How to Use HeyGen in 2026 (Step-by-Step Beginner Tutorial)

Simon Crowe18 minBeginner
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Builds an avatar video with HeyGen's AI agent, then refines its script, captions, background and motion in AI Studio. Demonstrates recording the presenter's own digital twin with a consent step, changing its look, requesting French dubbing and designing a virtual character. Uses a paid plan for the walkthrough.

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Follow both public-avatar and self-avatar workflows from prompting to editing and export, with practical recording advice and an example of overly expressive motion to watch for.

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