Synthesia Features
What are the features of Synthesia?
Platform Basics
- Slide Design
- Presenter Tools
- Auto Save
Platform Content
- Charts
- Template Library
- Template Creator
- File Sharing
Platform Additional Functionality
- Messaging
- Mobility
- Cloud
Speech Output
- Pronunciation
- Accent
- Emotion
- Speaking Styles
Audio Format
- Natural Sounding Voices
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Platform Basics
Slide Design | As reported in 794 Synthesia reviews. Provides a variety of slide design tools, such as animations, icons and transitions. | 84% (Based on 794 reviews) | |
Presenter Tools | Provides tools to help the presentation experience for both user and audience, including voice over narration and a presenter-only view with notes and annotations. This feature was mentioned in 769 Synthesia reviews. | 86% (Based on 769 reviews) | |
Auto Save | Provides an autosave option to prevent file loss. This feature was mentioned in 808 Synthesia reviews. | 91% (Based on 808 reviews) |
Platform Content
Charts | As reported in 615 Synthesia reviews. Gives users a variety of chart and graph options that can be editied within the presentation. | 76% (Based on 615 reviews) | |
Template Library | Based on 778 Synthesia reviews. Provides users with a pre-built library of useable slide templates. | 83% (Based on 778 reviews) | |
Template Creator | Allows users to customize their own templates. 737 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 737 reviews) | |
File Sharing | Provides robust sharing options. This feature was mentioned in 660 Synthesia reviews. | 83% (Based on 660 reviews) |
Platform Additional Functionality
Messaging | Contains in-application messaging abilities. This feature was mentioned in 597 Synthesia reviews. | 77% (Based on 597 reviews) | |
Mobility | Based on 606 Synthesia reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go. | 75% (Based on 606 reviews) | |
Cloud | Based on 643 Synthesia reviews. Provides a cloud based version of the platform | 85% (Based on 643 reviews) |
Organization
Availability Scheduling | Videos can be timegated or made available only at predetermined times. 66 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
Workflows | Based on 66 Synthesia reviews. Provides built-in workflow management. | 83% (Based on 66 reviews) | |
Playlists | Based on 64 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to organize video playlists. | 77% (Based on 64 reviews) | |
Deep Search | Allows users to search for videos using words in the title, words spoken during the video, and/or words that appear on the screen. This feature was mentioned in 57 Synthesia reviews. | 74% (Based on 57 reviews) | |
Analytics | As reported in 58 Synthesia reviews. Provides analytics concerning video viewership and usage. | 72% (Based on 58 reviews) | |
Permissions | Based on 58 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to set permissions for access to videos or playlists. | 80% (Based on 58 reviews) | |
Search | Provide users with the ability to search all recorded and captured content in their library. This feature was mentioned in 196 Synthesia reviews. | 74% (Based on 196 reviews) | |
Permissions | Allows users to control who has viewing and editing access to a recording. This feature was mentioned in 199 Synthesia reviews. | 75% (Based on 199 reviews) | |
Organization | As reported in 192 Synthesia reviews. Provides a library that can be used to organize videos into folders. | 80% (Based on 192 reviews) |
Customization
Branding | Allows users to add custom branding (logos, brand colors, etc) to videos. This feature was mentioned in 80 Synthesia reviews. | 89% (Based on 80 reviews) | |
Customizable Thumbnails | Allows users to choose thumbnails for videos. This feature was mentioned in 68 Synthesia reviews. | 76% (Based on 68 reviews) | |
Custom Metadata | As reported in 56 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to attach customized metadata to videos. | 74% (Based on 56 reviews) | |
Annotations | Allows users to add annotations during video capture or during editing. 68 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 68 reviews) | |
Customizable Thumbnails | Allows users to add custom thumbnails to recorded videos. 196 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 73% (Based on 196 reviews) | |
Annotations | As reported in 198 Synthesia reviews. Provides a drawing or annotation tool to use while recording a video. | 72% (Based on 198 reviews) | |
Frames & Background | Based on 199 Synthesia reviews. Gives users the ability to add frames and backgrounds to their camera while recording. | 78% (Based on 199 reviews) |
Integration
