Joshua Xu
@joshua_xu_
Followers
16K
Following
2K
Media
46
Statuses
518
Co-Founder and CEO @HeyGen_Official | Make visual storytelling accessible to all
Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2022
[NEW] - Joshua Avatar 2.0 🤖✨. Both of these video clips were 100% AI-generated, featuring my own avatar and voice clone. 🎙️🎥. We've made massive enhancements to our life-style avatar's video quality and fine-tuned our voice technology to mimic my unique accent and speech
623
1K
7K
So here at @HeyGen_Official, we've been working on a new AI feature to help creators and businesses translate their videos as simply as possible. Step 1. Upload video.Step 2. Choose your language.Step 3. Submit. Here's a sample of @MKBHD, @elonmusk, @casey and Emma Chamberlain
175
552
2K
We have incorporated HeyGen's avatar model to work seamlessly with Sora, and the results are truly next-level. This is probably the most advanced talking avatar video to date—outperforming real actors in many scenarios. With this, we can precisely fine-tune movements,
155
215
1K
So excited to announce @HeyGen_Official's new Avatar 3.0!. Our avatars have evolved beyond lip-syncing to feature full-body dynamic motion. For the first time, our avatars' facial expressions and voice tones are dynamically generated to perfectly match the script. Available at
65
126
678
If you're interested in early access, join the waitlist here:
51
54
538
I was amazed by the voice quality of Google's NotebookLM. I integrated the audio with our Avatar 3.0, and the results are incredible—look at the head nods, smiles, attentive listening, eyebrow raises, body motion, and expressions!. Ready to turn a blog post into a video podcast?
29
77
527
Today, we’re giving creators more freedom to create videos and avatars — without stepping in front of a camera!. Simply type what you want, or upload a few photos, and watch as @HeyGen_Official creates ultra-realistic, full-body avatars with natural motion in any outfit, pose, or
23
65
433
Hey Elon, I didn't know you could speak so many languages 🤔
30
59
361
I'm beyond excited to announce our new Avatar Looks feature at @HeyGen_Official ! 🎉. Now, with just one verification, you can upload as much footage as you want to unlock unlimited styles for your avatar. Change up your backgrounds, outfits, stances, and camera angles to make
31
55
376
Today, we’re proud to announce our $60M Series A funding led by @benchmark, with participation from @ThriveCapital, @bondcap and @w_conviction. With this new funding we’re accelerating our product roadmap to help your team generate even more beautiful and engaging videos, all.
🌟 We’re so excited to announce our $60M Series A led by @benchmark!.This funding accelerates our mission of making visual storytelling accessible to all.
26
20
365
Alright!!! @Jessewelle is the first one having the access to our AI Avatar 2.0. Check it out 👉.
57
29
317
Since we released the video translation app last week, we've received lots of interests from the community. Big thanks to everyone for the feedback!. Video translation can play a pivotal role for YouTubers and the education sector. Think about it: breaking down language barriers
28
41
262
@HeyGen_Official @MKBHD @elonmusk @Casey Say goodbye to expensive dubbing services and hello to new viewers. - Translate videos in minutes.- Accurate lipsyncs.- Matching voice clones. If you're interested in early access, join the waitlist here:
11
19
148
We recently achieved a significant milestone, reaching $1M ARR in just 7 months. We've learned so much from the #buildinpublic community. As a giveback, I am sharing our stories!.
14
15
125
Today, we are excited to release avatar 2.0 - an instant avatar for the general public. We also have some big news to share: we have just secured our latest funding from @w_conviction, along with angel investments from @jaltma, @mustafasuleyman and other AI visionaries. The.
Good morning!☀️ We got featured in @Forbes! Read about how we: . - Grew from $1M ARR to $18M ARR within a year 🎉.- Launched Instant Avatar (Avatar 2.0).- Raised $5.6M💸 in new funding from @saranormous & @w_conviction + more. Read the complete post:.
15
12
111
For everyone who signs up for this waitlist, you'll receive a personalized video message from me (my avatar) via email.
