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September 16, 2025 · Last updated on September 18, 2025

How to create high-quality videos in minutes with Video Agent

# Video Agent

# Editing

You can turn a single idea into a complete video in minutes!

Making a video should take minutes, not hours. That’s why we built Video Agent, HeyGen’s first prompt-native creative engine. With just a single idea, you can create a polished, publish-ready video, no timelines, no complicated editing. Whether you want to launch a TikTok ad, hook your audience on YouTube, explain your product, or share a quickfire UGC clip, Video Agent handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on the message.

What’s covered in this guide

What is Video Agent?

How to create a video with Video Agent

Editing your video

Usage limits by subscription type

Recap

What is Video Agent?

Video Agent is HeyGen’s first prompt-native creative engine. Instead of editing on a static timeline, it constructs your video from the ground up, script, visuals, narration, and flow, all designed to feel intentional and polished.

With Video Agent:

The script is written. Your idea becomes a clear, compelling story.

Images are selected. Each scene is matched with visuals that fit tone and message.

Voiceover is added. Your script comes to life with natural, emotion-aware narration.

Edits and transitions are crafted. Pacing, cuts, and effects feel smooth and dynamic.

Subtitles and rhythm are finalized. Captions, timing, and flow are tuned for clarity and performance.

How to create a video with Video Agent

From your HeyGen dashboard, click on Video Agent.

Browse through the community videos to see how others are using prompts, or start fresh by writing your own.

Choose how long you want your video to be, from a few seconds up to 3 minutes. Select the layout, add your own assets (images or media) if you’d like more control over the look, and click Generate.

After you hit Generate, HeyGen will provide a plan for your video. You can reply with feedback to adjust the plan, or simply type ‘Proceed’ to move forward. Once confirmed, HeyGen will create your full video.

Agent currently only supports having the avatar appear throughout the entire video. If you’d like your avatar to appear in specific scenes only, you can easily make that adjustment later in AI Studio.

Editing your video

Once your video is generated, you can adjust it however you like. Simply click on the video in the chat and select Edit. From here, you can update the script, swap the avatar from the available options or upload a new one, and even change its voice.

If you want to update the visuals, just click on the media to replace it. You can choose from HeyGen’s stock library or upload your own images. You can also add music to set the right mood and fine-tune your captions for clarity and performance.

And if you’d like more control, open the video in AI Studio, where you’ll have access to more advanced tools for refining your project.

For a step-by-step walkthrough, check out our guide: How to Create and Edit Videos in HeyGen.

Usage limits by subscription type

Depending on your HeyGen plan, you’ll have access to different Video Agent modes and durations.

Plan Type	Max Video Length (per video)	Monthly Limit (Quality Mode)	Access Notes
Free	1 minute	Up to 3 videos total	Quality Mode only. No Unlimited Mode access.
Creator	Up to 3 minutes	15 minutes total in Quality Mode per month	Includes up to 5 free edits per session if video length doesn’t increase. Falls back to Unlimited Mode once credits run out.
Team	Up to 3 minutes	15 minutes total in Quality Mode per month	Same as Creator plan, with Unlimited Mode available after credits run out.
Enterprise	Up to 3 minutes	15 minutes total in Quality Mode per month	Full Quality Mode access, Unlimited Mode when credits run out.

Recap

Now you’re ready to create your first video with Video Agent!

In this guide, we covered:

What is Video Agent?

How to create a video with Video Agent

Editing your video

Usage limits by subscription type

We can’t wait to see what you create with Video Agent! Join the conversation in the HeyGen Community to share your work and get inspired.

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