The Economist: for serious, data-forward analysis and editorial journalism.
The Economist template renders written analysis as a printed weekly newspaper, complete with a red masthead, serif headlines, multi-column body copy, and the publication's signature ruled charts. Layouts like Cover Reveal, Leader Article, Chart Line, Chart Bar, Data Table, Pros & Cons, and Key Indicators are purpose-built for business, finance, and economic content where precision and editorial authority matter. The result reads like a feature in a serious newspaper rather than a generic AI video — ideal for turning analytical writing and data-heavy reporting into video.
When to use The Economist
Business and finance analysis, economic explainers, data-driven journalism, and policy briefings.
Renders your content as a genuine print-weekly spread — house-red accents, column layouts, and signature ruled charts — giving analytical writing instant editorial authority.
The Economist is designed for specific content types where the visual style directly supports the message. Choosing the right template is about matching structure, tone, and audience expectations — not just picking a color scheme.
- Business and finance analysis
- Economic and policy explainers
- Data-driven journalism and reporting
- Market and industry briefings
- Editorial commentary and opinion pieces
Available layouts in The Economist
The Economist includes 11 layouts. Each layout is purpose-built for a different type of content, from titles and body text to charts, tables, comparisons, and pull quotes.
When PDF2Video generates a video from your document, it automatically selects the best layout for each scene based on the content type. You can also override layouts manually in the scene editor.
- cover reveal
- leader article
- section divider
- chart line
- chart bar
- data table
- pros cons
- key indicators
- leader quote
- image feature
- ending socials
Example topics
Here are the kinds of documents and topics that work best with the The Economist template. If your PDF, report, or deck matches any of these patterns, The Economist is likely the strongest choice.
- Why central banks are split on cutting rates
- The numbers behind the global trade slowdown
- What the latest jobs report really tells us
Frequently Asked Questions
What content works best with the The Economist template?
Business and finance analysis, economic explainers, data-driven journalism, and policy briefings.
How many layouts does The Economist include?
The Economist includes 11 purpose-built layouts: cover_reveal, leader_article, section_divider, chart_line, chart_bar, data_table, pros_cons, key_indicators, leader_quote, image_feature, ending_socials. Each layout is designed for a specific content type and automatically selected based on your document structure.
Can I switch to The Economist after generating a video?
Yes. You can switch templates at any time without losing your scene edits. The same content renders differently depending on the template, so you can preview The Economist before committing.
Does The Economist work for both landscape and portrait video?
Yes. Every template renders in 16:9 for YouTube and embeds, and in 9:16 for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok, so one document can produce both without re-authoring the scenes.