Emmanuel Bernard - n8n Expert Lausanne This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #3054 — we link there as the canonical source.
The workflow JSON
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"content": "# Generate AI Videos with HeyGen in n8n\n\nThis workflow allows you to generate AI-powered videos using [HeyGen](https://www.heygen.com), a platform that provides customizable AI avatars and voices. By integrating HeyGen with n8n, you can create videos by providing a text input, which is then spoken by an AI-generated avatar.\n\n# [\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffb Try HeyGen for free \ud83d\udc48\ud83c\udffb](https://www.heygen.com)\n\n## Setup\n\n### Step 1: Create a HeyGen Account & API Key\n1. Sign up for a [HeyGen account](https://www.heygen.com).\n2. Navigate to your account settings and locate your **API Key**.\n3. Copy your API key for use in n8n.\n\n\n\u26a0\ufe0f To use Heygen API you need to purchase API credits\n\n### Step 2: Create n8n Credentials\n1. In n8n, create new credentials and select **\"Custom Auth\"** as the authentication type.\n2. In the Name provide : `X-Api-Key`\n3. And in the value paste your API key from Heygen\n4. Update the 2 http node with the right credentials.\n\n### Step 3: Choose an Avatar and a Voice\nHeyGen provides multiple AI avatars and voice options. You need to choose:\n- An **Avatar ID** (representing the AI-generated presenter)\n- A **Voice ID** (which will read your text)\n\nTo find available avatars and voices:\n1. Visit the HeyGen [API Documentation](https://www.heygen.com/api) or check the list in your HeyGen account.\n2. Copy the **Avatar ID** and **Voice ID** that you want to use.\n"
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"content": "# \u261d\ufe0f Provide Video Details\n\n - **Avatar ID** \n - **Voice ID** \n - **Text**"
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"value": "Imagine ADHD as that super energetic friend who jumps from one cool idea to the next. Now, add AI\u2014the smart helper trying to keep things on track. Sometimes, they work together perfectly, and other times, things get a little goofy. One minute you're starting a project, and the next, you're off chasing a shiny new idea! But that's the fun of it. With a bit of AI magic, even the craziest thoughts find their place. Embrace the chaos, laugh at the mix-ups, and let your creativity shine!"
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About this workflow
This workflow enables you to generate realistic AI videos using HeyGen, an advanced AI platform for video automation. Simply input your text, choose an AI avatar and voice, and let HeyGen generate a high-quality video for you – all within n8n!
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