Symvol: Converts text into concise, lively instructional videos with one click

General Introduction

Symvol is an innovative website that focuses on automating the transformation of textual content into clear and understandable videos. It allows users to generate videos in a single click without video editing experience through AI technology and visual narratives. Whether it's a study note, a blog post or a business document, Symvol can handle it quickly for students, creators and business users. The site offers a Chrome extension that supports direct manipulation in the browser, as well as the ability to customize language and sound.Symvol's goal is to improve the efficiency of information delivery, making content more intuitive and easier to share. So far, it has been well received by users, especially for its simple operation and high accuracy.

Function List

• Text to Video: Generate video from any text automatically without manual editing.
• Chrome extension support: Convert a web page or document to video in one click in your browser.
• Language and voice customization: Choose the language, voice actor and accent to suit different needs.
• Video Download & Share: The video can be downloaded after generation, or shared via a link.
• Multi-scenario application: Support for learning, content creation and commercial use, reaching a wide user base.
• Intelligent Summaries: Quickly distill text points to generate concise video content.
• Highly accurate output: AI processing ensures that video content is highly consistent with the original text.

Using Help

Symvol is an easy-to-use tool, and the following details on how to install and use its features will get you up and running quickly.

Installation process

Symvol's core functionality is realized through a Chrome extension, the installation steps are as follows:

1. Open Chrome: Make sure you're using the latest version of Chrome.
2. Visit the Chrome Online App Store: Type "chrome://extensions/" in the address bar of your browser, or just search for "Symvol Chrome Extension".
3. Search and installSearch for "Symvol" in the app store, find the official extension and click "Add to Chrome".
4. Confirmation of authority: A pop-up window will request permission to access the web content, click "Add Extension" to complete the installation.
5. Check for extensions: After installation, the Symvol icon will appear in the upper right corner of the browser, indicating successful enablement.

If you don't have Chrome, you can also sign up for an account directly on the Symvol website (https://www.symvol.io/) to use the web version of the feature, but the extended version is more convenient.

How to use the main features

1. One-click video generation

• procedure::
  1. Open any web page (e.g., an article, a Google document, or a Notion page).
  2. Click on the Symvol icon in the upper right corner of your browser.
  3. Select the text to be converted (you can select it all or manually highlight a portion).
  4. Click on the "Generate Video" button.
  5. Wait a few seconds and the AI will automatically process the text and generate a video.
• caveat::
  • The length of the text affects the generation time, with short texts being completed in a few seconds and long texts potentially taking 1-2 minutes.
  • Both public and private pages are supported, but private pages need to ensure that you are logged into the relevant account.
• practical example: For example, if you're reading a long article on Medium and find the text too much, just use Symvol to generate a video and watch a summary of the content in a few minutes.

2. Customizing language and voice

• procedure::
  1. Before generating a video, click on the settings option that appears after the Symvol icon.
  2. In "Voice & Language", select the language (e.g. Chinese, English).
  3. Pick a voice actor (the free version offers 2 voices, the paid version has more options).
  4. Choose an accent (e.g. American English, British English).
  5. Click "Save" to save the settings and then generate the video.
• Usage Scenarios: If you want to turn your Chinese notes into English video explanations, you can choose English voice actors, which is suitable for cross-language sharing.
• tip: Free users only have the base option, upgrading the Creator package unlocks more voice acting and detailed tweaks.

3. Downloading and sharing videos

• procedure::
  1. After the video is generated, the preview window will pop up.
  2. Click the "Download" button, the video will be saved locally in MP4 format.
  3. Or click "Share" to generate a public link that you can copy and send to others.
• caveat::
  • The downloaded video can be watched in any player without watermark (paid version).
  • The share link is hosted on Symvol's official website and can be accessed at any time.
• practical example: You can use the link to send study note videos to your classmates or download and upload them to social media platforms.

4. Special feature: intelligent summaries

• procedure::
  1. When generating a video, check the "Lumina v1" option (quick summary mode).
  2. AI will automatically extract the key points of the text and generate a short video.
  3. Preview and confirm that the content is accurate.
• Usage Scenarios: Ideal for quickly skimming through long articles, such as condensing a 5,000-word paper into a 2-minute video.
• version difference: Lumina v2 (paid version) is more creator-friendly, with smarter processing and better graphics.

Tips and Suggestions for Use

• Text preparation: Try to organize the text formatting as well as possible, clear paragraphs will enhance the video.
• network requirement: Stable network is required to generate videos, it is recommended to operate under Wi-Fi environment.
• pay for upgrade: The free version is suitable for personal learning, creators or corporate users are recommended to subscribe to the $15/month Creator package to unlock more features.
• Contact Support: If you need to customize your brand style or API access, 可以邮件联系hello@symvol.io.

With the above steps, you can easily turn boring words into vivid videos. Whether you are studying, creating or working, Symvol can help you save time and increase efficiency.