> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.convella.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generation settings

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](https://mintcdn.com/convella/pBat-kSuSzw_lXD9/images/articles/generation-settings-overview.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=pBat-kSuSzw_lXD9\&q=85\&s=2ee9197a0eb3aa48488c803cc6e4e2f9)

> [!NOTE]
>
> 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.

## Links and actions

### Links

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](https://help.convella.com/articles/calls-to-action.md) 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.

> [!TIP]
>
> 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](https://convella.com/articles?publicationSettings=writing) in Settings and click **Edit**.


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