What does a PPT-to-video actually cost? Run the numbers
Enter pages, videos and covers to get the AI cost, the credit pack you would need, and how it compares with outsourcing or filming it yourself.
600 welcome credits cover about 1 video(s) like this
- Script + voiceover + motion (≈352 credits per 10 pages)352
- AI cover (80 credits each)80
- Title / description / tags (2 credits per run)2
Estimates use the published reference (10 pages ≈ 352 credits, $0.0016/credit). The in-app quote before generation is authoritative. Import, editing, rendering and export are free.
Compared with the other two routes
Outsourcing uses common market quotes; filming time assumes an 8-minute finished video including scripting and editing.
Four approaches, time and cost
Public quotes plus our own tests, updated October 2026.
| Approach | Gear | Time per video | Learning | Rework | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen recording + live voice | Microphone $50 | 5–6 hours | Low | Re-record all | On-device |
| Recording + editing software | Free–$33/mo | 3–5 hours | 2–4 weeks | Re-edit | On-device |
| Web AI tool | None | 30–60 min | 1 hour | Regenerate | Uploaded |
| Local AI pipeline (this app) | None (Mac / iPad) | ≈20 min | 10 min | Changed pages only | On-device |
"Learning" is the time to produce a first acceptable video unaided; times assume an 8–10 minute finished video.
Cost questions
Where does the 352-credit figure come from?
It is the published reference for a 10-page video: AI script (1 credit/page), voiceover (1 credit per 10 characters) and scene animation / vision (1 credit/page). The calculator uses ≈35 credits per page; covers and title packs are billed separately.
Why is bilingual more expensive?
Bilingual means writing the script twice and generating the voice twice, so the calculator estimates 1.8×. If you only need English voice over Chinese slides, regenerate just the voice and the cost drops well below 1.8×.
Do credits expire?
No. Credits never expire; purchases go through Apple in-app purchase and refunds are reversed per Apple's rules. First-purchase bonus credits are not clawed back.
Why does the app show a different number?
The calculator is an estimate. The app quotes before generating, freezes the credits, and pauses with a top-up sheet if the balance is short — then resumes from the breakpoint without double-charging.
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