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Updated for 2026

MakeThisVid is an AI video bumper maker that turns a text prompt or one image into a 6-second 720p or 8-second 1080p MP4 bumper clip with audio in about 45–90 seconds. Every output has no watermark, and commercial use is included on every pack and plan.

AI Video Bumper Maker

By MakeThisVid Editorial Updated Methodology

A bumper is the short, branded clip at the start or end of a video that identifies the creator, show, or channel. The best bumpers are visually distinct, instantly recognizable, and consistent across every piece of content — they're the equivalent of a channel's visual signature. But creating one traditionally requires motion graphics software and design skills most creators don't have. MakeThisVid generates a professional 6-second 720p or 8-second 1080p bumper clip from a text description of your brand aesthetic or by animating your logo image. Set the visual tone of your channel or show without hiring a motion designer.

Key facts

Input Prompt or image JPG/PNG/WebP up to 10MB
720p render 6 seconds 1 credit per video
1080p render 8 seconds 2 credits per video
Render time 45–90s Typical per clip
Audio Always on Included in every render
License Commercial Every pack and plan, no watermark

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Choose a plan or credit pack

    Lite ($19.99/mo, 10 credits), Standard ($49.99/mo, 30 credits), Pro ($79.99/mo, 60 credits). One-time packs start at $2.99 for 1 video.

  2. Choose your mode

    Photo → Video: animate your logo, channel art, or brand image into a motion bumper. Text → Video: describe the visual identity and aesthetic of your brand or channel.

  3. Prompt for visual identity and brand consistency

    Describe your channel's look and feel. E.g. "Clean minimalist intro, dark background with a soft glow, simple geometric shape resolving into a logo position, professional and modern." Or "Bold colorful opener, fast motion, high energy, creative and youthful aesthetic."

  4. Generate at 720p or 1080p

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

  5. Add to the start or end of every video

    Download the MP4. Add it as an intro or outro clip in your video editor. Commercial use included — use it on YouTube, in client deliverables, or across any content series.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

YouTube channel ID bumper

Create a consistent visual opener for every YouTube video — a 6-second branded clip that establishes channel identity and professionalism from the first seconds of every upload.

Podcast visual intro for video podcasting

Generate a visual bumper for your podcast's video format on YouTube or Spotify. A strong intro bumper signals professionalism and builds episode-to-episode brand recognition.

Content series opener

Create a shared visual bumper for a content series on any platform — a visual signal that each piece belongs to the same series, increasing episode completion and series subscription rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

A video bumper is a short branded clip — typically 3–10 seconds — placed at the start or end of a video to identify the creator, channel, or show. It's also called a channel ID, intro card, or show opener. MakeThisVid generates 6-second 720p or 8-second 1080p bumper clips.
Yes. Switch to Photo → Video mode, upload your logo or brand image (JPG/PNG/WebP, up to 10 MB), write a motion and aesthetic prompt, and MakeThisVid renders a 6-second 720p or 8-second 1080p animated bumper clip with audio.
Yes. Every render includes AI-generated audio. Audio is always on and contributes to the brand identity and professional quality of a bumper.
16:9 (landscape) for YouTube and standard video, 9:16 (vertical) for TikTok and Reels. For YouTube channel bumpers, 16:9 is the standard format.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. Use your bumper in monetized YouTube channels, client deliverables, and commercial content series.
No. There is no no-cost tier. Full renders require a paid plan or credit pack.
From $1.33 per 720p on Pro ($79.99/mo, 60 credits) to $2.00 on Lite ($19.99/mo, 10 credits). 1080p costs 2 credits per render.

Generate your channel bumper

Describe your brand aesthetic or animate your logo. 45 seconds to a 1080p MP4 — your visual signature, done.

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