Text to video is an AI technique that converts a written scene description into a short video clip. MakeThisVid generates 8-second, 1080p videos with audio from a single prompt in under two minutes.

Text to Video: Turn Prompts into Video Clips

Write what you want to see. MakeThisVid's AI reads your description — subject, setting, lighting, movement — and renders a cinematic video with audio. No timeline, no keyframes, no stock footage hunting. Just a prompt and a download link.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Get credits

    Plans start at $14.99/mo (20 credits). One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 credits. 1 credit = 1 video at 720p, 2 credits = 1 video at 1080p.

  2. Open the Create page

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Text → Video mode is the default.

  3. Write a scene description

    Be specific: name the subject, environment, lighting quality, and motion. The AI reads every detail in your prompt.

  4. Generate

    Click Generate. Most renders complete in 45–90 seconds with live progress. If the render fails, your credit is refunded automatically.

  5. Download

    Save the MP4. Audio is always included. Commercial use is licensed on every plan — no extra steps.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Social media content

Produce scroll-stopping clips for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts without a camera or crew.

Ad creative testing

Generate multiple creative variations for paid ads quickly. Test scenes and moods at low cost before committing to production.

Presentations and demos

Drop a cinematic video into a pitch deck or product demo to illustrate a concept without sourcing stock footage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our AI reads your prompt — subject, environment, lighting, camera motion — and generates a video that matches. It renders 8-second clips at 720p or 1080p with audio included, in 45–90 seconds.
All videos are 8 seconds. This is the current generation length — the right size for most ad placements and social clips.
Yes. Audio is always included. Our AI generates contextual ambient sound alongside the visuals. There is no audio-off option.
Be specific: name the subject, the environment, the lighting quality, and the motion. "A fox trotting through a neon forest at dusk, soft rain, cinematic" outperforms "a fox in a forest." Avoid vague terms like "cool" or "amazing."
Yes. Switch to Photo → Video mode on the Create page, drop a JPG/PNG/WebP image (up to 10 MB), and add a prompt to direct the motion. Same credit cost as text-to-video.
Yes. All plans and credit packs include a commercial use license. Use the videos in ads, client deliverables, or published content.
If a render fails for any reason, your credit is refunded automatically. No support ticket needed.

Turn your prompt into a video

Write a scene, click Generate, download a cinematic MP4 with audio. 45–90 seconds from prompt to video.

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