We started using the platform mainly to adapt our video ads for different regional markets. The face-swapping tool works surprisingly well, without making the actors look unnatural or distorted. It saves us the trouble of hiring multiple models to match different demographic targets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the hair boundaries look a little blurry, especially if the original model has very curly or complex hair. It usually requires a bit of manual tweaking, or choosing a cleaner source image, to get it right. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The background change tool is what we use the most. We can take a standard product shot on a plain white background and place it into a lifestyle setting that looks totally genuine. The shadows and reflections it generates automatically make the product look like it was captured in a real shoot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The asset management system within the platform felt a bit basic. When you have a high volume of projects running at the same time, it can be tedious to organize assets and track down older generated images. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I rely on image generation and the variation tools during the early phases of developing design concepts. Instead of spending hours searching through stock photo websites for the perfect reference image, I can generate a few high-quality variations that match the exact mood I’m going for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The categorization of saved assets in the personal gallery could use some improvement. When you generate dozens of images in a week, it becomes tedious to scroll through a long history just to find an older generation, especially since the folder management feels a bit too basic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ensuring the absolute safety and security of our passengers, as well as ground operations at the airport, is our primary mandate. Akool video translation and voice cloning is excellent: we can record a single master security briefing that details new baggage-screening protocols in French, then use Akool to translate it flawlessly into Lingala and Kikongo. The AI perfectly syncs the instructor’s lip movements with the local languages, ensuring that all our ground staff and ramp agents fully understand the briefing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aviation security training requires highly specific physical demonstrations, such as showing the exact hand movements when patting down a passenger and demonstrating how to physically inspect the cargo manifest. The AI avatars are too stiff for this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The video Object Replacement feature is incredibly useful for salvaging botched footage. We recently had a massive commercial shoot where a competing brand logo was accidentally visible in the background of a tracking shot. Instead of spending days doing complex masking and tracking in After Effects, we ran the footage through Akool. It seamlessly tracked and replaced the logo with a generic piece of art. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The cloud rendering times for heavy 4K video files can severely bottleneck our workflow. When we’re on a tight deadline for broadcast delivery, sitting around waiting for the Akool servers to process a 60-second, high-resolution video translation is nerve-wracking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We specialize in high-end fashion and lifestyle campaigns, often blending modern aesthetics with South Asian elements. Akool face swap technology is the most realistic we have ever used. We recently ran a campaign featuring intricate sarees and heavy jewelry, and the AI managed to maintain the skin texture and lighting of the original cinematic shots perfectly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The rendering time for high-resolution 4K video swaps can be quite significant. When I’m under a tight deadline to deliver social media content for a client, waiting for a 60-second video to process can feel like an eternity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My team uses the image generator and the background change tools to quickly mock up dynamic ad concepts. It lets us test multiple visual styles for a single product angle in under an hour. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The credit consumption model takes a bit of time to get used to. If you run a lot of small test renders, you can burn through your monthly limit more quickly than expected if you’re not monitoring it closely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The selection of AI presenters is quite diverse, and they look realistic enough for us to use in our internal compliance training. The text-to-speech engine matches the avatars’ mouth movements closely, which helps prevent the awkward, disconnected feel you can get with some video editors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Once we hit render on a final avatar video, you can’t jump back in to make a quick text edit without re-rendering the whole clip. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The talking photo feature works surprisingly well for our internal training modules. I can upload a clear headshot of our management team, paste in the script, and get a usable video snippet in just a few clips. It saves our executives from having to sit in front of the camera every time a policy changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The selection of stock background music options in the creator panel is pretty limited, and it also feels a bit dated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AKOOL helped us meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality. Once our scripts are ready, videos generate quickly, which keeps production moving. The avatars eliminate the need to schedule presenters, and the platform handles editing and transitions automatically. It’s also easy to apply last-minute changes, so we’re not stuck reworking everything at the end. Overall, our delivery timelines have become much more predictable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rendering can take a while for longer videos, and some visual tweaks mean you have to re-run the process. Because of that, it really helps to plan your script upfront before you start. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.