HeyGen Features
Platform Basics (5)
Screen Capture
As reported in 50 HeyGen reviews. 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.
Video Capture
Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window or a small portion of the user's screen. This feature was mentioned in 51 HeyGen reviews.
Image Editor
Based on 51 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to edit and annotate screen captures and video captures with markup tools and image editing tools.
Slide Design
Based on 230 HeyGen reviews. Provides a variety of slide design tools, such as animations, icons and transitions.
Auto Save
Provides an autosave option to prevent file loss. This feature was mentioned in 227 HeyGen reviews.
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
Based on 47 HeyGen reviews. Lets users extract text from a screen capture.
Screen Record
Helps users record a video capture and save it as a video file, audio file or GIF file. 48 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Template Library
As reported in 221 HeyGen reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of useable slide templates.
Template Creator
Allows users to customize their own templates. 221 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
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
As reported in 48 HeyGen reviews. Users can input text directly into a textbox to be translated.
Document Translation
Based on 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
Based on 47 HeyGen reviews. Software can automatically detect which language is being input.
Customer Service Focused
As reported in 46 HeyGen reviews. Ability to automate real-time translation across digital support channels by integrating with CRM software and chat tools.
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
Based on 48 HeyGen reviews. Software is available as a browser application.
Downloadable Software
As reported in 46 HeyGen reviews. Software is available as a downloadable application.
Pay-Per-Use
Based on 44 HeyGen reviews. Users can pay per use of the software.
Free Offering
Software is available for free. 48 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Client Tools (1)
Resource Management
As reported in 44 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to manage their workforce and resources.
Translation Tools (4)
Computer-Assisted Translation
Offering comes with a built-in computer-assisted translation. 46 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Glossary
Based on 45 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to store glossaries for multiple languages.
User Permissions
Allows administrations to designate certain permissions on a user-by-user basis. 43 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Quality Assurance
Applications comes with built-in quality assurance testing. 43 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Voice (2)
Dictation
As reported in 52 HeyGen reviews. Provides dictation capabilities.
Accuracy
Gives the user a reliable and accurate transcription of the text. This feature was mentioned in 55 HeyGen reviews.
Transcription (4)
Speaker Identification
As reported in 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. 52 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Closed Captioning
Based on 51 HeyGen reviews. Allows for transcription to be displayed as closed captioning for a video.
Custom Dictionary
Ability to add words or phrases to a custom dictionary for transcription. This feature was mentioned in 50 HeyGen reviews.
Editing (13)
Collaboration
As reported in 51 HeyGen reviews. Have the ability to share your project and grant collaborators access to comment or edit.
Spell Check and Punctuation
As reported in 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
As reported in 130 HeyGen reviews. Enables audio clips to be added to videos
Transcription
Utilizes speech-to-text technology to generate transcripts that can be used as captions This feature was mentioned in 126 HeyGen reviews.
Text Animation
Allows users to animate text and adjust text properties such as color, size, length, reflectivity, extrude, etc. This feature was mentioned in 128 HeyGen reviews.
Time Mapping
Allows users to make vides speed up, slow down, or reverse direction This feature was mentioned in 120 HeyGen reviews.
Overlays and Watermarks
Allows images to be laid over videos 124 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Clip Editing
Based on 125 HeyGen reviews. Provides video clip editing capabilties, including trimming, resizing, slicing, scaling, rotating, zooming in and out, etc.
Titles and Captions
Allows users to add titles, subtitles, and captions to their video This feature was mentioned in 123 HeyGen reviews.
Content Editing
Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos 144 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
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
Provides an API to port the transcription into external applications. 49 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Voice Files
As reported in 53 HeyGen reviews. Supports uploading recorded voice data into the solution.
Live Captioning
Allows for the user to incorporate live transcription into video footage. This feature was mentioned in 51 HeyGen reviews.
Integrates With Existing Applications
As reported in 51 HeyGen reviews. Integrates with existing applications to allow for seamless transcription of audio.
Application Integration
As reported in 389 HeyGen reviews. Supports integration to existing applications or devices.
Real-Time Streaming
Based on 363 HeyGen reviews. Deliver voices in real time to your application via an API.
