Feature · Explainer videos
AI Explainer Video Generator
for courses, SaaS and YouTube.
Teach anything visually. Paste a concept, get a fully narrated explainer video with scenes, diagrams and captions — cinematic quality, zero editing.
What you get
- ✓Structured scripts: hook, context, core idea, takeaway — retention-tuned.
- ✓Narrator voices with clear pacing for educational content.
- ✓Cinematic scene generation — abstract concepts become visual metaphors.
- ✓Auto captions burned in — accessibility and watch-through rate in one.
- ✓Export 9:16 for Shorts/Reels/TikTok OR 16:9 for YouTube long-form.
- ✓Support for bilingual narration (useful for course re-publishing).
How it works
- 01Step 1
Paste a concept
A topic, a course lesson, a product feature — "how neurons form new memories", "what is zero-knowledge proof", "how our new plan tier works". The AI writes a structured explainer script.
- 02Step 2
Pick narrator + aesthetic
Choose a teacher voice (authoritative, warm, energetic) and a visual style (cinematic, illustrated, 3D motion, minimalist). The AI storyboards each scene to visualize the concept.
- 03Step 3
Render, export, publish
Export MP4 in 9:16 or 16:9 with burned captions. Upload as a YouTube long-form, a Short, a Reel, a course lesson, or a Loom-style product explainer.
Comparison
| Element | Shortlify AI | Traditional explainer studio |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | 10 minutes | 2–4 weeks |
| Script + storyboard | AI, included | Writer + art director |
| Narration | 30+ voices included | $150–500 VO booking |
| Animation / visuals | AI-generated scenes | $1,500–6,000 for a 2-min animation |
| Iteration cost | Free regeneration | Each revision adds days + $$$ |
Prompt ideas that work
“How our brains form new memories during sleep, explained in 90 seconds.”
“What actually happens in the first 30 seconds after you press brew on a coffee machine.”
“Why compound interest feels slow for 10 years and explosive after that.”
“How large language models predict the next word — illustrated, no math.”
“The three bottlenecks that kill every early-stage SaaS startup.”
FAQ
- Can I use Shortlify for course content and sell it?
- Yes. You own every video you generate and can publish it on Teachable, Kajabi, Udemy, YouTube, or your own site. No royalty, no revenue share.
- Is it accurate enough for scientific / technical content?
- Shortlify's script engine uses state-of-the-art LLMs, but for highly specialized content (medical, legal, engineering), you should edit the script before rendering. The editor shows the script before the expensive render step so you can correct any factual detail.
- Can I add my own narration or on-camera intro?
- Yes — upload your own voice recording and Shortlify will time the AI-generated visuals to it. Or clone your voice once (Studio plan) and reuse it across every video.
- Which format should I pick — 9:16 or 16:9?
- 16:9 for YouTube long-form, courses, and LinkedIn. 9:16 for Shorts, Reels, TikTok, and any mobile-first distribution. You can render both from the same script with one click.
- Can I brand the video with my logo and color palette?
- Yes. Upload a reference frame or logo; Shortlify will color-match the generated scenes and add your logo bug to each scene. Custom intros and outros on Studio plan.
- Does it work for internal corporate training?
- Yes — many teams use Shortlify for onboarding videos, product demos, and internal announcements. Private workspace + SSO on team plans.
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