HeyGen Features
Platform Basics (5)
Screen Capture
Provides the ability to screen capture a still image of a user's full desktop, specific window or a small portion of the user's screen. 50 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Video Capture
As reported in 51 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window or a small portion of the user's screen.
Image Editor
Allows users to edit and annotate screen captures and video captures with markup tools and image editing tools. This feature was mentioned in 51 HeyGen reviews.
Slide Design
Provides a variety of slide design tools, such as animations, icons and transitions. This feature was mentioned in 230 HeyGen reviews.
Auto Save
As reported in 227 HeyGen reviews. Provides an autosave option to prevent file loss.
Platform Content (6)
Scrolling Capture
Based on 48 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page.
Text Extraction
Lets users extract text from a screen capture. 47 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Screen Record
As reported in 48 HeyGen reviews. Helps users record a video capture and save it as a video file, audio file or GIF file.
Template Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable slide templates. This feature was mentioned in 221 HeyGen reviews.
Template Creator
As reported in 221 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to customize their own templates.
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing options. 215 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Platform Additional Functionality (3)
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing and publishing options. This feature was mentioned in 48 HeyGen reviews.
Platform Search
Lets users search the platform for saved screen and video captures, as well as stock images. 46 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Cloud
Based on 218 HeyGen reviews. Provides a cloud based version of the platform
Translation Options (7)
Direct Text Translation
Based on 48 HeyGen reviews. Users can input text directly into a textbox to be translated.
Document Translation
As reported in 48 HeyGen reviews. Users can input a full document for translation.
Real-time Translation
Based on 48 HeyGen reviews. Translations are available in real-time as text is being typed.
Batch Translation
Based on 45 HeyGen reviews. Translations are available in batches for large documents or files.
Auto-Detect Language
As reported in 47 HeyGen reviews. Software can automatically detect which language is being input.
Customer Service Focused
Ability to automate real-time translation across digital support channels by integrating with CRM software and chat tools. This feature was mentioned in 46 HeyGen reviews.
Machine + Human Translation
Provides the ability to combine the efficiency of augmented machine translation (MT) with the fluency of native-speaking editors (human translation). 47 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Offering Type (4)
Browser Application
As reported in 48 HeyGen reviews. Software is available as a browser application.
Downloadable Software
Software is available as a downloadable application. This feature was mentioned in 46 HeyGen reviews.
Pay-Per-Use
As reported in 44 HeyGen reviews. Users can pay per use of the software.
Free Offering
Based on 48 HeyGen reviews. Software is available for free.
Client Tools (1)
Resource Management
Allows users to manage their workforce and resources. This feature was mentioned in 44 HeyGen reviews.
Translation Tools (4)
Computer-Assisted Translation
Based on 46 HeyGen reviews. Offering comes with a built-in computer-assisted translation.
Glossary
As reported in 45 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to store glossaries for multiple languages.
User Permissions
As reported in 43 HeyGen reviews. Allows administrations to designate certain permissions on a user-by-user basis.
Quality Assurance
Applications comes with built-in quality assurance testing. 43 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Voice (2)
Dictation
Provides dictation capabilities. This feature was mentioned in 52 HeyGen reviews.
Accuracy
Gives the user a reliable and accurate transcription of the text. This feature was mentioned in 55 HeyGen reviews.
Transcription (4)
Speaker Identification
Based on 53 HeyGen reviews. Identifies and differentiates between different speakers.
Timecode Management
Provides timestamps for the transcription and gives the user the ability to alter them. This feature was mentioned in 52 HeyGen reviews.
Closed Captioning
Allows for transcription to be displayed as closed captioning for a video. 51 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Custom Dictionary
Based on 50 HeyGen reviews. Ability to add words or phrases to a custom dictionary for transcription.
Editing (13)
Collaboration
Based on 51 HeyGen reviews. Have the ability to share your project and grant collaborators access to comment or edit.
Spell Check and Punctuation
Based on 52 HeyGen reviews. Provides spell checking and punctuation, such as commas, periods, and question marks.
Text Editing
Facilitates the editing of transcription via a text editor. This feature was mentioned in 52 HeyGen reviews.
Translation
Allows for the translation of the transcribed text. This feature was mentioned in 54 HeyGen reviews.
Audio Mixing
Based on 130 HeyGen reviews. Enables audio clips to be added to videos
Transcription
As reported in 126 HeyGen reviews. Utilizes speech-to-text technology to generate transcripts that can be used as captions
Text Animation
As reported in 128 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to animate text and adjust text properties such as color, size, length, reflectivity, extrude, etc.
