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HeyGen

HeyGen helps you create personalized video content easily.

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Overview

HeyGen is an innovative video creation platform that allows users to generate high-quality personalized videos. It is designed to simplify the video production process, making it accessible to anyone, regardless of their technical skills. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, HeyGen is transforming how people create and share videos online.

The platform offers a range of tools that enable users to customize their videos by adding text, images, and sounds. HeyGen's unique technology makes it possible to produce engaging content quickly and efficiently. Whether you're making a short social media clip or a longer marketing video, HeyGen provides the resources you need to bring your ideas to life.

Moreover, as we navigate a digital world heavily reliant on visual content, HeyGen stands out by prioritizing user customization. Its versatility appeals to a broad range of users, from marketers to educators, helping them communicate their messages in a captivating way. With HeyGen, video creation is not just for professionals anymore; anyone can become a storyteller.

Pricing

PlanPriceDescription
FreeFree 1 SeatFor individuals learning and exploring HeyGen
Creator$24.00 1 Seat Per MonthFor individuals creating short-form videos
Team$69.00 1 Seat Per MonthFor individuals and teams generating on-brand, high-quality videos
EnterpriseContact UsFor businesses with custom needs producing studio-quality videos

Key features

User-Friendly Interface

This feature simplifies the video creation process for everyone, even those with no experience.

Customizable Templates

Choose from a variety of templates that can be personalized to fit your brand or message.

High-Quality Output

HeyGen ensures that videos are produced in high quality, suitable for professional use.

AI-Powered Customization

Use AI tools to automatically generate content that matches your style and preferences.

Multi-Platform Sharing

Share your videos across different social media platforms with just a few clicks.

Collaboration Tools

Invite team members to collaborate on projects in real-time.

Extensive Media Library

Access a rich library of images, sounds, and clips to enhance your video.

Analytics and Insights

Monitor your video performance to understand your audience better.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Affordable Pricing
  • No Technical Skills Needed
  • Time Efficient
  • Engaging Content
  • Regular Updates

Cons

  • Limited Advanced Features
  • Occasional Bugs
  • Dependence on Internet
  • Learning Curve
  • Limited Export Formats

Feature Ratings

Based on real user reviews, here's how users rate different features of this product.

Platform Basics

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.

Video Capture

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.

Slide Design83%

Provides a variety of slide design tools, such as animations, icons and transitions. This feature was mentioned in 55 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 55 reviews
Auto Save90%

Provides an autosave option to prevent file loss. This feature was mentioned in 56 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 56 reviews

Platform Content

Scrolling Capture

Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page.

Text Extraction

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.

Template Library87%

Based on 51 HeyGen reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of useable slide templates.

Based on 51 reviews
Template Creator87%

As reported in 50 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to customize their own templates.

Based on 50 reviews
File Sharing87%

As reported in 49 HeyGen reviews. Provides robust sharing options.

Based on 49 reviews

Platform Additional Functionality

File Sharing

Provides robust sharing and publishing options.

Platform Search

Lets users search the platform for saved screen and video captures, as well as stock images.

Cloud89%

Based on 53 HeyGen reviews. Provides a cloud based version of the platform

Based on 53 reviews

Translation Options

Direct Text Translation

Users can input text directly into a textbox to be translated.

Document Translation

Users can input a full document for translation.

Real-time Translation

Translations are available in real-time as text is being typed.

Batch Translation

Translations are available in batches for large documents or files.

Auto-Detect Language

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.

Machine + Human Translation

Provides the ability to combine the efficiency of augmented machine translation (MT) with the fluency of native-speaking editors (human translation).

Offering Type

Browser Application

Software is available as a browser application.

Downloadable Software

Software is available as a downloadable application.

Pay-Per-Use

Users can pay per use of the software.

Free Offering

Software is available for free.

Client Tools

Resource Management82%

Based on 13 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to manage their workforce and resources.

