MakeThisVid is an affordable AI video maker that generates 1080p videos with audio from $0.40–$0.75 per clip, depending on your plan. No production crew, no equipment, no editor. A text prompt or product photo → a downloadable MP4 in under two minutes, commercial use included.

Affordable AI Video Maker: Professional Video at Low Cost

<p>Professional video used to have a floor cost: a camera, a subject, a location, lighting, an editor, and at minimum a day's work. Even a simple product video on a clean background could cost $500–$2,000. AI video generation has changed that math entirely.</p><p>MakeThisVid generates 1080p video with audio from a text prompt or product photo in under two minutes. At $0.40 per clip on the Pro plan, or a one-time pack starting at $9.99 for 5 videos, the cost of producing a video ad has dropped below the cost of a stock photo license. Commercial use is included on every plan. No production crew, no minimum order, no waiting on a freelancer.</p>

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Pick the plan that matches your volume

    Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits = $0.75/clip at 720p). Standard ($29.99/mo, 50 credits = $0.60/clip). Pro ($79.99/mo, 200 credits = $0.40/clip at 720p). One-time packs: 5 credits/$9.99, 15/$24.99, 50/$69.99, 150/$179.99.

  2. Open the Create page

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. No setup, no account configuration, no onboarding. Write a prompt or upload a product photo — that's the entire input.

  3. Describe what you want to see

    Be specific about the scene, product, setting, and visual mood. Specific prompts produce stronger results — and you don't pay extra for detail.

  4. Generate at 720p (1 credit) or 1080p (2 credits)

    720p is excellent for testing concepts at the lowest cost. 1080p for final ad creative. Renders complete in 45–90 seconds with audio included.

  5. Download and use

    Commercial use is licensed on every plan. Upload to your ad platform, website, social media, or email campaign. No watermark on full renders.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Small businesses with no video production budget

A restaurant, retailer, or local service business can produce polished video ads for Facebook and Instagram at under $1 per clip — no videographer, no shoot day, no editing.

E-commerce brands testing ad creative at volume

Testing which video angle, product shot, or scene converts best used to require a full production day per variant. With MakeThisVid, each creative variant costs one to two credits.

Agencies producing affordable video for clients

Generate multiple video ad variations for clients without a video production markup. The Pro plan at $79.99/mo supports 200 videos — cost-effective for agencies serving multiple clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

The lowest entry point is a one-time pack: $9.99 for 5 credits. Each credit generates one 720p video. No subscription required. This is the best option if you want to test the tool before committing to a monthly plan.
A freelance video editor for a 30-second product video typically costs $100–$500 per video, plus the cost of filming. MakeThisVid generates an 8-second AI video at $0.40–$0.75. For short-form ad creative, the cost difference is substantial.
No. MakeThisVid has no free tier — all renders require credits. The 3-second watermarked teaser lets you preview the style of AI generation before purchasing. Failed renders refund automatically.
720p is widely accepted by Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for ad placements. For testing creative at minimum cost, 720p at 1 credit per render is efficient. Use 2 credits for 1080p on your final, proven ad creative.
MakeThisVid plans are billed monthly. If you don't need a consistent volume, one-time credit packs (which don't expire) are more cost-effective than a subscription you don't use every month.
Yes. Every plan and pack includes a commercial use license — paid ads, social media, email campaigns, websites, client deliverables. No separate licensing fee.
No. The credit cost is the full cost: Lite plan, Standard plan, Pro plan, or a one-time pack. There are no export fees, download limits, or extra charges for commercial use. 1080p renders use 2 credits instead of 1 — that's the only premium pricing variable.

Make affordable video ads

Start at $9.99 for 5 videos. 1080p, audio included, commercial use licensed — no production crew needed.

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