Script to Video

Try it out! Use the API playground on the right to test the Script to Video endpoint directly.

Overview

Script to Video transforms your written scripts into engaging videos with voice narration and auto-generated or custom media. This format is ideal for:

Educational content and tutorials
Social media content creation
Marketing videos
Storytelling and narrative content
News-style videos

Script to Video automatically generates visuals based on your script or allows you to provide custom media for full creative control.

Endpoint

POST /v1/project/create/script-to-video

Required Fields

script

string

required

The script for the video narration (1-10,000 characters). This will be converted to speech and synchronized with visuals.

voiceId

string

required

Voice ID from /v1/voice/list. The voice used for narrating the script.

presetSettings

object

required

Settings for auto-generated media (used when media is not provided)

Show Preset Settings Object

mediaType

string

required

Type of media to generate:

ai-images: AI-generated images based on script
ai-videos: AI-generated video clips
media: Use stock media
gameplay: Use gameplay footage

preset

string

Visual style preset (max 100 characters). Examples: cinematic, anime, realistic, cartoon

quality

string

default:"base"

Generation quality: base, pro, or ultra

caption

object

required

Caption settings for the video

Show Caption Object

preset

string

required

Caption preset style. Available presets: default, beast, umi, tiktok, wrap1, wrap2, ariel, hooked, classic, active, bubble, glass, comic, glow, pastel, neon, retroTV, red, marker, modern, blue, vivid.

alignment

string

required

Caption position on the video: top, middle, or bottom

disabled

boolean

required

Set to true to hide captions on the video

aspectRatio

string

required

Video aspect ratio:

ratio_9_16: Vertical (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) - Recommended
ratio_16_9: Horizontal (YouTube)
ratio_1_1: Square (Instagram)

language

string

required

Language code for the video (2 characters). Example: en, es

Optional Fields

name

string

Video name (max 100 characters)

musicId

string

Music ID from /v1/music/list for background music.

media

array

Custom media items (max 50). If not provided, media will be auto-generated based on presetSettings.

Show Media Object

string

required

Unique media ID (max 30 characters)

type

string

required

Media type: video or image

url

string

required

Public URL to the media file. Must be HTTPS.

title

string

Optional title/name for the media

durationInFrames

number

Duration in frames (25 frames = 1 second at 25fps)

isAIGenerated

boolean

default:"false"

Flag to indicate if media was AI-generated

gameplaySettings

object

Settings for gameplay footage (when presetSettings.mediaType is gameplay)

Show Gameplay Settings Object

selectedGame

string

required

Game identifier for gameplay footage. Available games: minecraft, subway-s, temple-run, gta

selectedVideo

string

required

Specific gameplay video to use. Available videos:

Minecraft: minecraft-1 through minecraft-8
Subway S: subway-s-1 through subway-s-11
Temple Run: temple-run-1 through temple-run-8
GTA: gta-1 through gta-12

audio

object

Voice audio settings

Show Audio Settings Object

speed

number

default:"1"

Voice speed multiplier (0.5 to 2.0)

stability

number

default:"0.5"

Voice stability (0 to 1). Higher values produce more consistent speech.

similarityBoost

number

default:"0.75"

Voice similarity boost (0 to 1). Higher values make the voice more similar to the original.

style

number

default:"0"

Voice style exaggeration (0 to 1).

useSpeakerBoost

boolean

default:"true"

Enable speaker boost for clearer audio.

addStickers

boolean

default:"false"

Enable automatic sticker generation for the video. Adds engaging visual elements automatically.

webhook

string

HTTPS URL to receive completion notification (max 500 characters). Highly recommended for production use.

metadata

object

Custom metadata object (max 5KB). Store any additional data you need to associate with this video.

{
  "campaignId": "summer2024",
  "contentType": "educational"
}

Request Examples

With AI-Generated Images

const response = await fetch('https://api.tryhooked.ai/v1/project/create/script-to-video', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': process.env.HOOKED_API_KEY,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    script: 'Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work and live. From smart assistants to self-driving cars, AI is everywhere.',
    voiceId: 'confident_voice_id',
    presetSettings: {
      mediaType: "ai-images",
      preset: "realistic",
      quality: "pro"
    },
    musicId: "2",
    aspectRatio: 'ratio_9_16',
    caption: {
      preset: 'beast',
      alignment: 'bottom',
      disabled: false
    },
    language: 'en',
    addStickers: true,
    audio: {
      speed: 1,
      stability: 0.5,
      similarityBoost: 0.75,
      style: 0,
      useSpeakerBoost: true
    },
    webhook: 'https://yoursite.com/webhook',
    metadata: {
      contentType: 'educational',
      topic: 'artificial-intelligence'
    }
  })
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log('Video ID:', data.data.videoId);
console.log('Project ID:', data.data.projectId);

