Back to All Guides
AI VideoPaid
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