Turn a PDF Report into a Video Explanation
The useful starting point is the report’s main finding. Give the video a clear question and enough source material to explain the answer.

1. Check the document before uploading
Open the PDF and identify the relevant chapters, pages and charts. Prefer a version with accessible text. A scanned page, protected file or complex layout may not be read reliably; provide readable text or a permitted accessible copy when needed.
Remove unrelated material from the task brief. Explain which pages matter and why. The current upload interface allows up to 100 MB across files, but accepted size and format do not guarantee that every detail will be extracted.
2. Upload and explain the scope
Open the workspace and choose Upload files. Select your PDF, wait for the upload to finish and confirm that it appears in the input area. Describe the audience and the sections to explain before submitting.
For a report with several conclusions, start with one. State the period and units of each important number, and explain any limits on interpretation. A chart should not become a causal claim unless the source supports that claim.
3. Ask for a visual explanation
Use a brief like the following, replacing the bracketed fields. This is a preparation example, not a guarantee that a PDF’s layout or charts will be reproduced exactly.
Explain [finding] from the uploaded report for [audience]. Focus on [pages/sections]. Use [language], with a target length of [length]. Show the evidence, units and date range. Include [important limitation]. Create readable scenes, narration, subtitles and background music. Do not introduce unsupported claims.
4. Audit the result against the PDF
Read the source alongside the generated video. Pause at each statistic or chart. Check the unit, axis, time period, comparison baseline and whether a qualification disappeared during summarisation.
Ask for a specific correction in the conversation when needed, then review the revised video. Download the completed MP4 when the explanation is accurate and readable. Keep the original report available to your audience where appropriate.
- Each main finding can be traced to the source.
- Units and time periods are visible or explained.
- Chart labels and narration agree.
- Uncertainty and qualifications are retained.
- The video answers one clear question.