Time Mapping
Based on 120 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to make vides speed up, slow down, or reverse direction
Overlays and Watermarks
Based on 124 HeyGen reviews. Allows images to be laid over videos
Clip Editing
As reported in 125 HeyGen reviews. Provides video clip editing capabilties, including trimming, resizing, slicing, scaling, rotating, zooming in and out, etc.
Titles and Captions
Based on 123 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to add titles, subtitles, and captions to their video
Content Editing
As reported in 144 HeyGen reviews. Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos
File Exporting
Saves and exports completed files in one or more file types 148 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Integration (9)
Data Security
Gives the user a secure platform for transcription which does not scrape data or compromise user data. This feature was mentioned in 50 HeyGen reviews.
API
Based on 49 HeyGen reviews. Provides an API to port the transcription into external applications.
Voice Files
As reported in 53 HeyGen reviews. Supports uploading recorded voice data into the solution.
Live Captioning
Based on 51 HeyGen reviews. Allows for the user to incorporate live transcription into video footage.
Integrates With Existing Applications
Integrates with existing applications to allow for seamless transcription of audio. This feature was mentioned in 51 HeyGen reviews.
Application Integration
Supports integration to existing applications or devices. This feature was mentioned in 389 HeyGen reviews.
Real-Time Streaming
Deliver voices in real time to your application via an API. This feature was mentioned in 363 HeyGen reviews.
Integration
Deliver voices in real time to your application via an API.
Integration
Supports integration to existing applications or devices.
Speech Output (14)
Volume
As reported in 459 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify volume of voice.
Pitch
Based on 451 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify pitch of voice.
Speed
Provide tools to modify speed of voice. 457 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Pronunciation
Provide tools to modify pronunciation of specific pre-defined words. This feature was mentioned in 464 HeyGen reviews.
Accent
Provide tools to modify accent of voice. This feature was mentioned in 462 HeyGen reviews.
Emotion
Based on 458 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify emotion of voice, including happy, sad, and annoyed.
Speaking Styles
Allow users to change the speaking style, such as newscaster or conversational. This feature was mentioned in 455 HeyGen reviews.
Speech Output
Provide tools to modify emotion of voice, including happy, sad, and annoyed.
Speech Output
Provide tools to modify pronunciation of specific pre-defined words.
Speech Output
Provide tools to modify volume of voice.
Speech Output
Provide tools to modify accent of voice.
Speech Output
Allow users to change the speaking style, such as newscaster or conversational.
Speech Output
Provide tools to modify pitch of voice.
Speech Output
Provide tools to modify speed of voice.
Audio Format (4)
Natural Sounding Voices
Allows users to create voices which sound natural and human-like. This feature was mentioned in 459 HeyGen reviews.
Audio Format Flexibility
As reported in 442 HeyGen reviews. Gives users the ability to choose from a number of audio formats including mp3, Linear16, and Ogg Opus.
Audio Optimization
Optimize for the type of speaker from which your speech is intended to play, such as headphones or phone lines. This feature was mentioned in 429 HeyGen reviews.
Audio Format
Gives users the ability to choose from a number of audio formats including mp3, Linear16, and Ogg Opus, etc.
Video Creation (11)
Screen Recording
As reported in 32 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to record their device's screen for videos.
Video Upload
Allows users to upload videos created outside of the application. This feature was mentioned in 33 HeyGen reviews.
Unlimited Video Storage
As reported in 31 HeyGen reviews. Provides unlimited video storage within the application.
Live Video Streaming
Allows users to attach live stream video to emails. This feature was mentioned in 30 HeyGen reviews.
Video Player Customization
Allow users to customize the video player within emails. 31 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Avatar Quality
Produces a high-quality human-like avatar 165 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Custom Avatars
Based on 160 HeyGen reviews. Gives users tools for creating custom avatars
Voice Control
Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion 149 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Content Creation
As reported in 159 HeyGen reviews. Provides tools to develop content, including but not limited to graphics, videos, presentations, copywriting, blogs, etc.
Video Creation
Allows users to create video content based on AI technology without relying on external video material 162 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Text to Speech
Converts written text to natural-sounding speech 153 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Software Delivery (3)
Mobile Application
Software is available as a mobile application. 30 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Browser Extension
Software is available as a browser extension. 30 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
API / Integrations
Based on 29 HeyGen reviews. Application Programming Interface—Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
Analytics (6)
Recipient Tracking
As reported in 28 HeyGen reviews. Provides analytics concerning recipient engagement (open rates, video plays, etc.).
Campaign Performance Tracking
Provides broad analytics concerning email campaign performance. 27 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Thread Length Tracking
Based on 27 HeyGen reviews. Tracks the lengths of threads attached to video emails.
