FAQs

How do I create a video? / How do I make a visual?

Using Blotato Web App

The fastest way to create on-brand visuals is with the AI Agent. Describe what you want in plain language, and the AI Agent creates it using your Brand Kit.

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select "Create Everything with AI Agent"

3. Describe what you want (e.g., "make a carousel about 5 productivity tips" or "create a video about the history of coffee")

4. The AI Agent generates your visual using your Brand Kit for on-brand results

The AI Agent handles images, infographics, carousels, and videos. Set up your Brand Kit first for the best results.

Templates

For more control, select a specific template instead of the AI Agent:

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select a template from the list (e.g., "AI Video with AI Voice", "Image Slideshow with Text Overlays")

3. Enter your prompt or fill in the advanced options

4. Click "Generate Video"

Browse all available templates at Videos > New.

Using Blotato API (n8n / Make.com)

First, check out templates to understand how they work:

1. Go to https://my.blotato.com/videos/new

2. Select a template

3. Click CREATE VIDEO to see a sample

In n8n or Make, use the Blotato CREATE VISUAL node:

1. Select a template from the dropdown list

2. Start with a carousel template (renders near-instantly)

3. Keep default inputs and click Execute

4. Update inputs one-by-one to customize

5. Check the API Dashboard to see the JSON payload for each template

For AI story videos with voice, use the template "AI Video with AI Voice".

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How do I control what the AI Agent generates?

The AI Agent creates videos based on your prompt and Brand Kit. To get the results you want:

1. Go to Videos > New and select "Create Everything with AI Agent"

2. Set up your Brand Kit first for on-brand results

3. Write a specific prompt describing what you want

To get a video outline before rendering, include instructions in your prompt:

Create a video outline first: Hook + 6 scenes.
For each scene include:
1) Visual description
2) On-screen text
3) Voiceover line
Then generate the video from that outline.

For a more script-first workflow, use the 2nd template ("AI Video with AI Voice") instead. This flow makes scenes and narration easier to review and edit before generating.

Examples of faceless AI videos made in Blotato: https://www.tiktok.com/@dayli.pov

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How do you animate still images into video clips?

If you're using the Blotato web app to make videos:

• open your draft video in the editor

• click on a GREEN image

• on the left side, click "Create Animated Image" purple button

• select image-to-video AI model

• click "Generate"

• wait ~5 minutes

💡PRO tip: you can animate multiple images simultaneously, so that you shorten the length of time you have to wait.

If you're using the Blotato API to make videos:

When you call blotato's Create Video API endpoint, you can optionally animate the first image in your video, or animate all the images in your video.

Check out the API docs here: https://help.blotato.com/api/api-reference/create-video

However, keep in mind animating videos can cost quite a bit of credits, so I recommend using Framepack because it's the cheapest and works decently.

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How do you repurpose a video into a new version?

In the Latest Videos screen, click "Edit" on a video and it returns to the editor screen, where you can make some changes and re-export a new video.

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How do I save a video?

All videos are automatically saved in Blotato. You do not need to click a save button.

To find your saved videos, go to Videos. All your drafts, generated videos, and edited videos are stored there.

If you want to download a video as an MP4 file to your computer:

1. Open the video in the editor

2. Click "Export Video" (top right)

3. When it finishes rendering, click "Download" to save the MP4 file

You do not need to export a video to save your work. Exporting creates a downloadable MP4 file, but your video is always preserved in Blotato regardless.

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I created a video but don't know how to download or post it

After your video finishes in the editor, you have two options:

1. Click "Export Video" in the top right corner to render the final MP4 file. When rendering completes, click "Download" to save it to your device.

2. Click "Create Post" in the top right corner to publish the video directly to your connected social accounts.

If your video is in the editor and looks correct, it is ready to export or post. No additional steps are needed to "compile" or "render" it beyond clicking one of these two buttons.

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How do I create a product video with my own images?

