Example workflows

Common use cases

Real step-by-step workflows for the most popular ways people use wavreel. Find your use case below.

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TikTok / Instagram Reels / YouTube Shorts

Short-form social media videos (under 60 seconds)

Best for: Creators, small business owners, anyone who wants to grow on social media

  1. Write a 30–60 second script about your topic (a tip, a fact, a story).
  2. Record yourself reading it on your phone, OR use ElevenLabs to generate a voice.
  3. Upload the audio to wavreel.
  4. wavreel transcribes it, creates scenes, and finds matching video clips.
  5. Select "9:16 Vertical" format (perfect for phones).
  6. Review the scenes — swap any clip you don't like.
  7. Click Render → Download. Upload directly to TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts.
💡 Pro tip: Keep it under 60 seconds for best engagement. Speak clearly and at a natural pace.
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Educational explainer video

Teach a concept, explain a process, or summarize a topic

Best for: Teachers, tutors, course creators, students making presentations

  1. Write a clear script explaining your topic step by step. Aim for 1–3 minutes.
  2. Use a TTS tool like ElevenLabs or Murf to generate a professional-sounding voice.
  3. Upload the audio to wavreel.
  4. wavreel breaks it into scenes and matches visuals to each point you make.
  5. Choose "16:9 Horizontal" format for a YouTube or classroom-style video.
  6. Review scenes and swap any visuals that don't match your content.
  7. Render and download. Share with students or upload to YouTube.
💡 Pro tip: Use the 'Paste transcript' mode if you already have a script — wavreel will use your exact wording for captions.
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Podcast clip / highlight reel

Turn the best moments from a podcast into shareable clips

Best for: Podcasters, interviewers, journalists

  1. Find the best 30–90 second moment from your podcast episode.
  2. Trim the audio using a free tool like Audacity or the editor on your phone.
  3. Upload the trimmed clip to wavreel.
  4. wavreel transcribes it and creates a visual story to go with the audio.
  5. Review and adjust scenes as needed.
  6. Render a vertical (9:16) clip for social media.
  7. Share on Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter/X to promote the full episode.
💡 Pro tip: Pick moments with strong opinions, surprising facts, or emotional stories — those perform best as clips.
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Business / product explainer

Explain what your business does or how your product works

Best for: Entrepreneurs, marketers, sales teams, freelancers

  1. Write a simple 60–90 second script: What is it? Who is it for? Why should they care?
  2. Use a professional TTS voice (ElevenLabs works well) or record yourself.
  3. Upload to wavreel.
  4. wavreel finds relevant business/product visuals automatically.
  5. Swap any scene images that don't match your brand.
  6. Render and download. Embed on your website or share on LinkedIn.
💡 Pro tip: Use 'Videos + Images' mode (the default) for a more dynamic, professional look.
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Story narration / blog post recap

Turn a written article or story into a visual video

Best for: Writers, bloggers, content repurposers

  1. Take your written article or story.
  2. Paste it into a TTS tool and generate a narration audio file.
  3. Upload the audio to wavreel.
  4. wavreel creates visual scenes matching each paragraph of your content.
  5. Review and fine-tune the scenes.
  6. Render and share as a video version of your written content.
💡 Pro tip: Use 'Paste transcript' mode and paste your article text — wavreel will distribute your exact words as captions across the scenes.

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