MakeThisVid is an AI video intro template maker that generates a custom 8-second 1080p intro clip from a text description or brand image — not from a template. Commercial use is licensed on every plan. Use it to build an original channel intro that reflects your brand's visual identity without Canva or motion graphics software.

AI Video Intro Template Maker

<p>Every YouTube creator, podcast host, and brand video series needs a consistent visual intro — but template-based intro makers produce generic openers that thousands of other creators are using simultaneously. The visual noise of template intros trains audiences to skip them.</p><p>MakeThisVid generates a custom intro clip from your specific brand description or image. You describe the look, the energy, and the atmosphere; our AI renders an original 8-second 1080p intro. It belongs to your channel alone — not a template library.</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 channel art, logo, or brand image into a motion intro. Text → Video: describe the visual identity and energy of your channel or brand.

  3. Describe your channel's visual identity and energy

    Be specific about aesthetic and tone. E.g. "Dark cinematic opener, subtle light beams from above, slow camera push through mist, professional and mysterious." Or "Bright and energetic opener, fast cuts of colorful objects, clean white background base, youthful and dynamic."

  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 of every video in your series

    Download the MP4. Add it as the first clip in your video editor for every upload. Commercial use included — use in monetized YouTube channels, client content, and brand video series.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

YouTube channel intro

Establish a consistent visual identity for every YouTube upload with a custom AI intro that reflects your channel's aesthetic — not a shared template that dozens of other channels use.

Business and brand video series opener

Create a professional branded intro for a company video series, training content, or marketing video library. Consistent openers signal quality and build viewer trust across the series.

Podcast video format intro

Add a visual intro to your podcast's video version on YouTube or Spotify. An original AI-generated intro is more memorable than stock footage and more accessible than custom motion graphics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Template-based intro makers give you pre-built motion graphics you customize with your text and logo. MakeThisVid generates an original video clip based on your specific description. No two outputs are the same — your intro is yours, not shared with other users.
Yes. Use Photo → Video mode, upload your logo or brand image (JPG/PNG/WebP, up to 10 MB), and write a motion and aesthetic prompt. MakeThisVid renders an 8-second animated intro with audio.
Yes. Every render includes AI-generated audio. Audio is always on and contributes to the intro's impact and professionalism.
16:9 (landscape) for YouTube and standard video. 9:16 (vertical) for TikTok and Instagram Reels intros. Match the aspect ratio of your content.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. Use your intro in monetized channels, client deliverables, and commercial video 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 custom channel intro

Describe your brand aesthetic or animate your logo. 45 seconds to a 1080p MP4 — original, not templated.

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