If you have your own photos (product shots, UGC images, lifestyle photos) and want to turn them into a video:

Using Blotato Web App

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select a template that supports your own images (e.g., "Image Slideshow with Text Overlays" or "Video of Images and Text with Minimal Style")

3. Click "Need more customization? Click to see advanced options"

4. For each slide, choose "Upload Image" from the Image Source dropdown

5. Upload your product or UGC image (max 20MB)

6. Add text overlay if needed

7. Click "+ Add Slide" to add more slides

8. Click "Generate Video" when done

Using Blotato API (n8n / Make.com)

1. Use the Blotato CREATE VISUAL node

2. Select a template that accepts image URLs (e.g., "Video of Images and Text with Minimal Style")

3. Pass your image URLs in the scenes[].mediaSource field

4. Set render: true to generate the final video

See: API Create Visual

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How do you clip long form videos into short clips?

Blotato is not designed to clip longform YouTube videos into short clips. I use Opus Clip for that. Klap is another option with an affordable API.

I haven't achieved great results with fully automated clipping for educational content and often need to edit the clips to ensure the educational content is clear and quality.

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How do you add transitions in between video shots and photos?

Default fade-in transition (black screen at start)

When you export a video, the default transition is "fade in", which shows a brief black screen at the start. To remove it:

1. Open the video in the editor

2. Click on an image or video clip

3. Click SETTINGS on the left sidebar

4. Change the Transition Effect from "Fade" to "None"

If you are using the API (n8n, Make.com, REST API, or MCP), set transition: "none" in your template inputs. Valid values: none, fade, slide, zoom.

Removing gaps between clips

To remove empty space between video clips and photos, hover over the gap between clips. An "X" appears -- click it to snap the clips together.

Adding animated transitions

To add animated transitions between shots: click on an image, then click SETTINGS. Transition and animation options appear on the left sidebar.

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Where is the "faceless motivation" prompt from Youtube tutorial?

I haven't added the prompt to Blotato users yet, but you can copy it directly and add it to your Blotato prompts library.

Complete the following tasks.
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1. Choose the most scroll-stopping controversial quote from this list. Output only the quote, with no extra formatting, no quotes, no asterisks, no author.
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2. Write a 3-sentence motivational video script, expanding on the quote's main theme. Your writing style is spartan, intellectual, and 5th grade reading level. NEVER use adjectives or adverbs.
​
# INPUT Use the following information sources: {{ source }}

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How do you make AI videos with consistent characters?

Blotato doesn't have a "character reference" feature like midjourney or leonardo yet.

Here's how to make consistent AI images in midjourney first: https://youtu.be/SmTy_FoC5ks

Then, you can upload these AI images into blotato and animate them into video clips.

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How do you create a transformation video between 2 images, with a start and end frame?

To create a morphing effect between 2 images:

• click on the image that will be your starting image

• click "Create Animated Image" in the left panel

• select the model "Kling 1.5 Pro Image to Video"

• input a prompt describing the transformation

• select your ending image

• Click "Generate"

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What type of AI videos does Blotato NOT generate?

• lip syncing

• animating image into talking

• realistic human avatars

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Does Blotato offer AI avatars or AI clones?

No, currently Blotato does not offer AI avatar/clone generation. I personally use HeyGen for that and use Blotato to publish the avatar videos to social media. You can combine HeyGen to make your AI clone with Blotato to publish your AI clone videos to social media. This tutorial walks through it, but it's a bit more advanced: https://help.blotato.com/api/n8n/n8n-ai-clone

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How do I make HeyGen avatar videos look better?

If you're using HeyGen to create AI avatar videos and want to enhance them beyond HeyGen's default style, Blotato offers two templates in the CREATE VISUAL node:

Option 1: Combine Existing Clips

This template adds a stylized title and captions to your HeyGen video:

1. Add a Blotato node and select "Visual" > "Create"

2. Choose the "Combine Existing Clips" template

3. Pass your HeyGen video URL

4. Add your title text and caption settings

5. Execute to generate an enhanced video

This template also accepts an optional audio/music URL. You can use it to combine any video with a custom voiceover (e.g., audio generated from the ElevenLabs API) or background music.

