital avatars that speak any language.
With HeyGen, you can create professional videos for marketing, training, education, or personal use without traditional video production costs.
And you don't need any technical knowledge to create one!
Why Choose HeyGen for AI Avatars?
Very realistic avatars even on the free tier
You can choose from over 40+ languages and accents
Infinite avatar video generation!
3-Step TUTORIAL: Creating Your Avatar on HeyGen
Let's get started with your avatar creation!
Step 1️⃣: Sign Up for HeyGen
Website link: Click here to visit HeyGen's website
Click the "Get started for free" button.
Create an account using your email or Google/Apple account
Once you've created your account, you will see the following screen, just click "Skip For Now" and proceed to Step 2.
Step 2️⃣: Create Your Avatar
After signing in, you'll see your dashboard. Now let's create your avatar:
Click on "Generate your digital twin".
You will see a quick introduction to how Heygen works.
Step 3️⃣: Create Your First Avatar
Now let's create your first avatar!
Select the video style: Choose whether it’s Still or Motion.
Choose how you prefer the instructions:
✅ Recommended:
Submit 2-5 minutes of footage (required).
Use a high-resolution camera.
Record in a well-lit, quiet environment.
Look directly into the camera.
Pause between each sentence with your mouth closed.
Use generic gestures and keep your hands below your chest.
❌ Things to avoid:
Stitched or cut footage.
Talking without pauses.
Changing positions while recording.
Loud background noise.
Shadows on or overexposure of your face.
Diverting your gaze or looking around.
Hand gestures above the chest.
Use of pointing gestures.
💡 Tips: To make your avatar lively and expressive, exaggerate your emotions when speaking.
Feel free to talk about any topic in the language of your choice. Be yourself, look into the camera, and they will take care of the rest. 😊
Click "Next Step" to proceed.
Upload your footage:
It is recommended that you upload a 2-minute video recorded with a high-resolution camera or smartphone for realistic results.
If you’re just testing the product, you can submit a 30-second recording using your webcam.
🚀 Bonus Tips for Better Results:
Recommended: Upload high-quality footage.
Upload options: Upload from Google Drive. Upload from your computer.
Additional features: AI Background Removal – Allows background changes and removal.
4K Resolution Support.
Advanced Features Worth Exploring:
Voice Cloning: Upload a voice sample to create a digital copy of any voice
Multi-Avatar Scenes: Create videos with multiple avatars talking to each other
Screen Recording Integration: Combine avatar videos with screen recordings for tutorials
Custom Backgrounds: Upload your own background images or videos
🚀 Additional Resources:
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Cheers! 🥂