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AI Speaking Avatar

Create videos using an AI speaking avatar that delivers your script clearly on screen without recording yourself.


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  • Text to Video

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  • Audio to Video

  • AI Avatar Generator

  • AI Video Editor

  • PPT to Video

  • Image to Video

Text to Video Generator

Turn text, prompts, scripts, articles, and blog posts into videos using Gen AI visuals, AI avatars, captions, and realistic AI voices.

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What Is an AI Speaking Avatar

An AI speaking avatar is a digital presenter that speaks written text using an AI-generated voice inside a video. Instead of filming or recording narration, you enter text into each scene and the avatar speaks it while appearing on screen as part of the video.

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Benefits of an AI Speaking Avatar

AI speaking avatars remove the need for cameras and microphones while keeping spoken delivery in videos. They support consistent narration, easier updates, and scalable production for training, explainers, internal communication, and product videos.

AI Speaking Avatar Capabilities

Core features that support speaking avatar videos.

Text-Based Speech

Avatars speak scene text automatically.

Scene-Level Control

Show or hide avatars per scene.

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Styling Options

Adjust framing, background, and borders.

AI Voice Selection

Choose and preview different AI voices.

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Flexible Placement

Resize and reposition avatars freely.

Multi Language Translating

Automatic Lip Sync

Lip sync is applied during export.

Each of these features ensures your idea evolves into a professional video workflow that aligns with your goals and platform strategy.

Create Videos with an AI Speaking Avatar

Add an AI avatar to your video project and write the text you want spoken. The avatar narrates each scene using an AI voice, with lip sync generated automatically when the video is exported.

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Personalize Your AI Speaking Avatar

Customize the avatar’s appearance, voice, size, position, background, and border styling. Apply changes per scene or across the entire video for consistency.

How to Use an AI Speaking Avatar

Step 1

Open a Video Project

Start inside the video editor.

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Step 2

Add Scene Text

Write or paste the narration text.

Step 3

Select Avatar and Voice

Choose a presenter and AI voice.

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Step 4

Export the Video

Download with narration and lip sync applied.

Multi-Language Speaking Avatars

Use AI voices and captions to support multiple languages and regions.

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Supported Platforms and Channels

Supported Platforms and Channels

Export videos for websites, learning platforms, onboarding, internal communications, product demos, and social platforms. Works with Make, Zapier, and the Chrome extension.

Reasons to Use an AI Speaking Avatar

  • Fastest way to turn ideas into videos
  • AI-generated scripts and visuals
  • Custom branding and layouts
  • Ideal for marketing, training, and education
  • Compatible with popular platforms
  • No technical skills required

Use Cases for AI Speaking Avatar

Marketing Campaigns:

Generate explainer videos or product teasers from your campaign concepts instantly.

Educational Tutorials

Turn lesson ideas into complete teaching videos with narration and visuals.

Corporate Training

Convert internal communication topics into polished instructional videos. 

Social Media Content

Create short-form videos tailored for brand awareness and audience engagement.

Get Started with AI Speaking Avatar

Create narrated videos using AI speaking avatars and text-based scripts.

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AI Speaking Avatar FAQs


Do I need to record my voice?

No. Speaking avatars generate narration from text.

Can I change the AI voice?

Yes. Multiple AI voices can be previewed and selected.

Can I update the script later?

Yes. Editing the text updates the narration.

Can I hide the avatar in some scenes?

Yes. Avatars can be shown or hidden per scene.

When is lip sync generated?

Lip sync is generated automatically during export.

Is this available in Pictory?

Yes. AI speaking avatars are available inside the Pictory video editor on supported plans.