Built for imperfect inputs
Bullet points and half-finished drafts still become usable edits when the system understands pacing and scene intent.
Text to Video
Text to video AI that starts where creators really startWith a messy doc, not a perfect storyboard.
Text to video AI turns written text into an MP4: in oVideo you paste notes, bullet points or a script, and Shorts rewrites it into an editable 30 to 90 second script, narrates it in one of 12 languages, adds AI images in 12 styles or gameplay clips with word-by-word captions, and exports a 9:16 video at 1080p. A messy doc is enough to start; you do not need a perfect storyboard.
Paste notes or scripts directlyTurn copy into narration and cutsKeep every draft ready for mobile-first viewers
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At a glance
Text to video AI: the facts
- Input
- Notes, bullet points, a script or a prompt; pasted text is rewritten into a short script you can edit line by line
- Length
- 30 to 60 s (4 to 8 scenes) or 60 to 90 s (10 to 15 scenes)
- Output
- 9:16 MP4 at 1080p with AI narration and word-by-word captions, no watermark on paid plans
- Languages
- Narration in 12 languages
- Visuals
- AI images in 12 styles, gameplay clips or satisfying clips
- Price
- 82 credits for an English 30 to 60 s Short with AI images, 34 with gameplay clips. Starter: $10 a month for 400 credits
- Free accounts
- One Shorts preview (first 2 scenes, no export). Free plan not available in some countries
Made with oVideo
Real videos, not mock-ups.
Every clip below was made from start to finish with oVideo: script, voiceover, visuals and captions. Press play to see the actual output.
3 clips on display
If Putin Pressed the Red Button: One Minute to Midnight
9:16 vertical·720p
Faceless Journey: The Evolution of Humanity
16:9 landscape·1080p
Zengin Adam ve Balıkçı
9:16 vertical·1080p
Captions from the start
Readable caption timing helps the draft survive the first silent-scroll impression on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Repurpose faster
Convert one written asset into multiple short-form videos instead of re-briefing an editor for every platform.
The workflow
A realistic text-to-video workflow
Teams that publish consistently use text as the backbone because writing is easier to batch than filming. This workflow keeps that advantage intact.
publish faster
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Publish
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Step 01
Drop in the script, rough notes, or the talking points from a thread or newsletter.
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Step 02
Let AI map the copy to narration, captions, and scene beats for a first vertical edit.
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Step 03
Edit any line of the script or swap a scene where the message needs more clarity or energy.
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Step 04
Publish the draft to the platform where timing matters most, then iterate from results.
Where oVideo shows up
Where text-to-video AI shines
This workflow is strongest when you already have written knowledge and need distribution speed.
Turning blog posts into Reels
Repurposing newsletter issues into Shorts
Converting founder notes into TikToks
Making educational scripts visual
Creating quick product updates
Building weekly content batches from one planning doc
Keep exploring
Related guides
Start free
Free text to video AI
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ComparisonBest text to video AI
Compare oVideo to Pictory, Runway, and Pika for text-to-video.
IntentScript to video AI
Start from a structured script and optimize delivery.
FeatureText to Video Generator
Three ways to turn text into video.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert text (TXT) into an MP4 video?
- Open Shorts in oVideo, paste the text from your document and generate. oVideo rewrites it into a 30 to 90 second script you can edit line by line, narrates it with an AI voice, adds AI images or gameplay clips and word-by-word captions, and exports a 9:16 MP4 at 1080p. Exporting needs a paid plan from $10 a month; free accounts can preview the first 2 scenes.
- Can I paste bullet points instead of a polished script?
- Yes. Bullet points are enough for a first draft in oVideo Shorts, especially when each point is one clear beat or takeaway. Shorts turns them into narration lines, one scene per beat, with an AI image or gameplay clip behind each and captions on top. Read the generated lines before you generate the video and rewrite any that lost the meaning of your notes.
- Does oVideo keep my text word for word?
- Not automatically. Shorts rewrites pasted text into a short-form script that fits 30 to 90 seconds, so long passages get condensed. Every narration line is editable before you generate, so you can paste your exact wording back into each line. For longer text with characters, Story to Video turns up to 3,000 characters into a 15 second to 5 minute video on the Creator plan.
- Will I still need editing software afterward?
- Usually not for the first publishable version. oVideo Shorts gives you narration, visuals and word-by-word captions in one 9:16 MP4, and the built-in editor lets you rewrite lines, regenerate a scene image and change the caption style. You only need a separate editor for things oVideo does not do, such as mixing in your own recorded footage or making a horizontal cut.
- Is there a free text-to-video AI tool?
- Most free text-to-video tools limit output to a few seconds, add watermarks, or cap resolution at 480p. oVideo's free plan lets you preview one Short (the first 2 scenes drawn and voiced) but not export it. Exports need a paid plan from $10 a month for 400 credits, with no watermark. The free plan is not available in some countries.
- How much does text to video cost on oVideo?
- Credits are charged when you generate a Short: 82 credits for an English 30 to 60 second Short with AI images (68 in other languages) or 34 with gameplay or satisfying clips (20). A 60 to 90 second Short costs 139 or 49. Starter costs $10 a month for 400 credits, about 4 English AI image Shorts or 11 gameplay Shorts. The exact cost shows before you generate.
- Can text to video AI make long videos?
- Not 10 minute narrated videos. oVideo Shorts run 30 to 60 or 60 to 90 seconds in 9:16. Story to Video turns a story of up to 3,000 characters into a video of 15 seconds to 5 minutes, in 16:9 or 9:16, on the Creator plan ($40 a month, $30 billed yearly). A single AI clip from one prompt runs only 3 to 12 seconds.
- What is the best text-to-video AI in 2026?
- It depends on your workflow. Pictory is strong for repurposing long-form articles. Pika and Runway focus on visual generation. oVideo is built for turning scripts and prompts into complete 30 to 90 s vertical Shorts with voiceover, AI images in 12 styles, gameplay clips (Minecraft parkour, Subway Surfers and more) or satisfying clips, and captions.