5 AI tools that handle 90% of YouTube content creation
Discover 5 powerful AI tools for script writing, video creation, thumbnails, UGC, and voice cloning that save hours of production time.
Creating YouTube videos traditionally requires hours of script writing, filming, editing, and thumbnail design. Youri van Hofwegen, a YouTube creator with over 191,000 subscribers, has found a better way by integrating AI into his workflow. In a recent video, he shared five AI tools he uses daily across his portfolio of channels.
These tools automate the most time-consuming aspects of video production while maintaining quality. For creators looking to produce more content with less effort, these solutions handle up to 90% of the technical work.
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- Poppy AI: Script generation with content stacking
- InVideo AI: Complete video creation from a prompt
- Pikzels AI: Thumbnail generation for higher clicks
- AI UGC creation: Avatar-based product promotion
- ElevenLabs: Voice cloning for audio production
Poppy AI transforms script writing with reference groups
Script writing often takes hours and produces mixed results. Poppy AI fixes this by generating scripts within an hour using a "three-group content stack" method.
The process works by creating three reference groups: style reference (videos to model after), script writing expertise (content about creating good scripts), and topic-specific information (research on your video subject). This approach helps maintain quality across different topics.
Poppy AI accepts YouTube videos, websites, voice memos, and text as references. The platform analyzes these inputs to create scripts that match your desired style while covering your topic thoroughly.
At about US$25 monthly, this tool costs less than hiring script writers who charge between US$50-$200 per script. For channels publishing multiple videos weekly, this creates significant savings.
InVideo AI creates videos from text descriptions
Video creation typically requires juggling tools for footage, voiceovers, subtitles, and music. InVideo AI simplifies this by generating entire videos from text descriptions.
Users write what they want ("Create a 10-minute travel video about retirement destinations"), and the platform handles the production process. After generation, you can select specific scenes and request changes through additional prompts.
The edit feature allows modifications without technical skills. Replace scenes, change music, or adjust subtitles through simple text instructions rather than learning complex editing software.
At US$96 monthly for the generative media plan, InVideo AI replaces multiple subscription services. The platform helps creators produce more content in less time, giving them an edge in competitive niches.
Pikzels AI generates thumbnails without design skills
Thumbnails drive click rates, but creating them often requires design expertise. Pikzels AI solves this through its "recreate" feature, which generates thumbnails based on successful examples.
The process: find an effective thumbnail on YouTube, copy its URL into Pikzels, select your recreation preference, and generate multiple options. Within seconds, you get several thumbnail variations to choose from.
The persona training feature allows users to upload about 10 photos of themselves. The AI then places that person into any thumbnail style, creating consistent branding across different videos.
Starting at just US$1 for a trial with 150 thumbnail generations, this tool offers good value for creators focused on improving their click rates.
AI UGC creation uses virtual personas for product reviews
User-generated content (UGC) typically requires hiring people to create authentic-looking product reviews. AI UGC replaces real people with realistic AI avatars, cutting costs significantly.
This approach works well in practice—the video mentions a channel that earned US$3,000 in affiliate commissions from a single video with 34,000 views. The technology creates product mentions within engaging stories that viewers often don't recognize as promotional.
Tools in this category create realistic digital presenters that deliver product information naturally. The cost advantage is substantial, with AI-generated UGC costing about 15 times less than hiring real presenters.
This technology works particularly well for affiliate marketing, where conversion metrics directly affect revenue.
ElevenLabs provides voice cloning for audio content
Recording audio requires controlled environments and sometimes multiple sessions. ElevenLabs offers voice cloning that recreates your voice from audio samples.
The tool allows creators to generate speech in their own voice through text input. This proves useful when additional narration is needed without returning to recording equipment.
The platform supports multiple languages while maintaining the original voice characteristics. This feature helps with content adaptation for international audiences without new recordings.
Starting at US$1 monthly for 100 minutes of voice generation, ElevenLabs offers an affordable entry point for creators interested in voice cloning.
These five tools show how AI can handle major parts of content creation. While creative direction still needs human input, these technologies automate technical aspects, allowing creators to focus more on content strategy and ideas rather than production details.
