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Manus works with multiple media types—generating images, understanding video content, creating voice output, and transcribing speech. Combine text, images, video, and audio in your workflows seamlessly.

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Capabilities Overview

CapabilityWhat It DoesExample Use
Image GenerationCreate custom images from descriptionsProduct mockups, illustrations, diagrams
Image UnderstandingAnalyze and extract info from imagesDocument scanning, visual analysis
Video UnderstandingAnalyze video content and extract insightsMeeting transcripts, content analysis
Voice OutputConvert text to natural speechVoiceovers, audio content
Speech to TextTranscribe audio to textMeeting notes, interview transcripts

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Image Generation

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Quick Start

"Generate an image of a modern minimalist office workspace
with natural lighting and plants"

"Create a product mockup showing our mobile app on an iPhone,
professional photography style"

"Generate a diagram showing our customer journey from
awareness to purchase"

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Common Uses

Product Visuals:
  • Product mockups and prototypes
  • Feature illustrations
  • UI/UX concepts
Marketing Assets:
  • Social media graphics
  • Blog post illustrations
  • Ad creatives
Presentations:
  • Custom slide backgrounds
  • Concept illustrations
  • Visual metaphors
Diagrams & Charts:
  • Process flows
  • System architectures
  • Infographics

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Tips for Better Images

Be specific about style:
  • ✅ “Minimalist, modern, professional photography”
  • ✅ “Flat design illustration, bright colors”
  • ❌ “Make it look good”
Describe composition:
  • ✅ “Centered subject, blurred background, natural lighting”
  • ❌ “A picture of…”
Specify use case:
  • ✅ “For Instagram post, square format, bold text overlay”
  • ✅ “For presentation slide, wide format, subtle background”

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Image Understanding

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Quick Start

"Analyze this screenshot and extract all the text"
(Upload image) 
"What products are shown in this catalog page?
Extract names and prices."
(Upload image) 
"Describe what's happening in this image in detail"
(Upload image)

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Common Uses

Document Processing:
  • Extract text from screenshots
  • Read handwritten notes
  • Parse receipts and invoices
Visual Analysis:
  • Identify objects in photos
  • Analyze charts and graphs
  • Describe image content
Quality Control:
  • Check product photos for issues
  • Verify image content
  • Compare visual differences

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Example Tasks

"Extract all text from these 10 product images and create a spreadsheet"

"Analyze this chart image and recreate it as an editable chart
with the same data"

"Compare these two product photos and list the differences"

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Video Understanding

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Quick Start

"Transcribe this meeting recording and create a summary
with action items"
(Upload video file or provide URL) 
"Watch this product demo video and extract: key features mentioned,
pricing information, and target audience"

"Analyze this tutorial video and create a step-by-step written guide"

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Common Uses

Meeting Processing:
  • Transcribe meetings
  • Extract action items
  • Summarize discussions
Content Analysis:
  • Analyze competitor videos
  • Extract key points from tutorials
  • Review product demos
Documentation:
  • Convert video tutorials to text guides
  • Create summaries of long videos
  • Extract quotes and timestamps

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Example Tasks

"Transcribe this 1-hour webinar and create:
- Full transcript
- Executive summary
- Key takeaways (bullet points)
- Q&A section"

"Watch these 5 competitor product videos and create a comparison
table of features mentioned"

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Voice Output

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Quick Start

"Convert this blog post to an audio file with natural voice narration"

"Create a voiceover for this presentation script in a professional,
friendly tone"

"Generate audio versions of these 10 product descriptions
for our website"

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Common Uses

Content Creation:
  • Podcast scripts to audio
  • Blog posts to audio versions
  • Video voiceovers
Accessibility:
  • Audio versions of written content
  • Screen reader alternatives
  • Audio guides
Marketing:
  • Ad voiceovers
  • Product demo narration
  • Social media audio content

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Voice Options

Tone: Professional, friendly, casual, energetic, calm Pace: Fast, moderate, slow Style: Conversational, formal, educational, promotional

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Speech to Text

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Quick Start

"Transcribe this interview recording"
(Upload audio file) 
"Convert this podcast episode to text with speaker labels"

"Transcribe these 20 customer support calls and identify
common issues mentioned"

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Common Uses

Meeting Notes:
  • Transcribe meetings automatically
  • Create searchable meeting archives
  • Extract action items
Content Repurposing:
  • Convert podcasts to blog posts
  • Create show notes from audio
  • Generate social media quotes
Research:
  • Transcribe interviews
  • Analyze customer calls
  • Process focus group recordings

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Features

  • Speaker identification: Distinguish between speakers
  • Timestamps: Mark when things were said
  • Formatting: Proper punctuation and paragraphs
  • Accuracy: High accuracy even with accents or background noise

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Combining Multiple Modes

Manus can combine these capabilities in single workflows:

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Example 1: Video to Blog Post

"Watch this product demo video, transcribe it, extract key features,
generate screenshots at important moments, and create a blog post
with images and text"

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Example 2: Presentation with Voiceover

"Create a 10-slide presentation about our product. Generate custom
illustrations for each slide. Then create a voiceover script and
audio narration for the entire presentation."

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Example 3: Image Analysis to Report

"Analyze these 50 product photos, extract text and product details,
generate comparison charts, and create a slide deck with findings"

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Common Questions

What image formats are supported? PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF, and more. For generation, you can specify format. How long can videos be? Manus can process videos up to several hours long. Longer videos take more time. What audio formats work for transcription? MP3, WAV, M4A, WEBM, and most common audio formats. Can I generate images in specific sizes? Yes. Specify dimensions: “Generate a 1920x1080 image…” or “Square format for Instagram…” How accurate is speech transcription? Very high accuracy, even with accents, multiple speakers, or background noise. Can I generate videos? Yes. Manus can generate short video clips and animations. Are there limits on generation? Generation uses credits. Check your plan for limits.

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Quick Use Cases

Use CaseInputOutput
Product MockupsDescriptionGenerated images
Meeting NotesVideo recordingTranscript + summary
Blog AudioText articleAudio narration
Document ScanningPhoto of documentExtracted text
Video AnalysisCompetitor videoFeature comparison
Podcast Show NotesAudio fileTranscript + summary
Social GraphicsDescriptionCustom images
Bottom line: Manus handles multiple media types seamlessly. Generate images, understand video, create voice output, and transcribe speech—all integrated into your workflows.