MakeThisVid is an AI video maker for Instagram Reels that generates 8-second vertical video clips — 1080p, with audio — from a text prompt or product photo in under two minutes. The 9:16 format is native to Instagram Reels for both organic and paid placements.

AI Video Maker for Instagram Reels

<p>Instagram Reels drives more organic reach than any other format on the platform — and the algorithm rewards consistent, visually compelling short-form video. Brands and creators who publish Reels regularly outperform those who stick to static posts. But the barrier is real: filming, editing, and publishing quality Reels consistently requires time, equipment, and editing skills most small teams don't have.</p><p>MakeThisVid removes all three. Describe the scene — a product moment, a lifestyle shot, a brand aesthetic — or drop a product photo, and get a 9:16 1080p video with AI audio in under two minutes. No filming, no editing, no export pipeline. Download and upload directly to Instagram as a Reel. Run it as an organic post or boost it as a Reels ad placement.</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. Open the Create page and choose 9:16

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Select 9:16 for Reels' vertical format. Use Text → Video to describe the scene, or Photo → Video to animate a product image.

  3. Write your Reels prompt

    Instagram Reels rewards visual aesthetics and motion payoffs. Lead with the visual moment: "Luxury candle flickering in close-up, soft golden light, marble surface, gentle wax movement, warm aesthetic, camera slowly pulls back."

  4. Generate at 1080p

    Instagram Reels recommends 1080p. 2 credits per 1080p render. Renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Audio is included in every render — important for Reels' sound-on experience.

  5. Upload to Instagram

    Download the MP4. Upload via the Instagram app or Creator Studio as a Reel. Add your caption, audio from Instagram's music library if desired (you can replace the AI audio on Instagram), and publish.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Product brand Reels content at scale

Generate daily or weekly Reels showing products in different scenes, moods, and settings. Consistent Reels publishing drives profile reach and discovery — MakeThisVid makes the volume possible without a production team.

Reels ad creatives for Meta ad campaigns

Reels placement in Meta Ads Manager is one of the highest-performing video ad formats on Instagram. Generate 9:16 AI video with commercial use licensed and run it directly as a paid Reels ad.

Seasonal and promotional content

Create seasonal Reels — holiday themes, product launches, limited-time offers — in minutes. Generate a new visual for every promotion instead of reusing the same creative across campaigns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Instagram Reels: 9:16 vertical, minimum 500x888px (1080x1920px recommended), MP4 or MOV, 3–90 seconds. MakeThisVid's 9:16 1080p 8-second output meets all Reels specs.
Yes. Commercial use is licensed on every paid plan and credit pack. Upload the MP4 to Meta Ads Manager and use it as a Reels placement ad or in Advantage+ campaigns.
Yes. Every render includes AI-generated audio. When you upload to Instagram, you can keep the AI audio or replace it with a track from Instagram's music library — Instagram lets you swap audio on upload.
Yes. Photo → Video mode animates your product image (JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB) into a 9:16 8-second video. Describe the motion and mood you want — MakeThisVid synthesizes the animation.
Lite: 20/mo. Standard: 50/mo. Pro: 200/mo. For a daily Reels publishing strategy (30+ posts/mo), Standard or Pro gives you enough credits for consistent output and creative variation.
No. MakeThisVid has no free tier. The 3-second watermarked teaser lets you preview the output style before purchasing credits. All full renders require credits, with automatic refunds on failed renders.
Reels rewards cinematic aesthetics: soft lighting, close-ups, smooth motion, and a clear visual story. In your prompt, lead with the subject and the visual mood: the product, the setting, the lighting, and the movement direction. Avoid vague prompts — specificity produces stronger outputs.

Make your Instagram Reels content

Describe the scene or drop a product photo. 45 seconds to a downloadable 9:16 1080p video — ready for Instagram Reels.

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