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Updated for 2026

MakeThisVid generates AI video for Instagram at 9:16 (vertical) for Reels and Stories, or 16:9 (landscape) for Feed posts and ads. 6-second clips with audio, no watermark, commercial use included. Renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Plans from $19.99/mo; one-time starter pack $2.99.

AI Video Generator for Instagram Reels, Stories & Ads

By MakeThisVid Editorial Updated Methodology

Instagram rewards short, visually striking video. A still image gets scrolled past. A 6-second clip that opens with movement — a product reveal, a transformation, a burst of color — holds attention long enough to convert. MakeThisVid generates exactly that from a single text prompt or product photo. Write a scene description, choose 9:16 for Reels or Stories (or 16:9 for Feed), and the AI renders a 6-second clip with audio in under two minutes. Download the MP4 and upload directly to the Instagram app or to Meta Ads Manager for paid distribution. Commercial use is included on every plan — no additional licensing for sponsored posts.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Open the Create page

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Choose Text → Video to write a scene prompt, or Photo → Video to animate a product photo (JPG/PNG/WebP, up to 10 MB).

  2. Set aspect ratio to 9:16 for Reels and Stories

    Select 9:16 vertical in the aspect ratio dropdown. Instagram Reels and Stories fill the full mobile screen in vertical format. 16:9 works for Feed posts and in-stream ads if you prefer landscape.

  3. Write an Instagram-native prompt

    Instagram responds to bright, high-contrast video with motion in the first frame. Use visual action words: 'pours,' 'blooms,' 'glows,' 'transforms.' Describe the product or subject, the color palette, and the emotional tone — minimal, luxury, energetic, or bold.

  4. Generate at 720p or 1080p

    720p uses 1 credit; 1080p uses 2 credits. Both are watermark-free and include audio. Instagram accepts both resolutions — 1080p is recommended for paid ads and Reels.

  5. Download and post or run as an ad

    Download the MP4. Post to Instagram directly from the app, or upload to Meta Ads Manager to run as a Reels ad, Stories ad, or Feed video ad. Commercial use is licensed — no extra steps.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Instagram Reels for product launches

Generate a fast, eye-catching product reveal for a new launch. Multiple creative variants let you test which visual angle performs best before scaling spend.

Paid Instagram Stories ads

Stories ads need to hook in the first second — before the viewer taps to skip. AI-generated video with strong opening motion is built for this format.

Organic brand content at volume

Post consistently without a regular video production budget. Write a fresh scene prompt each week and maintain a steady cadence of original video content.

Frequently Asked Questions

9:16 (vertical) for Reels and Stories — this fills the full mobile screen. 16:9 (landscape) for Feed posts or in-stream ads. MakeThisVid supports both aspect ratios.
Yes. Select 9:16 in the aspect ratio settings before generating. The AI renders the clip in full vertical format — no cropping or letterboxing.
Yes. Commercial use is included on every MakeThisVid plan and credit pack — including the $2.99 starter. You can run the generated video as sponsored content, Stories ads, or Reels ads in Meta Ads Manager.
Instagram Reels accept MP4 or MOV at 720p minimum, 9:16 aspect ratio recommended, up to 90 seconds. MakeThisVid generates 6-second 9:16 clips at 720p or 1080p — well within spec. The short length is native to Reels' scroll-through format.
Lead with motion and color: 'Fresh flowers bloom in fast-forward on a white surface, vivid pink and yellow petals, bright natural light, elegant lifestyle feel.' Instagram's algorithm rewards watch-through rate — a strong visual opening in the first second matters most.
Yes. Switch to Photo → Video mode, upload a product image, add a motion prompt (e.g., 'gentle rotate on marble surface, soft studio light'), and the AI animates it into a 6-second 9:16 clip.
From $1.33 per 720p clip on the Pro plan ($79.99/mo, 60 credits). One-time starter: $2.99 for 1 video. Plans from $19.99/mo. 1080p costs 2 credits.
No watermark on any paid render. The only watermarked output is the free 3-second preview teaser before you commit credits. Every paid generation is a clean, unbranded MP4.

Generate vertical AI video for Instagram

Write a prompt, set 9:16, and get a 6-second Reels-ready clip with audio in under 2 minutes.

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