I Tried 5 Text-to-Video AI Generators (Here's the best one)

In this introductory section, Aurelius welcomes viewers and introduces the video topic. The video will cover five AI text-to-video generators that can quickly and easily create videos for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. These tools can also be used to create promotional business videos. The AI tools convert text from articles, blog posts, or even generated content (e.g., using ChatGPT) into video formats by finding appropriate stock videos and images. Aurelius then introduces the first tool, Lucas AI Video Creator, which is currently free and offers 15 credits. The tool is chat prompt-powered, allowing users to request video creation by entering a prompt.

This section explains how to use Lucas AI Video Creator, a free tool that allows users to generate videos based on chat prompts. Aurelius walks through an example where the AI is asked to create a 15-second video about AI. The tool generates a title, stock video footage, background music, and AI-generated voiceovers, and allows users to edit these elements. While the AI-generated visuals and audio are sometimes imperfect, users can fine-tune the video by changing media, text, color palettes, and narration. Videos are stored for 30 days, after which they are deleted. This tool provides users with 15 free credits to create watermark-free videos.

Pictory is introduced as a more advanced text-to-video generator with several useful features. Although it has a free trial, full access requires a paid plan. Pictory allows users to create up to three video projects of up to 10 minutes each during the trial. The tool includes options like converting scripts or articles into videos, editing videos using text, and generating videos based on visuals. In the example provided, a script about 'six tips to avoid burnout' is entered, and the AI helps highlight important keywords and auto-selects stock footage. Users can also manually highlight key points, adjust scene settings, choose templates, and edit visuals, similar to Canva. Pictory is praised for its flexibility and ease of use.

Wave.video is introduced as another AI text-to-video tool, with a free option that includes watermarked videos. While the interface and user experience are praised for their clean design, the AI-generated content can be hit or miss. Users start by entering text, choosing formatting options, and selecting stock footage or templates. However, the generated visuals may sometimes be unrelated to the text, such as a frog image appearing for a burnout-related scene. Users can manually replace irrelevant visuals and further customize their videos by editing scenes, adding transitions, and choosing from various effects and layouts. Despite its limitations, Wave.video offers significant flexibility in editing.

Lumen5 is described as one of the most established AI text-to-video tools, often used by corporate and professional clients. The tool offers several pricing plans, including a free community plan with watermarked 720p videos. Lumen5 allows users to create videos from articles, blog posts, or custom scripts. Users can choose from professionally designed templates and formats. The example provided shows how Lumen5 summarizes and converts text into a video with clean transitions and consistent branding. Users can customize scenes, change visuals, and adjust colors and fonts. Lumen5 is praised for its professional templates and ease of use, although the free plan comes with limitations.

InVideo, the final tool in the video, offers similar features to the other tools, allowing users to convert text into videos, transform blogs into videos, and add AI-powered voiceovers. While the free plan includes watermarked videos, the tool is described as easy to use, with flexibility in customizing scenes, visuals, and music. InVideo also allows for advanced editing, similar to traditional video editors, and includes collaboration features for teams. Users can leave comments and notes for specific scenes during the editing process. Like the other tools, the AI sometimes generates unrelated visuals, but users can easily swap them out from a stock library. InVideo is compared to Canva in terms of its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features.

In the final section, Aurelius wraps up the video by summarizing the five AI text-to-video generators. He shares his personal recommendation, selecting Pictory as the best option due to its ease of use, faster processing times, and better stock video selections. Although each tool has its strengths, Pictory required the least amount of manual work in finding appropriate visuals. Aurelius ends the video by encouraging viewers to try the tools and share their thoughts in the comments. He also reminds viewers that AI tools will continue to improve with advancements in technology.