Based on 13 reviews

Translation Tools

Computer-Assisted Translation91%

Offering comes with a built-in computer-assisted translation. This feature was mentioned in 13 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 13 reviews
Glossary62%

Allows users to store glossaries for multiple languages. 13 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 13 reviews
User Permissions79%

Based on 13 HeyGen reviews. Allows administrations to designate certain permissions on a user-by-user basis.

Based on 13 reviews
Quality Assurance72%

Based on 12 HeyGen reviews. Applications comes with built-in quality assurance testing.

Based on 12 reviews

Voice

Dictation

Provides dictation capabilities.

Accuracy

Gives the user a reliable and accurate transcription of the text.

Transcription

Speaker Identification

Identifies and differentiates between different speakers.

Timecode Management

Provides timestamps for the transcription and gives the user the ability to alter them.

Closed Captioning

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.

Editing

Collaboration

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.

Text Editing

Facilitates the editing of transcription via a text editor.

Translation

Allows for the translation of the transcribed text.

Audio Mixing82%

Enables audio clips to be added to videos 39 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 39 reviews
Transcription92%

Utilizes speech-to-text technology to generate transcripts that can be used as captions 38 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 38 reviews
Text Animation84%

Based on 39 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to animate text and adjust text properties such as color, size, length, reflectivity, extrude, etc.

Based on 39 reviews
Time Mapping84%

Allows users to make vides speed up, slow down, or reverse direction This feature was mentioned in 36 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 36 reviews
Overlays and Watermarks85%

Allows images to be laid over videos This feature was mentioned in 37 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 37 reviews
Clip Editing82%

Provides video clip editing capabilties, including trimming, resizing, slicing, scaling, rotating, zooming in and out, etc. 36 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 36 reviews
Titles and Captions86%

Allows users to add titles, subtitles, and captions to their video This feature was mentioned in 36 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 36 reviews

Integration

Data Security

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.

Voice Files

Supports uploading recorded voice data into the solution.

Live Captioning

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.

Application Integration91%

Supports integration to existing applications or devices. 220 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 220 reviews
Real-Time Streaming89%

Based on 202 HeyGen reviews. Deliver voices in real time to your application via an API.

Based on 202 reviews

Speech Output

Volume93%

Provide tools to modify volume of voice. This feature was mentioned in 293 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 293 reviews
Pitch91%

Provide tools to modify pitch of voice. 287 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 287 reviews
Speed91%

Based on 291 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify speed of voice.

Based on 291 reviews
Pronunciation89%

Provide tools to modify pronunciation of specific pre-defined words. 296 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 296 reviews
Accent88%

Based on 293 HeyGen reviews. Provide tools to modify accent of voice.

Based on 293 reviews
Emotion82%

Provide tools to modify emotion of voice, including happy, sad, and annoyed. This feature was mentioned in 292 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 292 reviews
Speaking Styles86%

As reported in 286 HeyGen reviews. Allow users to change the speaking style, such as newscaster or conversational.

Based on 286 reviews

Audio Format

Natural Sounding Voices87%

Based on 292 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to create voices which sound natural and human-like.

Based on 292 reviews
Audio Format Flexibility88%

Based on 276 HeyGen reviews. Gives users the ability to choose from a number of audio formats including mp3, Linear16, and Ogg Opus.

Based on 276 reviews
Audio Optimization89%

As reported in 263 HeyGen reviews. Optimize for the type of speaker from which your speech is intended to play, such as headphones or phone lines.

Based on 263 reviews

Video Creation

Screen Recording

Allows users to record their device's screen for videos.

Video Upload

Allows users to upload videos created outside of the application.

Unlimited Video Storage

Provides unlimited video storage within the application.

Live Video Streaming

Allows users to attach live stream video to emails.

Video Player Customization

Allow users to customize the video player within emails.

Software Delivery

Mobile Application

Software is available as a mobile application.

Browser Extension

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.

Analytics

Recipient Tracking

Provides analytics concerning recipient engagement (open rates, video plays, etc.).