With AI-Generated Videos

const createAIImageVideo = async () => {
  const response = await fetch('https://api.tryhooked.ai/v1/project/create/script-to-video', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': process.env.HOOKED_API_KEY,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      name: 'AI Technology Explainer',
      script: 'Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work and live. From smart assistants to self-driving cars, AI is everywhere. Let\'s explore how this technology is shaping our future.',
      voiceId: 'confident_voice_id',
      presetSettings: {
        mediaType: 'ai-videos',
        preset: 'anime',
        quality: 'base'
      },
      musicId: 'music_ambient_01',
      aspectRatio: 'ratio_9_16',
      caption: {
        preset: 'modern',
        alignment: 'bottom',
        disabled: false
      },
      language: 'en',
      addStickers: true,
      audio: {
        speed: 1,
        stability: 0.5,
        similarityBoost: 0.75,
        style: 0,
        useSpeakerBoost: true
      },
      webhook: 'https://yoursite.com/webhook',
      metadata: {
        contentType: 'educational',
        topic: 'artificial-intelligence'
      }
    })
  });

  return await response.json();
};

With Custom Media

const createCustomMediaVideo = async () => {
  const response = await fetch('https://api.tryhooked.ai/v1/project/create/script-to-video', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': process.env.HOOKED_API_KEY,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      name: 'Product Showcase',
      script: 'Introducing our revolutionary new product. It\'s designed to make your life easier and more productive. Watch as we demonstrate its incredible features.',
      voiceId: 'enthusiastic_voice_id',
      media: [
        {
          id: 'intro_shot',
          type: 'video',
          title: 'Product Intro',
          url: 'https://your-cdn.com/intro.mp4',
          durationInFrames: 150,
          isAIGenerated: true
        },
        {
          id: 'demo_shot',
          type: 'video',
          title: 'Product Demo',
          url: 'https://your-cdn.com/demo.mp4',
          durationInFrames: 200,
          isAIGenerated: false
        },
        {
          id: 'feature_image',
          type: 'image',
          title: 'Feature Highlight',
          url: 'https://your-cdn.com/feature.jpg',
          durationInFrames: 75,
          isAIGenerated: false
        }
      ],
      musicId: 'music_upbeat_01',
      aspectRatio: 'ratio_9_16',
      caption: {
        preset: 'wrap1',
        alignment: 'bottom',
        disabled: false
      },
      presetSettings: {
        mediaType: 'media'
      },
      language: 'en',
      addStickers: true,
      audio: {
        speed: 1,
        stability: 0.5,
        similarityBoost: 0.75,
        style: 0,
        useSpeakerBoost: true
      },
      webhook: 'https://yoursite.com/webhook',
      metadata: {
        contentType: 'educational',
        topic: 'artificial-intelligence'
      }
    })
  });

  return await response.json();
};

With Gameplay

const createGamingVideo = async () => {
  const response = await fetch('https://api.tryhooked.ai/v1/project/create/script-to-video', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'x-api-key': process.env.HOOKED_API_KEY,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      name: 'Gaming Tips Video',
      script: 'Want to level up your gaming skills? Here are three pro tips that will help you dominate your opponents. Tip one: always check your surroundings...',
      voiceId: 'energetic_voice_id',
      presetSettings: {
        mediaType: 'gameplay'
      },
      gameplaySettings: {
        selectedGame: 'minecraft',
        selectedVideo: 'minecraft-1'
      },
      musicId: 'music_upbeat_01',
      aspectRatio: 'ratio_9_16',
      caption: {
        preset: 'beast',
        alignment: 'top',
        disabled: false
      },
      language: 'en',
      addStickers: true,
      audio: {
        speed: 1,
        stability: 0.5,
        similarityBoost: 0.75,
        style: 0,
        useSpeakerBoost: true
      },
      webhook: 'https://yoursite.com/webhook',
      metadata: {
        contentType: 'educational',
        topic: 'artificial-intelligence'
      }
    })
  });

  return await response.json();
};

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "videoId": "vid_s2v_abc123xyz",
    "projectId": "proj_s2v_abc123xyz",
    "status": "STARTED"
  },
  "message": "Script to Video successfully created"
}

Webhook Notification

When your video is ready, we’ll POST to your webhook URL:

Webhook Payload

{
  "status": "COMPLETED",
  "data": {
    "videoId": "vid_s2v_abc123xyz",
    "status": "COMPLETED",
    "url": "https://cdn.tryhooked.ai/videos/abc123xyz.mp4",
    "shareUrl": "https://cdn.tryhooked.ai/shared/abc123xyz.mp4",
    "metadata": {
      "projectId": "proj_s2v_abc123xyz",
      "productId": "PROD-001"
    }
  },
  "message": "Video completed"
}

Your webhook endpoint must return a 200 status code. We’ll retry up to 3 times if the request fails.