Application Integration | Supports integration to existing applications or devices. 454 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 454 reviews) | |
Real-Time Streaming | Deliver voices in real time to your application via an API. This feature was mentioned in 458 Synthesia reviews. | 75% (Based on 458 reviews) |
Speech Output
Volume | Provide tools to modify volume of voice. 574 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 574 reviews) | |
Pitch | Provide tools to modify pitch of voice. 563 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 563 reviews) | |
Speed | Based on 574 Synthesia reviews. Provide tools to modify speed of voice. | 80% (Based on 574 reviews) | |
Pronunciation | Provide tools to modify pronunciation of specific pre-defined words. This feature was mentioned in 592 Synthesia reviews. | 79% (Based on 592 reviews) | |
Accent | Based on 587 Synthesia reviews. Provide tools to modify accent of voice. | 81% (Based on 587 reviews) | |
Emotion | Based on 589 Synthesia reviews. Provide tools to modify emotion of voice, including happy, sad, and annoyed. | 72% (Based on 589 reviews) | |
Speaking Styles | As reported in 596 Synthesia reviews. Allow users to change the speaking style, such as newscaster or conversational. | 79% (Based on 596 reviews) |
Audio Format
Natural Sounding Voices | Allows users to create voices which sound natural and human-like. This feature was mentioned in 600 Synthesia reviews. | 80% (Based on 600 reviews) | |
Audio Format Flexibility | Gives users the ability to choose from a number of audio formats including mp3, Linear16, and Ogg Opus. This feature was mentioned in 529 Synthesia reviews. | 77% (Based on 529 reviews) | |
Audio Optimization | Optimize for the type of speaker from which your speech is intended to play, such as headphones or phone lines. 510 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 510 reviews) |
Planning
Collaborative Editorial Calendars / Scheduling Content | Create editorial calendars that can be accessed by multiple users. Schedule content in advance to post at a later date. This feature was mentioned in 540 Synthesia reviews. | 65% (Based on 540 reviews) | |
Scheduling Integration | As reported in 516 Synthesia reviews. Create content plans or calendars for multiple users and schedule content in advance. | 66% (Based on 516 reviews) |
Video Creation
Screen Recording | As reported in 42 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to record their device's screen for videos. | 80% (Based on 42 reviews) | |
Video Upload | Based on 46 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to upload videos created outside of the application. | 81% (Based on 46 reviews) | |
Unlimited Video Storage | As reported in 42 Synthesia reviews. Provides unlimited video storage within the application. | 81% (Based on 42 reviews) | |
Live Video Streaming | Allows users to attach live stream video to emails. This feature was mentioned in 39 Synthesia reviews. | 65% (Based on 39 reviews) | |
Video Player Customization | Allow users to customize the video player within emails. This feature was mentioned in 43 Synthesia reviews. | 73% (Based on 43 reviews) |
Software Delivery
Mobile Application | Based on 39 Synthesia reviews. Software is available as a mobile application. | 60% (Based on 39 reviews) | |
Browser Extension | Software is available as a browser extension. This feature was mentioned in 38 Synthesia reviews. | 70% (Based on 38 reviews) | |
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 38 Synthesia reviews. | 67% (Based on 38 reviews) |
Analytics
Recipient Tracking | Provides analytics concerning recipient engagement (open rates, video plays, etc.). This feature was mentioned in 38 Synthesia reviews. | 65% (Based on 38 reviews) | |
Campaign Performance Tracking | Based on 37 Synthesia reviews. Provides broad analytics concerning email campaign performance. | 62% (Based on 37 reviews) | |
Thread Length Tracking | Tracks the lengths of threads attached to video emails. This feature was mentioned in 37 Synthesia reviews. | 64% (Based on 37 reviews) | |
Viewer Reactions | Based on 192 Synthesia reviews. Gives viewers the ability to leave reactions to shared content, including comments and emojis. | 69% (Based on 192 reviews) | |
Engagement Insights | Provides insights including completion rate and call-to-action rate. 182 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 70% (Based on 182 reviews) | |
Viewer Insights | As reported in 188 Synthesia reviews. Provides the user with viewer insights, such as who watched a video and how long the video was watched. | 70% (Based on 188 reviews) |
Platform Features
Video Capture | Provides the ability to video capture a user's full desktop, specific window, or portion of their screen. This feature was mentioned in 210 Synthesia reviews. | 77% (Based on 210 reviews) | |