Viewer Reactions
Gives viewers the ability to leave reactions to shared content, including comments and emojis. 79 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Engagement Insights
Provides insights including completion rate and call-to-action rate. 80 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Viewer Insights
Based on 80 HeyGen reviews. Provides the user with viewer insights, such as who watched a video and how long the video was watched.
Platform Features (6)
Video Capture
As reported in 89 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window, or portion of their screen.
Image Editor
Based on 90 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to edit the captured content.
Screen Capture
Allows users to capture their screen as a still image of their desktop, browser window, or portion of their screen. 86 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Scrolling Capture
Based on 85 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page.
Screen Record
Based on 84 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to record their screen, camera, or both at the same time. Captures the camera, microphone, and screen simultaneously.
Text Extraction
Provides users with the ability to extract text from a screen capture. 85 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Organization (3)
Search
Based on 84 HeyGen reviews. Provide users with the ability to search all recorded and captured content in their library.
Permissions
As reported in 84 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to control who has viewing and editing access to a recording.
Organization
Provides a library that can be used to organize videos into folders. 84 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Customization (3)
Customizable Thumbnails
As reported in 83 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to add custom thumbnails to recorded videos.
Annotations
Based on 82 HeyGen reviews. Provides a drawing or annotation tool to use while recording a video.
Frames & Background
Gives users the ability to add frames and backgrounds to their camera while recording. This feature was mentioned in 82 HeyGen reviews.
Platform (3)
Operating System
Compatible with various operating systems 123 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Format Compatibility
Allows various video and image file formats to be imported This feature was mentioned in 122 HeyGen reviews.
Team Review
Allows users to invite others to view, edit, and comment on video drafts This feature was mentioned in 120 HeyGen reviews.
Planning (1)
Scheduling Integration
Based on 369 HeyGen reviews. Create content plans or calendars for multiple users and schedule content in advance.
Publishing (1)
Execute Content Publication
Ability to publish content either from the source it was created or through a third party. 371 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Social Media (1)
Social Media Integration
Create and publication of content for social media platforms. This feature was mentioned in 382 HeyGen reviews.
Generative AI (25)
AI Text Generation
As reported in 196 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Image-to-Text
Based on 114 HeyGen reviews. Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements.
AI Text-to-Video
Based on 119 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Based on 191 HeyGen reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text-to-Music
Produces music based on provided style or parameters. This feature was mentioned in 114 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text-to-Speech
Based on 196 HeyGen reviews. Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
AI Text-to-Image
Based on 114 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. This feature was mentioned in 244 HeyGen reviews.
Gen AI
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs
AI Text Generation
Based on 371 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 366 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 364 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-Image
Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. 208 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-Video
Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 382 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 41 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. 42 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Summarization
As reported in 41 HeyGen reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
As reported in 38 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 116 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. This feature was mentioned in 118 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text-to-Image
As reported in 26 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-3D
As reported in 25 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 25 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-Music
Based on 25 HeyGen reviews. Produces music based on provided style or parameters.
Text-to-Video
As reported in 151 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt
Video Creation - AI Video Generation (6)
Video Creation
Allows users to create video content based on AI technology without relying on external video material 580 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Text to Speech
Based on 542 HeyGen reviews. Converts written text to natural-sounding speech
Voice Control
As reported in 523 HeyGen reviews. Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion
Content Creation
Based on 540 HeyGen reviews. Provides tools to develop content, including but not limited to graphics, videos, presentations, copywriting, blogs, etc.
Custom Avatars
As reported in 543 HeyGen reviews. Gives users tools for creating custom avatars
Avatar Quality
As reported in 552 HeyGen reviews. Produces a high-quality human-like avatar
Generative AI - AI Video Generation (1)
AI Text-to-Video
As reported in 524 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt
Editing - AI Video Generation (2)
Content Editing
Based on 509 HeyGen reviews. Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos
File Exporting
Saves and exports completed files in one or more file types This feature was mentioned in 514 HeyGen reviews.
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation (4)
File Uploading
Allows users to upload video files 511 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
File Storage
Based on 503 HeyGen reviews. Assists with storage, organization, and sharing of video files
Metadata
Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities This feature was mentioned in 484 HeyGen reviews.
Video Distribution
As reported in 486 HeyGen reviews. Assists with the distribution of videos through various channels with encoding and/or transcoding features
Video creation - Video Content Creation (6)
Animations
Based on 253 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to animate various elements in their videos, including text, images, and icons.
Templates
As reported in 253 HeyGen reviews. Provides a library of customizable video templates.