Media Types

Available media types for presetSettings.mediaType:

Type	Description
`ai-images`	AI-generated images based on your script content
`ai-videos`	AI-generated video clips synchronized with narration
`media`	Stock media automatically selected based on script
`gameplay`	Gameplay footage from popular games

Caption Presets

Available caption presets for the caption.preset field:

Preset	Description
`default`	Default caption style with bold text and shadow effects
`beast`	Bold uppercase style with Komika font
`umi`	Yellow glowing text style
`tiktok`	Viral & trendy style, perfect for social media
`wrap1`	Wrapped style with red background highlight
`wrap2`	Wrapped style with blue background highlight (uppercase)
`ariel`	Bold uppercase style with purple highlight
`hooked`	Brand style with purple background
`classic`	Clean, simple captions with black background
`active`	Green background with bold text
`bubble`	White background bubble style
`glass`	Glassmorphic transparency effect
`comic`	Comic Sans font with colorful style
`glow`	Pink and orange glow effects
`pastel`	Soft pastel pink background
`neon`	Green neon glow effect
`retroTV`	Retro TV style with cyan glow
`red`	Red glow effect with white text
`marker`	Yellow marker/highlighter style
`modern`	Contemporary white background style
`blue`	Blue background style
`vivid`	Vibrant pink background with uppercase text

Best Practices

Write Clear Scripts

Structure your script with clear sentences and natural pauses for better pacing.

Choose the Right Media Type

Use ai-images for educational content, gameplay for gaming, custom media for brands.

Match Voice to Content

Choose a voice that fits your content tone - energetic for gaming, professional for business.

Use Webhooks

Always use webhooks in production instead of polling for video status.

Error Handling

Error	Description	Solution
`script: Script is required`	Missing or empty script	Add the `script` field with your content
`voiceId: Voice not found`	Invalid voice ID	Use a valid voice ID from `/v1/voice/list`
`presetSettings.preset: Preset is required`	Missing preset when using auto-generated media	Add the `preset` field in `presetSettings`
`webhook: Must be a valid HTTPS URL`	Invalid webhook URL	Ensure webhook URL starts with `https://`
`media: Cannot have more than 50 media items`	Too many media items	Reduce media array to 50 items or fewer
`Not enough credits`	Insufficient credits	Top up your account credits

Next Steps

List Voices

Find the perfect voice for your video

List Music

Add background music to your videos

List Videos

View all your created videos

Webhooks Guide

Learn how to handle webhook notifications

Authorizations

x-api-key

string

header

required

Body

application/json

script

string

required

The script for the video narration (1-10,000 characters)

Required string length: 1 - 10000

voiceId

string

required

Voice ID from /v1/voice/list

Maximum string length: 30

presetSettings

object

required

Settings for auto-generated media

Show child attributes

caption

object

required

Show child attributes

aspectRatio

enum<string>

required

Video aspect ratio

Available options:

ratio_9_16,

ratio_16_9,

ratio_1_1

language

enum<string>

required

Language code (2 characters)

Available options:

en,

es

Required string length: 2

name

string

Video name (max 100 characters)

Maximum string length: 100

musicId

string

Music ID from /v1/music/list for background music

Maximum string length: 30

media

object[]

Custom media items (max 50). If not provided, media will be auto-generated.

Maximum array length: 50

Show child attributes

gameplaySettings

object

Settings for gameplay footage

Show child attributes

audio

object

Voice audio settings

Show child attributes

addStickers

boolean

default:false

Enable automatic sticker generation for the video

webhook

string

HTTPS URL to receive completion notification

Maximum string length: 500

metadata

object

Custom metadata object (max 5KB)

Response

Script to Video created successfully

success

boolean

data

object

Show child attributes

message

string

Getting Started

Resources

Videos

Templates

Overview

Endpoint

Required Fields

Optional Fields

Request Examples

With AI-Generated Images

With AI-Generated Videos

With Custom Media

With Gameplay

Response

Webhook Notification

Media Types

Caption Presets

Best Practices

Write Clear Scripts

Choose the Right Media Type

Match Voice to Content

Use Webhooks

Error Handling

Next Steps

List Voices

List Music

List Videos

Webhooks Guide

Authorizations

Body

Response

Getting Started

Resources

Videos

Templates

​Overview

​Endpoint

​Required Fields

​Optional Fields

​Request Examples

​With AI-Generated Images

​With AI-Generated Videos

​With Custom Media

​With Gameplay

​Response

​Webhook Notification

​Media Types

​Caption Presets

​Best Practices

Write Clear Scripts

Choose the Right Media Type

Match Voice to Content

Use Webhooks

​Error Handling

​Next Steps

List Voices

List Music

List Videos

Webhooks Guide

Authorizations

Body

Response

Overview

Endpoint

Required Fields

Optional Fields

Request Examples

With AI-Generated Images

With AI-Generated Videos

With Custom Media

With Gameplay

Response

Webhook Notification

Media Types

Caption Presets

Best Practices

Error Handling

Next Steps