Option 2: Avatar Video with B-Roll

This template generates relevant b-roll images based on your avatar's script and overlays them during your video:

1. Add a Blotato node and select "Visual" > "Create"

2. Choose the "Avatar video with b-roll" template

3. Pass your HeyGen video URL and script

4. Execute to generate a video with AI-generated b-roll visuals

Both templates are available in n8n and Make.com using the official Blotato nodes.

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How do I label posts as AI-generated?

Blotato supports AI-generated content labeling for YouTube and TikTok. Facebook and Instagram labeling is on the roadmap.

For faceless story videos, labeling is unnecessary because the content is obviously AI-generated. Platforms primarily require AI labeling when using human likeness, such as AI avatars that look like people.

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My video has captions but no sound / is silent

To create a video with AI voice synced to each scene:

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select the "AI Video with AI Voice" template (2nd option)

3. Enter your prompt and click "Generate Video" (a sample output generates without filling in anything)

If you already created a video in the legacy editor and need to add audio:

1. Open the video in the editor

2. Click the BLUE caption track

3. Click "Generate Voiceover" to create the AI voice

4. After the voiceover generates, click on your image/video track

5. Click "Align to Captions" to sync your visuals with the audio

For detailed instructions, see: AI Voiceover Captions

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How do you make "evolution transformation" type of videos?

To make "evolution transformation" videos like this:

• click on a GREEN image

• select the image-to-video model Kling v1.6

• use the "End Image" feature.

The start/end image feature enables smooth transformations.

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How do I set a custom cover image for my video?

Using Blotato Web App

Instagram Reels support custom cover images:

1. On the publish screen, expand the advanced options

2. Add a public image URL in the "Cover Image" field (max 8MB)

Using n8n / Make.com

1. In the Blotato Publish node, expand the advanced options

2. Add your cover image URL in the "Cover Image URL" field

Using REST API / MCP

Add coverImageUrl to the target object in your publish request:

"target": {
  "targetType": "instagram",
  "mediaType": "reel",
  "coverImageUrl": "https://example.com/cover.jpg"
}

If you are using MCP, tell your AI tool: "Post this video to Instagram as a reel with this cover image: [URL]". The AI tool sets the coverImageUrl field for you.

See: Publish Post API Reference

Other platforms

• TikTok: See TikTok Custom Thumbnails

• Facebook: Facebook does not support custom cover images for video posts via API.

• YouTube: Custom YouTube thumbnails are not supported in Blotato yet.

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How do I edit a scene in an existing video?

1. Open the video in the video editor

2. Click on the GREEN image or video clip in the timeline at the bottom

3. The editing panel opens on the left side of the screen

4. Update the prompt, style, or settings for that scene

5. Click Regenerate to create a new version

The editing panel only appears on desktop. If you are on a mobile device, switch to a desktop browser to edit individual scenes.

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How do you change aspect ratio?

In the upper-right corner of the video editor, click the "Settings" icon.

Then select one of the Aspect Ratio options.

The default is 9:16 for Tiktok, Youtube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.

16:9 is required for long-form Youtube videos.

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How do I delete a video?

Go to Videos and click the red trash icon on the video you want to delete.

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When you export a video, can you go back and edit it later?

Yes, when you click "Export", Blotato will render your video as is.

But you can always make additional edits and re-export it (re-render).

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How long does it take to export a video?

A 60-second video can take 5-10 minutes to export. All your work is always saved, so when you start exporting, even if you exit Blotato, you can go back later to grab the finished exported video.

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How do I view my videos in full screen?

To view a video you created in full screen:

1. Go to Videos

2. Find your video in the list

3. Click on the video thumbnail or title

4. This opens the video in the full-screen editor where you can preview and edit

The video editor is the full-screen view in Blotato. There is no separate video player mode.

