Pictory
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The Best AI Video Generator - Start with a click, end with a story
How to Replace PictoryOverview
Features
45 features across 17 categories
Accessibility(2)
Automatically transcribe and caption videos instantly to make them accessible
Export subtitles in multiple formats (.srt, .vtt, txt)
Audio(3)
Add natural AI voiceovers with realistic voice options and support for multiple languages through ElevenLabs integration
Automatically sync uploaded voiceovers to video scenes
Access to 5,000-15,000 premium music tracks depending on plan
Avatars(1)
Turn scripts into professional videos with realistic AI avatars that narrate content with natural speech, captions, and visuals automatically
Billing(1)
Option to purchase additional video minutes beyond monthly allocation
Collaboration(1)
Team workspace to share assets and collaborate on video projects (available on Team and Enterprise plans)
Core Generation(5)
Transform audio recordings into compelling video content by uploading a recording and letting Pictory add visuals, captions, and highlights automatically
Transform a single image into a smooth, animated video clip using AI video generation technology
Convert PowerPoint presentations into professional videos with AI-driven slide syncing, voiceovers, and branding
Convert text, scripts, articles, or blog posts into videos with AI-selected visuals, voiceovers, and audio tracks
Instantly convert web content into videos by pasting a URL; AI extracts text and images and converts them into completed videos
Customization(1)
Upload and save custom brand fonts, colors, and logos to ensure consistent branding across all videos
Distribution(3)
Export videos in multiple aspect ratios and resolutions (720p-1080p) for different platforms
Interactive video hosting platform with AI-generated chapters, quizzes, knowledge checks, clickable CTAs, and SCORM export for LMS integration (Enterprise only)
Resize and optimize videos for all major platforms in multiple aspect ratios (landscape, vertical, square) in 1080p
Editing(8)
Add supplementary B-roll footage to enhance video content
Edit videos with AI-powered tools to cut silences, remove filler words, add captions, music and more with one click
Automatically identify and create highlight videos from longer content
AI automatically segments scripts into scenes with estimated duration and visual context
Turn long videos into short, engaging highlight summaries in seconds by automatically finding key moments
Edit video recordings easily using text instead of traditional timeline editing
Easily trim and cut video clips during editing
Preview videos before export without using up video minute allowance
Generative AI(5)
Use AI credits to generate custom images, videos, and avatars (50-2400 credits depending on plan)
Turn ideas into professional video scripts in seconds using AI
Create images and videos from text prompts and add them directly into video scenes using the editor
GPT-powered tool that creates video scripts and automatically generates videos from prompts
Start with a text prompt and instantly turn words into clear, creative images
Integration(4)
Flexible API for integrating Pictory's AI into custom systems for automated video creation and customization at scale
Browser extension that allows instant video generation from any webpage directly from your browser
Automate video workflows with Make to send completed content into storage systems and connected apps
Connect Pictory to powerful workflows that automate creation and distribution
Media(2)
Access to 5-18 million videos and images from Getty Images and Storyblocks depending on plan
Upload your own images, video clips, and music tracks to use in videos
Organization(1)
Index and organize custom uploaded assets for easy reuse (Enterprise only)
Recording(1)
Capture screen, webcam, and audio in one click, then let AI remove silences, cut filler words, and enhance the recording
Services(1)
Professional video creation services handled by Pictory team (Enterprise only)
Support(4)
Early access to new beta features and functionality (Enterprise only)
Dedicated account manager for Enterprise customers
Professional video creation consulting services for Enterprise plans
Expert team guidance and training for smooth video production integration (Team and Enterprise plans)
Templates(2)
Custom video templates built specifically for your brand (Enterprise only)
Pre-designed professionally-crafted layouts that automatically structure text, visuals, and timing for consistent appearance
Pricing
Free Trial
- ✓15 video minutes
- ✓50 AI credits
- ✓1 Brand Kit
- ✓Basic tools
- ✓5-minute max video length
Starter
- ✓200 video minutes per month
- ✓5 GB storage
- ✓1 Brand Kit
- ✓60 minutes of ElevenLabs AI voices in 29 languages
- ✓5 million videos from Getty Images and Storyblocks
- ✓100 AI Credits to Generate Images, Videos, Avatars
- ✓No watermark
- ✓Basic AI Tools
- ✓Auto-sync of uploaded voiceovers
- ✓1 User
- ✓30-minute max video length
- ✓720p export resolution
- ✓5,000 premium music tracks
- ✓Standard AI voices
- ✓Email support
- ✓Online courses access
Professional
Popular- ✓600 video minutes per month
- ✓20 GB storage
- ✓5 Brand Kits
- ✓Unlimited standard voices in 7 languages
- ✓120 minutes of ElevenLabs AI voices in 29 languages
- ✓18 million videos from Getty Images and Storyblocks
- ✓500 AI Credits to Generate Images, Videos, Avatars
- ✓All Starter features
- ✓Advanced AI Tools
- ✓Video summarizations of long videos
- ✓1 User
- ✓30-minute max video length
- ✓1080p export resolution
- ✓15,000 premium music tracks
- ✓Hyper-realistic AI voices
- ✓Priority support
- ✓Online courses access
Team
- ✓1800 video minutes per month
- ✓100 GB storage
- ✓10 Brand Kits
- ✓Unlimited standard voices in 7 languages
- ✓240 minutes of ElevenLabs AI voices in 29 languages
- ✓18 million videos from Getty Images and Storyblocks
- ✓2400 AI Credits to Generate Images, Videos, Avatars
- ✓All Professional features
- ✓3+ Users
- ✓Team workspace to share assets and collaborate
- ✓Professional onboarding and team training
- ✓30-minute max video length
- ✓1080p export resolution
- ✓15,000 premium music tracks
- ✓Hyper-realistic AI voices (up to 420 mins)
- ✓Priority support
- ✓Online courses access
Enterprise
- ✓Custom video minutes
- ✓Custom storage
- ✓Unlimited Brand Kits
- ✓Unlimited standard voices in 7 languages
- ✓Custom ElevenLabs AI voices
- ✓18 million videos from Getty Images and Storyblocks
- ✓Custom AI Credits
- ✓All Team features
- ✓10+ Users
- ✓Pictory Central interactive video hosting
- ✓AI-generated chapters
- ✓Quizzes and knowledge checks
- ✓Clickable CTAs and links
- ✓SCORM export (LMS Ready)
- ✓Dedicated success manager
- ✓Expert video consulting
- ✓Uploaded asset indexing
- ✓Custom-built templates
- ✓Done-for-you video creation
- ✓Early access to beta features
- ✓Custom integrations
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Integrations
8 known integrations