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$2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Important: Gmail, Outlook, and most email clients do not play MP4 video inline. The proven approach is to embed a thumbnail image that links to the hosted video, or to convert a short clip to an animated GIF for true inline delivery. Commercial use included.

AI Email Video Maker: Generate Video for Email Marketing Campaigns

By MakeThisVid Editorial Updated Methodology

Adding 'video' to an email subject line increases open rates by up to 19%. But most email clients — Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and many mobile apps — don't play MP4 video inline. The video plays a blank or shows a broken player. The practical solution: generate your video with MakeThisVid, then deploy it using one of two approaches that actually work in every inbox: Option 1 — Thumbnail link: Host the video on YouTube, Vimeo, or your website. Screenshot a compelling frame as a thumbnail. Embed the thumbnail in the email with a link to the hosted video. Add a play button overlay to signal it's a video. Every video is $2.99 — clean 1080p, no watermark, commercial use included. Animated GIFs render inline in virtually every email client — no clicks required, no plugin. Loses audio, but the motion gets attention in the inbox.

Make a video from one prompt. $2.99 a video · Ready in about a minute · No subscription.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Pick a purchase

    $2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Pay once. No subscription required.

  2. Generate the video clip

    Describe the visual that matches your email campaign's offer. E.g. "Product on a clean surface, dramatic reveal, dark and premium." Or: "Email announcement background, abstract minimal motion, professional and clean."

  3. Render in 1080p

    Every video renders at 8 seconds, full 1080p, with audio always on. Most renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Broken renders are remade or refunded.

  4. Choose your deployment approach

    Thumbnail link: host the video, screenshot a frame, embed with a link. Every video is $2.99 — clean 1080p, no watermark, commercial use included. Both approaches work in every email client.

  5. Send and track clicks

    Track clicks on the thumbnail or GIF to measure video engagement. Commercial use included on every purchase.

Make a video — $2.99

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Product launch email campaigns

Open a launch email with a thumbnail-linked product video. Recipients who click through see the full animated product reveal — higher intent signals than passive impression.

Promotional emails with animated GIF headers

Convert a short clip to an animated GIF and use it as the email header. Motion in the inbox increases open-to-read rate and stops the scroll on mobile.

Abandoned cart and re-engagement emails

Add a product video thumbnail to abandoned cart emails to reignite visual desire. A video thumbnail in a re-engagement sequence communicates energy and freshness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most do not. Gmail, Outlook (all versions), Yahoo Mail, and the majority of mobile email apps do not play MP4 inline. Apple Mail on macOS supports it on some versions. iOS Mail has partial support. Use thumbnail-link or animated GIF for universal compatibility.
Every video is $2.99 — clean 1080p, no watermark, commercial use included. Animated GIFs render inline in every email client without plugins or clicks. Note: GIFs lose audio and file size can be large for long clips — 8 seconds at compressed quality is manageable.
Host the video on YouTube (unlisted), Vimeo, or your website. Take a screenshot of the most compelling frame as a JPG. Embed the thumbnail in your email with a link to the hosted video. Add a play button overlay in your email editor to signal it's a video.
Yes. Every purchase includes a commercial use license for email marketing campaigns.
8 seconds at 1080p, 16:9 aspect ratio. Audio always included in the original MP4. Renders complete in 45–90 seconds.
$2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Pay once. No subscription required.
You can add the word 'VIDEO:' or an emoji to your subject line to signal that video content is inside. Studies show adding 'video' to an email subject increases open rates by up to 19%.

Generate your first email video

Describe the product or campaign visual. 45 seconds to an MP4 — ready for thumbnail link or GIF conversion.

Make a video — $2.99

Broken renders are remade or refunded.

or 3 more takes — $6.99 Any photo, any look · About $2.33 a take · No subscription required.