Video to Simulation How To

can we get some clarification on the capabilities of importing an existing mp4 & converting into a Step-by-Step Sim? I have a series of SME training videos I need to layout as interactive software simulations. Joshua's workaround won't work - I'm not a SME the processes are too complex. I need a smarter faster solve. Thanks!

Hi, Angela, and welcome to E-Learning Heroes! ✨

Converting existing videos into interactive screen recordings is not a current feature of Storyline. While you can use workarounds such as Joshua's above or Alyssa's suggestion to convert them to screenshots, I am unaware of any "faster solution." 

I'll keep an eye to see what other community members will recommend for your scenario. 

Thanks Maria, that's surprising to hear but a keen challenge for all of us IDs. Back to the drawing board!

Hi there, 

Any new updates on the question below?

Can we get some clarification on the capabilities of importing an existing mp4 & converting it into a Step-by-Step Sim? 

Hi Marlena, 

Thanks for reaching out! 

There isn't any way to convert an existing MP4 video file into a step-by-step scene in Storyline 360. This is because Storyline 360 needs to detect the user's input, such as keyboard presses and mouse clicks, in order to generate the step-by-step slides. 

You'll need to recreate the screen recording from scratch if you want the option to directly convert the recording to step-by-step slides in Storyline 360. You can also check out Joshua's solution here. 

Seriously, this is obviously a requirement.  I know Adobe Captivate allowed you to import videos into frames and you could create your own simulation.  I have received a How To Video from an IT Director that I need to convert into a simulation for staff.  What a mission.  I certainly cant ask him to redo it using Storyline which he doesn't have, nor would he have the time to do it. 

I have a video created by a content specialist. This video was produced outside of Storyline. How can I use Articulate Storyline 360 to convert this video created by the specialist into a simulation? Every tutorial I've come across so far instructs me to use the 'Record Screen' button to record my video. However, I lack the time and expertise to re-record the video myself using Storyline since it was created by a content expert. Can Storyline convert this video into a simulation without requiring me to re-record it using the 'Record Screen' feature? Or is re-recording the video using the 'Record Screen' feature the only option?