InVideo AI Cheat Sheet
Last updated: April 2026
Quick Facts
Pricing
Freemium model with a robust free plan, a $20/month Business plan, and a $48/month Unlimited plan.
Free Plan
Yes. Includes 10 mins/week of AI generation, 4 exports/week, 2GB storage, and watermarked videos.
Rating
4.3/5
Best For
Solo creators, marketers, and small businesses who need to produce high volumes of short-form, script-based videos quickly and affordably.
Key Features
- ✓Prompt-to-Video
I type a text prompt and InVideo AI generates a complete video with script, visuals, voiceover, and music in minutes. It's my starting point for 90% of projects.
- ✓AI Script Generator
The AI writes video scripts from a topic. I find it best for explainers and social media clips, but I always tweak the tone to sound more human.
- ✓AI Avatars & Voiceovers
It offers a library of AI-powered human presenters and text-to-speech voices. The avatars are decent for intros, but the voices can sound robotic on longer scripts.
- ✓Stock Media Library
Access to 16M+ stock videos, images, and music tracks. This is a massive time-saver, though finding the *perfect* clip still requires some manual searching.
- ✓Customizable Templates
Thousands of pre-built templates for YouTube, Instagram, ads, etc. I use these as a structural foundation and then heavily modify them with my own branding.
- ✓Text-Based Editor
My favorite feature. I edit the video by directly editing the on-screen script text. Change a word, and the scene automatically updates. It's brilliantly intuitive.
- ✓Automated Subtitles
AI generates accurate subtitles with one click. I always use this; it drastically improves accessibility and social media watch time.
- ✓Brand Kits
I saved my logos, fonts, and color palettes. The AI now incorporates them into new videos, ensuring consistent branding across all my content.
- ✓Scene Reshuffling
I can drag and drop entire scenes to reorder the video's flow. This is essential for fixing the AI's sometimes odd narrative structure.
- ✓Media Replacement
Don't like a stock clip? I can replace it with one click from the library or upload my own footage. This gives me final creative control.
- ✓Multiple Aspect Ratios
I can create a video once and instantly reformat it for YouTube (16:9), Instagram Reels (9:16), and TikTok. A huge efficiency booster.
- ✓Collaboration Tools
I can share projects with clients or team members for feedback and approval directly within the platform, streamlining my review process.
Tips & Tricks
Start with a detailed, scene-by-scene prompt. 'A video about dog training' gives mediocre results; describe the shots you envision.
Always regenerate the AI script 2-3 times. The first draft is generic; subsequent versions are more creative and structured.
Manually swap out at least 30% of the AI-selected stock footage. This instantly elevates the video from 'template-y' to unique.
Use the 'Change Media' button to upload your own logos, screenshots, or B-roll to personalize the AI-generated scenes.
Export at 1080p. The 4K option is only on the highest plan, but 1080p is perfectly sharp for 99% of social platforms.
Leverage the 'Rewrite Scene' text tool to fine-tune voiceover narration on a per-scene basis for perfect pacing.
After generation, use the 'Remove' button on overly flashy transitions the AI adds. Clean cuts often look more professional.
Limitations
- -The AI voiceovers, while improving, still lack the emotional nuance of a human. For premium projects, I budget for a real voice actor.
- -You cannot generate a video longer than 10 minutes on the AI workflow. It's built for short-form, not documentaries.
- -Customization has limits. You can't do complex animations or keyframing like in a pro editor like Premiere Pro.
- -The platform can lag or slow down during rendering with very media-heavy projects, so I keep scenes concise.
- -While the stock library is vast, you'll see the same popular clips appear across different AI-generated videos.