MakeThisVid 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 Instagram Stories and Facebook Stories for both organic posts and paid Story ad placements.

AI Video Maker for Instagram and Facebook Stories

<p>Stories are one of the most-used formats across Instagram and Facebook — hundreds of millions of people view Stories daily. They're ephemeral, full-screen, and demand immediate visual impact. Static image Stories are common; video Stories stop thumbs and drive link taps far more effectively. But producing quality video Stories consistently is time-consuming.</p><p>MakeThisVid makes it fast. Describe the scene or upload a product photo, and get a 9:16 1080p video with audio in under two minutes. Run it as an organic Story, boost it as a paid Stories ad, or use it in Meta Advantage+ campaigns. Generate a week's worth of Stories in under an hour.</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 9:16 vertical format

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Select 9:16 for Stories' full-screen vertical format. Use Text → Video or Photo → Video based on your input.

  3. Write a Stories-specific prompt

    Stories are full-screen and viewed with sound on. Lead with a visual hook in the first frame: "Product held up close to camera, hand reveal against clean white background, sunlight catching texture, crisp aesthetic, confident energy."

  4. Generate at 1080p

    Stories should be 1080p for full-screen sharpness. 2 credits per 1080p render. Completes in 45–90 seconds. Audio is always included.

  5. Upload as an organic Story or paid Story ad

    Download the MP4. Upload via the Instagram app or Meta Ads Manager. For organic Stories, post directly from your profile. For paid Stories ads, create a new ad with Story placement and upload the 9:16 MP4.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Organic Stories for product brands

Generate product Stories showing different scenes, unboxing moments, or lifestyle use cases. Post consistently without a film crew — each Story costs one to two credits and generates in under two minutes.

Paid Story ads for e-commerce

Story ads have high full-screen coverage and direct swipe-up or link tap actions. Generate AI video Stories with commercial use licensed and run them as paid placements targeting your product audience.

Seasonal promotions and limited-time offers

Create video Stories for every sale, product launch, or seasonal promotion. Generate a fresh visual for each event instead of reposting old content — each new Story takes under two minutes to produce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Instagram Stories: 9:16 vertical, 1080x1920px recommended, MP4 or MOV, up to 60 seconds per Story clip. MakeThisVid's 9:16 1080p 8-second output meets all Story specs.
Yes. Commercial use is licensed on every paid plan and credit pack. Upload to Meta Ads Manager and select Story placement. The 9:16 format fills the Stories placement natively.
Instagram Stories plays audio by default when sound is on. Story ads with audio perform better than silent ones. MakeThisVid always includes AI-generated audio in every render — you can also replace it with Instagram's native music tools.
MakeThisVid doesn't add text overlays — the output is a clean MP4. Add text via Instagram's native Stories editor after upload (tap the sticker/text icon), or use a tool like Canva or CapCut to add overlays before uploading.
Lite: 20/mo. Standard: 50/mo. Pro: 200/mo. For brands publishing daily Stories (30/mo), Standard covers the volume comfortably.
Yes. Photo → Video mode takes your product image (JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB) and generates a 9:16 8-second animated video with AI audio. Upload directly as an Instagram or Facebook Story.
Yes. The 9:16 MP4 format works for both Instagram Stories and Facebook Stories. Upload to either platform — or to Meta Ads Manager to run Story ads across both simultaneously.

Make your Stories video

Describe the scene or drop a product photo. 45 seconds to a 9:16 1080p MP4 — ready for Instagram and Facebook Stories.

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