Formats / Article Recap
Turn your article into a video recap
Give a story you’ve already written another way to reach people. Start with an article URL or pasted text and create a short, narrated video with captions.
Built for news articles, blog posts, and publisher summaries.
From source to short
Keep the story. Change the format.
Article Recap turns an existing article into a short video summary. Supply a URL or article text, choose the direction, and generate a narrated recap with captions. The preset starts at 30 seconds in vertical format, giving publishers and content teams a compact way to share the main points of a written story.
01 / Source
Bring the article
Paste the URL or article text you want to recap. Start with a clear source and the information your audience needs.
02 / Direction
Set the emphasis
Choose Article Recap and guide the angle. Adjust the output settings to suit where you plan to share it.
03 / Review
Watch, check, share
Review the generated narration, visuals, and captions against your article. Share the finished recap when it is ready.
A starting point for your next recap
Use it when the article is already there and your audience needs a shorter way into the story. A recap can introduce a blog post, highlight a news development, or summarize a publisher’s latest piece.
- Input
- Article URL or pasted article text
- Default length
- 30-second target
- Default framing
- Vertical · 9:16
- Audio and text
- Narration and captions on by default
- Branding
- Use your project’s brand kit
Useful details
Before your first recap
Can I turn an article URL into a video?
Yes. Article Recap accepts a source URL or pasted article text. Use text you can provide directly if the page needs a login or cannot be fetched.
How long is an Article Recap?
The preset targets 30 seconds in vertical 9:16. It is a concise recap, not a word-for-word reading. Duration and framing can be configured for the intended output.
Does the video include narration and captions?
The Article Recap preset includes generated narration and captions by default. Review the final video against your source before sharing it.
Can I use it for my company blog?
Yes. Blog posts, news articles, and publisher summaries are the preset’s intended uses. You can apply your project’s brand kit for a consistent presentation.
How do I get access?
Catchups.ai currently offers private access. Tell us about your content, expected volume, and workflow through the contact form. For integrations, you can also explore the API documentation.
Have an article in mind?
Tell us what you publish and how you want to use video. We’ll help you explore a workflow that fits.