MakeThisVid is an AI game trailer maker that converts game screenshots or text descriptions into 8-second 1080p cinematic trailer clips with audio in under two minutes. Commercial use is licensed on every plan. Use it for Steam store pages, App Store listings, TikTok, and paid acquisition campaigns.

AI Game Trailer Maker

<p>Every game launch needs a trailer, but not every game dev has a trailer budget. Indie developers, mobile game studios, and solo creators need high-quality video assets for their Steam page, app store listing, and social launch — without months of production work or a cinematic team.</p><p>MakeThisVid generates 8-second cinematic game trailer clips from your screenshots or a text description of your game's visual style in under two minutes. Generate multiple clips to build a full store trailer, tease new content on TikTok, or create paid ad creative for your user acquisition campaigns.</p>

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Choose a plan or credit pack

    Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits), Standard ($29.99/mo, 50 credits), Pro ($79.99/mo, 200 credits). One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 credits.

  2. Choose your mode

    Photo → Video: upload a game screenshot and animate it into a cinematic scene. Text → Video: describe your game's visual world — the art style, color palette, mood, and the visual moment you want to capture.

  3. Write a prompt that matches your game's visual identity

    Lead with the art style and the moment. E.g. "Dark fantasy RPG world, dramatic moonlit castle in the distance, torchlight and fog, warrior silhouette in the foreground, slow camera push through the misty gate, cinematic and epic atmosphere." Or for mobile: "Colorful puzzle game interface, bright gem-matching action, particles and light effects, satisfying and playful energy."

  4. Generate at 720p or 1080p

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

  5. Use for your store page, social, and ads

    Download the MP4. Assemble multiple clips for a full Steam or App Store trailer, post clips to TikTok and Instagram, or run as paid ad creative. Commercial use included.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Steam and itch.io store page trailers

Assemble 3–5 clips showing different environments, gameplay moments, or characters into a store page trailer. A polished trailer is the single highest-impact element on a Steam store page.

Mobile game App Store and Google Play previews

Generate vertical (9:16) trailer clips of your mobile game's most engaging moments for App Store and Google Play preview videos. Visual impact in the first 3 seconds is the critical metric.

TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts teasers

Post short cinematic clips from your game world to build a following before and after launch. Short-form game teaser content performs well organically on TikTok and Reels — especially for indie titles with distinctive art styles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. MakeThisVid generates cinematic scene videos from prompts or screenshots. These work well as atmospheric trailer segments, environment showcases, and promotional clips. For action-heavy gameplay footage, you'd supplement with actual in-game capture — AI clips excel at cinematic atmosphere and world-building moments.
World-building environments, atmospheric scenes, and stylized visual moments work best. Prompts describing your game's art style, color palette, mood, and visual world tend to produce compelling results. Action sequences with specific characters are harder to depict accurately without a reference image.
16:9 (landscape) for Steam store pages, YouTube, and PC/console game trailers — the standard format. 9:16 (vertical) for mobile game App Store previews, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. Use the generated clips in your store trailer, social content, or paid ads.
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. Switch to Photo → Video mode, upload your game screenshot (JPG/PNG/WebP, up to 10 MB), add a motion and mood prompt, and MakeThisVid renders an 8-second cinematic clip with audio based on your image.
No. There is no free tier. A 3-second watermarked teaser is available before purchase, but full video generation requires a paid plan or credit pack.

Generate your game trailer clip

Describe your game's world or drop a screenshot. 45 seconds to a cinematic 1080p MP4.

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