OpenAI

If you’ve been bouncing between tabs trying to create AI-generated videos, there’s a simpler way now. HeyGen — one of the more popular AI video platforms — has a plugin that installs right inside ChatGPT. That means you can script, customize, and generate a video without ever leaving the chat

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Step 1: Open ChatGPT

Head to chat.openai.com and log into your account.

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Step 2: Find the HeyGen Plugin

Look for the Plugins section in the left sidebar, or browse the directory directly. Search for HeyGen. It should come up as an official integration.\

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Step 3: Connect and Authorize

Click on the HeyGen plugin, then hit Connect HeyGen. ChatGPT will ask you to authorize a connection between your OpenAI account and HeyGen. This is a standard OAuth flow — you’re giving ChatGPT permission to talk to HeyGen’s API on your behalf. If you don’t already have a HeyGen account, you’ll be prompted to create one during this step. HeyGen does offer a free tier with basic access, though generation limits are tight. If you’re planning to use it regularly, HeyGen paid plans unlock longer videos, more avatar options, and higher resolution output.

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Step 4: Generate Your Video

Once the plugin is connected, you just ask ChatGPT to make a video. Be specific about what you want — the more detail you give, the better the result. For example, you might say something like:

“Use HeyGen to create a 60-second product explainer video. Use a female avatar, professional tone, and include a brief intro and call to action at the end.”

ChatGPT will handle the back-and-forth with HeyGen’s system, and you’ll get your video generated directly in the conversation.