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
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. 51 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Slide Design
Provides a variety of slide design tools, such as animations, icons and transitions. 226 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Auto Save
As reported in 224 HeyGen reviews. Provides an autosave option to prevent file loss.
Platform Content (6)
Scrolling Capture
Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page. 48 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Text Extraction
Lets users extract text from a screen capture. This feature was mentioned in 47 HeyGen reviews.
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
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable slide templates. This feature was mentioned in 218 HeyGen reviews.
Template Creator
Allows users to customize their own templates. 217 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
File Sharing
Based on 214 HeyGen reviews. Provides robust sharing options.
Platform Additional Functionality (3)
File Sharing
Provides robust sharing and publishing options. This feature was mentioned in 48 HeyGen reviews.
Platform Search
Based on 46 HeyGen reviews. Lets users search the platform for saved screen and video captures, as well as stock images.
Cloud
Provides a cloud based version of the platform 216 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Translation Options (7)
Direct Text Translation
Users can input text directly into a textbox to be translated. This feature was mentioned in 47 HeyGen reviews.
Document Translation
Based on 47 HeyGen reviews. Users can input a full document for translation.
Real-time Translation
Translations are available in real-time as text is being typed. This feature was mentioned in 47 HeyGen reviews.
Batch Translation
Translations are available in batches for large documents or files. 44 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Auto-Detect Language
Based on 46 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. 45 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Machine + Human Translation
As reported in 46 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to combine the efficiency of augmented machine translation (MT) with the fluency of native-speaking editors (human translation).
Offering Type (4)
Browser Application
Based on 47 HeyGen reviews. Software is available as a browser application.
Downloadable Software
Software is available as a downloadable application. 45 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Pay-Per-Use
Based on 43 HeyGen reviews. Users can pay per use of the software.
Free Offering
As reported in 47 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 43 HeyGen reviews.
Translation Tools (4)
Computer-Assisted Translation
Offering comes with a built-in computer-assisted translation. 44 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Glossary
Allows users to store glossaries for multiple languages. 44 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
User Permissions
Allows administrations to designate certain permissions on a user-by-user basis. 42 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Quality Assurance
As reported in 42 HeyGen reviews. Applications comes with built-in quality assurance testing.
Voice (2)
Dictation
As reported in 50 HeyGen reviews. Provides dictation capabilities.
Accuracy
Gives the user a reliable and accurate transcription of the text. 51 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Transcription (4)
Speaker Identification
Based on 51 HeyGen reviews. Identifies and differentiates between different speakers.
Timecode Management
Provides timestamps for the transcription and gives the user the ability to alter them. 50 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Closed Captioning
Based on 48 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 48 HeyGen reviews.
Editing (13)
Collaboration
As reported in 49 HeyGen reviews. Have the ability to share your project and grant collaborators access to comment or edit.
Spell Check and Punctuation
Provides spell checking and punctuation, such as commas, periods, and question marks. This feature was mentioned in 50 HeyGen reviews.
Text Editing
As reported in 50 HeyGen reviews. Facilitates the editing of transcription via a text editor.
Translation
Allows for the translation of the transcribed text. This feature was mentioned in 50 HeyGen reviews.
Audio Mixing
Enables audio clips to be added to videos 125 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Transcription
Utilizes speech-to-text technology to generate transcripts that can be used as captions 122 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Text Animation
Based on 123 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to animate text and adjust text properties such as color, size, length, reflectivity, extrude, etc.
Time Mapping
Allows users to make vides speed up, slow down, or reverse direction 117 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Overlays and Watermarks
Allows images to be laid over videos 120 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Clip Editing
Provides video clip editing capabilties, including trimming, resizing, slicing, scaling, rotating, zooming in and out, etc. 119 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Titles and Captions
As reported in 117 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to add titles, subtitles, and captions to their video
Content Editing
As reported in 134 HeyGen reviews. Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos
File Exporting
Based on 138 HeyGen reviews. Saves and exports completed files in one or more file types
Integration (7)
Data Security
Based on 48 HeyGen reviews. Gives the user a secure platform for transcription which does not scrape data or compromise user data.
API
Provides an API to port the transcription into external applications. This feature was mentioned in 47 HeyGen reviews.
Voice Files
Based on 50 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 48 HeyGen reviews.
Integrates With Existing Applications
Integrates with existing applications to allow for seamless transcription of audio. This feature was mentioned in 49 HeyGen reviews.
Application Integration
Based on 380 HeyGen reviews. Supports integration to existing applications or devices.
Real-Time Streaming
Based on 356 HeyGen reviews. Deliver voices in real time to your application via an API.
Speech Output (7)
Volume
As reported in 452 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify volume of voice.
