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Convert a PDF Document into a Video with Visla

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Overview

Visla’s PDF‑to‑Video tool breathes life into static documents by turning them into engaging, narrated videos. Ideal for educators, marketers, sales, government teams, and anyone wanting to make dense PDFs more shareable and digestible.

Why Turn Your PDF into a Video?

  • Boost engagement – Videos capture attention better than text-heavy PDFs.

  • Preserves structure & visuals – The original page sequence stays intact, and all graphics (charts, images, etc.) are automatically detected.

  • Two conversion modes – Choose between concise, scroll‑friendly clips (“Convert Text into Video”) or full, narrated walkthroughs (“Presentation video”).

  • Powerful yet intuitive – AI supports—not replaces—your content. You stay in control.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Sign up or log in
    Get started for free by creating a Visla account.

  2. Click “Create Video”
    Opens Visla’s AI Video Creator interface.

  3. Upload your PDF
    Drag and drop your PDF—no format hustle. Visuals and page structure are preserved.

  4. Select your video style

    • Convert Text into Video – Cuts to the core for quick, punchy summaries.

    • Create a Presentation Video – Full voice‑narrated walkthrough of your document.

  5. Customize AI settings
    Fine-tune pacing, video length, narration voice (choose among AI voices or AI‑cloned voice), music and visuals sources, and style guides if available.

  6. Generate your video
    Let Visla’s AI craft a video draft from your choices.

  7. Edit with the Scene-Based Editor
    Rearrange pages as scenes, change visuals/text, tweak voiceovers, add music, subtitles, emojis, and more.

Popular Use Cases

Team/Scenario

Why It Works

Education

Turn PDFs, syllabi, lesson plans into mini-lectures or visual guides.

Marketing

Repurpose whitepapers, case studies, PDFs into social-ready, engaging videos.

Sales

Convert product brochures or spec sheets into short explainer videos.

Business Comms / Public Sector

Replace long policy docs or memos with concise, accessible video summaries.

Creators & Social Media

Create vertical reels from PDFs—perfect for TikTok, Reels, Shorts.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Answer

What file types are supported?

PDFs only. For PPTs, use the PPT‑to‑Video tool.

Can I summarize large PDFs?

Yes—choose “Convert Text into Video” to let Visla produce a streamlined version.

Can I select voiceover style?

Yes—pick from AI voices or use your own AI-cloned voice.

Is editing possible after generation?

Absolutely—adjust scenes, visuals, narration, subtitles, and more.

Can I format for social media (e.g., reels)?

Yes! Set vertical (9:16) format, add overlays and auto-captions to make shareable clips.

Accessibility features?

Add subtitles, narration, and text overlays to make your videos inclusive.

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