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Text to video using AI

Turn any idea, script, or message into a polished video without needing a camera, editing software, or production skills.

13,72,79,790Videos generated
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1,89,14,100Videos translated
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Scale Professional Video Production with Text-to-Video AI

Turn text into engaging video content quickly. Simply enter your script, select a lifelike avatar (or your own digital twin), and generate studio-quality AI voiceovers in multiple languages.

Remove the hassle of shooting, hiring actors, and costly reshoots. Use it as an all-in-one tool to turn text into video, or to generate A-roll for your preferred editor.

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Accessibility

Accessibility

Create Complete Videos from a Single Prompt. No video-editing experience required. Simply paste your idea or topic, type a prompt, and the Video Agent acts as your personal director, scripting, storyboarding, and animating a full video in minutes.

Efficiency

Efficiency

Automate Scene Creation & B-Roll. Instantly transform blog posts, PDFs, or URLs into engaging text-to-video narratives. The AI converts your text into scenes, selects relevant B-roll and layouts, and syncs the avatar, taking you 80% of the way to a finished product in just one click.

Variety

Variety

AI-Curated Visuals & Dynamic Storytelling. Go beyond static video templates. The Video Agent intelligently selects stock footage, generates AI images, and creates infographics tailored to your specific script, ensuring every short clip feels unique and visually relevant to your message.

Cost-effectiveness

Cost-effectiveness

Your Always-On Production Assistant. Produce high-volume social media shorts, marketing assets, and training videos at a fraction of the cost. Scale your output from one video a week to publishing every day, without hiring a production crew or spending hours in an editor.

How to Get the Best Results with Text-to-Video AI

To get the most out of HeyGen, combine the speed of the Video Agent with the precision of AI Studio. Use the AI to generate your “first draft” (scenes, B-roll, and script), then refine the output for a polished, professional finish.

Make use of the Video Agent

Skip the blank page. Use the Video Agent to instantly turn a simple prompt or URL into a complete draft with an auto-generated script and B-roll, getting you 80% of the way to a finished video.

Choose your Avatar & Voice

Choose a stock Avatar or use your own Digital Twin to establish credibility. Pair it with a realistic voice from the library, or upload your own audio for a truly authentic delivery.

Refine in AI Studio

Open your draft in AI Studio for detailed control. Replace generic B-roll with your own brand assets, adjust the script pacing, and refine the layout until it matches your vision perfectly.

Localise for Global Impact

Scale your reach instantly with Video Translation. Automatically dub your final video into 175+ languages while perfectly preserving your avatar’s original voice tone and lip-sync.

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Benefits

Turn Scripts into Professional Videos using Text to Video

HeyGen's AI video generator from text automates the production process, turning your script into high-quality videos with consistent avatars, voice-overs, and visuals. No camera or crew required.

Ultra-Realistic AI Voice & Translation

Generate voiceovers that capture emotional nuance, or clone your own voice for authentic narration. Automatically translate and dub content into 175+ languages to reach global audiences without having to re-record.

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Consistent Content at Scale

Maintain brand consistency across hundreds of videos. Save custom avatars and ready-made templates to generate daily social media content, training modules, or personalised outreach messages in minutes instead of days.

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Generate B-Roll & Visuals

Stop searching for stock footage. The AI analyses your text to automatically generate or select relevant B-roll, images, and animations that match your narrative, helping you work faster.

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Multi-Platform Export (4K)

Export videos in MP4 at up to 4K resolution. Easily reformat content for vertical (TikTok/Reels) or landscape (YouTube/LMS) viewing to maximise reach across all channels.

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Practical Uses of Text to Video AI

See how businesses like yours scale content creation and drive growth with the most innovative text-to-video AI platform.

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Marketing & Advertising

Create viral short clips for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram campaigns. Turn product descriptions into video ads and generate dozens of personalized variations from a single script. The free text to video ai tool built for modern marketers.

Training & Onboarding

Training & Onboarding

Paste your script or internal guide, choose a professional avatar, and create training videos with consistent tone across every module. Localize content into multiple languages for global teams and edit updates without reshooting.

YouTube & Social Media Creators

YouTube & Social Media Creators

Convert text to video for tutorials, explainers, and social media content. Export in the right format for every platform, use voice cloning to keep your signature sound, and animate scenes with AI-generated visuals.

E-commerce

E-commerce

Transform static product descriptions into dynamic video shorts. Generate video from text listings, showcase features with AI avatars, and export clips optimized for Instagram Reels and TikTok Shop. No video editing experience needed.

