Your first video,
step by step.
Everything you need to turn a piece of writing into a narrated portrait video, from your first idea to your final download.
First, make yourself at home.
Create an account with your email and a password, or sign in if you already have one. Your account is where your drafts, projects, and generated videos live.
- Start a new video and paste your source content.
- Generate an English script, then review and edit it.
- Choose a voice and generate the narration and preview.
- Review the video, export the MP4, and download it when it is ready.
Want to see the format before you start? Explore the examples.
Start with one clear idea.
Paste the actual text of a post, article, newsletter, or your own notes into the content field. Add a descriptive title. A focused idea usually makes a clearer short video than several unrelated topics.
Source links and attribution
The source URL and author fields are optional attribution. A URL does not fetch or import an article, so paste the content you want to use separately. Only use material you own or have permission to adapt, and check that any attribution is correct.
Choosing a target length
The target duration guides script generation. The final running time follows the actual narration, so it can differ from the target. To make a video shorter, shorten the script and generate the voice again.
Read it like you would say it.
Select Generate AI script to get a draft English narration based on your source. Read through it before moving on: check facts, names, claims, and whether the story says what you mean.
You can edit the script directly, or write your own. Short sentences, a clear opening, and one main takeaway help the video feel natural. Generating another script replaces the current script, so finish reviewing your wording before creating the voice.
Listen before you export.
Choose one of the three English voices, then select Generate voice & preview. Speevid creates the narration and uses its timing to arrange the on-screen text.
| VOICE | LANGUAGE |
|---|---|
| Jenny | US English |
| Guy | US English |
| Sonia | British English |
When to generate the voice again
Changing the source text or title resets the generated script and voice. Review or regenerate the script, then generate a new voice. Editing the spoken script or selected voice requires new narration before exporting. Changing the author or source attribution does not require a new voice.
What the preview shows
The preview uses Speevid’s illustrated presenter template. Check pronunciation, pacing, scene text, and the opening and ending. The public examples show the visual template without audio; your workspace preview includes the voice you generate.
Ready? Make the final video.
Select Export MP4 after reviewing your narrated preview. Speevid saves the current version and adds a rendering job. You can follow its progress from your project while the video is being prepared.
Once the job is complete, download your video and cover image. The video is a portrait 1080 × 1920 MP4 with a 9:16 aspect ratio. Upload the downloaded file to your preferred publishing platform.
Pick up where you left off.
Draft changes save automatically to your account. Watch the save status before closing a tab or switching away, especially after a connection interruption.
Open your projects to continue a draft or revisit a finished video. Use a new project for a different idea. Your account keeps projects separate from other users, and you can sign in on another device to access them.
Search projects by title, archive finished work to keep Active projects tidy, and restore it from Archived whenever needed. Archiving preserves existing export history; it does not delete your content. Signing out ends your current session. If a session expires, sign in again to continue. Avoid sharing your password; each person should use their own account.
A small bump along the way?
The script or voice could not be generated.
Check the message shown in the editor. Make sure your source or script is filled in, that you are still signed in, and that your connection is working. Retry after a brief pause. If the generation service is temporarily unavailable, your saved project lets you return later.
The preview does not include my latest edits.
Changes to spoken content need a new voice generation. Select Generate voice & preview again and review the updated result.
The export is queued or failed.
A queued job is waiting for the rendering service. Check its status before starting another export. If it fails, review the displayed error, reopen the project, and retry when the service is available. Rendering takes time; waiting alone does not mean a job has failed.
My edits are not saving.
Keep the page open and check your connection and session. If prompted, sign in again. Wait for the saved status before leaving the project.
Have a story in mind?
Start with your words. Make the rest your own.
Open your workspace