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How to Create Positive Affirmation Videos with Pictory AI (Step-by-Step Guide)

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August 23, 2025•4 min read

Want to create professional-looking videos without showing your face, recording your voice, or learning complicated editing software? In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I used Pictory, an AI-powered text-to-video tool, to create a Positive Affirmations for Health and Vitality video in just minutes.

The result? A polished video complete with stock footage, captions, and a calming AI-generated voiceover—ready to publish on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram to grow your brand and reach more people.

Step 1: Get Started with Pictory

The tool you’ll need is Pictory. It turns any script or article into a video with just a few clicks.

  • Sign up at Pictory (a free trial is available, but it includes watermarks).

  • Paid subscription removes watermarks and unlocks premium features.

  • On the dashboard, you’ll see several options:

    • Script to Video (we’ll use this one).

    • Article to Video (paste a blog URL and let Pictory convert it).

Step 2: Create Your First Project

  1. Choose Script to Video.

  2. Name your project (example: Health and Vitality Affirmations).

  3. Decide your niche or topic—Pictory can create videos on almost anything.

  4. Need inspiration? Use ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas.

Step 3: Write Your Video Script

Your script is the heart of the video. You can write it yourself, or shortcut the process with AI.

For example, I asked ChatGPT 5.0:

I'm creating a guided video on positive affirmations for YouTube, focusing on health and vitality affirmations. Please come up with 10 different affirmations and include an introduction and conclusion which ends on a positive note. Do not include speaker notes; provide them in an article form

ChatGPT generated a ready-to-use script.

  • For the demo, I trimmed it to 10 affirmations to save processing time.

  • I also removed headings and numbering so the voiceover wouldn’t say “number one, number two...”

👉 Tip: You can generate anywhere from 5 to 50 affirmations, depending on how long you want your video to be.

Step 4: Customise Video Settings

  • Leave scene settings on default (AI does a great job).

  • Highlight keywords in your script (e.g., health and vitality affirmations) so the AI picks more relevant visuals.

  • Don’t worry if you change your mind—you can edit later.

Step 5: Edit Your Video in the Interface

Once Pictory generates your video, you’ll see:

  • Scenes (each line of your script becomes a scene).

  • Stock video footage automatically matched from libraries (included in paid plan).

Editing options:

  • Change text, font style, and size.

  • Replace background footage by searching keywords (e.g., health).

  • Undo changes if needed.

  • Preview each scene individually before finalising.

Edit Pictory Video

Step 6: Add an AI Voiceover

Head to the Audio tab:

  • Turn background music OFF (default adds one automatically).

  • Choose from AI voiceover talents (gender, accent, narration style).

  • Free trial = limited voices, Paid = full library.

For affirmations, I chose Isabella—a calm female voice.

  • Voiceovers apply to all scenes, but you can turn them off for specific ones.

  • Optionally, record your own voiceover with the mic tool.

Selecting AI Voice

Step 7: Adjust Video Orientation

Decide where you’ll post:

  • 16:9 Wide → YouTube.

  • 9:16 Portrait → TikTok, Instagram Reels, Shorts.

👉 Pro Tip: Choose orientation before editing text or elements.

Step 8: Explore Advanced Editing

Pictory offers additional customisation:

  • Caption styles and templates.

  • Branding kit (logo, colours, fonts).

  • Elements (stickers, GIFs, graphics like Canva).

  • Scene reordering (drag & drop in Story mode).

  • Transitions (wipe, slide, fade) between scenes.

Step 9: Preview Your Entire Video

Click Preview and let Pictory generate the full video.

  • Processing time depends on video length.

  • Review scenes to ensure the visual, textual, and voiceover elements flow smoothly.

Step 10: Download and Publish

Once satisfied:

  1. Click Download.

  2. Wait for processing.

  3. Upload to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or your preferred platform.

Conclusion

With Pictory, you can:

  • Create videos fast without appearing on camera.

  • Add professional voiceovers without needing to record your own.

  • Skip complicated video editing software.

Whether you’re building a YouTube channel, growing on TikTok, or simply sharing positive content, Pictory makes it simple to produce polished videos in minutes.

FAQ: Creating Positive Affirmation Videos with Pictory

1. Can I use Pictory for free?
Yes, Pictory offers a free trial, but exported videos will have watermarks. Paid plans remove the watermark and unlock more features.

2. Where can I post affirmation videos?
Pictory supports both wide (YouTube) and portrait (TikTok, Instagram Reels, Shorts) formats.

3. Do I need to record my own voice?
No. Pictory provides AI voiceover talents with different tones and accents. You can also record your own if preferred.

4. Can I make longer videos with Pictory?
Yes. You can generate videos with up to 50 affirmations. Please note that longer scripts require more time to process.

5. Can I use Pictory for other niches besides affirmations?
Absolutely. You can create videos on any topic—health, business, finance, education, and more.

How to Create Positive Affirmation Videos with Pictory AI
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