→How to Migrate from ElevenLabs to HeyGen (Step-by-Step)
Last updated: April 2026
Migrating from ElevenLabs to HeyGen makes sense when you need video creation capabilities beyond voice synthesis. While ElevenLabs excels at realistic text-to-speech, HeyGen combines AI avatars with voice cloning for complete video production. This guide covers exporting your ElevenLabs voice data, setting up HeyGen accounts, recreating voice profiles, adapting workflows, and testing outputs. You'll learn how to leverage HeyGen's video-first approach while maintaining voice quality standards. The migration is particularly valuable for content creators, marketers, and businesses needing turnkey video solutions without filming equipment.
Estimated Timeline
solo user
2-4 hours for basic setup, 1-2 days for full adaptation
small team
3-5 days including training and workflow adjustment
enterprise
2-3 weeks for complete migration with integration updates
Migration Steps
Audit Your ElevenLabs Assets
easyExport Voice Data from ElevenLabs
mediumSet Up HeyGen Account Structure
easyRecreate Voice Profiles in HeyGen
mediumAdapt Your Content Workflow
hardTest and Quality Assurance
mediumMigrate Active Projects
hardOptimize and Scale
mediumFeature Mapping
| ElevenLabs | HeyGen Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Text-to-Speech Generation | Avatar Video Generation | HeyGen combines TTS with synchronized AI avatars instead of producing standalone audio |
| Voice Cloning | Instant Voice Cloning | Both require audio samples but HeyGen integrates cloning directly with video creation |
| Voice Library | Voice & Avatar Library | HeyGen offers voices paired with visual avatars rather than audio-only options |
| Voice Settings Control | Video & Voice Customization | HeyGen provides broader controls including avatar movements, backgrounds, and gestures |
| API Access | API & Integrations | Both offer APIs but HeyGen's focuses on video pipeline automation |
| Multilingual Support | Video Translation | HeyGen adds automatic lip-sync adjustment for translated content |
| Projects Organization | Workspace & Templates | HeyGen organizes by video projects with reusable templates |
| Pronunciation Dictionary | Script Editor Controls | HeyGen handles pronunciation through text markup rather than separate dictionary |
Data Transfer Guide
Exporting from ElevenLabs: Download all generated audio files through the platform's interface. For custom cloned voices, retrieve the original audio samples you uploaded—ElevenLabs doesn't export trained voice models directly. Document voice settings manually since parameters like stability and clarity boosts can't be exported. Importing to HeyGen: Upload your audio samples to HeyGen's voice cloning feature, which requires 1-10 minutes of clean speech per voice. The platform will process these into new voice profiles. For existing audio content, you can upload files to HeyGen's media library, though they won't be converted to cloned voices. There's no automated migration—all voice recreation is manual.