In 2025, creating faceless videos has never been easier — especially with free AI tools that do the hard work for you. Whether you want to make viral Shorts, TikToks, or Reels without ever showing your face or recording your own voice, this guide walks you through the 3 best free tools anyone can start with — even if you’re not tech-savvy.
1. CapCut – The Easiest Video Editing App with AI
Why It’s Great:
- Simple drag-and-drop interface
- Built-in AI voiceovers
- Free commercial-use templates
- Auto-subtitles & scene edits
How to Use It:
- Download CapCut on PC or mobile (or use the web version).
- Choose a vertical Shorts template (under 60 seconds).
- Paste your AI script (you can generate it with ChatGPT).
- Select an AI voice and apply.
- Add AI auto-subtitles (in one click).
- Export & post to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels.
2. InVideo – Turn Text into Faceless Videos Automatically
Why It’s Great:
- Converts text into video instantly
- 5000+ templates
- Built-in AI voiceover
- Perfect for listicles, tips, and “Top 5” videos
How to Use It:
- Visit InVideo.io and sign up (free plan available).
- Choose “AI Text to Video”.
- Paste your script and choose a voice.
- Pick a video style (listicle, explainers, etc.).
- Let AI create the full video.
- Download and post.
Tip: InVideo works best with short, punchy sentences. Use ChatGPT to simplify long paragraphs.
3. Pictory – Create YouTube Shorts with Zero Editing
Why It’s Great:
- Takes long articles or blogs and turns them into short videos
- Built-in royalty-free video clips & background music
- Easy-to-use even for complete beginners
- Free version lets you create up to 3 videos
How to Use It:
- Go to Pictory.ai.
- Choose “Article to Video” or “Script to Video.”
- Paste your blog or script.
- AI will auto-select clips, voice, subtitles, and background music.
- Customize the scenes, and export.
Real Use Case: Many faceless YouTube channels use Pictory to turn ChatGPT blog posts into Shorts with voiceovers.
Which Tool Should You Start With?
| Your Skill Level | Best Tool to Start |
|---|---|
| Beginner / Not tech-savvy | CapCut |
| Want text → video instantly | InVideo |
| Blogger / Want to repurpose blogs | Pictory |
Start with one tool, post one short-form video, and track performance. No need to be perfect — the key is to start and optimize.
Coming Up in Part 6:
$100/Day with Faceless Videos – Monetization & Automation in 2025
→ Learn how to actually earn with faceless videos: affiliate links, TikTok Creator Fund, YouTube Shorts bonus, and automation tips.