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
Provide tools to modify pitch of voice. 451 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Speed
Based on 457 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify speed of voice.
Pronunciation
Based on 464 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify pronunciation of specific pre-defined words.
Accent
As reported in 462 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify accent of voice.
Emotion
As reported in 458 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify emotion of voice, including happy, sad, and annoyed.
Speaking Styles
As reported in 455 HeyGen reviews. Allow users to change the speaking style, such as newscaster or conversational.
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
Based on 458 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to create voices which sound natural and human-like.
Audio Format Flexibility
Based on 442 HeyGen reviews. Gives users the ability to choose from a number of audio formats including mp3, Linear16, and Ogg Opus.
Audio Optimization
As reported in 429 HeyGen reviews. Optimize for the type of speaker from which your speech is intended to play, such as headphones or phone lines.
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
Allows users to record their device's screen for videos. This feature was mentioned in 32 HeyGen reviews.
Video Upload
Based on 33 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to upload videos created outside of the application.
Unlimited Video Storage
Provides unlimited video storage within the application. This feature was mentioned in 31 HeyGen reviews.
Live Video Streaming
Allows users to attach live stream video to emails. 30 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Video Player Customization
Allow users to customize the video player within emails. 31 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Avatar Quality
Based on 164 HeyGen reviews. Produces a high-quality human-like avatar
Custom Avatars
Gives users tools for creating custom avatars This feature was mentioned in 160 HeyGen reviews.
Voice Control
Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion This feature was mentioned in 149 HeyGen reviews.
Content Creation
As reported in 157 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 This feature was mentioned in 160 HeyGen reviews.
Text to Speech
Converts written text to natural-sounding speech 152 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
As reported in 30 HeyGen reviews. Software is available as a browser extension.
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
Based on 27 HeyGen reviews. Provides broad analytics concerning email campaign performance.
Thread Length Tracking
Tracks the lengths of threads attached to video emails. This feature was mentioned in 27 HeyGen reviews.
Viewer Reactions
Based on 79 HeyGen reviews. Gives viewers the ability to leave reactions to shared content, including comments and emojis.
Engagement Insights
As reported in 80 HeyGen reviews. Provides insights including completion rate and call-to-action rate.
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
Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window, or portion of their screen. 89 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Image Editor
Provides the ability to edit the captured content. This feature was mentioned in 90 HeyGen reviews.
Screen Capture
Based on 86 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to capture their screen as a still image of their desktop, browser window, or portion of their screen.
Scrolling Capture
Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page. This feature was mentioned in 85 HeyGen reviews.
Screen Record
As reported in 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
Allows users to control who has viewing and editing access to a recording. 84 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Organization
As reported in 84 HeyGen reviews. Provides a library that can be used to organize videos into folders.
Customization (3)
Customizable Thumbnails
Allows users to add custom thumbnails to recorded videos. This feature was mentioned in 83 HeyGen reviews.
Annotations
As reported in 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
Based on 123 HeyGen reviews. Compatible with various operating systems
Format Compatibility
As reported in 122 HeyGen reviews. Allows various video and image file formats to be imported
Team Review
Based on 120 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to invite others to view, edit, and comment on video drafts
Planning (1)
Scheduling Integration
Create content plans or calendars for multiple users and schedule content in advance. This feature was mentioned in 369 HeyGen reviews.
Publishing (1)
Execute Content Publication
As reported in 371 HeyGen reviews. Ability to publish content either from the source it was created or through a third party.
Social Media (1)
Social Media Integration
As reported in 382 HeyGen reviews. Create and publication of content for social media platforms.
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
As reported in 191 HeyGen reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text-to-Music
As reported in 114 HeyGen reviews. Produces music based on provided style or parameters.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. 196 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-Image
Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 114 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text-to-Speech
Based on 243 HeyGen reviews. Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
Gen AI
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 371 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 366 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text Summarization
As reported in 364 HeyGen reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text-to-Image
Based on 208 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-Video
Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 381 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text Generation
As reported in 41 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. This feature was mentioned in 42 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text Summarization
As reported in 41 HeyGen reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 38 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Generation
Based on 116 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. 118 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-Image
Based on 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
Produces music based on provided style or parameters. 25 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Text-to-Video
Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt This feature was mentioned in 151 HeyGen reviews.
