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How to Migrate from Lumen5 to InVideo AI (Step-by-Step)

Last updated: March 2026

Migrating from Lumen5 to InVideo AI offers significant advantages for content creators seeking faster, more automated video production. While Lumen5 excels at converting existing text content into videos, InVideo AI generates complete videos from simple text prompts, automating scriptwriting, voiceovers, and editing. This guide covers the complete migration process, including exporting your Lumen5 assets, adapting your workflow to InVideo AI's prompt-based system, and leveraging its advanced AI features. You'll learn how to transfer templates, recreate branding elements, and optimize your video creation process for maximum efficiency with InVideo AI's more comprehensive automation capabilities.

Estimated Timeline

solo user

2-4 hours for basic setup, 1-2 days for full adaptation

small team

3-5 days including training and workflow adjustment

enterprise

2-3 weeks for complete migration with process integration

Migration Steps

Audit Your Lumen5 Assets and Workflow

easy

Export Essential Assets from Lumen5

medium

Set Up Your InVideo AI Account and Workspace

easy

Recreate Your Core Templates in InVideo AI

medium

Adapt Your Workflow to Prompt-Based Creation

hard

Test and Refine Your Migration Setup

medium

Train Your Team and Update Processes

medium

Complete Migration and Optimize Usage

easy

Feature Mapping

Lumen5	InVideo AI Equivalent	Notes
Text-to-video conversion from articles	Prompt-to-video generation	InVideo AI uses prompts rather than pasting existing articles, offering more creative control but requiring different input methods
Drag-and-drop editing interface	Template-based customization with AI suggestions	InVideo AI offers less manual drag-and-drop but more AI-assisted customization and automation
Built-in stock media library	Extensive stock library with AI media matching	InVideo AI's library is larger and uses AI to automatically match media to your script content
Social media template presets	Platform-optimized templates with auto-formatting	Both offer social templates, but InVideo AI includes more automated formatting for different platforms
Basic brand kit customization	Advanced brand kit with AI consistency enforcement	InVideo AI offers more comprehensive brand control with AI that maintains consistency across videos
Manual voiceover recording/upload	AI voiceover generation in multiple languages	InVideo AI automates voiceovers with realistic AI voices, eliminating manual recording
Direct social media publishing	One-click publishing with scheduling	Both offer direct publishing, but InVideo AI includes more advanced scheduling options
Team collaboration features	Workspace sharing and approval workflows	InVideo AI offers more robust team features in paid plans compared to Lumen5's basic sharing

Data Transfer Guide

Lumen5 doesn't offer direct project export for migration to other platforms. To transfer your data, manually download completed videos as MP4 files through Lumen5's export function. Save screenshots of your custom templates and note their structure. Document your brand assets: download logo files, record exact color hex codes, and note font specifications. For InVideo AI import, upload these assets to its media library. Recreate templates manually using InVideo AI's template customization tools. While you can't transfer projects directly, organizing your Lumen5 exports systematically will make recreation in InVideo AI significantly faster. Consider keeping Lumen5 active during transition to reference old projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer my data from Lumen5 to InVideo AI?+

You cannot directly transfer projects, but you can download completed videos as MP4 files and manually recreate templates. Export brand assets like logos and colors, then upload them to InVideo AI's media library to rebuild your setup.

How long does migration take?+

For a solo user, expect 2-4 hours for basic setup and 1-2 days to fully adapt to the new workflow. Teams need 3-5 days including training. The timeline depends on how many templates you need to recreate and how quickly you adapt to prompt-based creation.

Will I lose any features switching to InVideo AI?+

You gain advanced AI features but may miss Lumen5's specific drag-and-drop editing. InVideo AI offers different template customization and uses prompts rather than pasting articles. Most users find the trade-off favorable for increased automation and faster production.

Can I use both tools during migration?+

Yes, maintain both subscriptions during transition. Use Lumen5 for reference and complete ongoing projects while learning InVideo AI. Run parallel for 1-2 weeks until confident with the new platform, then phase out Lumen5 as you migrate templates and workflows.

Is InVideo AI cheaper than Lumen5?+

Pricing is comparable at similar tiers, but InVideo AI often provides more AI features per dollar. Both offer free plans, but InVideo AI's paid plans include more automated features. Compare current pricing as both platforms adjust rates, but value-per-feature typically favors InVideo AI.