Create data-driven videos on autopilot
Upload your After Effects templates, connect your data source, and let Plainly automatically render & distribute your video variations.
Simplifying After Effects video automation
Automated video versioning
Keep your creative team sane - eliminate manual work and automatically create as many video variations as you need.
Video localization
Batch localize your videos, adapting text, assets, and audio to suit different languages and cultures.
Sports videos
Capture the excitement, and create videos for match lineups, game updates, recaps, and exciting moments as they happen!
News videos
Automate video creation using structured data such as RSS feeds, article metadata, and more.
Digital signage
Automate your digital signage video creation to deliver up-to-date, relevant content across multiple displays at all times.
Broadcast content
Dynamically create lower thirds and other on-screen graphics for your broadcast content in no time.
Dynamic video ads
Automatically swap out elements of your ads and create thousands of variations for TV or social media.
Personalized videos
Engage with your customers with videos personalized specifically for them.
Video editing API
Integrate Plainly into your app, or create custom video automation workflows with a powerful rest API.
We automate video for these industries
The ease of video creation with Plainly was astounding; we were able to produce hundreds of videos within just three days, all thanks to their user-friendly platform and the exceptional support of their team.
Growth and Product lead, Brooker Chooser
Increase your team's output without increasing headcount
We use Plainly for crucial tasks to automate creative production for our clients, and whilst they have a great product we’re even more happy about their support.
CEO, Plug
Scale your video production and offer clients more for less
Integrating Plainly into our web app was a simple process from day one. The service has allowed us to easily render After Effects templates and provide customized video content.
Co-founder, Viddyoze
Save development time, integrate Plainly's API, and offer video automation to your users.
Automate video creation from a template
Create your template
Create your template in After Effects and upload it to Plainly.
Native After Effects infrastructure
Create high-quality custom templates with no disruptions to your creative workflow.
Complete creative control
Make no creative compromises and use all of After Effects' features without worrying about compatibility.
Web application
Manage your projects and team members seamlessly in one place.
Mark dynamic elements
Mark elements like text, images, videos, animations, and audio that will change in each video based on your data.
Automated setup
Plainly scans your project and automatically detects parameters in the video.
Layer scripting
Dynamically move the video layers in time or pin the duration of the output to a specific video element.
Layer management
Control layer properties effortlessly during rendering execution.
Connect your data and render videos
Link your data using CSV, Plainly’s API, or native integrations. Plainly renders your video variants in the cloud and distributes them automatically.
Custom output formats
Different platforms have different requirements, export any kind of video format with custom encoding.
Cloud-based rendering
Render your videos securely, without compromising performance or quality.
Unlimited scalability
Our robust rendering infrastructure renders multiple videos at the same time—no need to worry about volume.
Designed to help you scale
Integrate with your tools
Connect your favourite tools with one-click integration to transform your data into custom videos, and automatically upload and distribute your content to different platforms effortlessly.
Enterprise-grade security
Plainly is an ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant company, so you can rest assured that your data is protected by the industry leading security standards.
Your success is our mission
Our team has completed hundreds of video automation projects, and we’re ready to use that expertise to help with your next project.
Some of our happy clients
Frequently asked questions
What is video automation software?
Video automation is the use of software and AI to automatically create and edit videos based on templates. It replaces manual tasks like inserting text, images, or data, making it easier to generate many videos at once. This approach is often used for marketing, personalized content, social media, product videos and anywhere speed and scale matter. It helps businesses save time, reduce repetitive work, and produce consistent content faster.
What are the benefits of video automation?
Faster production and time savings - Video automation removes repetitive tasks like editing, versioning, and rendering. This helps teams produce videos quickly, meet tight deadlines, and stay responsive to market changes.
Scalability across channels and audiences - Automation makes it possible to create hundreds or thousands of videos from a single template. Whether for different products, languages, or audiences, it ensures consistent output at scale.
Lower production costs - By reducing manual work, automation cuts production expenses. Teams can produce more videos without needing large in-house teams or external agencies.
More time for creative work - Automated tools handle the repetitive parts, so creators can focus on storytelling, visuals, and strategy, where human input matters most.
Easy integration with data sources - Video automation tools connect with spreadsheets, CRMs, APIs, and e-commerce platforms. This allows dynamic content like names, prices, or locations to update automatically.
Better-performing campaigns - Personalized and relevant videos tend to perform better. Automation supports campaign testing, localized messaging, and fast turnaround, leading to higher engagement.
Who should use video automation?
Video automation is useful for anyone who creates videos at scale or on a regular basis. It’s especially valuable for marketers, educators, businesses of all sizes, and teams that work with repetitive or structured content. Instead of manually editing each video, users can set up a template and automatically generate dozens or thousands of videos with minimal effort.
What types of videos can be automated?
Many types of videos can be automated, especially those that follow a repeatable structure. These include product videos, personalized sales or onboarding messages, real estate listings, social media variations, recruitment videos, localized content, and even performance reports. As long as you have a template and structured data (like names, prices, or locations), automation tools like Plainly can generate as many versions as needed without manual editing. It works directly with After Effects templates, making it easy to plug in data and create thousands of dynamic videos at scale.
Is an automated video editing tool the same as a video automation tool?
An automated video editing tool is not quite the same as a video automation tool, although some people use these terms interchangeably. Check out our resource on automated video editing to learn more.
Is Plainly compatible with After Effects?
Yes, Plainly is fully compatible with After Effects and is built on an infrastructure that leverages After Effects. You create video templates in After Effects, then upload them to Plainly for easy video versioning and personalization. We also have an After Effects plugin that can upload your template directly to Plainly.
Is there a limit to the number of videos I can create?
No, there’s no limit to the number of videos you can create. However, your plan includes a set number of rendering minutes, which determines how much video content you can render.
How does Plainly handle video rendering?
Plainly uses a cloud-based After Effects infrastructure to render your videos. Depending on your plan, multiple videos can be rendered simultaneously for faster processing.
What others say about us
Plainly has been an incredible partner in helping us develop new business models in the field of video. Plainly is quickly shaping the future of video and we are looking forward to continuing to work with them!
Team Lead AI Video, BurdaForward
Compared to my old in-house rendering setup, it’s like night and day. It scales effortlessly, performs consistently, and has been rock-solid reliable. Integration with third-party services was quick and straightforward, and getting started was super easy.
CTO, Perfect Fools
Working with Plainly was a seamless experience, especially given our very tough timeline. Their team was incredibly helpful with technical support, always quick to respond and provide solutions. We highly recommend Plainly for any large-scale video personalization project.
CEO, Jungle.Guide
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