Explainer video maker for the next explanation

Turn the material you already have into a video your audience can follow. Use an explainer video maker for lessons, product stories, and the explanations your team needs to keep current.

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“The explanation changed. Now the video needs to catch up.”

  1. Brief

    You start your explanation with notes and source material. The audience needs one useful takeaway, but the document also contains background that belongs outside this particular video.

  2. Outline

    The outline gives every point equal space. A learner needs a worked example; a buyer needs the reason the solution matters. The same script cannot answer both equally well.

  3. Draft

    The first cut introduces a term the source never defined. You need to check the narration alongside the actual source before polishing the visual treatment.

  4. Review

    A reviewer changes an example or corrects a number. The narration, caption, and diagram now need to agree; fixing just the spoken sentence leaves the video inconsistent.

  5. Next update

    The underlying material changes again. Without a record of the source and the accepted wording, the next editor has to reconstruct which version of the explanation is current.

“A common explainer planning scenario, not a customer testimonial.”

Give your explainer a source and a review step

The old way
Before ngram
The ngram way
After ngram

Build your explanation by copying scattered notes into a script, then deciding what the audience needs after the scenes are already assembled.

Provide the current source, audience, and intended takeaway at the start. Ask ngram for a script and storyboard, then check the explanation before rendering.

Treat a polished first cut as finished. A missing exception or an incorrect relationship can survive into the published video even when the visuals look convincing.

Review narration, captions, and visuals against the source. Request one specific correction and compare the revised scene with the original before sharing it.

Rebuild the story from memory when a source document changes. Different versions can end up contradicting each other across lessons, customer pages, and team materials.

Keep the source with the project and name the changed fact in your edit request. Review the updated version and download the finished MP4 for its intended destination.

Start your explainer with usable material

Choose the source that contains the facts for your explanation. Upload only material you have permission to use.

1Written sources
Bring the current source
PDF · Markdown · public URL

Use a document or public page

Upload a PDF or Markdown document, provide a supported deck, or paste a public URL. Identify the exact section to explain and supply any facts that require login separately as approved material.

Docs to video
2Visual sources
Bring the real demonstration
Recording · screenshots

Use actual footage or screenshots

Bring the recording or screenshot that shows the real task. State what viewers should notice and which names or numbers must stay exact. Review any generated visuals as illustrations, not evidence that an action occurred.

Screen recording to video
ngram

An editable explainer draft

Review the explanation in the editor, check the finished playback, then download the MP4. Source complexity and revision scope affect how much work and usage the video needs.

script generationcaptionsmotion graphics

A slide deck can also be a source. Supported PPTX/PDF input does not mean the finished video exports as an editable presentation.

Keep your explainer open to revision

The next change has a clear starting point

Keep the source and the intended takeaway together for your explanation. When the source changes, request a bounded update and compare it with the previous version.

Judge the explanation, not only the finish

Check whether the viewer can follow the mechanism or decision. Read the captions and listen to the narration; visual polish does not establish source accuracy.

Use a review your subject requires

Ask the appropriate owner to review procedures, pricing, and technical details. ngram drafts and edits the video; the source owner remains responsible for what it says.

Build your explainer from source to review

1

Define the audience and supply the source

Prepare

For your explanation, choose one takeaway and one example. Use the composer above to keep the brief with the creation flow, and upload supported source material.

2

Check the proposed explanation

Review

Ask for a script and scene plan before rendering. Verify names, numbers, relationships, and exceptions against the source; replace vague visual directions with specific instructions.

3

Test one edit, then export

Verify

Change a sentence or a scene and compare the revised playback with the prior version. Check captions and audio, then download the finished MP4. Generation and editing use plan allowances.

Controls for your explainer at each review step

Explore all features
Built for teams

Who owns the next explainer update?

All solutions

Choose the explanation your audience needs

Each job starts from different material and has a different review. Use an existing workflow rather than a blank brief.

All use cases
Starting from something else?

Bring the source for your explainer

Choose the supported source workflow that matches your material. Check the input requirements on its page before starting.

