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. 15 languages are available (English, Polish, German, French, Spanish, and more).
Choose a voice
Select a TTS voice for the narration. Available voices depend on the selected language. Each voice has a different tone and style.
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.
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 | TTS synthesizes speech for each slide | 10-20 seconds |
| Rendering | Remotion Lambda composites the final video | 1-3 minutes |
| Finalizing | Upload and subtitle generation | 10-20 seconds |
The progress bar shows real-time rendering progress from AWS Lambda. Phase-specific animations keep the bar moving smoothly even during longer renders.
Generation limits
| Condition | Limit |
|---|---|
| Concurrent generations per user | 1 |
| Global concurrent renders | 100 |
| Max render timeout | 240 seconds |
| Max document blocks | No hard limit (recommended under 50) |
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.