To watch your final exported video:

1. Export your video by clicking "Export Video" in the top right

2. Choose one of these options:

   • Click "Download" to download the MP4 file and open it in your device's native video player for full-screen playback

   • Click "Create Post" to create a draft social media post with your video

Note: The Blotato video editor works best on desktop or tablet. Mobile support is limited.

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My AI-generated visuals don't match my topic. How do I fix this?

Set up your Brand Kit in Settings > My Brand to give Blotato your business context, target audience, and brand visuals. This helps AI stay on-topic when generating visuals.

Using Blotato Web App

When AI auto-fills your video from a prompt, the visuals sometimes miss the mark. To fix this:

1. Click on your video to open it in the editor

2. Click on any GREEN image or video clip that is off-topic

3. Edit the image prompt in the left panel to be more specific

4. Click "Generate" to create a new image that better matches your topic

5. Repeat for each scene that needs fixing

Manual edits always take priority over AI auto-fills.

Using Blotato API (n8n / Make.com)

When using the prompt parameter, AI auto-fills template inputs. Manual inputs override AI-generated values.

To fix off-topic visuals:

1. Provide more specific prompts with clear topic keywords

2. Manually specify inputs for critical fields to override AI auto-fills

3. Combine prompt with manual inputs for best control

See: Create Visual API Documentation

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I updated my Brand Kit logo but my existing video still shows the old one?

Brand Kit changes apply to new generations only. Existing videos and scenes keep the logo and colors that were used when they were generated.

To apply your new logo to an existing video:

1. Open the video in the editor

2. Click on each scene that shows the old logo

3. Click "Regenerate" to create a new version with the updated Brand Kit

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Does the Blotato video editor work on mobile phones?

The Blotato video editor doesn't have mobile support yet, so features are limited and the UX isn't great. I'm working on a better mobile web version that should be coming in ~2 months.

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How do you customize the style or size of AI voiceover captions?

You can customize the style, font size, opacity, and position of the AI voiceover captions in videos.

Click on the BLUE caption track, then click STYLE on the left sidebar, where you will see the customization options: font size, font opacity, and font style.

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Not Seeing Your Exported Videos?

To export a video:

• Click "Export Video" in the top right corner

• This will take a few moments

• Then, click "Download" to download the video or "Create Post" to create a draft social post

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Error Generating AI Voiceover?

This happens when your captions are too long for Elevenlabs.

There is now a "Trim" button so you can split your script into multiple segments and generate each voiceover separately.

This is the workaround for now, until I handle segmentation of long scripts in the backend.

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ElevenLabs Forbidden (403) Error?

This error comes from ElevenLabs, not Blotato. Common causes:

1. Your ElevenLabs API key is invalid or expired. Go to Settings > API Keys and re-enter your ElevenLabs key.

2. Your ElevenLabs account has no credits or an inactive subscription. Check your ElevenLabs billing at elevenlabs.io.

3. You are using a custom voice that your ElevenLabs plan does not have access to. Verify the voice ID belongs to your account.

If none of the above resolves the issue, test your ElevenLabs API key directly at elevenlabs.io/docs to confirm it works outside of Blotato.

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AI-generated images have misspelled or garbled text?

AI image models often produce incorrect text in generated images. This is a known limitation across all AI image generators.

To work around this:

1. Add "no text" or "no words" to your image prompts to prevent the AI from rendering text

2. Use Blotato's text overlay feature to add text on top of your images instead of baking text into the AI-generated image

3. If you need text rendered inside the image, use the Ideogram model, which handles text rendering better than other models

4. In your Brand Kit, add a rule like "never include text in generated images" to apply this globally

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What parts of a template can I customize?

Each template exposes specific inputs you change (prompt, slide text, image source, colors). You cannot modify the template layout, add new elements (like a logo watermark), or change the output type (e.g., convert an image template to video).

To see which inputs a template accepts:

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select a template

3. Click "Need more customization? Click to see advanced options" to see all available inputs

If a template doesn't support the customization you need, try a different template or use the "Create Everything with AI Agent" option for the most flexibility.

