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# AI Videos

Generate visuals through website templates or the REST API, then verify the output before publishing.

Blotato supports template-based images, carousels, slideshows, and videos. Use the workflow for the surface you are operating.

## Using Blotato Web App

1. Open Videos from either mode, then select [Create New Video](https://my.blotato.com/videos/new).
2. Select a template for the requested output. For video with narration, select "AI Video with AI Voice". For a carousel or slideshow, select "Instagram Carousel Slideshow".
3. Enter your prompt.
4. For manual control, open "Need more customization? Click to see advanced options".
5. Click "Generate Video".
6. Review the generated visual before publishing.

The in-app [AI Agent](https://my.blotato.com/agent) creates text and images. For videos, carousels, and slideshows, use the template screen above. This restriction applies to the in-app AI Agent, not to visual generation through the REST API.

![Choose a Template screen with AI Agent Visual Generator and AI Video with AI Voice](https://2374509648-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FevfU9S4Nh53PiGflQLah%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5790b31062b1d0592a86b0c04a86aa96ef122b17%2Fui-video-templates-2026-09.jpg?alt=media)

For narration, follow [Make your first AI video](/web-app-features/videos/make-your-first-ai-video.md). Use [the generation workflow](/web-app-features/videos/recommended-workflow.md) to review inputs and credit use. For an existing visual, follow [Edit, mute, and export](/web-app-features/videos/edit-and-export.md).

## Using Blotato MCP

Visual generation through MCP is not supported at this time. Claude Code and other tools that send HTTP requests can use the REST [Create Visual](/rest-api-reference/create-video.md) endpoint instead.

## Using Blotato API (n8n / Make.com)

1. Select a template from the [template catalog](/rest-api-reference/visuals.md).
2. Read the selected template's current input schema.
3. Submit the generation request.
4. Save the returned visual ID.
5. Check the visual status until generation finishes or fails.
6. Review the returned media before starting a separate publishing operation.

Use the [create-and-publish visual workflow](/agent-workflows/agent-workflows/visuals.md) for REST paths, response fields, and polling intervals.


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