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ActionHeyGenUpdated May 2026

How do I generate a HeyGen avatar video?

Short answer: Drop the "HeyGenCreate HeyGen Video" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Avatar ID
avatar_id
stringRequiredHeyGen avatar id
Voice ID
voice_id
stringRequiredHeyGen voice id
Script
input_text
stringRequiredScript (required)
Background Color
background_color
stringOptionalBackground Color
Width
width
stringOptionalWidth
Height
height
stringOptionalHeight
Sample request
{
"avatar_id": "e.g. Daisy-inskirt-20220818",
"voice_id": "e.g. 1bd001e7e50f421d891986aad5158bc8",
"input_text": "{{trigger.input_text}}",
"background_color": "{{trigger.background_color}}",
"width": "{{trigger.width}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"video_id": "vid_abc123"
},
"error": null
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create HeyGen Video.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Create HeyGen Video.

What does the Create HeyGen Video action do in HeyGen?
Generates a video of an avatar speaking the provided script. Pass avatar_id and voice_id. For "personalised intro videos at scale" — generate 1000 personalised reps videos from a CSV.
What inputs does Create HeyGen Video require?
Required: Avatar ID, Voice ID, Script. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if HeyGen returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Create HeyGen Video support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create HeyGen Video inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles HeyGen's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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