Pitch
Provide tools to modify pitch of voice. 444 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Speed
Based on 450 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify speed of voice.
Pronunciation
Provide tools to modify pronunciation of specific pre-defined words. 454 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Accent
As reported in 452 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify accent of voice.
Emotion
As reported in 450 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify emotion of voice, including happy, sad, and annoyed.
Speaking Styles
Based on 445 HeyGen reviews. Allow users to change the speaking style, such as newscaster or conversational.
Audio Format (3)
Natural Sounding Voices
Based on 449 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to create voices which sound natural and human-like.
Audio Format Flexibility
Gives users the ability to choose from a number of audio formats including mp3, Linear16, and Ogg Opus. 434 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Audio Optimization
Optimize for the type of speaker from which your speech is intended to play, such as headphones or phone lines. 421 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Video Creation (11)
Screen Recording
Based on 29 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to record their device's screen for videos.
Video Upload
As reported in 29 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to upload videos created outside of the application.
Unlimited Video Storage
Based on 28 HeyGen reviews. Provides unlimited video storage within the application.
Live Video Streaming
As reported in 27 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to attach live stream video to emails.
Video Player Customization
As reported in 28 HeyGen reviews. Allow users to customize the video player within emails.
Avatar Quality
Produces a high-quality human-like avatar This feature was mentioned in 141 HeyGen reviews.
Custom Avatars
Gives users tools for creating custom avatars 141 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Voice Control
Based on 138 HeyGen reviews. Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion
Content Creation
Based on 139 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 139 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Text to Speech
Based on 137 HeyGen reviews. Converts written text to natural-sounding speech
Software Delivery (3)
Mobile Application
As reported in 27 HeyGen reviews. Software is available as a mobile application.
Browser Extension
As reported in 27 HeyGen reviews. Software is available as a browser extension.
API / Integrations
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. This feature was mentioned in 26 HeyGen reviews.
Analytics (6)
Recipient Tracking
As reported in 25 HeyGen reviews. Provides analytics concerning recipient engagement (open rates, video plays, etc.).
Campaign Performance Tracking
Based on 24 HeyGen reviews. Provides broad analytics concerning email campaign performance.
Thread Length Tracking
Based on 24 HeyGen reviews. Tracks the lengths of threads attached to video emails.
Viewer Reactions
As reported in 76 HeyGen reviews. Gives viewers the ability to leave reactions to shared content, including comments and emojis.
Engagement Insights
Provides insights including completion rate and call-to-action rate. This feature was mentioned in 77 HeyGen reviews.
Viewer Insights
Provides the user with viewer insights, such as who watched a video and how long the video was watched. This feature was mentioned in 77 HeyGen reviews.
Platform Features (6)
Video Capture
Based on 85 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window, or portion of their screen.
Image Editor
Based on 86 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to edit the captured content.
Screen Capture
As reported in 83 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. 82 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Screen Record
Based on 81 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to record their screen, camera, or both at the same time. Captures the camera, microphone, and screen simultaneously.
Text Extraction
As reported in 81 HeyGen reviews. Provides users with the ability to extract text from a screen capture.
Organization (3)
Search
Based on 81 HeyGen reviews. Provide users with the ability to search all recorded and captured content in their library.
Permissions
As reported in 80 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. 80 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Customization (3)
Customizable Thumbnails
As reported in 78 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to add custom thumbnails to recorded videos.
Annotations
Based on 78 HeyGen reviews. Provides a drawing or annotation tool to use while recording a video.
Frames & Background
As reported in 77 HeyGen reviews. Gives users the ability to add frames and backgrounds to their camera while recording.
Platform (3)
Operating System
Based on 119 HeyGen reviews. Compatible with various operating systems
Format Compatibility
As reported in 118 HeyGen reviews. Allows various video and image file formats to be imported
Team Review
Allows users to invite others to view, edit, and comment on video drafts This feature was mentioned in 116 HeyGen reviews.
Planning (1)
Scheduling Integration
Based on 362 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. This feature was mentioned in 363 HeyGen reviews.
Social Media (1)
Social Media Integration
Create and publication of content for social media platforms. This feature was mentioned in 369 HeyGen reviews.
Generative AI (24)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 194 HeyGen reviews.
AI Image-to-Text
Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements. 113 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-Video
Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt. 114 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 189 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text-to-Music
As reported in 113 HeyGen reviews. Produces music based on provided style or parameters.
AI Text-to-Speech
As reported in 194 HeyGen reviews. Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
AI Text-to-Image
As reported in 112 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-Speech
As reported in 232 HeyGen reviews. Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
AI Text Generation
As reported in 362 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Generation
Based on 360 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 358 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-Image
Based on 200 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 367 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 40 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. 41 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 40 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 37 HeyGen reviews.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 112 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-Speech
Based on 115 HeyGen reviews. Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
AI Text-to-Image
Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. 23 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
AI Text-to-3D
As reported in 22 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Based on 22 HeyGen reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text-to-Music
As reported in 22 HeyGen reviews. Produces music based on provided style or parameters.
