AI Explainer Video Generator
script first, then pixels
Give it a document or a prompt. Read the script it writes. Then it generates.
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An AI explainer video generator turns written material into an animated video with narration, without an editor or a storyboard. DistilBook accepts a PDF, Word file, plain text, an article URL, or just a written prompt if you have no document at all. It writes the narration first and pauses so you can read and edit every line, then generates scenes and voiceover only after you approve. Generation runs about 7 minutes per slide, with the first narrated slide playing about 6 minutes in. Signup grants 30 credits, enough for a complete 3 slide video, and asks for no card.
You start free: signing up gives you 30 credits with no credit card, a slide costs 10 credits, so that is a complete 3 slide narrated video you can watch end to end. DistilBook accepts PDF, Word, images, plain text, a web article link, or a written prompt, and you approve the AI narration script before anything renders. Paid plans start at $15 per month for 170 credits, roughly 17 slides, which removes the watermark and unlocks MP4 export at up to 1440p. Narration is available in 20 or more languages, and the ai explainer video generator output can carry your own logo and brand colors.
Last updated : timings, limits and prices on this page were checked against the live product.
What do the videos look like?
Untouched DistilBook output. Press play on any of them.
How does it work?
Give it something to work from
A document, an article URL, or a written prompt. A prompt is enough when there is no source material: describe the topic and audience and it writes from there.
Pick a look
A hand-drawn whiteboard style, or one of 14 motion-graphics styles. Whiteboard runs about 2 minutes of finished video per slide; motion graphics is faster paced at about 30 seconds.
Read the generated script
Every line, mapped to its slide, before any audio or visuals exist. Edit anything that drifted, or paste in your own exact wording and it narrates what you wrote.
Generate and export
Approve and it produces scenes, narration and subtitles. Watch it in the browser on the free tier, or export MP4 at up to 1440p on a paid plan.
What do you get in every video?
| Video styles | Whiteboard hand-drawn plus 14 motion-graphics style presets |
|---|---|
| Narration | AI voices in 20+ languages, reviewed and editable before generation |
| First result | First narrated slide plays in about 6 minutes |
| Branding | Your logo, colors, and company text on every slide |
| Editing | Edit narration, slide images, titles, and reveals before rendering |
| Export | MP4 at 720p, 1080p, or 1440p, plus a shareable web link |
| Inputs | PDF, Word, images, plain text, web articles, or a written prompt |
What does it cost?
Generating and previewing is free. Paid plans are priced per slide, so a video costs a predictable amount.
| Plan | Price | Credits | What that makes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 30 credits on signup | 3 narrated slides, watermarked preview | No credit card |
| Basic | $15 / month | 170 credits / month | About 17 slides, 30 to 35 minutes of video | MP4 download, no watermark |
| Pro | $35 / month | 450 credits / month | About 45 slides | 1080p export, longer videos |
| Max | $75 / month | 1,000 credits / month | About 100 slides | 1440p export, priority queue |
One slide costs 10 credits. Yearly plans are about 50% cheaper. Full details on the pricing page.
Who is this for?
Founders and marketers
Explain a product or concept without booking an animator. Point it at your own site and it extracts the brand and builds a product explainer.
Teachers and course creators
Turn lecture notes or a chapter into something students will actually watch, in 20 or more languages.
Anyone with a document nobody reads
The information already exists. The problem is the format, and that is the part this fixes.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI explainer video generator?
Software that turns written input into an animated video with AI narration, handling the script, the artwork, the voiceover and the subtitles in one run. You supply the source material and the judgement; it does the production work.
Can I generate an explainer video for free?
Yes, with a limit worth knowing up front. 30 credits on signup covers a complete 3 slide narrated video, roughly 1.5 minutes, watchable in full in the browser. It renders with a watermark, and removing that plus MP4 export starts at $15 per month.
Do I need a script?
No. It writes one from your document or prompt, then shows it to you before generating. If you already have a script, paste it in and it narrates your exact wording rather than authoring anything.
How long does generating an explainer video take?
Generation runs about 7 minutes per slide, and the first narrated slide plays about 6 minutes after you start. A 3 slide video is roughly 20 minutes end to end, an 8 slide video about 35 to 40 minutes. Rendering the final MP4 is fast, roughly 15 seconds per slide, so the wait is generation rather than export.
Does it make cartoon videos with characters?
No. It makes explanatory animation: scenes, diagrams, icons and text illustrating your content. If you need animated characters with dialogue, a character animation tool is the right choice.
Can I use my own voice?
Not today. Narration uses AI voices in 20 or more languages, and you choose the voice and language before generating.
How does DistilBook compare?
Deciding between tools? These honest comparisons cover pricing, visual styles, and who should pick which.
Common questions are answered on the answers page, and step by step guides live in the docs.
Or read the full roundup: the best AI tools to turn documents into training videos in 2026.
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