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Formats

Which format fits your material?

Three formats, one source document. Each one paces the same material differently. Here is how to pick, with a finished example of each.

Presentation

Narrated slides that move.

Animated charts, text that lands with the narration, and 18 templates. Each slide is laid out around one point, so the finished deck plays like a video, and you can still export it as slides.

Best for

  • Course modules and certification prep
  • Briefings and reports
  • Product and policy documentation
  • Anything that needs a deck export too

Skip it when the lesson is a sequence the viewer should watch build one step at a time.

More about Presentation

Loss Calculation Exercise

Whiteboard

Hand-drawn, one idea at a time.

Sketches appear as the narration reaches them, so the viewer only sees what matters right now. Good for processes, decisions, and concepts that are easier to follow when they build up.

Best for

  • Process walkthroughs
  • Concept explanations
  • Scenarios with decision points
  • Short social clips in portrait

Skip it when the audience needs to inspect exact tables, wording, or reference material.

More about Whiteboard

Unlocking Training Value with Whiteboard Videos

Explainer

Paper Trail or Blackboard. Pick the look.

Paper Trail lays the material out as an evidence board with pinned cutouts, notes, and camera travel between them. Blackboard writes it out in chalk on slate with hand-drawn shapes, handwriting, and math. Both suit longer lessons and case walkthroughs.

Best for

  • Concept deep dives
  • Case studies and walkthroughs
  • Longer lessons
  • Content published to a wider audience

Skip it when you need a quick, plain module or a slide deck to hand out afterwards.

More about Explainer

Profit vs Cash The Paper Trail

Side by side

The differences that matter

PresentationWhiteboardExplainer
LookDesigned slides with motion and animated chartsHand-drawn sketches on a whiteboardPaper Trail evidence board, or chalk on a Blackboard
PacingStructured, one point per slideProgressive, one stroke at a timeScene by scene, led by the camera or the chalk
Best length2 to 10 minutes1 to 6 minutes, or shorts3 to 12 minutes
Styles18 templates, custom fontsChalk, paper, and whiteboard stylesPaper Trail and Blackboard
Storyboard reviewYes, on Pro and ScaleYes, on Pro and ScaleYes, on Pro and Scale
Extra exportsPDF and PowerPoint deckMP4 onlyMP4 only

Also available

Presentation Classic

The original slide format. Simpler, more controlled layouts that look the same every time. Use it when consistency across a library matters more than expressive design, or when new videos need to match ones you already have. If you are starting fresh, use Presentation.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I make the same document in more than one format?

Yes. Each video you create picks its own format and page range, so one source document can produce a Presentation module, a Whiteboard walkthrough, and an Explainer without re-uploading.

Do the formats cost different amounts?

No. Every format uses the same credits per minute of finished video.

What is Presentation Classic?

Presentation Classic is the original slide format. It uses simpler, more controlled layouts that produce a consistent look every time, which suits libraries that need every video to match. It can be selected when creating a video. New projects should start with Presentation.

Can I switch formats after generating?

Not on the same video. Create a new video from the same document with the other format. Your narration edits do not carry over, since each format writes the script for its own pacing.

Your turn

Try all three on one document

Upload a PDF, pick a format, and review the draft before anyone else sees it.