Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here's how to make an AI avatar of yourself in HeyGen — a Digital Twin that looks, moves, and sounds like you — in seven steps.
Most of your avatar's quality is decided before you ever open HeyGen — it comes down to the footage. This walkthrough covers the recording setup that separates a great avatar from a mediocre one, the consent clip, upload and processing, choosing the strongest base look, and fine-tuning your first test video with your avatar's motion settings.
All you'll need is a window, a phone, and three good minutes.
Give your avatar a wardrobe — unlimited looks from one avatar: youtu.be/DT0QECazIvs?si=WPxjKerSfu6Ktrm7
Make your avatar sound exactly like you: youtu.be/FOxTOpUMsMI?si=iZvW2mcsDhgqlV3G
Made your twin? Tell us how it went in the comments, or upload a video and tag us.
#HeyGen #AIAvatar #DigitalTwin #AIVideoAvatar
👉 Try HeyGen: heygen.com/?utm_source=organicyoutube
🔔 Subscribe: youtube.com/@heygen_official?sub_confirmation=1
Discord: discord.com/invite/heygen
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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Two avatars, one difference
0:22 What a Digital Twin is
0:46 Step 1 — Set up your shot
1:34 Step 2 — Record your performance
2:38 Step 3 — The consent clip
3:04 Step 4 — Upload + process
3:48 Step 5 — Choose your base look
4:18 Step 6 — Generate a test video
4:31 Step 7 — Fine-tune
4:59 The three that matter most
Here's how to make an AI avatar of yourself in HeyGen — a Digital Twin that looks, moves, and sounds like you — in seven steps.
Most of your avatar's quality is decided before you ever open HeyGen — it comes down to the footage. This walkthrough covers the recording setup that separates a great avatar from a mediocre one, the consent clip, upload and processing, choosing the strongest base look, and fine-tuning your first test video with your avatar's motion settings.
All you'll need is a window, a phone, and three good minutes.
Give your avatar a wardrobe — unlimited looks from one avatar: youtu.be/DT0QECazIvs?si=WPxjKerSfu6Ktrm7
Make your avatar sound exactly like you: youtu.be/FOxTOpUMsMI?si=iZvW2mcsDhgqlV3G
Made your twin? Tell us how it went in the comments, or upload a video and tag us.
#HeyGen #AIAvatar #DigitalTwin #AIVideoAvatar
👉 Try HeyGen: heygen.com/?utm_source=organicyoutube
🔔 Subscribe: youtube.com/@heygen_official?sub_confirmation=1
Discord: discord.com/invite/heygen
X: https://x.com/HeyGen
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/heygen
Instagram: instagram.com/heygen_official
TikTok: tiktok.com/@heygen.com
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Two avatars, one difference
0:22 What a Digital Twin is
0:46 Step 1 — Set up your shot
1:34 Step 2 — Record your performance
2:38 Step 3 — The consent clip
3:04 Step 4 — Upload + process
3:48 Step 5 — Choose your base look
4:18 Step 6 — Generate a test video
4:31 Step 7 — Fine-tune
4:59 The three that matter most