If you're interested in early access, join the waitlist here:
18
8
80
🎥 Is dubbing really enough? At @HeyGen_Official , we believe every video should feel natural and accessible to everyone—no matter the language. That’s why in 2025, we’re committed to delivering the highest-precision lip sync for any video type, empowering creators to create
5
6
65
Appreciate the insight, @cz_binance . Starting HeyGen, I was driven by the magic of AI video generation. But as a founder, I've always believed that with great innovation comes an even greater responsibility. It's a journey, and we're learning and refining every step of the way.
This is pretty scary from a video verification perspective. Don't send people coins even if they send you a video. 🤷♂️.
10
5
57
lol.
0
7
50
We're elevating video translation to a whole new level – our AI now automatically detects and translates on-screen text seamlessly. If you're working with a non-Heygen video that includes presentation slides, this is the solution you’ve been waiting for!.
🚨 Exciting news! We've just launched in-video Text Translate, taking our video translation to the next level! 🌍🚀. Now we don't just translate your voice, we translate on-screen text too!. - Automatic text detection.- Instant translation to your chosen languages.- AI-powered
4
5
45
Check out the full HeyGen fall release!.
🔥Drop Alert 🔥 This fall, we’ve been hard at work shipping game-changing features to make your AI video creation faster, smarter, and more creative than ever. Here’s what’s new:. ✨ 50+ New AI Actors with 400+ looks.💡 Generate Avatars from Prompts—no camera needed.🎥 Unlimited
7
4
46
🌟 It's been only 24 hours since @romainhuet's dazzling demo of @OpenAI's TTS technology, and now it's live on HeyGen! Our avatars just got an upgrade with the six new multilingual voices that are astonishingly lifelike. Experience the upgrade now!. Check it out:
8
11
39
greeeeeeeeat demo, jesse!. BTW we released Japanese and Chinese this morning.
6
3
40
this translated video from english -> spanish looks great!.
לא. אני לא מבינה ולא יודעת לדבר בספרדית. אבל באמצעות הבינה המלאכותית הכל אפשרי. מטורף!!! .מה דעתכם? .@HeyGen_Official
6
2
38
Today marks the one-year anniversary of our partnership with @w_conviction. It’s been an incredible experience working with @saranormous and @prnvrdy. Choosing Conviction was one of our best decisions in 2023. Final reminder: Applications for Embed close this Friday, 8/23. This.
3
7
32
@notyourfede Smart idea. Do you think we should translate into other languages too - there are some decent AI tools.
2
5
32
Product marketing is a prime application for HeyGen these days. 🚀. To showcase its potential, I've integrated the HeyGen avatar into my favorite 2023 @NotionHQ product release video — the Notion AI. Dive into this meld of NotionAI x HeyGen Avatar magic! 🎥✨
5
7
30
Generative video is a new format other than just an .mp4 file. HeyGen 5.0 is our first step in reinventing the future of video experience. More exciting features are coming soon within the 5.0 framework!.
Today 🙌, we’re excited to introduce HeyGen 5.0 – the next-generation video platform for all! .🌟 Everyone can be a Visual Storyteller 🌟.
2
4
28
Avatar in Motion 1.0 🚶♀️🏃🏃♀️🏃🏻🏃🏾🚴♀️.
[NEW] — Avatar in Motion 1.0🏃♂️✨. Move your hands, make gestures, use unique tones of voice, and HeyGen will flawlessly track, translate, and lip-sync your video with any input text. Can't believe it?. 👇Comment a script for what we should make Nik say & we’ll post the video!
2
1
23
👉 Try it here:
So here at @HeyGen_Official, we've been working on a new AI feature to help creators and businesses translate their videos as simply as possible. Step 1. Upload video.Step 2. Choose your language.Step 3. Submit. Here's a sample of @MKBHD, @elonmusk, @casey and Emma Chamberlain
8
3
25
I'm excited to see what you'll create with the HeyGen API!.
We’re bringing next-level AI capabilities to businesses everywhere! . With the HeyGen API, unlock lifelike avatar videos, real-time user engagement, and global reach—all designed to scale customer connection and transform digital experiences in today’s AI-driven world. Read
3
4
25
I have been a long time fan of No Priors podcast. Thank you for having me, @saranormous and @eladgil ! Check it out to learn more about our vision at HeyGen. Meanwhile,.- Spanish version: - Germany version: - French version:.
