Lumen5
Create Video Content from Articles
Bottom Line
Yes, if you are Content Marketers & Bloggers. It offers excellent value with its $19/mo starting price.
Best For
Content Marketers & Bloggers
TL;DR
Best for: Content Marketers & Bloggers - Create Video Content from Articles
Not ideal for: Users who need limited video editing features
Why we recommend it: Excellent for content repurposing
Mini Test
Test pending
Test prompt: "Create a 10-second marketing video for a tech product launch with upbeat music and text overlays"
In-Depth Review
Lumen5 has built its reputation on content repurposing, specifically converting articles and blog posts into video format. The platform uses AI to analyze your text, extract key points, and automatically match them with relevant stock footage and visuals. This makes it incredibly fast to create video content from existing written material.
The brand kit feature allows you to maintain consistent branding across all videos, which is valuable for marketing teams. However, Lumen5's template-based approach means videos can start to look similar if not customized. The platform is best for quick content repurposing rather than original video creation, but it excels at that specific use case.
Pros
- ✓Excellent for content repurposing
- ✓Fast article-to-video conversion
- ✓Good brand customization
Cons
- ✕Limited video editing features
- ✕Template-based approach
- ✕Can feel repetitive