In recent years, organizations have discovered a powerful way to elevate their standard operating procedures (SOPs). While traditional, text-based SOPs often leave employees overwhelmed and disengaged, video SOPs present procedures in a dynamic, accessible format.
The result? Streamlined operations, better employee retention, and higher performance — without the training fatigue.
Biteable makes it easy to turn written SOPs into compelling videos with no video experience. Keep reading to learn how.
The case for video SOPs
Overcoming training fatigue
Let’s face it — nobody gets excited about reading a 20-page procedural document. Video lets you convert that wall of text into short, engaging pieces of content that combine narration, visuals, and motion graphics.
Your team will appreciate the shift, and chances are they’ll absorb the content more effectively.
Enhancing knowledge retention
Studies show that people retain 95% of a message when it’s delivered via video, compared to just 10% through text.
The attention-grabbingness of video, combined with easily digestible takeaways, makes for a much more memorable moment.
You can use animated scenes, AI voiceovers, and avatars to make complex procedures memorable and repeatable. All of this helps employees retain the information they need to do their jobs well.
Facilitating on-the-job learning
Need just-in-time training? SOP videos created with Biteable can be easily shared via unique watch pages, your internal wiki, or Slack — no special login required. And because you can include captions, employees can follow along even in noisy environments.
Standardizing across multiple locations
For distributed teams or multi-site operations, consistency is key.
Biteable ensures your video SOPs are standardized and brand-aligned, with branded template-based editing that makes it easy to roll out updates or create localized versions, without starting from scratch.
How to create compelling video SOPs
Define your video's purpose
Before you start creating, define whether your video SOP is for onboarding, troubleshooting, compliance, or daily processes. Once you have a clear goal, using tools like Biteable can help you choose a template and aspect ratio that’s purpose-built for training.
Script and storyboard
Your SOP script should be short, clear, and action-oriented.
Once it’s drafted, you can drop it directly into Biteable’s AI Avatar feature or use dynamic text overlays to walk viewers through each step.
Want to visualize the flow? Biteable’s scene editor works like a digital storyboard, making it simple to map out your video, even if you’re new to video creation.
Leverage AI technology
Biteable’s AI-powered tools turn written content into video-ready narration with lifelike voiceovers or animated characters. Don’t have time to shoot footage? No problem — use Biteable’s library of stock visuals and animations to illustrate procedures without lifting a camera.
Add interactive elements
While Biteable doesn’t yet support clickable quizzes natively, you can embed your finished video into LMS platforms and layer in interactivity there. Use Biteable’s clear, modular format to make your content quiz-friendly and easy to pause at learning checkpoints.
Distribute effectively
Once your video SOP is ready, Biteable makes distribution simple:
- Use a unique Biteable watch page for clean, shareable URLs with free built-in video analytics
- Export for your LMS with one click
- Create vertical versions for mobile or field staff
- Embed directly into onboarding kits or internal portals
The Biteable advantage
With Biteable, you don’t need a video team or fancy gear. You get:
- Pre-built templates for repeatable processes
- AI avatars and voiceovers to explain steps clearly
- Drag-and-drop editing that makes updates painless
- Team collaboration features to co-create and share SOPs across departments
- Analytics on watch pages, so you know who’s watching, and who might need a follow-up
Embrace the future of SOPs
Video SOPs are more than a trend; they’re a smarter, faster, and more human way to train.
Whether you’re onboarding new hires or standardizing global processes, Biteable helps you transform your SOPs into videos your team will watch and understand.
Ready to turn your training into results? Start your free trial with Biteable and make your first video SOP today.
