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

The speaker, Aurelius, introduces the video's purpose, which is to share five AI-based text-to-video generators and creators. These tools can help users create content quickly for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, or for business promotional videos. The AI video creators can convert text, such as articles, blog posts, or text generated by AI like ChatGPT, into videos by finding suitable stock videos and images related to the text. The first tool discussed is Lucas AI Video Creator, which is currently free and allows users to generate up to 15 videos with 15 credits. Lucas AI is unique as it is chat prompt powered, meaning users chat with the AI to generate videos. The tool also allows editing of the generated videos, including changing the media, text, color palette, and narrator. Videos can be downloaded without watermarks, and are stored on the server for 30 days before deletion.

The second tool introduced is Pictory, which is not free but offers a free trial allowing users to generate up to three video projects of up to 10 minutes each. Pictory is more advanced and offers flexibility, making it one of the best tools according to the speaker. It provides options like script to video, converting existing articles, and visuals to video for full creative control. The speaker demonstrates using Pictory by entering a short text about avoiding burnout and highlights options like auto-keyword highlighting and manual emphasis. Users can choose a template from Pictory's library, select an aspect ratio, and enter editing mode to modify scenes, text, background, and add an AI voiceover. The tool allows for detailed customization and offers a preview of the video based on the entered text.

The third tool discussed is wave.video, which has a free option with a 15-minute video limit and a watermark. The interface is liked for its user experience and design. The tool offers various starting points for video creation, including a blank canvas, AI-generated video from text, and templates. The speaker chooses to generate a video from text, enters a title, and pastes their text, following the tool's formatting suggestions. wave.video automatically selects stock assets and audio, but the speaker notes some discrepancies in the selected visuals related to the topic. However, users have full flexibility to edit each scene, add transitions, and search for more appropriate stock images or videos. The tool also includes features like an enhancer for audio and a storyboard view.

Lumen5 is the fourth tool presented, known for its professional appeal and use by corporations. It offers a free community plan with a watermark and 720p video export. The tool is straightforward, with options to select templates and formats. Users can add a URL to import content or manually enter their script. Lumen5's AI can generate a video summary or use every sentence from the story. The AI-generated video is then editable, with options to customize scenes, media, music, and styling. The tool also allows adding voiceovers and changing video formats. Despite some errors in the AI-generated summary, Lumen5 is praised for its consistency in template design and ease of use.

The final tool highlighted is InVideo, which also offers a text-to-video generator and the ability to transform blogs into videos. It provides AI-powered voiceovers and various templates. The free option is available but with a watermark on videos. InVideo's process is similar to the previous tools, with the text being broken down into scenes. The tool allows users to change videos, add images, music, and text, and its interface is compared to Canva for its user-friendliness. InVideo also includes advanced editing features like cutting specific areas of scenes and collaboration options for team members or clients. The video can be downloaded in 720p quality for free plan users.