🔥 episode of @NoPriorsPod w/@joshua_xu_ just in time for the $60M Series A funding round for @HeyGen_Official! Topics:. *Huberman.*AI video, avatars and research approach.*Commercial applications.*Safeguarding against abuse.*How AI video generation will change video creation
2
5
23
You can use your avatar in zoom meeting now!.
Ever wish you could be in two places at once? 🤔.With HeyGen’s Interactive Avatar, now you can! . Let your AI twin take over meetings, interviews, sales calls, and more. Check out our launch on Product Hunt!👇.
0
3
23
Over the past decade, mobile cameras have enabled tens of millions of people to become creators. Now, as generative AI ushers in a new era, we believe the "generative camera" will take on the mission of empowering even more people to create amazing content. Whether you're.
🚀 Big News: The HeyGen iOS Mobile App is Here!. Create lifelike avatars, translate videos into 175+ languages, and craft dynamic content—all from your iPhone. 🎥 We’ve taken the most advanced avatar and video translation technology in the industry and packed them into a tool
2
1
21
0
3
19
Had a great time at GenAI conference today with @Pats_takes . Thanks @heyjasperai for making this happen! Excited for what is coming next for the AI marketing area in 2023.
1
5
16
Welcome to the world, synthetic Ryan! 😇.
1
1
17
We are going to launch Movio on .@ProductHunt. ! Subscribe to get early access 🐙: 🌴🌎🗺️. Try Demo: #AIGC #AIAvatar.
2
1
14
We will demo the business version for video translation. Join our webinar on Thursday to learn more about:. 🔍 Proofreading Integration: Optimize your translation workflow. 📑 Side-by-Side Script Editor: Edit more efficiently. ⏳ Extended Video Duration: Supports up to 3-hour.
Regardless of whether you speak in 🇯🇵, 🇧🇷, 🇮🇹, 🇨🇳, or any other language, it's all embraced here. Join our CEO @joshua_xu_ during this week's webinar as we dive into the world of Video Translation.
2
3
14
Neil uses HeyGen for social media growth!.
5 Free Tools I Use Daily For Social Media Growth. There are a lot of tools you can use. And it can be overwhelming. Here are 5 tools free that will help you get more growth. Tool #1: HeyGen – it dubs your social content into other languages. It allows you to target more people.
3
5
17
Just returned from a week in Colombia🇨🇴, our first real break since launching the company. Travel's still pretty traditional - my wife and I doing all the planning. But, ChatGPT added a bit of magic in small, fun ways:.
2
0
16
It is! AI generated but more engaging version. Better than simple voice over.
Better version.
5
4
16
ai generated digital twin.maintaining consistency across multiple looks / scenes.talking video.
Transform your photos into endless, lifelike avatars with Multiple Looks! 📸. Upload a few photos, and HeyGen will create a custom model of you, generating ultra-realistic avatars with natural motion. Effortlessly customize outfits, backgrounds, and moods for any setting — no
0
5
15
@JoshWoloszyn @JeremyNguyenPhD The model won't be overdrawn. We intentionally designed the system to operate for 2 minutes to keep the creation cost low for everyone. While more time would technically be beneficial, we see diminishing returns beyond that.
2
0
14
Yes, video translation is released today!. Translate talking videos in just 3 minutes.
🚨 Our video translation feature is officially LIVE!. Tips to get the best results:.- Use footage that has no background noise, music or sound effects.- Use footage that only has one person talking. 👉 Try it here:
5
2
15
AI is eating the video world.
Coca-Cola has used AI for their upcoming Christmas ad. This is a game-changer for generative AI.
2
0
15
This is live now! . Enter your own script, Avatar in Motion greeting videos will be in your inbox!.
[NEW DEMO] 🤯 Write Nik's script yourself!. Enter your own text in any language and we'll run it through the Avatar in Motion engine. Totally free for everyone to try!. Reply to this post with your video of Nik, we'll retweet the best ones!. Link below 👇.
