→How to Migrate from Lumen5 to HeyGen (Step-by-Step)
Last updated: April 2026
Migrating from Lumen5 to HeyGen is ideal for creators seeking more dynamic, presenter-driven videos instead of text-heavy slides. While Lumen5 excels at converting blog posts into visual summaries, HeyGen specializes in AI avatars delivering scripted content with realistic voiceovers and multilingual capabilities. This guide covers exporting your Lumen5 assets, setting up HeyGen workflows, transferring scripts and media, and adapting to HeyGen's avatar-based approach. You'll learn how to map features, avoid common pitfalls, and leverage HeyGen's unique tools like instant translation and voice cloning.
Estimated Timeline
solo user
3-5 hours for a handful of videos
small team
1-3 days depending on volume and team coordination
enterprise
1-2 weeks for full library migration, training, and workflow integration
Migration Steps
Audit Your Lumen5 Assets and Plan Your HeyGen Workflow
easyExport Scripts and Media from Lumen5
mediumSet Up Your HeyGen Account and Workspace
easyRecreate Videos Using HeyGen's Script-to-Video Editor
mediumImport and Adapt Visual Media
mediumUtilize HeyGen's Advanced Features (Translation, Voice Cloning)
hardReview, Render, and Publish
easyArchive Lumen5 Projects and Finalize Migration
easyFeature Mapping
| Lumen5 | HeyGen Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Text-to-Video AI Conversion | Script-to-Video AI Editor | Lumen5 converts articles to video scenes; HeyGen converts scripts into avatar-narrated videos with automatic lip-sync. |
| Stock Media Library | Media Library & Backgrounds | Both offer stock media, but HeyGen's library is tailored to complement AI avatars as primary visuals. |
| Social Media Publishing | Direct Social Sharing | Both platforms allow direct publishing to platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn. |
| Template-Based Editing | Avatar & Scene Templates | Lumen5 uses style templates; HeyGen offers avatar personas and pre-designed scene layouts. |
| Brand Kit (Custom Fonts/Colors) | Brand Customization | HeyGen allows logo upload and color settings, similar to Lumen5's brand kit. |
| Automatic Scene Generation | AI Avatar Scene Generation | Lumen5 generates visual scenes from text; HeyGen generates avatar-driven scenes from scripts. |
| Voiceover Library | AI Voice Library & Voice Cloning | HeyGen offers more advanced voice options, including cloning, compared to Lumen5's standard voices. |
Data Transfer Guide
Lumen5 does not offer a direct export function for project files. To transfer data, you must manually copy text scripts from each video's editor into a document. Export custom uploaded media (images, videos, logos) by downloading them individually from your Lumen5 media library to your computer. Final rendered videos can also be downloaded for archival purposes. In HeyGen, create new projects and paste your scripts into the text editor. Upload your exported media files to HeyGen's media library to use as backgrounds or overlays. There is no automated import, so this process requires manual effort for each project.