The rest of the toolkit

Tools to support your explainer

All ngram tools

Choose how to produce your explainer based on the work

Manual productionCommissioned productionngram
Starting materialAssemble sources and write the scriptAgree the brief and supply source assetsProvide supported sources and a brief
Story controlWrite and arrange each sceneReview the agreed script and creative directionReview generated script and storyboard
Making a changeEdit the project and render againAgree revision scope with the producerUse chat, script, or scene controls; review output
Factual reviewSource owner checks final videoSource owner checks the delivered cutSource owner checks generated and edited video
Cost to evaluateDepends on tools and production effortDepends on agreed scope and revisionsPlan allowances cover generation and editing; exports do not use credits
Integrations

Wire explainers into the workflow you already run.

These are workflow options you configure. Check connector access, review the generated output, and verify the destination before relying on an automation.

Zapier
no-code

whenThe approved source for your explanation is ready

thenConfigure the trigger and video-creation action with the approved brief, then check the completion result before publishing.

Integrate with Zapier
MCP Server
agentic

whenThe approved source for your explanation is ready

thenUse a supported authenticated client to request the explainer. Creation access depends on the client and workspace; inspect the result in ngram.

Integrate with MCP Server
Chrome Extension
browser

whenThe approved source for your explanation is ready

thenStart from the public source page with the ngram extension, then review the proposed explanation before using the output.

Integrate with Chrome Extension
n8n
workflow

whenThe approved source for your explanation is ready

thenConfigure n8n to call ngram and check render completion. A self-hosted n8n workflow still uses the hosted ngram service.

Integrate with n8n
LinkedIn
Beta publish

whenThe explainer has passed its source and playback review

thenConnect LinkedIn through Social Publishing Beta, compose the post, and verify the scheduled or published destination.

Integrate with LinkedIn
X (Twitter)
Beta publish

whenThe explainer has passed its source and playback review

thenConnect X (Twitter) through Social Publishing Beta, compose the post, and verify the scheduled or published destination.

Integrate with X (Twitter)
YouTube
Beta publish

whenThe explainer has passed its source and playback review

thenConnect YouTube through Social Publishing Beta, compose the post, and verify the scheduled or published destination.

Integrate with YouTube
REST APIMCP serverWebhooksBuild your own integration in ~30 lines.

Will it work for my situation?

How do I use an explainer video maker?

Choose the audience and the one idea they should understand, then supply the approved source. An explainer video maker can draft the script and scenes, but the source owner should check facts and examples before rendering. In ngram, review the plan containing the script, request a specific edit, and check the finished MP4 before sharing it.

Can I explain education, training, or a technical concept?

Yes. Provide the approved lesson, SOP, or technical explanation and identify what the viewer should understand. Use the job links on this page to choose the nearest workflow. Check diagrams and exceptions against the source; generated content does not certify accuracy or establish learning outcomes.

What does it cost to try and keep making explainers?

The Free plan includes 1,000 credits per month and public video sharing. The base rate for premium AI video generation is 10 credits per second, and a cheaper model costs 3 credits per second. Paid plans include video downloads: Basic starts at $29 per month, Premium is $59 and Ultimate is $299 on monthly billing. Model choice, video length and revisions affect usage; check the estimate before generating.

Can I change one line or scene after rendering?

Edit → Script lets you revise narration scene by scene and re-voice affected scenes while retaining visuals; larger timing changes can require scene regeneration. You can also request scene edits in chat. Compare the result with the original, including captions, numbers, and surrounding scenes, before accepting the change.

When should I use a different production approach?

Use specialist production when the job requires a bespoke animation style you cannot achieve in a reviewed sample. Keep real task footage for demonstrations that need to prove an action. Check account limits before relying on hosting or team workflows, and evaluate the export your audience will actually receive.

Can I watch an explainer made with ngram?

Watch Why Earth Has Seasons for a finished educational explainer. You can also watch it in our explainer video maker comparison as you consider the format for your own topic.

Bring one source for your explainer and one change to test

Start with the composer above. For a team evaluation, bring an approved source and a specific revision you want to assess; choose Talk to sales to discuss the workflow.