Up until two months ago, creating video content took way more time than it should have. I was doing everything manually—brainstorming, writing, editing, and repurposing. The process was exhausting.
But then, I started using AI. I was already using AI for my blog posts, so I figured it could help with my videos too. And it did. Now, I create videos faster, smarter, and with way less stress.
In this post, I’ll share 8 AI video tools that changed my content creation process. These tools helped me streamline my workflow, save time, and stay consistent with my content. I’ll also mention a few tools I haven’t used yet but could be useful for you.
1. vidIQ – Optimize & Analyze Your YouTube Channel
vidIQis a YouTube SEO and research tool that helps optimize video content, analyze channel performance, and find new content ideas.
How I use vidIQ:
- Channel Audit: vidIQ provides insights into what’s working on my channel, subscriber growth per video, top search terms, and underperforming content.
- Competition Research: I can track competitor performance, analyze their best-performing videos, and identify content trends.
- Tracking Winning Videos: The Outliers feature helps me see which videos perform exceptionally well compared to others on the same channel.
- Remix Feature: This suggests title and thumbnail styles based on trending content, helping me refine my approach.
- Keyword Research: The tool identifies low-competition keywords, making it easier to optimize my video titles, descriptions, and hooks.
- Video Optimization: vidIQ suggests title improvements to increase visibility.
Try vidIQ’s free plan and see if it helps you optimize your channel.
2. ChatGPT – AI-Powered Scriptwriting & Content Repurposing
How I use ChatGPT for videos:
- Brainstorming Ideas: It helps generate video topics based on my content pillars.
- Writing Full Scripts: I repurpose blog posts into video scripts or create new ones from scratch.
- Thumbnail Analysis: By analyzing successful thumbnails, I identify patterns that improve click-through rates.
- Hook Analysis: ChatGPT breaks down the first 30 seconds of viral videos to help craft engaging intros.
3. DeepSeek – Making AI-Generated Scripts Sound More Human
DeepSeek refines AI-generated content to sound more conversational and engaging.
My ChatGPT & DeepSeek workflow:
- I generate a script using ChatGPT.
- I run it through DeepSeek to enhance readability and flow.
- The final script is more engaging and sounds like me.
4. InVideo – AI-Powered Video Creation
While I don’t use InVideo AI personally, my clients love it.
What InVideo does:
- Converts text into videos using AI-generated stock footage and animations.
- Supports various formats, including explainer videos and short-form content.
- Offers custom script-based video generation.
If you want AI to handle most of the video creation process, Invideo is worth trying.
5. Opus Clip – Repurpose Long-Form Videos into Shorts
Opus Clip is perfect for repurposing long-form videos into short clips.
How I use OpusClip
- Extracts multiple short clips from a single video.
- Adds captions and allows customization.
- Reframes the video so the focus remains on the speaker or key elements.
- Lets you schedule clips for automatic posting across social media.
6. CapCut – Beginner-Friendly Video Editing
If you’re new to video editing, CapCut is a great tool to start with.
CapCut features I use
- Easy Clip Joining: Drag-and-drop interface to combine video segments.
- Filters & Effects: Add transitions, text, and animations.
- Audio Enhancements: Improve voice clarity and reduce background noise.
- AI Subtitles: Auto-generate captions for accessibility.
It’s a free, simple tool that works well for basic editing.
7. Descript – AI-Powered Video Editing & Transcription
Descript is one of my favorite tools for video content creation.
Key Descript features I use
- AI-powered transcription: Converts speech to text for easy editing.
- Filler Word Removal: Automatically cuts out “ums” and “ahs.”
- Eye Contact adjustment: Makes it look like you’re looking at the camera, even if you’re reading a script.
- Studio Sound Enhancement: Improves audio quality.
It’s an all-in-one tool for recording, editing, and repurposing video and audio content.
8. Canva – Custom Animations & Thumbnails
While Canva isn’t a video tool, it plays a crucial role in my video content.
How I use Canva for video creation:
- Thumbnail Creation: Pre-designed templates make it easy to create eye-catching thumbnails.
- Custom Animations: I design my brand-aligned animations in Canva and add them to my videos.
- AI-Powered Image & Video Generation: The DreamLab feature generates visuals that fit my content themes.
Bonus: Tools I haven’t tried yet but might be useful for you
- Riverside – A great tool for recording high-quality interviews and podcasts.
- HeyGen – Creates talking-head videos using AI avatars (ideal if you don’t want to be on camera).
- Runway – A professional video generation tool for creating high-quality visuals.
Final Thoughts
Trying new tools can feel overwhelming, but AI saves so much time once you integrate it into your workflow. If you’re still creating videos manually, start with one or two AI tools and see the difference.
🚀 Which AI tools do you use for video content? Let me know in the comments!
📌 Next, check out my post on how I use ChatGPT & DeepSeek to create engaging video content that sounds natural.
