→How to Migrate from Murf AI to Synthesia (Step-by-Step)
Last updated: April 2026
Migrating from Murf AI to Synthesia makes sense when you need full AI video creation rather than just voiceovers. While Murf excels at text-to-speech, Synthesia adds realistic AI avatars, visual elements, and complete video production capabilities. This guide covers exporting your Murf projects, mapping features to Synthesia's platform, transferring scripts and voice preferences, and adapting to the video-first workflow. You'll learn how to preserve your content while gaining powerful visual storytelling tools for training, marketing, and corporate communications.
Estimated Timeline
solo user
2-4 hours for basic projects
small team
1-3 days including training
enterprise
2-4 weeks for full migration with custom avatar setup
Migration Steps
Audit Your Murf AI Projects
easyExport Scripts and Audio Files
easySet Up Your Synthesia Account
easyMap Murf Voices to Synthesia Avatars
mediumRecreate Projects in Synthesia
mediumAdapt to Video-First Features
mediumTest and Quality Check
mediumTrain Your Team and Update Workflows
hardFeature Mapping
| Murf AI | Synthesia Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 120+ AI voices in 20+ languages | 160+ AI avatars in 130+ languages | Synthesia combines visual avatars with voices, offering more languages but different voice characteristics |
| Voice cloning | Custom avatar creation | Both require enterprise plans; Synthesia focuses on visual avatar customization rather than just voice replication |
| Integrated video editor with timing markers | Scene-based video editor | Synthesia uses scene management rather than timeline markers, offering different workflow for timing control |
| Music and sound effect library | Background music and media library | Similar functionality but Synthesia's library is optimized for video backgrounds rather than standalone audio |
| Team collaboration features | Workspace collaboration | Both support team projects but with different permission structures and sharing options |
| Granular speech parameter control | Text pacing and emphasis controls | Synthesia offers less technical voice control but provides visual timing adjustments |
| Audio export formats | Video export formats | Murf exports audio files; Synthesia exports complete video files (MP4) with integrated visuals |
Data Transfer Guide
Murf AI doesn't offer direct project export to other platforms. To transfer data: First, export all scripts as text files from your Murf projects. Second, download high-quality audio exports of completed voiceovers. Third, document your voice preferences, timing markers, and project settings. In Synthesia, you'll manually recreate projects by pasting scripts into new video projects. Import any supporting assets (images, music) you used in Murf. For team projects, export collaborator lists and permissions documentation to recreate access levels in Synthesia's workspace settings.