Lumen5
Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial
AI video creation platform that transforms blog posts into engaging videos.
Quick Info
Community: Free (5 videos/month, 720p, watermark). Basic: $29/month (no watermark, advanced AI). Starter: $79/month. Professional: $199/month. Enterprise: Custom pricing.
- Email address
- Blog post or article URL (optional)
- Web browser
Overview
Lumen5 is an AI-powered video creation platform designed for brands and businesses to produce social video content. It transforms blog posts, articles, and PDFs into videos using AI storyboarding, offers extensive media libraries, and optimizes videos for different social platforms. No video editing experience required.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Create Account
Sign up at lumen5.com
- Visit lumen5.com
- Click "Sign Up Free"
- Create account with email or Google
- Complete brand setup
Create Video
Start your first video project
- Click "Create Video"
- Choose method (blog to video, template, blank)
- Paste blog URL or enter topic
- Let AI generate storyboard
Customize and Export
Edit and download video
- Review AI-generated scenes
- Customize text, images, and music
- Preview video
- Export in desired format and resolution
Core Features & Capabilities
Blog to Video
AI converts blog posts to videos
AI Storyboarding
Automatic scene creation and visual matching
Media Library
Millions of stock images and videos
Best Use Cases
Pro Tips & Best Practices
- Use Blog to Video for quick repurposing
- Optimize aspect ratio per platform
- Add captions for silent viewing
- Use brand kit for consistency
- Preview on mobile before publishing
Integrations & Compatibility
Lumen5 works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:
Limitations & Considerations
- Free plan has watermark
- 720p on free plan
- 5 videos/month limit on free
- Limited customization vs pro editors
- Template-based approach