Viral videos use expressive movements and human reactions to help your content feel natural and catch viewers’ attention. You can choose a reference from Zeely’s library or upload your own video.
Here's how to do it:
Open the Zeely app and tap the play icon at the bottom of the screen. Then, select Viral video.
Choose where your reference will come from. On the Select a reference screen, you can choose a video from Zeely's library or upload your own.
To upload your own reference, tap Upload videos here and select an MP4 or MOV file between 3 and 30 seconds long and up to 100 MB. Before uploading, tap Video tip to see Zeely's recommendations for choosing a suitable reference.
To browse Zeely's library, open Concept and select Emotions, Glow-up, or In motion. Tap the sound icon to preview the audio, then tap Recreate when you find the video you want to use.
Good to know: Uploaded references are saved for future use. To find one again, open Select a reference and choose the Uploads filter.
Then, choose a video type to narrow down your search and find the kind of video you’d like to recreate. The available types depend on the concept you selected and help you find videos with a specific look, emotion, or style.
For example, if you choose In motion, you'll see types such as Dancing, Active lifestyle, and Exercise routines.
Tap the sound icon on a reference to hear its audio. Once you find one that gets you, tap Recreate.
Select an avatar. Zeely suggests an AI avatar, but you can choose a different one from the library. Tap See all to browse the full collection, then use the available filters to narrow down your options.
If you want to keep the person from the selected reference, tap the X in the upper-right corner and continue without choosing another avatar.
You can also create your own AI character. Select Create avatar, then upload a Reference image, describe the character’s distinctive features in a Prompt, or use both.
Review the video settings. The builder shows the settings that will be used to create your video. Some options, including the AI model and duration, may already be set for Viral videos.
Good to know: The builder displays the actual aspect ratio of your selected or uploaded reference. It will not always show 9:16.
Before opening the headline editor, check the Asset section. Select the product or service that the headline should represent. Zeely can use its information to generate a more relevant suggestion.
If you do not want the headline to focus on a particular product or service, continue without an asset where this option is available.
Under Headline, tap Add your headline. In the editor, tap the pencil icon and choose how you’d like to add your headline:
Write your own: Enter your text in Enter a catchy headline.
Generate with AI: Tap the lightbulb icon with a sparkle to get an AI-generated suggestion.
Edit the text: Refine the generated headline directly in the editor.
Your headline can be up to 600 characters, and you’ll see your changes in the preview as you type.
You can also generate an AI headline when using your own reference video. If the video includes a description, Zeely uses it to create a more relevant suggestion. If there’s no description, Zeely generates a broader headline based on a general prompt and any available asset information.
Customize the headline. Use the controls below the preview to customize your headline:
Pencil icon: Write, generate, or edit the headline text.
Aa icon: Choose a font. Use Search fonts to find one quickly.
T icon: Choose a preset text style.
Color icon: Customize the headline’s text and outline colors separately. Remove a color, use the eyedropper, open the color picker, or choose from the available swatches.
Alignment icon: Adjust the headline’s alignment.
To change the headline’s size or position, use the blue frame around it in the preview. Keep the headline within the safe area, positioning it at the top, center, or bottom so it stays visible when your video is published on social media.
You can also:
Tap the undo or redo arrows to undo a change or restore it.
Tap the red trash icon to remove the headline.
Edit AI-generated text manually.
When you’re happy with the result, tap Done.
Good to know: While you customize the headline, the editor may show the person from your reference video. Your selected AI avatar will appear in the generated video.
Preview the audio from the reference video. The original audio cannot currently be edited. To generate the video without it, tap the speaker icon to turn the sound off. You can then add your own audio when sharing the finished video.
Tap Generate. Wait while Zeely generates your video. Most Viral videos are ready in about six minutes, although processing time may vary. When generation is complete, open Projects and select Video from the format filter to find your result.
If you need help along the way, contact us through the in-app chat or email at [email protected]. We're always here to help.