Create data-driven videos on autopilot
Upload your After Effects templates, connect your data source, and let Plainly automatically render & distribute your video variations.
Simplifying After Effects video automation
Automated video versioning
Keep your creative team sane - eliminate manual work and automatically create as many video variations as you need.
Video localization
Batch localize your videos, adapting text, assets, and audio to suit different languages and cultures.
Sports videos
Capture the excitement, and create videos for match lineups, game updates, recaps, and exciting moments as they happen!
News videos
Automate video creation using structured data such as RSS feeds, article metadata, and more.
Digital signage
Automate your digital signage video creation to deliver up-to-date, relevant content across multiple displays at all times.
Broadcast content
Dynamically create lower thirds and other on-screen graphics for your broadcast content in no time.
Video ads optimization
Automatically swap out elements of your ads and create thousands of variations for TV or social media.
Personalized videos
Engage with your customers with videos personalized specifically for them.
Video versioning API
Integrate Plainly into your app, or create custom video automation workflows with a powerful rest API.
We automate video for these industries
The ease of video creation with Plainly was astounding; we were able to produce hundreds of videos within just three days, all thanks to their user-friendly platform and the exceptional support of their team.
Growth and Product lead, Brooker Chooser
Increase your team's output without increasing headcount
We use Plainly for crucial tasks to automate creative production for our clients, and whilst they have a great product we’re even more happy about their support.
CEO, Plug
Scale your video production and offer clients more for less
Integrating Plainly into our web app was a simple process from day one. The service has allowed us to easily render After Effects templates and provide customized video content.
Co-founder, Viddyoze
Save development time, integrate Plainly's API, and offer video automation to your users.
How Plainly works
Create your template
Create your template in After Effects and upload it to Plainly.
Native After Effects infrastructure
Create high-quality custom templates with no disruptions to your creative workflow.
Complete creative control
Make no creative compromises and use all of After Effects' features without worrying about compatibility.
Web application
Manage your projects and team members seamlessly in one place.
Mark dynamic elements
Mark elements like text, images, videos, animations, and audio that will change in each video based on your data.
Auto parametrization
Quickly get started by automatically generating templates and parameterizing layers.
Layer scripting
Dynamically move the video layers in time or pin the duration of the output to a specific video element.
Layer management
Control layer properties effortlessly during rendering execution.
Connect your data and render videos
Link your data using CSV, Plainly’s API, or native integrations. Plainly renders your video variants in the cloud and distributes them automatically.
Custom output formats
Different platforms have different requirements, export any kind of video format with custom encoding.
Cloud-based rendering
Render your videos securely, without compromising performance or quality.
Unlimited scalability
Our robust rendering infrastructure renders multiple videos at the same time—no need to worry about volume.
Designed to help you scale
Integrate with your tools
Connect your favourite tools with one-click integration to transform your data into custom videos, and automatically upload and distribute your content to different platforms effortlessly.
Enterprise-grade security
Plainly is an ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant company, so you can rest assured that your data is protected by the industry leading security standards.
Your success is our mission
Our team has completed hundreds of video automation projects, and we’re ready to use that expertise to help with your next project.
Some of our happy clients
Frequently asked questions
What is video automation software?
Video automation software allows you to automatically create many different versions of the same video. Once you create a video template, you can connect the template to a data source (database, spreadsheet, API...etc) to automate video creation and swap elements such as text, images, videos, audio, and colors.
Is an automated video editing tool the same as a video automation tool?
An automated video editing tool is not quite the same as a video automation tool, although some people use these terms interchangeably. Check out our resource on automated video editing to learn more.
What can you use video automation software for?
Video automation software can be used for creating personalized videos at scale or simply creating video variations in bulk. The tool makes it simple to create dynamic layers and quickly create video versions.
Is Plainly compatible with After Effects?
Yes, Plainly is fully compatible with After Effects and is built on an infrastructure that leverages After Effects. You create video templates in After Effects, then upload them to Plainly for easy video versioning and personalization. We also have an After Effects plugin that can upload your template directly to Plainly.
Is there a limit to the number of videos I can create?
No, there’s no limit to the number of videos you can create. However, your plan includes a set number of rendering minutes, which determines how much video content you can render.
How does Plainly handle video rendering?
Plainly uses a cloud-based After Effects infrastructure to render your videos. Depending on your plan, multiple videos can be rendered simultaneously for faster processing.
What others say about us
Plainly has been an incredible partner in helping us develop new business models in the field of video. Plainly is quickly shaping the future of video and we are looking forward to continuing to work with them!
Team Lead AI Video, BurdaForward
Compared to my old in-house rendering setup, it’s like night and day. It scales effortlessly, performs consistently, and has been rock-solid reliable. Integration with third-party services was quick and straightforward, and getting started was super easy.
CTO, Perfect Fools
Working with Plainly was a seamless experience, especially given our very tough timeline. Their team was incredibly helpful with technical support, always quick to respond and provide solutions. We highly recommend Plainly for any large-scale video personalization project.
CEO, Jungle.Guide
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