Storyboard timeline
Provides a view of the order and length of all clips and allows users to add and rearrange clips. This feature was mentioned in 245 HeyGen reviews.
Text-to-speech
As reported in 251 HeyGen reviews. Plays back written text and spoken words.
Sound library
Provides a library of sounds and music to be used in videos. 243 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Multi-format resizer
As reported in 240 HeyGen reviews. Enables video to be resized for compatibility with different viewing formats.
Distribution - Video Content Creation (2)
Embed
Provides HTML codes to allow videos to be embedded on websites. This feature was mentioned in 235 HeyGen reviews.
Download formats
Based on 247 HeyGen reviews. Allows videos to be downloaded in file multiple formats.
Training & Support - Video Content Creation (1)
Customer support
Based on 247 HeyGen reviews. Provides customer support for the product via email, phone and/or chat.
Integrations - Video Content Creation (2)
Media assets
Integrates with users' organizations' media library for easy import of digital brand assets This feature was mentioned in 241 HeyGen reviews.
Marketing automation
Based on 237 HeyGen reviews. Integrates with marketing tools to streamline the marketing workflow.
Other - Video Content Creation (2)
Collaboration
As reported in 236 HeyGen reviews. Provides prominent collaboration features to allow multiple people to work on a single project.
Roles management
Allows an administrator to define roles and control access. 231 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing (3)
Natural Quality
Based on 104 HeyGen reviews. Produces natural-sounding output.
Compatibility
Supports variety of audio and video input formats. 100 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Voice Modification
As reported in 100 HeyGen reviews. Supports modification of pitch, duration, pitch and gender of the voice.
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing (1)
Modified Voice Preview
Allows users to preview morphed voice in real-time. 101 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Output - Voice Dubbing (3)
API
Provides a robust, user-friendly API to input and output content. This feature was mentioned in 100 HeyGen reviews.
Sharing
As reported in 101 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to share content to other channels and platforms.
Language Variety
Gives users ability to select a wide range of languages. This feature was mentioned in 107 HeyGen reviews.
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing (1)
Secure Collaboration
As reported in 97 HeyGen reviews. Ensures secure transmission of data associated to dubbing projects.
Text to Video Generation (1)
Text into video input
Based on 151 HeyGen reviews. Turns text input into a video with a speaking avatar.
Emotion and Gesture control (1)
Text or video input analysis
Assists in analyzing text or video input and adjust avatar's facial expressions. 153 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Real-time rendering (1)
Cloud-based rendering
As reported in 150 HeyGen reviews. Helps process text and audio input and synchronized speech and facial expressions.
Live streaming (1)
Real-time broadcasting
Based on 141 HeyGen reviews. Helps broadcast AI avatar in real-time.
Script-based automation (1)
Personalized avatars
Based on 150 HeyGen reviews. Helps to map text to avatars, voices and scenes.
Storage & Management (4)
Metadata
Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities This feature was mentioned in 145 HeyGen reviews.
File Storage
As reported in 146 HeyGen reviews. Assists with storage, organization, and sharing of video files
Video Distribution
Assists with the distribution of videos through various channels with encoding and/or transcoding features 143 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
File Uploading
Allows users to upload video files 148 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - Video Editing (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input This feature was mentioned in 38 HeyGen reviews.
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes This feature was mentioned in 37 HeyGen reviews.
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases This feature was mentioned in 38 HeyGen reviews.
Proactive Assistance
Based on 38 HeyGen reviews. Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Video Translation (2)
Cross-system Integration
As reported in 42 HeyGen reviews. Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation 43 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation (2)
Multi-step Planning
Based on 136 HeyGen reviews. Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases This feature was mentioned in 132 HeyGen reviews.
Agentic AI - Machine Translation (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Based on 10 HeyGen reviews. Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Natural Language Interaction
Based on 10 HeyGen reviews. Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Translation Management (2)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes This feature was mentioned in 11 HeyGen reviews.
Decision Making
Based on 11 HeyGen reviews. Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Content Creation (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 97 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes 95 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Cross-system Integration
As reported in 93 HeyGen reviews. Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience 96 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Natural Language Interaction
As reported in 98 HeyGen reviews. Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Based on 95 HeyGen reviews. Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Based on 96 HeyGen reviews. Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture (1)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input This feature was mentioned in 10 HeyGen reviews.
Agentic AI - Transcription (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 20 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases This feature was mentioned in 20 HeyGen reviews.
Decision Making
As reported in 20 HeyGen reviews. Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Video Email (1)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input This feature was mentioned in 11 HeyGen reviews.





