MakeThisVid is an AI video maker for Product Hunt launches that generates 8-second 1080p product demo or promo clips from a text prompt or screenshot in under two minutes. Commercial use is licensed on every plan. Use it to create a compelling launch day video that captures your product's value in seconds.

AI Video Maker for Product Hunt Launches

<p>Product Hunt launches live and die on first impressions. In a feed full of competing launches, a product with a strong short video clip stops the scroll in a way that a static thumbnail cannot. The first 8 seconds of video communication — the right visual hook, the right aesthetic signal — can make the difference between a frontpage feature and an also-ran.</p><p>MakeThisVid generates a professional product demo or promo clip from your app screenshot, interface mockup, or text description in under two minutes. Launch day is today — your video should be ready.</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 app screenshot, product interface, or marketing image. Text → Video: describe what your product does and the visual aesthetic of your brand.

  3. Prompt for product clarity and visual hook

    Product Hunt audiences respond to clarity and polish. E.g. "Clean SaaS dashboard interface on a modern laptop, smooth animation, dark mode UI, professional and minimal." Or "Mobile app on an iPhone mockup, clean white background, smooth scroll animation, modern and intuitive."

  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. Upload to your Product Hunt listing and share on Twitter

    Download the MP4. Upload to your Product Hunt listing as your product video. Share on Twitter/X on launch day to drive upvotes and traffic. Commercial use included.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Product Hunt listing video

Add a professional short video to your Product Hunt listing to increase upvotes and click-through rates. Products with compelling video content earn more engagement in the daily feed and stand out in category rankings.

Launch day Twitter promotion

Share a product demo clip on Twitter on launch day with a link to your Product Hunt listing. Video tweets drive significantly higher click-through rates than text-only launch day announcements.

Pre-launch teaser for audience building

Generate a teaser clip in the days before your Product Hunt launch to build interest in your network and drive launch day upvote commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Product Hunt allows you to upload a video directly to your product listing. The video is shown prominently on your listing page and can significantly increase upvotes and conversion from page visit to click-through to your site.
Yes. Use Photo → Video mode, upload a screenshot or mockup (JPG/PNG/WebP, up to 10 MB), write a smooth animation prompt, and MakeThisVid renders an 8-second product clip with audio.
All renders are 8 seconds. This is the ideal length for Product Hunt listing videos — long enough to establish the product's visual identity and core value, short enough to hold full viewer attention.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. Use clips in commercial Product Hunt listings and paid promotion.
Yes. Every render includes AI-generated audio. Audio is always on.
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 Product Hunt launch video

Drop a screenshot or describe your product. 45 seconds to a 1080p MP4 — be ready for launch day.

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