Public vs. Custom Avatars
There are two types of avatars available in Visla:
Public Avatars: Ready-made characters available on all plans. No upload or customization needed.
Custom Avatars: Personalized avatars created from your text descriptions or photos. Available on Pro plans and above.
Custom avatars are ideal for branded content, multilingual presentations, internal comms, and outreach where a personal or on-brand face is needed.
Availability by Plan
Plan | Public Avatars | Custom Avatars | Custom Creation Methods | Notes |
Free | ✔️ | Not available | n/a | Public library only |
Pro | ✔️ | 2 | Via Text description only | Image based avatars not supported |
Business | ✔️ | 3 | Text, image upload, or live snapshot | Most flexibility |
Enterprise | ✔️ | Unlimited | All methods | Best for scale and teams |
Credit Costs
Action | Credits |
Create avatar from Text | 200 (one-time) |
Generate a video from your avatar | 5000 (one-time) |
Avatar voice sync (export) | 5 credits/sec (recurring costs for each project based on avatar usage) |
Note:
Avatar image/video generation is a one-time charge.
Avatar voice syncs previews and exports are billed separately based on duration.
Creating & Using Avatars
Custom Avatar Creation
Step 1: Generate an Avatar Image
You can create avatars by:
Text Description – Describe traits (age, gender, ethnicity, appearance). Visla generates 4 image options.
Upload or Snapshot – Upload a photo or take one with your camera (front-facing, mouth closed).
Step 2: Create a Motion Sample
Give your avatar a name, choose a voice and language, and generate a motion preview to see how it performs.
Using Avatars in Videos
AI Agent Workflow:
Provide source materials (script, URL, etc.)
Choose a public or custom avatar
Select a voice (optional)
Enable or disable full-motion avatar preview
💡 Tip: Disabling full-motion preview saves credits during early drafts. Enable only when finalizing.
Supported Video Types
✅ Supported:
Idea-to-Video
Text-to-Video
Script-to-Video
Visual Storytelling
Presentations
Speech-based Videos
Advanced Editor (manual avatar placement)
🚫 Not Yet Supported:
Montage (no narration)
Screen-Step Recorder (coming soon)
Editing & Export Tips
Avatars can be resized, replaced, or removed in scenes
Avatars lip-sync to any voice — not just their original voice
Scene replacements auto-adjust for continuity
Re-render only happens when timeline/audio changes
Full-motion previews are reused at export if nothing changed
Common Use Cases & FAQs
General Use Cases
Use Case | Recommended Plan | Method |
Create your own avatar | Business/Enterprise | Upload or snapshot |
Multilingual outreach | Business/Enterprise | Clone voice + avatar |
Brand character presenter | Pro+ | Text description |
Diversity and inclusion avatars | Pro+ | Text description |
Training & onboarding at scale | All plans | Public avatars |
Internal comms with CEO avatar | Business+ | Photo upload |
FAQs
Can I create an avatar of myself?
Yes, with Business or Enterprise plans. Upload a photo or take one with your webcam.Can I use my own voice?
Yes, pair any avatar with your cloned voice.Do avatars speak other languages?
Yes — select a language when assigning voice.Do I pay for avatars every time I use them?
Yes, you’re charged for each second an avatar appears in your video. However, avatar creation is a one-time cost.Can my team reuse avatars?
Yes, custom avatars in paid workspaces are shared across members.What if we downgrade our plan?
You keep the two most recent avatars. Older ones become inactive but won't break completed projects.What happens to projects using inactive avatars?
If motion was rendered before downgrade, they’ll export fine. If not, the avatar won’t appear.
Cost-Saving Tips
✅ Reuse Avatars
Pay once for creation. Use in unlimited videos.
✅ Disable Full-Motion Previews While Editing
Only turn this on once your script is final.
✅ Use “AI Dynamic Layout” NOT "Avatar Full-Screen" or "Overlay B-Roll"
This layout mixes avatar and B-roll scenes to avoid using the avatar in every shot, reducing voice-sync time and saving credits.
✅ Limit Re-Renders
Edit everything first. Re-render only when needed.
✅ Mix B-roll + Avatar
Use avatars only in key moments. Let voice-only B-roll cover the rest.
Still need help?
Email us at [email protected] or visit the AI Video Creation help center.