Lumen5

Lumen5 converts articles and blog posts into social media videos. One thing, done well. Fast enough that you can keep up with a content calendar. The AI analyses your text, pulls relevant points, and matches them with stock footage from its integrated library. Free tier: watermarked, capped at 480p. At $19/month, the Starter plan removes the branding and gives you 1080p exports with no monthly limit. Control is where it falls short. The AI's creative choices won't always match what a human editor would do. You get far less customisation than in Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro. This works best for content marketers and social media managers who need to repurpose written content into video without hiring an editor. Want brand-specific polish or fine control over pacing and composition? Look elsewhere.