MakeThisVid is an AI intro video maker that generates 8-second intro clips for YouTube channels, podcasts, and branded shows from a text prompt or reference image — 1080p with audio in under two minutes. Commercial use licensed on every plan.

AI Intro Video Maker: Generate Channel & Show Intro Videos

A strong channel intro — cinematic, branded, consistent — signals professional quality before a single frame of content plays. It also primes viewers for what's coming. MakeThisVid generates 8-second intro clips from a description of your channel's aesthetic and visual identity. No motion graphics designer, no After Effects. Describe the look and feel, generate the intro, and overlay your channel name in your editor.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Choose a brand reference or write a visual prompt

    Use a logo, brand image, or reference photo (JPG/PNG/WebP, max 10 MB), or write a prompt describing your channel's genre, visual identity, and intro aesthetic.

  2. Choose your mode

    Photo → Video: animate a logo or brand reference with a cinematic intro-style reveal. Text → Video: generate an original intro scene that establishes your channel's genre and tone.

  3. Write a channel-specific intro prompt

    Match your channel's content genre. For tech: "Futuristic digital environment, data particles, dark background, blue accents, slow dramatic push, cinematic opener." For travel: "Aerial mountain landscape, epic scale, golden sunrise, slow drift, aspirational and wide." For cooking: "Professional kitchen, warm light, ingredients in frame, slow elegant push, premium culinary."

  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. Overlay your channel name and export

    Download the MP4. Import into your editor (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, CapCut), add your channel name as a text overlay or logo, and export the final intro. Commercial use included.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

YouTube channel intro

Create a consistent branded intro for your YouTube channel that plays at the start of every video — establishing your visual identity and priming viewers for your content style.

Podcast video intro

Generate a short visual intro for a podcast video that appears on YouTube or Spotify — a branded moment before the conversation begins.

Course and webinar opener

Open an online course module, webinar recording, or training video with a polished visual intro that sets a professional tone before the instruction begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. MakeThisVid generates the visual background clip. To add your channel name or logo, download the MP4 and open it in a video editor (CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve) where you can overlay text and graphics.
MakeThisVid generates 8-second clips — which is the recommended length for a YouTube channel intro (5–10 seconds is the sweet spot before viewers skip). For shorter intros, trim in your editor.
Yes. Generate an atmospheric visual that represents your show's genre and tone. Use it as the visual overlay for your podcast's intro audio segment. Commercial use included on every plan.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. Use the generated intro on monetized YouTube channels, branded shows, or commercial 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.
720p or 1080p, 16:9 aspect ratio, audio always included. For a channel intro, 1080p (2 credits) is recommended for quality.
Simply write a new prompt and generate a new clip. Each generation costs credits — the Standard plan (50 credits/mo at $29.99) gives you enough volume to iterate on your intro or create multiple channel variants.

Generate your channel intro

Describe your channel's visual identity or drop a brand reference. 45–90 seconds to a downloadable MP4 — overlay your name and you're live.

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