Text-to-Video
Based on 139 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 509 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Text to Speech
As reported in 506 HeyGen reviews. Converts written text to natural-sounding speech
Voice Control
Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion This feature was mentioned in 503 HeyGen reviews.
Content Creation
Provides tools to develop content, including but not limited to graphics, videos, presentations, copywriting, blogs, etc. This feature was mentioned in 501 HeyGen reviews.
Custom Avatars
Based on 503 HeyGen reviews. Gives users tools for creating custom avatars
Avatar Quality
As reported in 501 HeyGen reviews. Produces a high-quality human-like avatar
Generative AI - AI Video Generation (1)
AI Text-to-Video
Based on 491 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt
Editing - AI Video Generation (2)
Content Editing
As reported in 487 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 491 HeyGen reviews.
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation (4)
File Uploading
As reported in 489 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to upload video files
File Storage
As reported in 484 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 468 HeyGen reviews.
Video Distribution
Based on 469 HeyGen reviews. Assists with the distribution of videos through various channels with encoding and/or transcoding features
Video creation - Video Content Creation (6)
Animations
As reported in 240 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to animate various elements in their videos, including text, images, and icons.
Templates
Provides a library of customizable video templates. This feature was mentioned in 240 HeyGen reviews.
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 236 HeyGen reviews.
Text-to-speech
Based on 239 HeyGen reviews. Plays back written text and spoken words.
Sound library
As reported in 233 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. 230 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Distribution - Video Content Creation (2)
Embed
Provides HTML codes to allow videos to be embedded on websites. 227 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Download formats
As reported in 237 HeyGen reviews. Allows videos to be downloaded in file multiple formats.
Training & Support - Video Content Creation (1)
Customer support
As reported in 233 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 231 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Marketing automation
Integrates with marketing tools to streamline the marketing workflow. 228 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Other - Video Content Creation (2)
Collaboration
Provides prominent collaboration features to allow multiple people to work on a single project. This feature was mentioned in 229 HeyGen reviews.
Roles management
As reported in 224 HeyGen reviews. Allows an administrator to define roles and control access.
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing (3)
Natural Quality
Produces natural-sounding output. 99 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Compatibility
As reported in 96 HeyGen reviews. Supports variety of audio and video input formats.
Voice Modification
Based on 96 HeyGen reviews. Supports modification of pitch, duration, pitch and gender of the voice.
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing (1)
Modified Voice Preview
Based on 97 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. 95 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Sharing
Based on 98 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to share content to other channels and platforms.
Language Variety
Gives users ability to select a wide range of languages. 100 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing (1)
Secure Collaboration
Based on 94 HeyGen reviews. Ensures secure transmission of data associated to dubbing projects.
Text to Video Generation (1)
Text into video input
As reported in 138 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. 140 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Real-time rendering (1)
Cloud-based rendering
As reported in 139 HeyGen reviews. Helps process text and audio input and synchronized speech and facial expressions.
Live streaming (1)
Real-time broadcasting
Helps broadcast AI avatar in real-time. This feature was mentioned in 132 HeyGen reviews.
Script-based automation (1)
Personalized avatars
Based on 137 HeyGen reviews. Helps to map text to avatars, voices and scenes.
Storage & Management (4)
Metadata
Based on 136 HeyGen reviews. Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities
File Storage
Based on 135 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 135 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
File Uploading
Allows users to upload video files This feature was mentioned in 139 HeyGen reviews.
Agentic AI - Video Editing (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input This feature was mentioned in 35 HeyGen reviews.
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes 34 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases 35 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting 35 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - Video Translation (2)
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases 39 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation This feature was mentioned in 39 HeyGen reviews.
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation (2)
Multi-step Planning
As reported in 129 HeyGen reviews. Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Based on 125 HeyGen reviews. Works across multiple software systems or databases
Agentic AI - Machine Translation (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Natural Language Interaction
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 10 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Decision Making
Based on 10 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 90 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Multi-step Planning
Based on 90 HeyGen reviews. Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases 88 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Adaptive Learning
As reported in 90 HeyGen reviews. Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Based on 90 HeyGen reviews. Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
As reported in 90 HeyGen reviews. Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives 90 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture (1)
Autonomous Task Execution
As reported in 10 HeyGen reviews. Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Agentic AI - Transcription (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 18 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.
Cross-system Integration
Based on 18 HeyGen reviews. Works across multiple software systems or databases
Decision Making
Based on 18 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





