The “Generate from Text” feature helps you turn your scattered thoughts or ideas into a polished or ready-to-post LinkedIn post.
Whether it’s a quick idea, a story draft, or a simple bullet list, Depost AI helps you shape it into content worth sharing.
1. Introduction
We have all been there: a great idea pops into your head, but turning it into a well-written post feels like a chore.
With Generate from Text, you paste your rough draft, idea, or thought, and Depost AI does the rest.
Why is this feature a perfect game-changer?
Short on time? Just drop your idea in and Depost AI turns it into a ready-to-go post.
Not a writer? No problem. Please share your thoughts, and let the tool shape them for LinkedIn.
Stuck overthinking? Get a solid draft in seconds, edit it, or post it as-is.
Want it to still sound like you? The AI maintains your tone, so it feels natural, cleaner, and more humanized, just like you.
2. How to Access “Generate from Text”
Here’s how to find and use this feature:
Go to your Depost AI dashboard.
Click Create Post (top right corner) or directly click on "dashboard" on the left sidebar.
Inside the editor, select the tab “Generate from Text.”
This section is specially built for inputting your own words, notes, or outlines.
3. Add Your Rough Content
You’ll now see a text box where you can write or paste anything you want, Depost AI to write a post on.
What you can add:
Short notes or bullets
Draft posts
Unstructured ideas
Sentences from your journal
Quotes or observations
Best working tips:
Keep your input between 30 and 100 words
Write clearly. You don’t need perfect grammar, but avoid ambiguity
Mention if you want the AI to add a story, CTA, or specific keywords
4. Select Post Format
Click on "+ select a post format" button, a list will open in front of you, like this,
A list of a variety of post formats will appear in front of you, and you can choose one according to your style.
Also, you can try different formats to get the result of your choice.
5. Select Your Tone, Goal, Target Audience
Before generating, you can define how you want the post to sound:
Casual
Professional
Informational
Inspirational
Funny
Insightful
Tips by niche:
Founders: Go with professional or inspirational
Coaches/Creators: Try informational or casual
Marketers/Growth pros: Use insightful or stats/facts
You can also choose:
Content goals (networking, story-telling, lead-generation, etc.)
Set your target audience (general public, entrepreneurs, customers, community, etc.)
Word limit (50, 100, 150, etc.)
Whether to include emojis
Add hashtags
Apply light formatting (like spacing and line breaks for readability)
6. Generate Your Post
Hit Generate.
Depost AI will:
Analyze your input
Understand its intent
Rewrite it as a complete, high-quality LinkedIn post, with your selected tone.
In just seconds, your post will be ready on the screen.
7. Review & Edit Your Post
Please read the post to make sure it aligns with your message
Edit directly inside the editor (you can tweak words, change the CTA, etc.)
Once you’re happy, copy it or save it for later
Depost AI gives you creative control while doing the heavy lifting.
For a complete guide on "How to polish your post", have a look at this:
https://dashboard.help.center/depost/editor/6853db9f53502196adc888b1
8. Tips for Best Results
Be clear with your rough input. The better the idea, the better the post
Use “Generate from Text” when you feel stuck midway through writing
Test different tones and styles to find what works best for your audience
Add personal insights or examples to make your content more relatable
9. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this feature without installing the Chrome extension?
A: Yes, the “Generate from Text” feature works directly from the dashboard.
Q: Can I use this for platforms other than LinkedIn?
A: Currently, this feature is optimized for LinkedIn post formatting.
Need help or stuck somewhere? Reach out to [email protected] or drop us a message through the Help Center.
Still need help?
Contact us