3
6
13
Excited to share what we've learned about AI in video marketing with @kippbodnar and @searchbrat tomorrow at Inbound!.
Mark your calendars for an unmissable session at #HubSpotInbound:. "The Future of AI Video and Content Generation". Our co-founder and CEO, Joshua Xu, will be sharing groundbreaking insights on AI-generated video and how it's reshaping the content landscape.
2
3
13
AI is for everyone — grandmas and grandchildren alike.
😍 "we realized there is a challenge. they don't know the language. this AI can translate where the Grandma can talk to the next generation.". AI is for everyone — grandmas and grandchildren alike. SO heartwarming, huge congrats to @McDonalds on an amazing campaign!
0
0
13
Startups live or die by their ability to execute at speed. "the faster you can move through this loop — which may require many iterations — the faster you can design a product that fits the market." This is so true.
1
1
12
Avatar video, 4k, WebM export!.
Don't settle for anything less than the best quality! 🙏That's why HeyGen allows you to produce your AI talking photos in 4K. Ascend to the next level and let your creativity run wild!
0
5
13
It's fantastic to see that @PeterDiamandis has launched the Portuguese Moonshots podcast using HeyGen!. I love how you put it, @PeterDiamandis: It's doing more than merely disrupting video production—it’s democratizing global reach.
3
1
12
Every week, we roll out a fresh update for the Enterprise Version of our Video Translation service! Join @wayne_liang_ on the webinar to learn more. Next week, we're excited to introduce custom prompting for on-brand translations. Our AI will seamlessly translate your content,.
I'll be sharing the latest progress of HeyGen Video Translation for Enterprise!. Join us tomorrow!. #HeyGen #Webinar #VideoTranslation.
1
2
9
💜.
Thrilled to continue working with @joshua_xu_ @wayne_liang_ and great partners @victoralazarte @peterfenton on building a dominant visual storytelling platform 📺.
0
0
11
Movio is launching on Product Hunt🐱 To show our love to Product Hunt community, we are offering a 50%OFF discount today!! Let us hear your voice 👉👉
2
4
9
This is an amazing use case. One key advantage of using AI avatar UGC ads is that, although you may still need to hire an actor initially, this workflow eliminates the limitations of the traditional process, where you run one iteration at a time and require reshoots to test new.
here's how im getting $1.69 leads for my friends local coffee shop using ai avatar ugc ads made in 11labs and heygen targeting 1 mile radius around their address with a cta for a bogo offer
2
3
14
🌟 Exciting! 🌟. You can now use HeyGen's ChatGPT plugin with image for video presentation now. 💡💼. 🧵Tutorial 🧵.
1
4
11
On PH today! Personalized video is an extension of instant avatar, try it out! It is easy to set up and fast to generate batch of videos!. And if you like it, give us a upvote :).
Ring in 2023 with something new from HeyGen! 🎉 . We're excited to launch our Personalized Video Generator. Join our beta and let us know what you think - we'd appreciate your upvote 👍 on Product Hunt:
3
2
11
that was fun!. do you think next year my avatar can give this talk instead?🤔.
🤩 CEO @joshua_xu_ is crushing it at #Collision . The interview will be live on YouTube soon, stay tuned!
2
0
11
I’m so impressed by how Greg demonstrated it. Magician!.
Introducing GPT-4o, our new model which can reason across text, audio, and video in real time. It's extremely versatile, fun to play with, and is a step towards a much more natural form of human-computer interaction (and even human-computer-computer interaction):
2
0
10
We're excited about generative video in marketing and invite companies to explore it with us. We'll select the three most compelling use cases and offer ONE MILLION FREE video generations for large-scale marketing. I'll be closely involved in the implementation together with our.
3
2
10
Join me on Thursday! I will be talking about HeyGen 101 and use cases where we see customers getting the most value! 👇.
Join us for this webinar as our CEO and Co-Founder @joshua_xu_ shows us some tricks and tips for creating quality AI videos for your business, classroom, or even your personal brand. 📅 Thursday, Aug 31, 11:00 am PT/ 2:00 pm ET.
4
0
10
HeyGen is on @AdobeExpress now!.
