Newspaper: for recurring newsletters, commentary, and weekly updates.
Newspaper is an editorial template that brings classic newsprint aesthetics to video. Serif headlines, drop-cap lead paragraphs, vintage paper textures, and 3D camera movements create a format that feels like a published article come to life. The template includes layouts for breaking headlines, fact-check comparisons, data snapshots with animated cards, and timelines — making it ideal for newsletters, weekly updates, and commentary that benefits from the authority and familiarity of a news format.
When to use Newspaper
Newsletters, current-events analysis, commentary, and media-style explainers.
Makes recurring publishing formats feel serialized and highly recognizable.
Newspaper 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.
- Newsletter issue recaps and highlights
- Industry news and commentary videos
- Weekly or monthly update series
- Fact-check and analysis content
- Current events and trend breakdowns
Available layouts in Newspaper
Newspaper includes 6 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.
- news headline
- article lead
- pull quote
- data snapshot
- fact check
- news timeline
Example topics
Here are the kinds of documents and topics that work best with the Newspaper template. If your PDF, report, or deck matches any of these patterns, Newspaper is likely the strongest choice.
- This week in AI: the 5 stories that matter
- Fact check: will AI replace content writers?
- Substack digest: turning your best issues into video
Frequently Asked Questions
What content works best with the Newspaper template?
Newsletters, current-events analysis, commentary, and media-style explainers.
How many layouts does Newspaper include?
Newspaper includes 6 purpose-built layouts: news_headline, article_lead, pull_quote, data_snapshot, fact_check, news_timeline. Each layout is designed for a specific content type and automatically selected based on your document structure.
Can I switch to Newspaper 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 Newspaper before committing.
Does Newspaper 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.