Image Editor | Based on 208 Synthesia reviews. Provides the ability to edit the captured content. | 72% (Based on 208 reviews) | |
Screen Capture | Allows users to capture their screen as a still image of their desktop, browser window, or portion of their screen. This feature was mentioned in 207 Synthesia reviews. | 76% (Based on 207 reviews) | |
Scrolling Capture | Based on 199 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to capture a full screen capture while scrolling down a page. | 72% (Based on 199 reviews) | |
Screen Record | Allows users to record their screen, camera, or both at the same time. Captures the camera, microphone, and screen simultaneously. 206 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 206 reviews) | |
Text Extraction | Provides users with the ability to extract text from a screen capture. This feature was mentioned in 191 Synthesia reviews. | 71% (Based on 191 reviews) |
Editing
Audio Mixing | As reported in 242 Synthesia reviews. Enables audio clips to be added to videos
| 76% (Based on 242 reviews) | |
Transcription | Based on 280 Synthesia reviews. Utilizes speech-to-text technology to generate transcripts that can be used as captions | 85% (Based on 280 reviews) | |
Text Animation | As reported in 285 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to animate text and adjust text properties such as color, size, length, reflectivity, extrude, etc. | 81% (Based on 285 reviews) | |
Time Mapping | Allows users to make vides speed up, slow down, or reverse direction 258 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 258 reviews) | |
Overlays and Watermarks | Based on 226 Synthesia reviews. Allows images to be laid over videos | 81% (Based on 226 reviews) | |
Clip Editing | Based on 262 Synthesia reviews. Provides video clip editing capabilties, including trimming, resizing, slicing, scaling, rotating, zooming in and out, etc. | 80% (Based on 262 reviews) | |
Titles and Captions | Allows users to add titles, subtitles, and captions to their video This feature was mentioned in 297 Synthesia reviews. | 86% (Based on 297 reviews) |
Platform
Operating System | Based on 262 Synthesia reviews. Compatible with various operating systems | 86% (Based on 262 reviews) | |
Format Compatibility | Based on 285 Synthesia reviews. Allows various video and image file formats to be imported | 85% (Based on 285 reviews) | |
Team Review | Allows users to invite others to view, edit, and comment on video drafts 220 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 220 reviews) |
Publishing
Execute Content Publication | Ability to publish content either from the source it was created or through a third party. 516 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 516 reviews) |
Social Media
Social Media Integration | Based on 511 Synthesia reviews. Create and publication of content for social media platforms. | 72% (Based on 511 reviews) |
Generative AI
AI Text Generation | Based on 531 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | 78% (Based on 531 reviews) | |
AI Text Generation | Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 518 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 518 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. 512 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 74% (Based on 512 reviews) | |
AI Text-to-Video | Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt. 513 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 513 reviews) |
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
Video Creation | As reported in 572 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to create video content based on AI technology without relying on external video material | 85% (Based on 572 reviews) | |
Text to Speech | Converts written text to natural-sounding speech 560 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 560 reviews) | |
Voice Control | Based on 545 Synthesia reviews. Controls aspects of the synthesized voice, such as volume, pitch, and emotion | 76% (Based on 545 reviews) | |
Content Creation | Provides tools to develop content, including but not limited to graphics, videos, presentations, copywriting, blogs, etc. 550 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 550 reviews) | |
Custom Avatars | Gives users tools for creating custom avatars 533 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 533 reviews) | |
Avatar Quality | Based on 578 Synthesia reviews. Produces a high-quality human-like avatar | 84% (Based on 578 reviews) |
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
AI Text-to-Video | As reported in 534 Synthesia reviews. Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt | 79% (Based on 534 reviews) |
