How to turn blog posts into Video Tutorials using AI

Over the past few years, it’s become more apparent than ever that when it comes to online content, video is king. US adults were spending three hours and 38 minutes daily watching digital videos back in 2023, and since then, that number has only increased. 

Turning your blog posts into video tutorials can be a powerful way to breathe new life into your existing content. And thanks to AI tools, the process of going from a written post to a polished video tutorial is now more accessible than ever. AI can: 

• Rewrite your blog posts into engaging video scripts 
• Generate natural-sounding voiceovers in seconds
• In some cases, even create detailed visuals for your video tutorial 

IMPORTANT TIP: Before deciding to turn your blog post into a video tutorial, consider the footage you will need to create a high-quality video. The more generic your topic is, the easier it will be for an AI tool to find the right stock footage or generate relevant videos, which will mean less work on your part. 
 

So, without further ado, let’s take a look at how you can use ChatGPT and Flixier to convert a blog post into a video tutorial: 

Step 1: Write or generate a video script using AI 

Obviously, you've already done most of the writing work when you created your blog post. However, written content doesn't always translate perfectly into videos, so you might want to use AI to help you turn your blog post into a good script for your video. 

You can provide ChatGPT with a link to your article and ask it to turn it into a video tutorial. Don’t be stingy with the details, and don’t settle for the first draft! Ask it to come up with hooks and tailor your scripts for the platform you're targeting, whether that’s YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram Reels. Provide as much information as possible and prompt it again until it gets it right. 

PRO TIP: Don’t settle for the first draft! As you can see in that last reply, ChatGPT can also help you come up with hooks and generate scripts that are tailored for specific platforms, so give it as much information as you can and don’t be afraid to ask it to try again until it gets it right! 
 

Step 2: Use AI tools to create the visuals (optional) 

The reason we labeled this step as optional is that, like we mentioned earlier, AI can’t generate every type of footage. If you need hyper-specific clips or screen recordings of software, you’ll be better off recording it yourself. You can also use our screen recorder to capture your screen easily without leaving your web browser.

However, if you’re confident that you can use AI-generated clips in your videos, we’ll show you just how to get them: 

Turning existing images into videos with Flixier

The easiest way to generate clips for your video tutorial is to start from the images you use in your blog post. Flixier’s AI image to video tool is perfect for that, since it can turn any image you upload into a 5-second-long video. 
 

To use it, just choose the image you want to use, then select an Aspect Ratio (ideally, the same Aspect ratio as your video) and type in your prompt. Then, hit Generate.

Flixier will take a few seconds to generate your video, and then you’ll be able to save it to your computer by clicking the Download button. 

Here’s a quick look at the final results: the original image is on the left, and the one we generated with Flixier is on the right. 

You can use this method to turn all the images in your blog post into short clips that you can use in the final video tutorial if you don’t want to record any video yourself. 
 

Step 3: Add a voiceover or AI narration 

Now that you have your visuals, it’s time to generate a voiceover. Luckily, this process is pretty simple, especially if you use Flixier: 

First, you need to create a new project. Then, click on Import and Record, and choose the Text to Speech option. 

Then, use the left side menu to browse through the different voice options. You can sort them by language, gender, and type. Human-Like voices are the most realistic ones.

The right side is where you’ll need to paste your script, and the Voice Settings menu allows you to experiment with the voices until you get them to sound just right. 

PRO TIP: If you want to make your videos sound a little more authentic but don’t want to spend the time recording an entire voiceover, you can use Flixier’s voice cloning feature to generate a voiceover that sounds like you. 

All it takes is reading a few prompts out loud into the microphone so the AI can learn what you sound like. You’ll also be able to save this voice to your Flixier library for later so you can use it in future videos if you want to. You can read more about it here or watch our video tutorial to learn more about it:

Step 4: Edit and polish your video

Now that you have your video and your voiceover, it’s time to put the whole thing together: 

Your voiceover should already be on the timeline from the previous step. Add your own recordings (or the videos you generated with Flixier) to your media library, then drag them down to the timeline. 

You can drag on the edges of your clips in the timeline to trim them in order to synchronize them with the voiceover. Adding transitions is also easy: just open the Transitions menu from the left side of the screen and then drag it between two clips on the timeline. 

Finally, you can add an extra layer of polish and make your video even more accessible with subtitles. Generating subtitles for your video with Flixier is easy: all you need to do is right-click your audio track on the timeline and click on Generate Subtitles. 

Your subtitles will be generated in a few seconds. Afterwards, you can use the menu on the right side to customize them with different looks and animations, and even translate them to different languages automatically to help you reach people from different parts of the world. 

Step 5: Export and share on YouTube or other platforms 

When you’re happy with your video, click the Export button in the top right corner of the screen. The export menu lets you save the video to your computer automatically once its done. You can also publish your video tutorial straight to your YouTube channel, TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram account from this menu.

Conclusion

Turning your blog post into video tutorials doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the help of AI tools like Flixier, you can repurpose your existing content, cut down on production time, and reach people who prefer watching over reading. Whether you’re creating TikTok clips or a full-length YouTube video tutorial, the process is simple: get your script, add visuals, record a voiceover, and then polish everything up. 

The best part? Once you’ve done it a couple of times, you’ll have a repeatable workflow that makes every new video easier to produce. So don’t let your blog posts gather dust – turn them into engaging video tutorials and give your content the second life it deserves.