Campaign Performance Tracking

Provides broad analytics concerning email campaign performance.

Thread Length Tracking

Tracks the lengths of threads attached to video emails.

Viewer Reactions56%

Based on 11 HeyGen reviews. Gives viewers the ability to leave reactions to shared content, including comments and emojis.

Based on 11 reviews
Engagement Insights58%

Provides insights including completion rate and call-to-action rate. This feature was mentioned in 11 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 11 reviews
Viewer Insights55%

Provides the user with viewer insights, such as who watched a video and how long the video was watched. 11 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 11 reviews

Platform Features

Video Capture56%

Based on 11 HeyGen reviews. Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window, or portion of their screen.

Based on 11 reviews
Image Editor57%

Provides the ability to edit the captured content. 12 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 12 reviews
Screen Capture59%

Allows users to capture their screen as a still image of their desktop, browser window, or portion of their screen. 11 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 11 reviews
Scrolling Capture59%

Based on 11 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page.

Based on 11 reviews
Screen Record58%

Based on 11 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to record their screen, camera, or both at the same time. Captures the camera, microphone, and screen simultaneously.

Based on 11 reviews
Text Extraction58%

Provides users with the ability to extract text from a screen capture. This feature was mentioned in 11 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 11 reviews

Organization

Search74%

As reported in 12 HeyGen reviews. Provide users with the ability to search all recorded and captured content in their library.

Based on 12 reviews
Permissions89%

Based on 11 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to control who has viewing and editing access to a recording.

Based on 11 reviews
Organization79%

Based on 11 HeyGen reviews. Provides a library that can be used to organize videos into folders.

Based on 11 reviews

Customization

Customizable Thumbnails58%

Based on 10 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to add custom thumbnails to recorded videos.

Based on 10 reviews
Annotations53%

As reported in 11 HeyGen reviews. Provides a drawing or annotation tool to use while recording a video.

Based on 11 reviews
Frames & Background74%

Based on 11 HeyGen reviews. Gives users the ability to add frames and backgrounds to their camera while recording.

Based on 11 reviews

Platform

Operating System91%

Compatible with various operating systems This feature was mentioned in 39 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 39 reviews
Format Compatibility91%

Allows various video and image file formats to be imported This feature was mentioned in 38 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 38 reviews
Team Review86%

As reported in 36 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to invite others to view, edit, and comment on video drafts

Based on 36 reviews

Planning

Scheduling Integration75%

Create content plans or calendars for multiple users and schedule content in advance. 92 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 92 reviews

Publishing

Execute Content Publication77%

As reported in 90 HeyGen reviews. Ability to publish content either from the source it was created or through a third party.

Based on 90 reviews

Social Media

Social Media Integration83%

Create and publication of content for social media platforms. This feature was mentioned in 95 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 95 reviews

Generative AI

AI Text Generation88%

As reported in 44 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

Based on 44 reviews
AI Text Summarization82%

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 42 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 42 reviews
AI Text-to-Speech92%

As reported in 46 HeyGen reviews. Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.

Based on 46 reviews
AI Text-to-Speech94%

As reported in 80 HeyGen reviews. Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.

Based on 80 reviews
AI Text Generation83%

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 92 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 92 reviews
AI Text Generation84%

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 93 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 93 reviews
AI Text Summarization79%

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 92 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 92 reviews
AI Text-to-Video84%

Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt. 97 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 97 reviews
AI Text Generation

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

AI Text-to-Speech

Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.

AI Text Summarization

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

AI Text Generation77%

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 11 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 11 reviews
AI Text Generation90%

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 34 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 34 reviews
AI Text-to-Speech91%

Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. 37 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 37 reviews
AI Text-to-Image

Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.

AI Text-to-3D

Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.

AI Text Summarization

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

AI Text-to-Music

Produces music based on provided style or parameters.

