MakeThisVid is an AI video ad generator startups can use to turn a text prompt or product image into an 8-second video ad — 1080p with audio — in under two minutes. No agency or production team required.

AI Video Ad Generator for Startups

Startups move fast and spend carefully. Hiring a video agency for launch creative isn't on the roadmap — but shipping without video is leaving conversions on the table. MakeThisVid lets founders and early-stage teams generate polished 8-second video ads from a prompt or product screenshot in under two minutes. Describe your product's value prop, show the problem it solves, or animate your landing page hero image. Commercial use is included on every plan.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Pick a plan or credit pack

    Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits), Standard ($29.99/mo, 50 credits), Pro ($79.99/mo, 200 credits). Credit packs start at $9.99 for 5 videos — useful for pre-launch creative tests before committing to a subscription.

  2. Open the Create page

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Use Text → Video to describe your product scenario, or Photo → Video to animate a product screenshot, mockup, or app UI.

  3. Write a launch prompt

    Describe the moment your product solves the problem. Be specific: setting, user persona, action, emotional payoff. E.g. "Founder at desk, receives notification, smiles — clean modern office, bright morning light, camera push-in."

  4. Generate at 720p or 1080p

    1 credit per 720p video, 2 credits per 1080p. Most renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Test multiple angles without burning your ad budget.

  5. Download and publish

    The MP4 works on any platform: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube. Commercial use is licensed. Run it as a paid ad or post it organically.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Pre-launch waitlist campaigns

Generate teaser videos that communicate your product's promise before you go live. Use text prompts to visualize the use case without a working product video.

Product Hunt and launch day content

Create a polished launch clip for Product Hunt, Twitter/X, or LinkedIn. Drop a product screenshot and animate it into a short, attention-grabbing demo moment.

Paid social creative testing

Test multiple ad angles at low cost before committing budget. Different value props, audiences, and visual styles — each variation costs one credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Switch to Photo → Video mode, upload your mockup or screenshot (JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB), add a motion prompt, and MakeThisVid animates it into an 8-second video clip with audio.
MakeThisVid generates 8-second MP4s at 720p or 1080p, 24fps, 16:9, with audio. This format works on TikTok In-Feed Ads, Instagram Reels Ads, LinkedIn Video Ads, Twitter/X Ads, and YouTube pre-roll.
From $0.40 per 720p video on the Pro plan ($79.99/mo, 200 credits) to $0.75 on Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits). One-time credit packs start at $9.99 for 5 videos — no subscription needed.
No. MakeThisVid does not have a free tier. Credits are required for all renders. If a render fails for any reason, the credit is refunded automatically.
Yes. Commercial use is licensed on every plan — you can use the generated videos in investor pitches, presentations, website embeds, and paid ad campaigns.
Focus on the problem-solution moment: the user's frustration, then the relief your product delivers. Keep the scene specific and visual. E.g. "UX designer staring at cluttered dashboard, then opens clean app interface, visible relief — modern office, natural light, slow zoom in." Avoid abstract concepts — show a concrete action.
MakeThisVid currently generates 16:9 (landscape) and 1:1 (square) formats. LinkedIn video performs well in 16:9; square works well on Instagram feed and some TikTok placements. Vertical 9:16 format is planned for a future update.

Make your launch video

Describe your product moment or drop a screenshot. 45 seconds to a downloadable MP4 — ready to run on LinkedIn, TikTok, or Instagram.

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