What Vaideo does for you (and what it doesn't)
Editing a short video by hand means writing a script, recording a voiceover, finding footage, cutting to the narration, adding motion and syncing captions. Vaideo runs that whole chain: it writes the script with AI, narrates it, pulls images from free libraries (or generates them with AI if you switch that on), adds Ken Burns-style motion and burns in animated captions.
It's worth knowing what it doesn't do: the AI doesn't add background music or use your own clips. Your control lives in the prompt, the visual style (10 of them, from Real photo to Anime) and the option to replace the image in any scene. For most informational or story-driven videos that's enough; if you want to tweak it by hand or add your own clips or audio, you can open the video in Vaideo Editor (free), with separate video, voice and caption tracks.
Replace editing with a good prompt
If you're not editing, the creative work moves into the prompt. State the topic, audience, tone and length and, above all, the opening line: in short form the first seconds decide whether anyone keeps watching. One idea per video and a clear shape (hook, three or four lines of substance, close) beat a long block of text.
If you already have an article or blog post, paste its URL and Vaideo condenses it into a script. And if you're running a series, add a shared style hint for all images (say, "warm tones, late-afternoon light") so your videos are recognisable without templates.
What no tool can promise you
Whether a video goes viral depends on the topic, the timing, your account and algorithm decisions nobody controls. Vaideo saves you the editing and lets you post consistently, but it doesn't guarantee views. What you can control is testing several hooks, watching each video's retention and repeating what works.
Always review the result before posting: facts, names and whether the images match what's being said. And avoid posting dozens of near-identical videos: platforms such as YouTube won't monetise repetitive or mass-produced content.
Ready-to-use prompts
“3 grocery-shopping mistakes that push up your bill. Open with: "You're overpaying every single week and don't know it." 45 seconds, friendly tone”
A list format with your own hook: needs no editing and fits a pack (up to 5 min).
Use this prompt →“Why flamingos are pink, explained in 40 seconds for curious viewers. End with a question to the audience”
A single-idea curiosity; the Nature style suits library images.
Use this prompt →“Summarise this article in a 60-second video with its three key points: [article URL]”
Repurposes content you've already written without opening an editor.
Use this prompt →Format
9:16
Length
30-60 s
Visual style
Real photo or Cinematic; Minimal/Abstract for abstract topics
Voice
AI voice in English or Spanish; ask for short sentences
Recommended settings
Step by step
- 1
Type the idea or paste a URL
Topic, audience, tone, length and your opening line if you have one.
- 2
Choose format and language
9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts or 16:9 for YouTube; English or Spanish narration.
- 3
Pick a visual style
One of the 10 styles and, optionally, a style hint applied to every image.
- 4
Review and swap images
Check the script and captions, and replace the image in any scene that doesn't fit.
- 5
Download or publish
Download the MP4 or upload it to YouTube from Vaideo on the Unlimited plan.
Tips that make the difference
- ★Write the first line yourself and ask the AI to keep it word for word.
- ★One idea per video: if the prompt covers two topics, split it into two videos.
- ★Replace generic images with more specific ones; it's the tweak viewers notice most.
- ★If you want music, add it in Vaideo Editor (free) or in TikTok's or Instagram's editor when posting, below the voice.
- ★Post regularly and compare retention across different hooks.
Manual vs Vaideo
| Manual | Vaideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Skills required | Using an editor (CapCut, Premiere…) | Being able to describe the idea in a prompt |
| Control over the edit | Full: cuts, music, effects, your own clips | Prompt, style and per-scene image swaps; touch-ups in Vaideo Editor (free) |
| Captions | Generate, fix and sync them | Animated and burned in automatically |
| Time per video | Half an hour to several hours | A few minutes plus review |
Frequently asked questions
Do I really not have to edit anything?+
There are no cuts and no timeline. Vaideo assembles voice, images, motion and captions; you just review and, if you like, replace images in specific scenes.
Can I upload my own videos or photos?+
No. Images come from free libraries (Unsplash, Wikimedia) or are generated with AI, and you can swap any scene's image for another from those sources.
Does Vaideo guarantee my videos go viral?+
No, no tool can. Vaideo cuts production time so you can post more and test ideas; reach depends on the content and on each platform.
Does it include music?+
No. You can add it in TikTok's or Instagram's editor when posting, or in Vaideo Editor (free) with your own royalty-free music.
How long does it take and how long can videos be?+
Generation usually takes 2 to 6 minutes. The Free plan allows up to 30 s, packs up to 5 minutes and Unlimited up to 10 minutes.
Which languages does it narrate in?+
English and Spanish, with one natural AI voice per language.
How much does it cost?+
Free: 1 video a day up to 30 s in 720p, watermarked. One-off packs that never expire (5 videos for €5, 15 for €12, 40 for €25): each video up to 5 min in 1080p with no watermark. Unlimited (€39/month): unlimited videos (fair use) up to 10 min in 1080p, no queue, with direct YouTube upload and AutoPilot. Cancel anytime.
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