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How Do You Get More Consistency In Videos?

Each image may be different, even though you're using the same AI model and the same prompt.

Similar to how midjourney outputs 4 different images from the same prompt. I

If there are aspects that are important and should be consistent across all images and shots, you can emphasize it in the prompt like this:

​ # IMPORTANT: ALWAYS DO THIS THING!!

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Can You Use the Blotato Video Editor on Mobile?

Unfortunately, the Blotato video editor is only available on desktop or tablet because you'll need a larger screen to use it properly. It has a lot of features and would be very hard to use on mobile.

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I'm on a free trial and testing video generation but ran out of credits already?

During your free trial, you can add unlimited sources, remix unlimited posts, publish and schedule to 9 social platforms, and view the inspiration database of viral posts. ​ However, your free trial has a limited amount of AI credits for AI image, video, and voice generation since it costs me money. If you upgrade during your free trial, your paid subscription will begin, and you will unlock all the credits for your plan.

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Why is the AI voiceover longer than the video? How do I make the video match the AI voiceover?

Click on the GREEN image track, then press "a" or click the "Align to Captions" button (located in horizontal row of buttons where the "play" button is).

The reason this happens is because AI voices have different paces of speech, so there may be slight variations in length when you generate an AI voiceover.

For step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips, please see: https://help.blotato.com/features/videos/ai-voiceover-captions

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No image appearing in your video, created in Blotato video editor?

When images or videos stop generating, you most likely ran out of credits. Purchase more credits in Settings > Billing.

To check your current balance, go to Settings > Billing > AI Credits.

Full list of AI image/video models and credit cost: AI Video Credits

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Why can't I see any voice or sound on Blotato video?

To add an AI voiceover to your video, click the BLUE caption track in the video editor. This opens the Caption panel where you select an AI voice and click "Generate Voiceover".

For detailed instructions on adding AI voiceover: https://help.blotato.com/features/videos/ai-voiceover-captions

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My video from a script isn't working. What do I do?

The easiest way to create a video from a script:

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select "Create Everything with AI Agent" and paste your script as the prompt

3. The AI Agent turns your script into a video using your Brand Kit

If you need AI voiceover synced to each scene, select the "AI Video with AI Voice" template (2nd option) instead, paste your script into the Prompt field, and click "Generate Video".

If the video still doesn't generate, check that you have enough AI credits by going to Settings > Billing > AI Credits. Each AI image generation costs credits. See the full credit breakdown here: AI Video Credits

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Images or video not generating?

Check these in order:

1. Go to Settings > Billing and verify you have AI credits remaining. Each AI image generation costs credits. See: AI Video Credits

2. If you are on a free trial, free trial credits are limited. Click "Upgrade" to unlock your plan's full credit allocation.

3. Refresh the page and try again. If the video shows status "queueing" or "generating-media", wait a few minutes -- generation takes time depending on the model.

4. If the status shows "creation-from-template-failed", the template input format is incorrect. Check the API Dashboard for error details.

If none of the above resolves the issue, submit a support ticket via the in-app chat.

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How do I use my exact script without AI changing it?

When you enter a prompt, Blotato generates scenes from it using AI, which may rephrase or extend your script. To control the exact content per scene:

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select the "AI Video with AI Voice" template

3. Click "Need more customization? Click to see advanced options"

4. For each scene, specify the exact image prompt and voiceover script

5. Click "Generate Video"

This gives you full control over each scene without AI modifying your text.

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How do you turn my script into a video?

Follow this guide to make your first AI video: https://help.blotato.com/features/videos/make-your-first-ai-video

View examples of videos you make in Blotato: https://www.tiktok.com/@dayli.pov

Watch this tutorial showing how to make 4 types of viral videos, including prompts: https://youtu.be/g1zy4ELvtxs

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How do you translate?

