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Customize how Convella turns your YouTube videos into articles. From writing style to screenshots and links, you have full control over how your content is generated. After selecting your videos, click Customize to open Writing settings.
All generation settings: Media, Links and actions, General settings, Writing style, Add-ons, Custom instructions, and Save as defaults
Most settings start on Auto, so you can let Convella choose for you. Where available, select Always to include a feature or Never to leave it out.

Media

Embed video

Include the original YouTube video in your article. Choose Always to set where it appears, or leave placement on Auto.

Screenshots

Add screenshots captured directly from your video. Choose Always to adjust screenshot backgrounds and captions. Include relevant links in your articles. Auto can add external links and links from your video’s description; Never leaves them out.

CTA

Include a call to action that encourages readers to take the next step. Let AI choose a relevant CTA, or choose Always and Manual to select one yourself and set where it appears.

General settings

Language

Choose the language your articles are written in, or leave it on Auto.

Length

Choose Short, Medium, or Long, or let Convella decide with Auto.

Author

Choose the article’s author. Auto uses the first author on your website, Always lets you select an author, and Never leaves the article without one.

Writing style

Tone

Choose a writing tone or add your own. Auto attempts to match the tone of your video.

Point of view

Choose the perspective your articles are written from: first person, second person, or third person. You can also leave this on Auto.

Add-ons

Table of contents

Add a table of contents to help readers navigate your article.

Key takeaways

Include a short list of the video’s most important points.

FAQs

Include frequently asked questions and answers near the end of the article. Each add-on supports Auto, Always, and Never.

Custom instructions

Tell the AI how you want your article written. Use this field for guidance beyond the settings above, such as who you’re writing for, topics to emphasize, formatting preferences, or details to leave out.
Be specific. For example: “Write for beginner gardeners. Explain unfamiliar terms, use short paragraphs, and end with a practical checklist.”

Save as defaults

Your changes apply to the videos you’re converting. To reuse them, click Save as defaults beneath Custom instructions. Saved defaults apply to future articles for this website, including automated conversions. You can still adjust the settings for an individual conversion. You can also update your defaults anytime: open Writing defaults in Settings and click Edit.