MakeThisVid generates 8-second video clips — 1080p, with audio — from a text prompt or product photo in under two minutes. Use the output as a hosted video preview in newsletters: upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or your CDN, then link or embed the thumbnail in your email.

AI Video Maker for Newsletters

<p>Video in newsletters consistently outperforms static images for click-through — a video thumbnail linked to a hosted clip can double the click rate on a promotional send. Most email clients can't play video inline, but a compelling video preview image with a play button is one of the highest-converting elements in email marketing. The video just needs to be hosted somewhere and linked.</p><p>MakeThisVid generates the video. Drop a product photo or describe the scene — a product showcase, a seasonal announcement, a campaign highlight — and get a polished 1080p MP4 with audio in under two minutes. Upload it to YouTube (unlisted), Vimeo, your CDN, or directly to your email platform's video hosting, then link the thumbnail in your newsletter.</p>

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Pick 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. Generate your newsletter video

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Describe the video scene you want to feature in your newsletter, or upload a product photo for photo-to-video animation. 16:9 works best for newsletter video previews.

  3. Host the video externally

    Most email clients don't play inline video. Upload the MP4 to YouTube (unlisted), Vimeo, or your own CDN/hosting. Most email platforms (Beehiiv, Substack, ConvertKit, Mailchimp) support external video embeds via a linked image.

  4. Add to your newsletter

    Use your email platform's video block or a linked image with a play button overlay. When subscribers click, they're taken to the hosted video. Platforms like Beehiiv and Substack have dedicated video embed blocks.

  5. Track click-through performance

    Video thumbnails in emails typically show higher click rates than static images on the same offer. Monitor your newsletter platform's link click analytics to measure the impact.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Product launch announcement newsletters

Generate a 16:9 product video for your launch email. A polished AI-generated product scene linked from the newsletter gives subscribers a visual preview that drives higher click-through to the product page.

Weekly or monthly newsletter video content

Add a consistent video segment to your newsletter — a brand story, a product highlight, a seasonal theme. Generate a new clip each send to keep the format fresh without a production commitment.

Promotional send with video creative

For sale emails, seasonal promotions, or limited-time offers, a video preview with a play button creates urgency and visual energy that static images can't match. Generate the video for each campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most email clients (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail) do not play video inline. The standard approach is to use a linked video thumbnail — an image with a play button that links to a hosted video. Some clients (Apple Mail on iOS) do play MP4 inline, but it's not reliable across all readers.
Upload the MP4 to YouTube (set to unlisted if you don't want it publicly searchable), Vimeo, Wistia, or your own CDN. Most email platforms support linking to these. Some (Beehiiv, Substack) have native video upload and embedding.
Yes. Commercial use is included on every paid plan and credit pack, covering email marketing, newsletter content, and promotional sends.
16:9 (landscape) typically works best for email — it matches how most video players render in a browser when subscribers click through. MakeThisVid supports 16:9 natively.
MakeThisVid generates 8-second clips — which is an excellent length for a newsletter video preview. The goal is to give subscribers a compelling preview that drives them to a product page or full content piece, not a long watch.
Yes. Photo → Video mode animates a product image into a polished 8-second video. Upload to your video host and link from your newsletter for a product-first video experience.
Beehiiv and Substack have native video blocks. ConvertKit, Mailchimp, and Klaviyo support linked video thumbnails (image + link). Most email marketing platforms work with the linked-thumbnail approach even if they don't natively host video.

Make your newsletter video

Describe the scene or drop a product photo. 45 seconds to a downloadable 1080p MP4 — ready to host and embed in your newsletter.

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