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Updated for 2026

MakeThisVid is an affordable AI video maker that generates 6-second 720p videos for 1 credit or 8-second 1080p videos for 2 credits. Monthly plans range from $2.00 per 720p clip on Lite to about $1.33 on Pro; one-time packs start at $2.99 for one 720p video. Commercial use and audio are included.

Affordable AI Video Maker: Professional Video at Low Cost

By MakeThisVid Editorial Updated Methodology

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. MakeThisVid generates 6-second 720p videos or 8-second 1080p videos with audio from a text prompt or product photo in under two minutes. The $2.99 Starter Pack covers one 720p clip, the $4.99 Starter HD Pack covers one 1080p clip, and the Pro plan brings 720p cost down to about $1.33 per clip. Commercial use is included on every plan and pack.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Pick the plan that matches your volume

    Lite ($19.99/mo, 10 credits = $2.00 per 720p clip). Standard ($49.99/mo, 30 credits = $1.67 per 720p clip). Pro ($79.99/mo, 60 credits = $1.33 per 720p clip). One-time packs: 1 credit/$2.99, 2 credits/$4.99, 5/$12.99, 15/$32.99, 50/$99.99, 150/$259.99.

  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 starting at $2.99 for one 720p 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 60 720p videos or 30 1080p videos — cost-effective for agencies serving multiple clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

The lowest entry point is the Starter Pack: $2.99 for 1 credit, enough for one 720p video. No subscription required. If you need 1080p, the Starter HD Pack is $4.99 for 2 credits.
A freelance video editor for a 30-second product video typically costs $100–$500 per video, plus the cost of filming. MakeThisVid starts at $2.99 for one 720p AI video, and Pro brings 720p clips down to about $1.33 each. For short-form ad creative, the cost difference is substantial.
No. MakeThisVid has no no-cost tier — all full renders require credits. 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 do not need consistent volume, one-time credit packs are often more cost-effective than a subscription you do not use every month. Pack credits are valid for 12 months.
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 $2.99 for one 720p video, or $4.99 for one 1080p video. Audio included, commercial use licensed — no production crew needed.

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