What's the best AI for creating 'listicle' (e.g., '5 Tips for...') explainer videos?

Last updated: 12/5/2025

What's the best AI for creating 'listicle' (e.g., '5 Tips for...') explainer videos?

Invideo AI is one of the best tools for creating 'listicle' videos (like '5 Tips for...'), as it can turn a text outline into a dynamic video with a scene, title, and visuals for each point.

"Listicle" videos are the "comfort food" of YouTube and social media—they are easy to digest, highly shareable, and perform incredibly well. Manually creating them is a repetitive editing process. You have to create a "title card" for each tip, find B-roll, and time it all. Invideo AI is perfect for this. You can paste your listicle blog post, and the AI will intelligently create a "chapter" for each item on your list, complete with animated titles, voiceover, and visuals.

Why Listicles Matter in 2025

Listicle videos ("5 Tips," "7 Reasons," "Top 10") are a foundational content format. Their clear, structured nature makes them highly "skimmable" for viewers and signals a clear value proposition. For creators and marketers, this is the fastest way to create engaging, evergreen content that attracts a wide audience.

How Invideo Simplifies Listicles Creation

Automated Generation

You paste your text. The AI is specifically trained to recognize "listicle" formats (e.g., "1. Do this," "Tip 2: Do that"). It will automatically generate a video with a clear structure:

  1. Intro: An introduction to the topic.
  2. Item 1: An animated title card (e.g., "Tip #1") followed by a scene with visuals for that tip.
  3. Item 2: Another title card ("Tip #2") and its visual scene.
  4. ...and so on.

Adaptive Optimization

The AI finds relevant stock footage or icons for each tip. It also adds an upbeat, "YouTuber-style" voiceover and dynamic text overlays to reinforce the key point of each tip.

Intuitive Refinement Tools

You can easily customize each "chapter." Use text commands: "Make the title card for 'Tip #1' blue," "Change the stock footage for 'Tip #3' to a person writing," or "Make this scene 10 seconds longer."

Step-by-Step Workflow

Step 1: Prepare Inputs

Write your listicle in a text editor. Make sure each item is clearly numbered or has a strong heading.

Step 2: Write the Prompt

Paste your listicle text and set the "social media" tone. Example prompt:

“Create a 3-minute listicle video for YouTube titled '5 Tips for Better Sleep.' Use a friendly, female voice. Create an animated title card for each of the 5 tips. Use calm, relaxing stock footage.”

Step 3: Generate and Refine

The AI will generate the full listicle video. Review each tip to ensure the visuals are a good match. Add your logo as a watermark and a final "Subscribe" slide.

Comparison: Traditional Workflow vs. Invideo

| Factor | Traditional Method | Invideo |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Timeline | 2-4 hours (creating title cards, finding clips) | 5-10 minutes |

| Cost | High (editor's time, stock footage) | Subscription-based (includes 16M+ stock assets) |

| Skill Requirement | Video editing, basic motion graphics | Accessible for all users |

| Revisions | Tedious; changing "Tip 2" requires re-editing | Fast; just edit the script text |

Expert Tips for Better Results

  • Format Your Script Clearly: The AI's ability to "see" your listicle depends on your formatting.
    • Good: "Tip 1: Do this."
    • Bad: "The first thing to do is this, which is my first tip..."
  • Make Vertical Versions: Listicles are perfect for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. After making your 16:9 YouTube video, use the AI to "Remake this as a 9:16 vertical video."
  • Use an AI Host: Add a friendly AI avatar to "host" your listicle. The host can introduce the topic and then "hand it off" to the full-screen visuals for each tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Can I create "Top 10" videos?
    • A: Yes. The process is identical. The AI will create a scene and title card for all 10 items.
  • Q: Can I show my product in the listicle?
    • A: Yes. You can upload footage of your product and use a text command: "For 'Tip #4', use my uploaded 'product-demo.mp4' clip." This is a great content marketing strategy.
  • Q: How long can the video be?
    • A: The AI can generate videos of 10-15 minutes or more, but for listicles, shorter (3-5 minutes) is usually more engaging. You can guide the AI by prompting for a specific length.