MakeThisVid is an AI video ad maker for podcasts that turns a text prompt or cover art image into an 8-second video trailer or teaser ad with audio in under two minutes. Promote new episodes and grow your listener base. Commercial use licensed on every plan.

AI Video Ad Maker for Podcasts: Trailers & Teaser Ads

Podcast growth is a distribution problem. The best shows stay small because they don't have a visual content strategy. A short video teaser — your cover art animated, your topic visualized, your episode theme evoked — is the hook that converts scroll-past to subscribe. MakeThisVid generates 8-second podcast promo videos from your cover art or a text description of the episode theme. Post to Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts to drive listeners without a video production budget.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Choose your cover art or write a scene prompt

    Use your podcast cover art image (JPG/PNG, max 10 MB) or write a prompt describing your show's visual theme — the topic, tone, and aesthetic of the episode you're promoting.

  2. Choose your mode

    Photo → Video: animates your podcast cover or a relevant still image with cinematic motion. Text → Video: generates a visual mood piece that represents your show's topic without needing existing imagery.

  3. Write a podcast-specific motion prompt

    Match the episode's energy. For a crime or drama show: "Dark dramatic scene, moody lighting, slow push forward, tense atmosphere, cinematic grain, noir aesthetic." For a business podcast: "Modern corporate boardroom, city skyline at dusk, slow pan, authoritative and calm." For comedy: "Vibrant colorful studio setup, bold colors, warm and energetic."

  4. Generate at 720p or 1080p

    1 credit per 720p video, 2 credits per 1080p. Most renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Credits refund automatically on failure.

  5. Distribute across video-first platforms

    Download the MP4 and pair it with your audio clip or quote in your video editor. Post to Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Commercial use included on every plan.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Episode launch promotion

Generate a new visual teaser for each episode drop — match the episode's topic and tone — and post it across social platforms the day the episode goes live.

Show trailer for new podcast launch

Create a polished visual trailer for a new podcast that conveys the show's genre, tone, and topic in 8 seconds — the shortest pitch to a cold audience.

Paid social ads to grow subscribers

Run a video ad targeting listeners of competing shows in your niche. A visual teaser showing the show's topic and energy performs better than static cover art in feed ads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Drop your cover art in Photo → Video mode and MakeThisVid animates it with cinematic motion — a slow push in, a drift across the image, or a subtle zoom. Great for creating visual social content without original video footage.
Our AI always generates audio alongside the video — atmospheric sound that matches the visual. However, it does not generate spoken word or reproduce your podcast audio. To create a video with your podcast clip playing, you would layer your audio over the MakeThisVid visual in a video editor.
Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts for organic reach. Facebook and Instagram feed ads for paid distribution. Spotify Video Podcasts (if you're on Spotify). MakeThisVid outputs a 16:9 MP4 accepted by all these platforms. Note: 9:16 vertical format is planned but not yet available.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. Use the generated video in paid ads or monetized content without additional licensing.
From $0.40 per 720p on the Pro plan ($79.99/mo, 200 credits) to $0.75 on Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits). 1080p costs 2 credits. One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 credits.
Yes. The Lite plan (20 credits/mo at $14.99) covers 20 episodes per month at 720p. Standard (50 credits at $29.99) covers 50 episodes — enough for daily episode promotions plus variation testing.
8 seconds, 720p or 1080p, 16:9 aspect ratio. Audio is always included. Most renders complete in 45–90 seconds.

Generate your first podcast promo video

Drop your cover art or describe the episode's vibe. 45–90 seconds to a downloadable MP4 — ready for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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