How do I turn a blog post into a narrated video?
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Convert the article into a slide storyline first, then generate narration by section.
Most blog posts are too text-dense to translate one-to-one into video. Start by pulling out the article's H2 and H3 headings as your slide structure. Add one cover slide, one summary slide at the end, and aim for 6 to 10 content slides in between. Each slide should hold one chart, screenshot, or three to five bullet points, not full paragraphs.
Rewrite each paragraph of the original article into spoken-form narration for the matching slide. Spoken language uses shorter sentences, contractions, and direct phrasing. A 1,500 word blog post usually compresses to around 800 to 1,000 words of narration, which runs roughly 6 to 8 minutes at natural pace. If your draft pushes past 10 minutes, cut a section rather than rushing the delivery.
Generate narration with AI voiceover, then preview each slide before publishing. Charts and code samples often need slower pacing, while intros and conclusions sit closer to natural speed. Small per-slide pace adjustments matter more than picking a different voice.
Embed the published video at the top of the original article page. Readers who prefer audio get the video, readers who prefer scanning get the text, and both contribute to longer time on page. Analytics show which slides retain viewers and which lose them, which is useful for editing the next version.
If the blog post is part of a series, keep voice and pacing consistent across episodes. A recognisable narration style helps repeat viewers settle in faster.