Lumen5
AI video creation from blog content
Lumen5 is an AI-powered video creation platform that transforms blog posts, articles, and written content into engaging marketing videos. Using AI to extract key points, match visuals, and generate scripts, Lumen5 is purpose-built for content marketers who want to repurpose written content into video format at scale.
Key Capabilities
Lumen5's blog-to-video feature analyzes articles via URL and automatically extracts key points, matches them with visuals from stock libraries of up to 500 million assets, and generates a complete video storyboard. The platform offers AI voiceover generation with adjustable tone and pace, AI script writing from topic outlines, an intuitive drag-and-drop editor, and customizable branded templates. Video resolution scales from 720p on free to 1080p on Starter plans and above.
Who Should Use Lumen5
Lumen5 is built for content marketing teams, social media managers, and corporate communications departments that need to consistently convert written content into video. Its blog-to-video workflow is particularly valuable for organizations with active blogs or content programs that want to extend the reach of existing assets.
Getting Started
Visit lumen5.com to sign up for the free Community plan, which allows up to 5 videos per month with a 2-minute maximum length. Paste a blog URL and watch the AI extract key points and match them with visuals to create a video storyboard. Customize and export, then upgrade to Basic at $29 per month for watermark removal and longer AI voiceover capabilities.
Pricing & Accessibility: Community (Free) with 5 videos/mo and 2-min max. Basic at $29/mo removes watermarks. Starter at $79/mo adds 1080p and 50M+ stock assets. Professional at $199/mo with custom watermarks and 500M assets. Enterprise with custom pricing. Browser-based.
Why Consider Lumen5: Lumen5 is the leading blog-to-video platform, offering the most streamlined workflow for transforming written content into engaging video by automatically extracting key points and matching them with relevant visuals.
Pros
- Best-in-class blog-to-video conversion from URLs
- AI automatically extracts key points and matches visuals
- Up to 500 million stock assets on Professional plan
- AI voiceover generator with adjustable tone and pace
- No video editing experience required
Cons
- Free plan limited to 5 videos per month at 2-minute max with watermark
- Price jumps significantly between tiers ($29 to $79 to $199)
- Limited editing capabilities compared to full-featured video editors
Who is this for?
Converting blog posts and articles into social media videos, creating marketing content from written reports and case studies, producing branded video newsletters, building video summaries of long-form content, scaling content marketing with automated video repurposing
Frequently Asked Questions about Lumen5
Can Lumen5 convert a blog post into a video?
Yes, paste your blog URL into Lumen5 and the AI analyzes the content, extracts the most important points, matches them with relevant stock visuals, and generates a complete video storyboard with captions. You can customize the result before exporting.
How many stock assets does Lumen5 provide?
The stock library scales with your plan: the Starter plan includes 50 million+ stock images and videos, while the Professional plan provides access to over 500 million assets. The Community free plan includes a basic selection.
Does Lumen5 support AI voiceovers?
Yes, Lumen5 includes an AI voiceover generator that offers natural-sounding voices with adjustable tone and pace. Longer voiceover capabilities are available on paid plans, with the Basic plan at $29/mo removing watermarks and expanding voiceover features.
Pricing
freemium
$29/mo
Free tier: 5 videos/mo, 2-min max length, Lumen5 watermark
Details
APINo
Open SourceNo
CollaborationYes
LanguagesEnglish primarily, multiple languages via AI voiceover
Learning CurveEasy
Integrations
Blog URL importstock media libraries