Check out @HeyGen_Official on @AdobeExpress to level up your creations with engaging AI videos!. Also recorded a quick Loom to walk you through it - hope you like it, please feel free to play with it and share your comments.
2
0
9
Many of our dedicated users have been inquiring about the template feature on our API, especially regarding how to retrieve the list of variables to update through API parameters. We've been listening! 🎧. 🔹 Quick Demo:
1
2
8
Wow.
An update on my AI avatar that's taken over my social media video content:. The account has grown to 48.4k followers and racked up 7 million+ views. But the most interesting insight from this experiment hasn't been the growth, it's been the *unexpected* near-zero backlash. When
1
0
10
One more exciting new feature before the holiday - streaming personalized avatar as a service. This will unlock huge potential for real time customer interaction / education / visual chatbot / entertainment. Join us together with Alec on Thursday!.
Did someone mention realtime?! 🤖. Join our weekly webinar, where our Realtime Avatar Lead, Alec Lindsay, will guide you through our beta launch of Realtime Avatar. 🗣️ Real-time Voice Chats.💬 AI-Powered Chatbots.🛍️ Shopping Experiences. more!.
2
0
9
AMA :).
In case you don't know - you can now chat with my cofounder, @HeyGen_Official CEO @joshua_xu_ from anywhere, anytime now .(well at least with his realtime steaming avatar). #HeyGen #Streaming #Realtime #AIAvatar
0
1
8
@ekimnazimkaya @synthesiaIO hey Ekim, yea can you shoot us an email to custom-avatar@heygen.com ? we can get you set up today.
0
0
1
This is cool! I also want a Shazam for dog language.
2
1
9
Recommend webflow.
Engage, explain, entertain. @HeyGen_Official's #MadeInWebflow website showcases how their product allows users to create AI-powered videos for any need. Say hey:.
0
1
9
This is really cool! Didn’t know GF can work for video.
More @Midjourney + @Photoshop + @HeyGen_Official. Photoshop’s #GenerativeFill works for videos too!. Here’s a quick video:
1
2
7
Thanks @PattyBaronowski ! Your avatar looks amazing! 😁 Though we built this technology at Movio, your showcase opens up our mind.
3
5
8
@gdb @IgorKurganov @OpenAI Greg is correct. This was not powered by OpenAI. We are only rolling this out to a small, select group of enterprise customers.
1
0
8
Movio with ChatGPT can be very fun and creative. Give the avatar a human mind 👨🏻🎓.
The Voight-Kampff test. Dialog generated by #ChatGPT, video generated by a whole bunch of other AI tools. Like if you want me to render the conclusion!
0
4
8
This is cool!!.
1
0
7
This is totally mind-blowing!.
What can an 8-year-old build in 45 minutes with the assistance of AI?. My daughter has been learning to code with @cursor_ai and it's mind-blowing🤯. Here are highlights from her second coding session. In 45 minutes she built a chatbot powered by @CloudflareDev Workers AI 👀
0
1
8
congrats @DLeitersdorf!.
I am excited to lead Benchmark’s $25m investment in Decart and partner with @DLeitersdorf and @MosheSshalev , building the future of AI social experiences. At 23 Dean had earned his PhD and produced award winning research on efficient distributed algorithms in sparse matrix.
3
0
7
Thanks @sonyatweetybird for mentioning @movio_official ! It is an exciting future. Within the next 6 - 18 months, generative video technology will be taking off. We are here to make that happen.
As promised: here is our @sequoia Gen AI market map V2! Very thankful for the hundreds of folks who wrote in additions and edits. AI people are amazing 🥹
0
3
7
10/10 Get ready for the future of Al video. It's moving at a rapid pace & the potential is limitless.
0
4
6
This is so good! New format for music videos? 🙂.
Hi @toolstelegraph - I wanted to follow up - I started playing around on @HeyGen_Official thanks to your posts. Easier than fighting with @runwayml and lots of 10s clips. Plus the lipsynching looks more natural to me. TYVM!!! . #aimusic #aivideo.
2
0
7
Check this new article from @MktgAi ! Create videos 10x faster with @movio_official !.
How to Create Videos 10X Faster with AI.
0
4
7