To translate all text content to your target language, check out this guide: https://help.blotato.com/tips-and-tricks/translate-languages

To make AI videos in another language, write your video script in your target language. Then click "Generate Voiceover" and Blotato will automatically produce the AI voiceover in your target language.

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How do I make carousels or slideshows?

In Blotato Web App

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select a carousel or slideshow template (e.g., "Image Slideshow with Text Overlays")

3. Enter your prompt and click "Generate Video" for a quick AI-generated version

To use your own images:

1. Click "Need more customization? Click to see advanced options"

2. For each slide, choose "Upload Image" from the Image Source dropdown

3. Upload your image (max 20MB)

4. Optionally add text overlay for each slide

5. Click "+ Add Slide" to add more slides

6. Click "Generate Video" when done

Image Slideshow with Text Overlays - Advanced Options

In n8n or Make

Use the Blotato CREATE VISUAL node to generate carousels and slideshows from templates:

1. Add a Blotato node and select "Visual" > "Create"

2. Select a template from the dropdown list

3. Keep default inputs and click Execute to instantly make a carousel

4. Update inputs one-by-one to customize

5. Check the API Dashboard to see the JSON payload for each template

Tip: Browse all available templates at https://my.blotato.com/videos/new to see how they work before building your automation.

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How do I add music to my posts?

It depends on the platform and post type:

• Blotato video editor: Click "Audio" in the left sidebar to upload your own music or sounds before exporting your video. See: Custom Assets

• TikTok slideshows (via API): Set autoAddMusic: true in the Publish node to add TikTok's recommended music. This only works on photo/slideshow posts, not video posts.

• Instagram: Instagram's API does not support adding music from third-party apps. Publish your post through Blotato, then add music directly in the Instagram app.

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Don't See a Template for Your Use Case?

Browse all available templates at Videos > New. If none fit your needs, submit a support ticket by clicking the orange circle button inside Blotato. Describe the type of visual you need and include an example link if possible.

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How do I use content from a Source in a carousel or video template?

Sources (text, articles, YouTube links) and video templates are separate features in Blotato. There is no "connect Source to template" button.

To use your Source content in a carousel or video:

1. Go to Remix and generate posts from your Source

2. Copy the text output you want to use

3. Go to Videos > New

4. Select a carousel or video template

5. Click "Need more customization? Click to see advanced options"

6. Paste your Source text into the prompt field or individual slide text fields

7. Click "Generate Video"

Alternatively, use the "Create Everything with AI Agent" option (1st option on the Videos page). Paste your Source content as the prompt, and the AI Agent handles the rest.

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What advanced settings does each template have?

Each template has its own set of advanced settings you can customize per slide or scene.

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select a template (not "Create Everything with AI Agent")

3. Click "Need more customization? Click to see advanced options"

4. The advanced settings panel opens, showing all configurable fields for that template

Common advanced settings across templates:

• Text fields per slide/scene (heading, description, voiceover script)

• Image source per slide (AI-generated, upload your own, or paste a URL)

• Slide duration

• Transition effects

• Background color or style

• Watermark text or logo

The exact fields vary by template. To remove an element (watermark, text overlay, title), leave its field blank in the advanced options.

If you are using the API (n8n, Make.com, REST API, or MCP), see the Visual Templates reference page. Each template page lists every configurable field with its type, default value, and description.

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How do I hide overlays (watermark, titles, text) on a video template?

Using Blotato Web App

1. Go to Videos > New

2. Select your template

3. Click "Need more customization? Click to see advanced options"

4. Leave the fields you don't want blank (e.g., leave watermark, titles, and text fields empty)

5. Click "Generate Video"

If the template still renders elements you don't want, try a different template that better matches your use case. Browse all templates at Videos > New.

Using Blotato API (n8n / Make.com)

To hide optional elements, omit the parameter or pass an empty value in the inputs object:

• Watermark: set to "" (empty string)

• Titles/texts: omit the parameter or pass an empty array []

Each template has different parameters. Check the template docs for details: Visual Templates

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