Fliki Tutorial

Step 1: Sign Up and Set Up Your Account

I always recommend starting with the free plan to test the waters. Go to fliki.ai and click the 'Get Started Free' button. You can sign up with your Google account, which I find fastest, or use your email. Once you confirm your email, you'll land on the Fliki dashboard. The first thing I do is check my credits on the free plan—you get 5 minutes of audio and video creation per month. It's not much, but it's perfect for following this tutorial. Don't worry about entering payment details yet; the free tier is genuinely functional for learning. You'll see a clean interface with a prominent 'Create Video' button. That's your gateway.

Step 2: Navigate the Dashboard and Start a New Project

The dashboard is your control center. At the top, you'll see tabs for 'Video Projects' and 'Audio Projects'—we're focusing on video. Click the big blue 'Create Video' button. A modal will pop up asking you to choose a creation method. In my daily use, I almost always start with 'Text to Video'. It's the core magic of Fliki. You can also start from a blog URL or a template, but for your first video, pure text gives you the most control. Name your project something descriptive like 'My First Test Video'. This helps later if you create many projects. Click 'Create', and you'll be taken to the main editor workspace.

Step 3: Write Your Script and Choose an AI Voice

You're now in the editor. On the left is the script panel. This is where you type or paste your text. I tested this with a 100-word paragraph from a product description. Write in short sentences or natural pauses; the AI will create a scene for each block of text. On the right, you'll see a preview panel. Now, the fun part: click the 'Voice' dropdown above your script. Here, you can browse over 2,000 voices. In my experience, the 'Ultra-Realistic' voices under categories like 'Conversational' are stunningly good. I personally recommend 'Ryan' or 'Sofia' for a clear, engaging tone. Select one, and Fliki will instantly generate a voiceover preview. Listen to it. If it sounds robotic or too fast, use the speed slider to adjust. This step is crucial—the voice sets the entire video's tone.

Step 4: Add Visuals (Stock Media) to Each Scene

With your voice set, look at your script blocks. Each has a 'Add Media' button. Click it. A library of millions of stock videos, images, and GIFs opens. This is where Fliki shines. Search for keywords related to your script. For my product description, I searched 'technology', 'app', and 'teamwork'. What surprised me was how relevant the AI-suggested media often is. Click on a video or image to add it to that scene. You can also upload your own media. The preview on the right will update. Proceed scene-by-scene. Don't get bogged down finding the perfect clip for each; you can always change it later. The goal is to get a visual for every part of your script so you can see the full video take shape.

Step 5: Customize with Branding, Subtitles, and Music

Now, refine your video. Click the 'Customize' tab on the top right. Here, you can add your brand colors, upload a logo, and choose a font for subtitles. I always enable 'Auto Subtitles'—it's a game-changer for social media engagement. You can adjust the subtitle style so it's readable. Next, click 'Background Music' in the left sidebar. Fliki offers a library of royalty-free tracks. Pick a genre that matches your video's mood (e.g., 'Corporate' or 'Upbeat'). My strong opinion: keep the music volume low, around 10-15%. It should be a subtle bed, not competing with the voiceover. Play the full preview. This is your chance to catch awkward scene transitions or mismatched visuals.

Step 6: Generate, Preview, and Export Your Video

Satisfied? Click the purple 'Generate Video' button at the top. A pop-up will show your credit usage. On the free plan, this will consume some of your 5 monthly minutes. Click confirm. Generation takes 1-3 minutes. In my testing, this is the most exciting part—seeing your text transform into a cohesive video. Once done, it will auto-play. Watch it carefully. If something is off, you can go back and edit the specific scene without re-generating the whole video. To export, click 'Download Video'. You can choose resolution (720p is fine for starters). The video will process and download to your computer. Congratulations, you've just created an AI video from scratch.