Marketers and educators making presenter videos from a 15-second clip; HeyGen doesn't say which of its plans actually include this model.
Kenning's take
What it does
Avatar V is HeyGen's most advanced AI avatar model. It learns how a person moves and speaks from a 15-second webcam clip, then places that person in new outfits, settings and camera angles while keeping their identity consistent. It is used inside HeyGen's web app.
- Avatar from a 15-second recording
- Character consistency across scenes and angles
- Change outfit, setting or look after recording
- Voice in 175+ languages
- No cap on video length
Who it suits. Marketers, educators and businesses making presenter-style videos without filming each one.
Key facts
- Category
- AI models
- Part of
- HeyGen
- Made by
- HeyGen
- Released
- 8 April 2026
- How to get it
- In the HeyGen web app at app.heygen.com/avatar; HeyGen's pricing page does not say which plans include Avatar V
- Works on
- Web
- Free plan
- HeyGen has a free plan; pricing page does not say whether Avatar V is included
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month |
| Creator | $29 | month |
| Pro | $49 | month |
| Business | $149 | month |
FAQ
When was HeyGen Avatar V released?
HeyGen published its Avatar V announcement on 8 April 2026.
How long a video do I need to make an Avatar V avatar?
HeyGen says a 15-second webcam recording is enough.
Is Avatar V free?
HeyGen has a free plan, but its pricing page does not say which plans include Avatar V.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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