Editing - AI Video Generation
Content Editing | Provides tools for clipping, arranging, and manipulating videos 572 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 572 reviews) | |
File Exporting | Saves and exports completed files in one or more file types 577 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 577 reviews) |
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
File Uploading | As reported in 563 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to upload video files | 83% (Based on 563 reviews) | |
File Storage | As reported in 545 Synthesia reviews. Assists with storage, organization, and sharing of video files | 80% (Based on 545 reviews) | |
Metadata | As reported in 526 Synthesia reviews. Provides tagging and metadata features to optimize organization and video search capabilities | 72% (Based on 526 reviews) | |
Video Distribution | Assists with the distribution of videos through various channels with encoding and/or transcoding features This feature was mentioned in 532 Synthesia reviews. | 79% (Based on 532 reviews) |
Video creation - Video Content Creation
Screen recorder | Based on 231 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to screen record and use the recording clips in their videos. | 77% (Based on 231 reviews) | |
Transcription | Based on 238 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to create a textual translation of a video's dialogue. | 79% (Based on 238 reviews) | |
Animations | Allows users to animate various elements in their videos, including text, images, and icons. 238 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 238 reviews) | |
Templates | Provides a library of customizable video templates. 246 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 246 reviews) | |
Version history | As reported in 245 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to track changes made to a video over time. | 82% (Based on 245 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 229 Synthesia reviews. | 81% (Based on 229 reviews) | |
Text-to-speech | As reported in 232 Synthesia reviews. Plays back written text and spoken words. | 83% (Based on 232 reviews) | |
Sound library | Provides a library of sounds and music to be used in videos. This feature was mentioned in 240 Synthesia reviews. | 80% (Based on 240 reviews) | |
Multi-format resizer | Based on 233 Synthesia reviews. Enables video to be resized for compatibility with different viewing formats. | 77% (Based on 233 reviews) |
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Omnichannel delivery | Enables synchronized delivery of omnichannel videos. This feature was mentioned in 216 Synthesia reviews. | 72% (Based on 216 reviews) | |
Embed | Based on 219 Synthesia reviews. Provides HTML codes to allow videos to be embedded on websites. | 76% (Based on 219 reviews) | |
Download formats | Allows videos to be downloaded in file multiple formats. This feature was mentioned in 231 Synthesia reviews. | 85% (Based on 231 reviews) |
Analytics - Video Content Creation
A/B testing | Based on 217 Synthesia reviews. Allows users to create variations of their video to test performance.
| 70% (Based on 217 reviews) | |
Engagement metrics | As reported in 218 Synthesia reviews. Tracks metrics, such as view count, unique views, and view duration, likes, commets, shares, and click through rate. | 70% (Based on 218 reviews) |
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
Community | Provides a community platform for products' users to engage with eachother. This feature was mentioned in 228 Synthesia reviews. | 73% (Based on 228 reviews) | |
Customer support | Based on 235 Synthesia reviews. Provides customer support for the product via email, phone and/or chat. | 82% (Based on 235 reviews) |
Integrations - Video Content Creation
Media assets | Based on 225 Synthesia reviews. Integrates with users' organizations' media library for easy import of digital brand assets | 80% (Based on 225 reviews) | |
Content management | Integrates with content management tools for a streamlined content distribution workflow. 221 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 221 reviews) | |
Marketing automation | Integrates with marketing tools to streamline the marketing workflow. 208 reviewers of Synthesia have provided feedback on this feature. | 69% (Based on 208 reviews) |
Other - Video Content Creation
Collaboration | Based on 220 Synthesia reviews. Provides prominent collaboration features to allow multiple people to work on a single project. | 76% (Based on 220 reviews) | |
Roles management | Allows an administrator to define roles and control access. This feature was mentioned in 222 Synthesia reviews. | 74% (Based on 222 reviews) |
