MakeThisVid is an AI video maker that generates 8-second 1080p video clips with audio from a text prompt or photo in under two minutes. Use it for Slack channel announcements, async product updates, team communications, and customer-facing Slack community content. Commercial use is included on every paid plan.

AI Video Maker for Slack Channels: Professional Video for Teams and Async Communication

<p>Slack is increasingly used not just for internal team communication but for external customer communities, partner channels, and vendor workspaces. In these environments, video content breaks through the text noise — a polished product announcement video in a Slack channel generates more engagement than a text update, and an async team update with visual context communicates faster than paragraphs of explanation.</p><p>MakeThisVid generates professional 8-second video clips from a text description or photo in under two minutes. Product update visuals, campaign launch announcements, team celebration content, and customer community posts — all downloadable as MP4 and ready to share via Slack's video file upload.</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. Choose your content type

    Photo → Video: animate a product screenshot, campaign visual, or brand asset (JPG/PNG/WebP, max 10 MB). Text → Video: generate an atmospheric scene for an announcement — 'New product feature launch, clean modern software UI, professional and celebratory, slow reveal.'

  3. Write a prompt for your context

    Internal team: 'Clean modern office, team energy, bright and open, slow forward camera, positive and productive.' Product launch: 'SaaS product dashboard reveal, clean interface on laptop, modern desk, soft blue tones, slow zoom in.' Customer community: match your product's visual identity and brand voice.

  4. Generate at 720p or 1080p

    1 credit per 720p video, 2 credits per 1080p. Renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Credits refund automatically on failure. 720p is appropriate for Slack — excellent quality for screen-size consumption.

  5. Share via Slack file upload

    Download the MP4 and upload via Slack's file sharing. Slack renders MP4 video inline in channel feeds. Commercial use included for brand and customer-facing Slack channels.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Product launch and feature announcements

Share a polished product video in your customer Slack community when launching a feature. A 8-second atmospheric clip with audio creates more excitement than a changelog text post.

Internal team async updates

Marketing and product teams share campaign launch videos, quarterly review content, and async visual updates in internal Slack channels — reducing meeting load while maintaining engagement.

Partner and vendor channel communication

Agencies and consulting firms use MakeThisVid to create professional proposal teasers and engagement content for Slack Connect workspaces with clients and partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Slack renders MP4 video inline in channel feeds when uploaded as a file. Free workspace file size limits apply — typically 1 GB per file. MakeThisVid outputs compact MP4 files well within this limit at 720p.
8 seconds, 720p (1 credit) or 1080p (2 credits), 16:9 or 9:16, audio always included. Renders complete in 45–90 seconds.
Yes. Every plan includes a commercial use license. Use generated video in customer-facing Slack communities and brand channels without additional licensing.
16:9 displays cleanly in Slack's inline video preview on desktop and mobile. 9:16 vertical renders smaller in channel view but can work for mobile-first audiences.
From $0.40 per 720p on the Pro plan ($79.99/mo, 200 credits) to $0.75 per 720p on Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits). 1080p costs 2 credits. One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 credits.
Yes. MakeThisVid generates general professional video content. Use it for internal communications, HR announcements, and async team updates. Review your organization's AI content policies before using generated video in formal internal communications.
No free tier. A 3-second watermarked teaser is available before purchase to confirm the visual style.

Generate a video for your next Slack announcement

Describe the scene or drop a product screenshot. 45 seconds to a downloadable MP4 ready to share.

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