Video Creation - AI Video Generation

Video Creation85%

Based on 44 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to create video content based on AI technology without relying on external video material

Based on 44 reviews
Text to Speech90%

Based on 45 HeyGen reviews. Converts written text to natural-sounding speech

Based on 45 reviews
Voice Control79%

Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion 43 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 43 reviews
Content Creation84%

Provides tools to develop content, including but not limited to graphics, videos, presentations, copywriting, blogs, etc. 41 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 41 reviews
Custom Avatars88%

Gives users tools for creating custom avatars 43 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 43 reviews
Avatar Quality85%

Produces a high-quality human-like avatar 45 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 45 reviews

Generative AI - AI Video Generation

AI Text-to-Video74%

Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt This feature was mentioned in 41 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 41 reviews

Editing - AI Video Generation

Content Editing72%

Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos This feature was mentioned in 43 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 43 reviews
File Exporting86%

Saves and exports completed files in one or more file types This feature was mentioned in 44 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 44 reviews

Storage & Management - AI Video Generation

File Uploading84%

Allows users to upload video files 41 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 41 reviews
File Storage79%

As reported in 42 HeyGen reviews. Assists with storage, organization, and sharing of video files

Based on 42 reviews
Metadata77%

Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities 39 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 39 reviews
Video Distribution78%

As reported in 40 HeyGen reviews. Assists with the distribution of videos through various channels with encoding and/or transcoding features

Based on 40 reviews

Video creation - Video Content Creation

Animations77%

Allows users to animate various elements in their videos, including text, images, and icons. 31 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 31 reviews
Templates83%

As reported in 31 HeyGen reviews. Provides a library of customizable video templates.

Based on 31 reviews
Storyboard timeline69%

As reported in 32 HeyGen reviews. Provides a view of the order and length of all clips and allows users to add and rearrange clips.

Based on 32 reviews
Text-to-speech82%

As reported in 32 HeyGen reviews. Plays back written text and spoken words.

Based on 32 reviews
Sound library63%

Provides a library of sounds and music to be used in videos. This feature was mentioned in 31 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 31 reviews
Multi-format resizer73%

Enables video to be resized for compatibility with different viewing formats. This feature was mentioned in 30 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 30 reviews

Distribution - Video Content Creation

Embed75%

Provides HTML codes to allow videos to be embedded on websites. 29 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 29 reviews
Download formats73%

Allows videos to be downloaded in file multiple formats. 31 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 31 reviews

Training & Support - Video Content Creation

Customer support81%

As reported in 31 HeyGen reviews. Provides customer support for the product via email, phone and/or chat.

Based on 31 reviews

Integrations - Video Content Creation

Media assets77%

Integrates with users' organizations' media library for easy import of digital brand assets This feature was mentioned in 30 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 30 reviews
Marketing automation63%

As reported in 30 HeyGen reviews. Integrates with marketing tools to streamline the marketing workflow.

Based on 30 reviews

Other - Video Content Creation

Collaboration74%

As reported in 29 HeyGen reviews. Provides prominent collaboration features to allow multiple people to work on a single project.

Based on 29 reviews
Roles management73%

Based on 27 HeyGen reviews. Allows an administrator to define roles and control access.

Based on 27 reviews

Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing

Natural Quality82%

Produces natural-sounding output. 20 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 20 reviews
Compatibility81%

Supports variety of audio and video input formats. 18 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 18 reviews
Voice Modification75%

Supports modification of pitch, duration, pitch and gender of the voice. 19 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 19 reviews

Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing

Modified Voice Preview75%

As reported in 19 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to preview morphed voice in real-time.

Based on 19 reviews

Output - Voice Dubbing

API72%

As reported in 18 HeyGen reviews. Provides a robust, user-friendly API to input and output content.

Based on 18 reviews
Sharing72%

As reported in 19 HeyGen reviews. Allows users to share content to other channels and platforms.

Based on 19 reviews
Language Variety88%

Gives users ability to select a wide range of languages. This feature was mentioned in 21 HeyGen reviews.

