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Updated for 2026

MakeThisVid is an AI video maker for YouTube Shorts that generates 8-second vertical video clips — 1080p, with audio — from a text prompt or product photo in under two minutes. The 9:16 output is native to the YouTube Shorts format and can be uploaded directly to YouTube.

AI Video Maker for YouTube Shorts

By MakeThisVid Editorial Updated Methodology

YouTube Shorts has become one of the highest-reach distribution channels for short-form video content — and YouTube explicitly surfaces Shorts in recommendations, search, and the dedicated Shorts feed. Brands, creators, and marketers who publish consistently on Shorts build subscriber count and organic reach faster than on long-form YouTube alone. MakeThisVid removes the production barrier. You don't need to film anything, edit anything, or export anything. Describe the scene you want — a product in use, a visual moment, a brand aesthetic — and get a 9:16 1080p video with audio in under two minutes. Download and upload directly to YouTube as a Short. Generate a week's worth of Shorts content in a single afternoon.

Make a video from one prompt. $2.99 a video · Ready in about a minute · No subscription.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Pick a purchase

    $2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Pay once. No subscription required.

  2. Open the Create page and set vertical format

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Select 9:16 aspect ratio for YouTube Shorts' vertical format. Use Text → Video or Photo → Video depending on your input.

  3. Write your Shorts prompt

    Describe the visual hook and scene. Shorts work best with a strong visual opening — a reveal, a motion, a contrast. Example: "Coffee latte art reveal in slow motion, barista hands, steaming cup, warm café lighting, camera pull-back."

  4. Generate at 1080p

    YouTube Shorts recommends 1080p — every MakeThisVid render is 1080p with audio, so there's nothing to configure. Render completes in 45–90 seconds. Audio is always included — no silent Shorts.

  5. Upload to YouTube Shorts

    Download the MP4. Upload to YouTube Studio and mark it as a Short (YouTube automatically detects 9:16 video under 60 seconds as Shorts). Add your title, description, and hashtags.

Make a video — $2.99

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Product brands publishing Shorts content

Generate daily Shorts showing your product from different angles, scenes, and use cases. Consistent Shorts publishing drives channel growth and organic reach without a video production team.

YouTube ad campaigns using Shorts format

YouTube accepts Shorts as ad creative for in-feed and Shorts-specific ad placements. Generate commercially licensed 9:16 clips and run them as YouTube Discovery or Shorts ads.

Content creators testing video ideas cheaply

Before investing in a full production for a content idea, generate an AI Shorts clip to test the concept. $2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use.

Frequently Asked Questions

YouTube Shorts: 9:16 vertical aspect ratio, 60 seconds or less. MakeThisVid outputs 9:16 at 8 seconds, 1080p — well within the Shorts format requirement.
Yes. Every render includes AI-generated audio. YouTube Shorts plays audio by default for users who have sound on. You can add a separate music track via YouTube Studio after upload if you want to replace the AI audio.
YouTube's monetization policies apply to AI-generated content — some categories are eligible, others have restrictions. Review YouTube's AI-generated content disclosure policies and monetization guidelines for your specific content type before relying on ad revenue.
$2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Pay once. No subscription required.
Yes. Photo → Video mode animates a product image into a 9:16 8-second video with audio. Upload the output directly to YouTube Shorts.
$2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Pay once. No subscription required.
YouTube Shorts must be in a 9:16 vertical format. MakeThisVid supports 9:16 natively — no need to crop or reformat after generation.

Make your YouTube Shorts content

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

Make a video — $2.99

Broken renders are remade or refunded.

or 3 more takes — $6.99 Any photo, any look · About $2.33 a take · No subscription required.