InVideo AI Tutorial: Create Videos from Text Prompts (2025)

InVideo AI creates complete videos from a single text prompt. This tutorial shows you how to use it effectively for faceless content creation.

What is InVideo AI?

InVideo AI generates full videos including script, stock footage, voiceover, and music from just a topic or prompt. It's like ChatGPT for video.

• Text/topic → Complete video in minutes
• AI writes script automatically
• Matches relevant stock footage
• Adds voiceover and background music
• Editable at every stage

Getting Started

Creating Your First Video

1. Go to invideo.io and sign up
2. Click "Create AI Video"
3. Enter your topic or detailed prompt
4. Select video type (YouTube, Shorts, etc.)
5. Choose audience and platform
6. Click "Generate Video"
7. Wait 2-5 minutes for AI to work

Prompt Examples

Understanding the Editor

After Generation

Once AI generates your video, you can edit:

• Script: Modify any text/narration
• Media: Swap stock footage for each scene
• Voiceover: Change voice, regenerate sections
• Music: Pick different background tracks
• Timing: Adjust scene durations

Chat-Based Editing

InVideo AI's killer feature—edit by chatting:

Video Types

Best Use Cases

• Explainer videos: "How X works" content
• List videos: "Top 10" and "5 ways to" formats
• News summaries: Quick news coverage
• Educational content: Tutorials and guides
• Social clips: TikTok, Reels, Shorts

Platform Options

• YouTube (16:9): Standard landscape videos
• YouTube Shorts (9:16): Vertical short-form
• TikTok (9:16): Optimized for TikTok
• Instagram Reels (9:16): Vertical format
• Facebook (various): Multiple format options

Improving Results

Better Prompts = Better Videos

• Be specific: Include details about style, tone, length
• Reference styles: "Like [channel name]" helps AI understand
• Structure: Tell AI what sections you want
• Audience: Specify who's watching
• Platform: Mention where it'll be posted

Post-Generation Optimization

1. Watch the full video first
2. Check for awkward stock footage - swap as needed
3. Listen to voiceover - regenerate odd sections
4. Verify facts - AI can make mistakes
5. Improve intro - first 5 seconds matter most
6. Add strong CTA at end

Workflow for YouTube

1. Research topic - Use VidIQ for keyword research
2. Write detailed prompt with structure
3. Generate video
4. Edit script for accuracy and engagement
5. Replace generic footage with better matches
6. Enhance intro for retention
7. Export in highest quality
8. Add custom thumbnail (InVideo doesn't make these)

Pricing

Is It Worth It?

• For beginners: Great way to start without editing skills
• For volume: Fast production for content mills
• For quality: Needs customization to stand out
• vs Manual: Saves 5-10 hours per video

Limitations

• Stock footage: Can feel generic without swapping
• Voice quality: Good but not ElevenLabs quality
• Uniqueness: Others can generate similar content
• Accuracy: AI may include incorrect facts
• Length: Best for 5-15 minute videos

Pro Tips

Standing Out

• Always customize—don't use first generation as-is
• Replace at least 30% of stock footage
• Add your unique hook and angle
• Combine with custom thumbnails (Canva/Midjourney)
• Use better voices (export, re-voice with ElevenLabs)

Efficiency

• Batch generate multiple videos
• Create templates for recurring content types
• Save good prompts for reuse
• Use chat editing for quick fixes

InVideo AI vs Alternatives

• vs Pictory: InVideo is more AI-driven, Pictory better for blog-to-video
• vs Fliki: Similar features, Fliki has better voices
• vs Manual editing: 10x faster but less control
• vs Synthesia: InVideo for stock footage, Synthesia for AI avatars

Best Practices Checklist

InVideo AI is a powerful starting point. The key is using it as a foundation, not a finished product. Generate, customize, and add your unique angle to create content that stands out.