MakeThisVid is an AI video bumper maker that generates an 8-second 1080p bumper clip from a text prompt or image in under two minutes. Commercial use is licensed on every plan. Use it for YouTube channel IDs, podcast visual intros, video series openers, and branded content transitions.

AI Video Bumper Maker

<p>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.</p><p>MakeThisVid generates a professional 8-second 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.</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: 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 — an 8-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 8-second 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 an 8-second 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 free tier. A 3-second watermarked preview is available before purchase, but full renders require a paid plan or credit pack.
From $0.40 per 720p on Pro ($79.99/mo, 200 credits) to $0.75 on Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 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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