{"id":11000,"date":"2025-11-26T04:04:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T04:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/?p=11000"},"modified":"2026-04-28T06:48:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T06:48:05","slug":"tutorial-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/tutorial-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Tutorial videos Guide with Tips and Free Template"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Tutorials have existed for as long as people have been learning new things. Not everyone picks up a topic the same way, so there has always been a need for extra help in a different format. Over the years, that format has shifted, from text manuals to videos, and now to AI-powered interactive tutorials. This guide covers everything you need to know about tutorial videos.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What you will find in this guide<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. What is a tutorial video?<\/li>\r\n
  2. Why tutorial videos matter<\/li>\r\n
  3. Key tutorial video stats<\/li>\r\n
  4. Different types of tutorial videos<\/li>\r\n
  5. What is a tutorial video maker<\/li>\r\n
  6. Why a script is the foundation of a good tutorial<\/li>\r\n
  7. Tips to write a good tutorial video script<\/li>\r\n
  8. Free tutorial video script template<\/li>\r\n
  9. How to create a tutorial video by screen recording<\/li>\r\n
  10. Tutorial video ideas<\/li>\r\n
  11. Essential tips for tutorial videos<\/li>\r\n
  12. Best tutorial video examples<\/li>\r\n
  13. Best tutorial video maker tools<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    1. What is a tutorial video?<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Tutorial videos<\/strong> are step-by-step user guides that are specific and interactive. They walk a viewer through a task at their own pace.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    2. Why tutorial videos matter<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    We live in a video-first world. The average person watches over 17 hours of online video per week. How-to and tutorial videos are in the top four content categories on YouTube.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    People who buy a product do not have time for an onboarding call or a 40-page user manual. They want a tutorial video they can pause, rewind, and follow at their own pace. Self-learning makes the user feel in control.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    AI video tools have lowered the barrier even more. Anyone can now make a polished tutorial video without a film crew.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    3. Key tutorial video stats<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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    • Users are 3x more likely to watch a YouTube tutorial<\/strong> than read a product’s instructions.<\/li>\r\n
    • 83%<\/strong> more information is retained from video tutorials compared to text.<\/li>\r\n
    • 91%<\/strong> of people have watched an explainer or tutorial video to learn about a product.<\/li>\r\n
    • 89%<\/strong> of consumers want to see more video content from brands they support.<\/li>\r\n
    • 73%<\/strong> of consumers are more likely to buy after watching a video about the product.<\/li>\r\n
    • Viewers retain 95%<\/strong> of a message in a video, vs 10% from text.<\/li>\r\n
    • 97%<\/strong> of customers say video is an effective channel for onboarding new users.<\/li>\r\n
    • 86%<\/strong> of users have watched a video to learn how to use a software or mobile app.<\/li>\r\n
    • 78%<\/strong> of users want more video used in product onboarding.<\/li>\r\n
    • 65%<\/strong> of internet users look for product videos before they buy.<\/li>\r\n
    • Short-form tutorials (under 2 minutes)<\/strong> have seen a 150% jump in engagement on TikTok and Instagram Reels.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      4. Different types of tutorial videos<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

      Tutorial videos come in many flavours. The right one depends on what you are teaching and who you are teaching it to. Here are the six main types.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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      1. Screen recording tutorial videos<\/li>\r\n
      2. AI avatar tutorial videos<\/li>\r\n
      3. Animation tutorial videos<\/li>\r\n
      4. Instructor-led tutorial videos<\/li>\r\n
      5. Whiteboard tutorial videos<\/li>\r\n
      6. Presentation tutorial videos<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

        Screen recording tutorial videos<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n