Video Creation - AI Video Generation (6)
Video Creation
Based on 577 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to create video content based on AI technology without relying on external video material
Text to Speech
As reported in 541 HeyGen reviews. Converts written text to natural-sounding speech
Voice Control
Based on 523 HeyGen reviews. Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion
Content Creation
As reported in 538 HeyGen reviews. Provides tools to develop content, including but not limited to graphics, videos, presentations, copywriting, blogs, etc.
Custom Avatars
Gives users tools for creating custom avatars 543 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Avatar Quality
Based on 549 HeyGen reviews. Produces a high-quality human-like avatar
Generative AI - AI Video Generation (1)
AI Text-to-Video
Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt This feature was mentioned in 524 HeyGen reviews.
Editing - AI Video Generation (2)
Content Editing
Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos 508 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
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
As reported in 511 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to upload video files
File Storage
As reported in 503 HeyGen reviews. Assists with storage, organization, and sharing of video files
Metadata
As reported in 484 HeyGen reviews. Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities
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
Allows users to animate various elements in their videos, including text, images, and icons. This feature was mentioned in 253 HeyGen reviews.
Templates
Provides a library of customizable video templates. 253 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Storyboard timeline
As reported in 245 HeyGen reviews. Provides a view of the order and length of all clips and allows users to add and rearrange clips.
Text-to-speech
Based on 251 HeyGen reviews. Plays back written text and spoken words.
Sound library
As reported in 243 HeyGen reviews. Provides a library of sounds and music to be used in videos.
Multi-format resizer
Enables video to be resized for compatibility with different viewing formats. This feature was mentioned in 240 HeyGen reviews.
Distribution - Video Content Creation (2)
Embed
Based on 235 HeyGen reviews. Provides HTML codes to allow videos to be embedded on websites.
Download formats
Allows videos to be downloaded in file multiple formats. This feature was mentioned in 247 HeyGen reviews.
Training & Support - Video Content Creation (1)
Customer support
Provides customer support for the product via email, phone and/or chat. This feature was mentioned in 247 HeyGen reviews.
Integrations - Video Content Creation (2)
Media assets
Integrates with users' organizations' media library for easy import of digital brand assets 241 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Marketing automation
Integrates with marketing tools to streamline the marketing workflow. This feature was mentioned in 237 HeyGen reviews.
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
Based on 231 HeyGen reviews. Allows an administrator to define roles and control access.
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing (3)
Natural Quality
As reported in 104 HeyGen reviews. Produces natural-sounding output.
Compatibility
As reported in 100 HeyGen reviews. Supports variety of audio and video input formats.
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
Based on 101 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to preview morphed voice in real-time.
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
Allows users to share content to other channels and platforms. 101 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Language Variety
Gives users ability to select a wide range of languages. 106 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing (1)
Secure Collaboration
Based on 97 HeyGen reviews. Ensures secure transmission of data associated to dubbing projects.
Text to Video Generation (1)
Text into video input
Turns text input into a video with a speaking avatar. 151 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
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
Based on 145 HeyGen reviews. Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities
File Storage
Assists with storage, organization, and sharing of video files This feature was mentioned in 146 HeyGen reviews.
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
Based on 148 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to upload video files
Agentic AI - Video Editing (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 38 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes 37 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Cross-system Integration
As reported in 38 HeyGen reviews. Works across multiple software systems or databases
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting This feature was mentioned in 38 HeyGen reviews.
Agentic AI - Video Translation (2)
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases This feature was mentioned in 42 HeyGen reviews.
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 132 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - Machine Translation (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 10 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Natural Language Interaction
As reported in 10 HeyGen reviews. Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Translation Management (2)
Multi-step Planning
As reported in 11 HeyGen reviews. Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives 11 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - Content Creation (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input This feature was mentioned in 97 HeyGen reviews.
Multi-step Planning
Based on 95 HeyGen reviews. Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Based on 93 HeyGen reviews. Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Based on 96 HeyGen reviews. Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation 98 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Proactive Assistance
As reported in 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
As reported in 20 HeyGen reviews. Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases 20 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives 20 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
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.





