The editor you access on the free plan is . Every button, menu, and editing feature is visible. When you encounter a feature not included in the free tier, it simply displays a lock icon prompting you to upgrade.

If you want Synthesia without paying, your only safe options are:

Download your video as an MP4 or share via a link

The most immediate threat is malware. Cybercriminals actively use popular software like Synthesia as bait. Research has documented a massive surge in AI-generated YouTube videos that lure users with tutorials on how to download cracked versions of software like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and, critically, . These videos often contain links to malicious software.