Turn a project README into a short explainer video
A README is the front door of a software project. A short explainer video can help developers decide in a minute whether the project fits their problem. Paste the README link and Storyvalo drafts the video from it, keeping commands and names exactly as written.
Opens the studio with an editable readme to video brief. Sign in or create a free account first; nothing is generated or charged until you continue.
A good fit when
- The project has a README that explains what it does.
- You want a video for the repository, a launch post or a talk.
- You maintain the project or have the maintainers’ approval.
The closest real example
This explainer from a fictional product webpage shows the problem, the workflow and the next step, the structure a project explainer also needs.
Fictional demonstration: the brand, source and scenario were invented for this example. It is not a customer testimonial or evidence of business results. Watch it with its source and script.
README to video, step by step
Paste the README link
Use the repository page or the README file URL. Private repositories should export the README as Markdown and upload it.
Add a diagram or screenshot
Upload an architecture diagram or a screenshot of the project in use, and place it as an original.
Check technical names
Make sure the project name, commands and supported platforms match the README.
Render and link it
Render landscape and link the video from the README, docs site or launch post.
Say who it is not for
Developers appreciate knowing the limits. If the README lists unsupported platforms or known limitations, keep one sentence about them in the video.
Pronunciation
Project names and acronyms are often mispronounced by AI voices. Add pronunciation hints for names and terms before rendering, and watch the finished video before publishing it.
Show it working
A diagram or screenshot of the project in use tells developers more than any description. If the README has a demo image or GIF frame, upload a still of it and use it in the scene that explains what the project does.
The starter brief
“Use this starter” fills in this brief in the studio. Edit any of it before you generate a storyboard.
Turn my project README into a short explainer for developers discovering the project. Explain what it does, who it is for, how to install or start it as the README describes, and where to find the documentation. Keep commands and names exactly as written. Use only facts from my source. Do not invent statistics, prices, quotes, customer names or results.
Review before you publish
Storyvalo drafts the script and assembles the video; you decide what is accurate. Read every scene against its source, check names, numbers and claims, and only use material you have permission to use. Stock footage and AI illustrations are illustrative, and narration is AI-generated.
What it costs
One 60-second, watermarked 720p export per verified account each calendar month. It ends with a short “Made with Storyvalo” card over its last two seconds. Standard voices and still or stock media. No payment card, no automatic subscription. Paid exports stay 1080p without the Storyvalo watermark. A free account includes five minutes of AI script attempts each calendar month, an editable storyboard and an interactive preview, with no card. Rendering a narrated video uses video minutes: export one minute for $2.99 or three minutes for $7.99, plus applicable tax, without a subscription. Monthly plans suit regular production and longer videos. Compare plans and packs.
Questions
Can it read GitHub pages?
Public repository pages usually work. If not, upload the README.md file directly.
Can I show code?
Show a screenshot of code as an original visual; narration describes it rather than reading it.
Can I use it for a conference talk?
Yes. Download the MP4 and subtitles and play them wherever you present.