Educators & Course Creators

Educators & Course Creators

Build engaging tutorial and lecture videos from existing lesson plans. Select an avatar, create polished explainer content for any LMS platform, and scale creating videos without ever stepping in front of a camera. This text-to-video ai tool is built for educators.

Sales & Personalised Outreach

Sales & Personalised Outreach

Clone your voice and avatar, input your script with prospect details, and generate high-quality outreach clips at scale. A single prompt can produce dozens of customizable videos, helping sales teams streamline prospecting and close deals faster.

How it works

How to Turn Text into Video

Use your words to bring your text to life and let the AI text-to-video generator transform your content into a polished, professional result.

Step 1

Enter Your Script

Start by entering your text or uploading a document. The AI organises your ideas into scenes.

Step 2

Choose an AI avatar and voice

Select from a wide range of realistic avatars or create your own Digital Twin. Choose an AI voice that matches your tone and brand, or clone your own voice using voice cloning for a more authentic delivery.

Step 3

Customise visuals and style

Add images, templates, subtitles, or background music. Animate overlays, edit each scene, and use the customisable interface to adjust the look and feel, without needing any technical skills.

Step 4

Create & Share Your Video

Export your MP4 and share it instantly across your website, social platforms, or learning systems. Choose vertical for TikTok or Instagram Reels, or landscape for YouTube.

Text to Video – Frequently Asked Questions

What is an AI text-to-video generator?

An AI text-to-video generator converts written scripts into polished videos featuring lifelike AI avatars, natural-sounding voiceovers, captions, and visuals. There is no need for cameras, studios, or editing software. With HeyGen, you paste your script, choose from 700+ photorealistic avatars (or create a digital twin of yourself), pick a voice in 175+ languages, and generate a studio-quality video within minutes.

Can I use my own voice or avatar?

Yes. You can upload your voice for AI voice cloning or create a custom avatar for a branded or personal presence. Our platform has already produced 111,852,313 AI-powered avatars for creators and businesses.

How long does it take to generate a video?

Most videos are ready within a few minutes, depending on their length and level of customisation.

Which is the best free text-to-video AI generator?

HeyGen is the best free text-to-video AI generator because it converts any script into a polished video within minutes, and the platform automatically manages the voice, visuals, and editing. You get high-quality results without needing cameras or video-editing skills.

How can I create a video from text using HeyGen?

Paste your script (or type a prompt describing what you want), choose an AI avatar and voice, and click generate. HeyGen converts the text into a fully voiced, lip-synced video that you can preview, refine, and export. If you do not have a script ready, you can give HeyGen a topic and it will write one for you.

Can I create videos in multiple languages?

Yes. You can generate content in over 175 languages and translate your existing videos instantly.

Can I edit parts of the text-to-video after it has been generated?

Yes. You can rewrite any part of the script and HeyGen will regenerate only that section; the avatar's voice, lip-sync, and timing will update automatically. You can also swap avatars, change voices, adjust backgrounds, add captions, or edit individual scenes without having to start again.

Can I use the text-to-video tool free of cost?

Yes. HeyGen has a free plan that allows you to create text-to-video clips at no cost. You get access to AI avatars, voices, and core editing features, with paid plans available when you need longer videos, more exports, or premium avatars. For individual creators, the Creator plan starts at $29

Are these videos suitable for commercial use?

Yes. You can use your videos for marketing, training, social media, advertising, and client projects. For more advanced creation requirements, the Pro plan starts at $49

Can HeyGen be used to create professional AI-generated videos?

Yes. HeyGen enables you to create professional-quality AI-generated videos directly from text. Whether you are producing training materials, marketing content, or explainer videos, HeyGen’s AI ensures smooth production and polished results every time.

Can I use Text to Video for Training and Tutorials?

Absolutely. HeyGen makes creating training videos and video content effortless. Simply describe your idea with a prompt, choose your avatar, and let the AI handle the rest.

Is it possible to generate videos in high resolution?

Yes. Export options include HD (1080p) and 4K resolution, ensuring your videos are suitable for professional and public use across platforms.

Can I convert audio to video using HeyGen?

Yes! HeyGen allows users to transform audio to video by pairing voice recordings with AI avatars, captions, and dynamic visuals. Simply upload your audio file, choose a video style, and let AI generate a polished video within minutes.

What formats can I export in?

You can export MP4 in HD or 4K and choose vertical, square, or landscape layouts.

Is AI text-to-video generation safe and ethical?

HeyGen prioritises security, ensuring that avatars and generated content comply with ethical guidelines. Transparency, user consent, and responsible AI development are key factors in maintaining ethical AI video generation.

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