Convert Articles Into Videos Automatically
Send text to Plainly, and our AI powered system will convert your article/blog post into an engaging video that you can use to increase engagement.
The key benefits
Branded Templates
You can easily add your branding (color, logos) to any template from our template library, but you can also create custom templates.
Natural Sounding Voiceover
Nothing breaks a video like a robotic sounding voiceover, that’s why we ensure that we only use the most natural sounding voices.
Premium Stock Assets
If you have an subscription to premium stock asset websites, you can utilize that and enrich your videos with premium images or videos.
Multi-lingual
Our AI models, voiceover and on-screen text support multiple languages. This means that you can convert non-English articles to videos!
Editable Models
Each brand has it’s own voice. We understand that and that’s why we allow you to tweak the style of writing in the video!
Automate Distribution
After rendering, you can use our webhook delivery to send videos to your CMS, Google Drive or any other cloud storage.
Start converting articles into videos in 3 easy steps
Step 1
Pick (or create) your video template
Convert articles into videos asap with a template from our library, or create a custom one in Adobe After Effects.
Step 2
Add your article
Copy and paste the text of your article that needs to be converted into video. Plainly will summarize it, and create bullet points for on-screen text.
Step 3
Render videos automatically
This is where the magic happens: Plainly takes article summary, creates a voiceover and finds relevant imagery. All of this is then compiled into the template to create the video
Start with a template
Convert articles into videos with a few clicks.
See all templatesWe’re using Plainly to allow our users to create club keys and event invites. We decided on Plainly because we can quickly import an After Effects project, and the integration with their API was easy. It would take us ages to build a video creating feature in UltraViolet, so integrating with Plainly was a no-brainer and it paid off so far.

Leading AI/ML, Ultraviolet
We've used Plainly to automate the production of a large NFT collection. It holds a crucial part within our automation pipeline where it takes our large database, puts it through our After Effects template and magically exports mp4s. We literally had team members saying "It's like magic". Plainly team was amazing helping us bring everything to production, it's obvious that customer satisfaction is super important to them. To anyone who wants to automate video production, we recommend Plainly over any other alternative on the market!

Lead Technical Artist, Eterlast
The Plainly team did a great job supporting our event in our crunch time! Their clear documentation was easy to follow and the UI was easy to implement into our workflow. The original idea was to use a service to generate static images with our parameters, however, after talking with Plainly, the only logical thing to do is make a set of short videos. Our minimal effort paid off tenfold.

CEO, Creative Tree
FAQ about articles to video
What app converts articles to video?
Several apps, such as Plainly, Lumen5, and InVideo, can convert articles into videos. These tools use AI technology, customizable templates, and media assets to create engaging videos from written content.
Can I use an article and make a YouTube video?
Yes, you can use an article as the basis for creating a YouTube video. You can convert the written content of the article into a script or outline for your video, and then use video editing software or online tools to add visuals, images, animations, and voice-over narration.
How do I turn text into a video?
To turn text into a video, convert your text into a script or outline, select relevant visuals and images, and use video editing software such as Plainly to combine them.
Is Plainly an InVideo alternative?
Yes, Plainly is an InVideo alternative with a focus on easy setup and API access. Plainly also allows users to add custom branded templates easily.
How do I make an animated video from article?
Creating an animated video from text involves selecting animation software, writing a script, designing visual elements, animating text, adding visuals and transitions, incorporating audio, previewing and refining the animation, and finally exporting and sharing the video. You can also automate this process with a tool that converts articles and blog posts to video such as Plainly.