Generating a Video
Generate your first video
- Open the editor - Navigate to your document in the dashboard and open it in the editor. Make sure the document has at least one screenshot block.
- Click Generate Video - In the editor toolbar, click the Generate Video button. The generation dialog will open.
- Select language - Choose the narration language from the dropdown. 11 languages are available (English, Polish, German, French, Spanish, and more).
- Choose a voice - There are 6 narrator voices (male and female) - each available in every language. You can preview each voice directly in the generation dialog.
- Set branding preferences - Choose your video branding mode based on your plan:
- clarife - default watermark (all plans)
- none - no watermark (Pro and Business)
- custom - your logo, color, and slogan (Business only)
- Start generation - Click Generate to begin. The progress bar will show real-time status through each phase.
- Download the result - When complete, download the MP4 video and SRT subtitle file. The video is also saved to your generation history.
Progress phases
During generation, the progress bar moves through distinct phases:
| Phase | Description | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scenario | AI analyzes document and writes narration script | 15-30 seconds |
| Audio | The AI narrator records speech for each slide | 1-3 minutes |
| Rendering | The final video is composited in the cloud | 1-3 minutes |
| Finalizing | Upload and subtitle generation | 10-20 seconds |
ℹ️ Info: The progress bar shows real-time rendering progress. Phase-specific animations keep the bar moving smoothly even during longer renders.
Generation limits
| Condition | Limit |
|---|---|
| Concurrent generations per user | 1 |
| Max document blocks | 30 |
| Max video duration | 5 minutes |
⚠️ Warning: You can only run one video generation at a time. Wait for the current generation to complete before starting another. Split documents longer than 30 blocks into parts - the generation dialog will tell you when a document is too long.
Viewing past generations
All your generated videos are saved in the generation history. Access it from the editor via the Generations panel. Each entry shows:
- Generation date and time
- Language and voice used
- Branding mode
- Download links for MP4 and SRT
- Generation status (completed, failed, or in progress)
Can I close the editor during generation?
Yes. Generation continues in the cloud. When you reopen the document, the result will be available if it completed.
What if generation fails?
Failed generations do not consume credits. Check the error message - common causes include network issues or extremely long documents. You can retry immediately.
Can I cancel a generation in progress?
No. Once started, the generation runs to completion. If it fails, your credits are refunded automatically.
Do I need to save the document before generating?
The document is auto-saved. The generation uses the latest saved version of your document content and screenshots.