Audio & video
My experiments with creating a digital avatar
From photos of my office to a convincing digital version of me: the images, voice clones, local failures and paid video tests that led me to Aurora.
The full storyHeyGen Free: three short avatar videos a month
HeyGen makes presenter-style videos from avatars, scripts and voices, with Avatar IV included among the tools available on its free plan.
ACCESS AND VALUE
Free plan: 3 videos a month, up to 1 minute each
How I use HeyGen
I used HeyGen Avatar IV in a matched short avatar comparison with the same source image and voice. In that one test it produced the higher-resolution result at the lower recorded credit cost.
What makes it different?
Avatar IV turns a photo, script and voice into a presenter-style video, alongside a wider set of avatar and translation tools.
Competitors
- Synthesia: AI presenter videos for training and explainers
- ElevenLabs: Voice and audio generation, including avatar workflows
Product source checked 2026-09-22.
Who it is for
Short tests of avatar-led video and presenter-style clips.
Who can claim it?
A HeyGen account is required. The global pricing page lists Avatar IV access and 720p export on the free plan.
Limitations of the free tier
The free plan limits output to three one-minute videos a month at 720p. Paid credit use and avatar features have separate plan conditions.
Billing and renewal
The free allowance resets monthly; paid plans and additional credits have separate terms.
- Tax basis
- Not applicable to the free software or plan
- Card required
- Provider’s signup terms
- Expiry
- No fixed offer closing date is listed.
- Public research date
- 22 Sept 2026
- Source checked
- 22 Sept 2026