Based on 21 reviews

Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing

Secure Collaboration86%

Ensures secure transmission of data associated to dubbing projects. 18 reviewers of HeyGen have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 18 reviews

Rating Distribution

5
536 (90.5%)
4
49 (8.3%)
3
1 (0.2%)
2
2 (0.3%)
1
4 (0.7%)

Screenshots

4.8
Based on 592 reviews
Joseph S.CEOSmall-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
November 14, 2024

Known for Constantly Adding Innovative Features ... Great Company for Customer Success

What do you like best about HeyGen?

I feel that HeyGen is a very powerful tool for creating AI videos. The standout feature is undoubtedly the AI avatars. HeyGen's avatars are incredibly lifelike and realistic, with natural movements and expressions virtually indistinguishable from real humans. I was blown away by how seamlessly the lip-syncing matches the audio, creating a truly immersive viewing experience. I can quickly select an avatar, input my script, choose a voice, and generate a polished video in no time.

Though I haven't used their language translation features much in 2024, I plan to use them more in 2025 as I recently acquired clients from Japan and Taiwan. The capability of easily translating videos quickly into other languages is genuinely remarkable.

I believe that the mark of a good software company is having really useful products and constantly innovating with valuable features. I evaluated a lot of AI Avatar tools, and I believe that HeyGen is the Leader. However, the mark of a GREAT company is what they do when something goes wrong. I experienced a significant problem, and the Customer Success Team jumped into action to help me. Kudos to Joy and Liz for really helping me when I needed it.

If you are producing videos that need a lifelike spokesperson for sales, education, or any other communication, HeyGen is a must-have. I am an Enterprise user, and I highly recommend that you ascend to the Enterprise level as quickly as possible to take advantage of all the company offers.

What do you dislike about HeyGen?

They removed one of my favorite female avatars.

What problems is HeyGen solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is easier and faster to use AI Avatars for training videos then it is to use live subject matter experts who may not have the best video presence.

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Thomas S.Principal transformationMid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
November 12, 2024

Great for developing cost-effective education

What do you like best about HeyGen?

With the right training video i managed to create a pretty good AI avatar of myself that I can use for educational content in multiple languages. While its not as polished as a real recording, it is far faster making it a lot more cost effective for customers on a...

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Dr Evelyn B.CEOSmall-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
November 8, 2024

I am a non-tech techy.

What do you like best about HeyGen?

HeyGen makes it possible for me to create my Avatars, connect my videos, and use my voice without having to know what happens in the back room. It is relatively easy and I love the fact that I can be competitive in the marketplace.

I use HeyGen at least weekly. ...

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Frank B.GeschäftsführerSmall-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
November 2, 2024

How Frank revolutionized the art of storytelling with HeyGen

What do you like best about HeyGen?

Once upon a time, there was Frank, a creative mind always on the lookout for the next big thing. And then, one day, he stumbled upon HeyGen – a platform that gave him the power to create cool videos that amazed his audience.

Frank was thrilled. "This is it!" he t...

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Derek R.Dean of Innovation and LearningMid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
November 1, 2024

Amazing Tool for Tutorial Design!

What do you like best about HeyGen?

I'm in a PreK-12 setting, and quiet places with attractive backgrounds are hard to come by. I love that I only had to have such a setting once (to create my Instant Avatar), and now I'm able to "tell myself" what to say in a wide variety of videos, simply by writ...

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Company Information

LocationLos Angeles, California
Founded2020
Employees144
LinkedInView Profile

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FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about HeyGen.

HeyGen is a video creation platform designed for easy personalized video production.

No, HeyGen is user-friendly and does not require any technical skills.

Yes, you can easily share your videos across multiple social media platforms.

Yes, HeyGen offers a free trial for new users to explore its features.

You can create various types of videos, including marketing clips, educational videos, and social media content.

Yes, HeyGen has collaboration tools that let you invite team members to work together.

HeyGen has a support team ready to help users with any issues they face.

Yes, HeyGen provides templates tailored to various industries and purposes.