Pictory
Turn scripts, articles, slides and recordings into captioned videos
About Pictory
Pictory converts text sources such as scripts, blog URLs, PDFs and PowerPoint files into videos with stock footage, AI voices and automatic subtitles. It also offers transcript-based editing, highlight clipping, avatars and access to generative models like Veo 3.1. It is aimed at marketers, trainers and educators who need volume without editing skills.
Specs
| Pricing | from $29/mo |
|---|---|
| Free tier | 14-day free trial: 300 credits, 3 videos, 720p, Pictory branding |
| Max clip length | Editor projects up to 60 min (Starter) / 180 min (Professional, Teams); script/URL-to-video up to 30 min |
| Max resolution | 1080p |
| Watermark on free plan | Yes |
| Commercial use | |
| Developer API | Yes |
| Open source | No |
Last verified 2026-10-23. A dash means we couldn't confirm it from an official source — we leave it blank rather than guess.
Pros
- Getty Images and Storyblocks stock included on every plan
- Exports subtitles as .srt, .vtt or .txt
- Separate developer API for automated video creation
Cons
- Maximum export resolution is 1080p
- No permanent free plan, only a 14-day trial
- API access is not included in standard plans
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