Hi BNA team — one improvement that would massively increase the value of clippings for users is a built-in “Create Story Video” option.

Problem
When I find a meaningful clipping (family member, local event, obituary, etc.), I often want to share it with relatives or on social platforms. A static image/PDF is harder to consume, especially for older family members, and doesn’t tell a “story”.

Suggestion
Please add a simple workflow like:

Select a clipping (or multiple clippings)

Add a title + short caption (optional)

Auto-generate a short video with pan/zoom (Ken Burns style), readable captions, and source citation (paper name + date)

Export to MP4 / share link

Why it matters

Makes archives more shareable and engaging

Helps genealogists present findings in a clear story format

Encourages users to create and share content that links back to BNA (organic growth)

Workaround I currently use (disclosure)
As a temporary workaround, I use an image-to-video tool I built to animate clippings: Image to Video
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It would be amazing if BNA offered a native version so users don’t need external tools.

Thanks for considering — happy to provide a quick example video if helpful.