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Pictory

Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial

AI video creator that transforms blog posts and scripts into engaging videos.

1 min read
Setup: 5-15 minutes
3 Steps

Quick Info

Pricing

Starter: $19/month (30 videos). Professional: $39/month (60 videos). Teams: $99/month (unlimited).

Requirements
  • Email address
  • Web browser
  • Content to convert (blog, script, etc.)

Overview

Pictory converts text content like blog posts, articles, and scripts into professional videos. Features text-to-video, URL-to-video, automatic subtitles, AI voiceovers, and stock media integration with 3 million+ assets.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Create Account

Sign up at pictory.ai

  • Visit pictory.ai
  • Start free trial
  • Create account
  • Complete onboarding
2

Choose Input Type

Select your content source

  • Script to Video for scripts
  • Article to Video for URLs
  • Edit Videos Using Text for existing video
  • Visuals to Video for images
3

Customize and Generate

Finalize your video

  • Select template and style
  • Choose AI voiceover
  • Add branding elements
  • Generate and download

Core Features & Capabilities

Script to Video

Transform scripts into videos

How to use: Paste script, select template, generate video with matching visuals
Use cases:
Marketing videosSocial contentExplainers

Article to Video

Convert blog URLs to videos

How to use: Paste URL, AI extracts key points, generates video
Use cases:
Content repurposingBlog promotionYouTube content

Auto Subtitles

Automatic caption generation

How to use: Enable subtitles, choose style, export SRT or burn-in
Use cases:
AccessibilitySocial mediaSilent viewing

Best Use Cases

Blog to video conversion
YouTube content
Social media videos
Training materials
Marketing

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Use Article to Video for quick content repurposing
  • Always enable auto-subtitles for social
  • Test different templates for best fit
  • Upload custom branding for consistency
  • Use AI summarization for long content

Integrations & Compatibility

Pictory works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:

WordPressHootsuiteZapierAPI

Limitations & Considerations

  • Video limits on lower tiers
  • Template-based design
  • AI voiceover quality varies
  • Stock media can feel generic

Ready to Get Started with Pictory?

Put this guide into action and start creating amazing content with Pictory.