MakeThisVid generates 8-second video clips with audio from a text prompt or photo that you can use for YouTube Shorts content. Important: MakeThisVid currently outputs 16:9 (landscape) video, not native vertical 9:16. YouTube Shorts supports both formats — 16:9 Shorts display with black bars on mobile, while 9:16 fills the screen. Native vertical output is planned.

YouTube Shorts Video Maker

YouTube Shorts rewards frequency — creators who post consistently outperform those who post occasionally, regardless of production value. MakeThisVid generates 8-second video clips from a text prompt or photo in under two minutes, letting you produce Shorts content at a pace no traditional video workflow matches. The honest caveat: MakeThisVid currently outputs 16:9 landscape video. YouTube Shorts accepts 16:9 (it plays with black bars on mobile screens) but native 9:16 vertical fills the screen. Vertical 9:16 output is on MakeThisVid's roadmap. If 16:9 Shorts works for your use case — brand ads, cinematic landscape content, product reveals — MakeThisVid is ready now.

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

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Use Text → Video to generate a Shorts scene, or Photo → Video to animate an image into a clip.

  3. Write a hook prompt

    YouTube Shorts rewards strong first frames. E.g. "Close-up of a sourdough loaf pulled from an oven, steam rising, dramatic warm light, camera push-in to crust detail." Hook in frame one.

  4. Generate at 720p or 1080p

    1 credit per 720p video, 2 per 1080p. Renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Generate a batch of Shorts content in one session.

  5. Upload to YouTube Shorts

    Download the MP4 and upload directly to YouTube as a Short (under 60 seconds, the 8-second clip qualifies). Commercial use is included on every plan.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Brand awareness Shorts

Generate consistent brand video content for your YouTube Shorts channel without a production team. Post daily or weekly at the cost of a single credit.

Product and launch clips

Create product reveal or launch Shorts that run as YouTube in-feed ads or organic channel content. The 8-second clip is under the 60-second Shorts limit.

Repurposed ad content

Generate clips for YouTube Shorts ads — a paid placement that appears within the Shorts feed alongside organic content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not yet. MakeThisVid currently outputs 16:9 (landscape) video. YouTube Shorts accepts 16:9 — it plays with black bars on mobile. Native vertical 9:16 output is planned for a future update.
Yes. YouTube Shorts accepts any video under 60 seconds, including 16:9. The video displays with black bars on mobile screens. Many creators and brands use 16:9 Shorts successfully for brand and ad content.
All outputs are 8 seconds. This qualifies as a YouTube Short (under 60 seconds) and works well for hook content, product reveals, and brand clips.
Yes. Commercial use is licensed on every plan. The 8-second MP4 can be uploaded to Google Ads as a YouTube Shorts In-Feed Ad or run as a standard video ad.
From $0.40 per 720p video on the Pro plan to $0.75 on Lite. 1080p costs 2 credits. One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 videos. No free tier — all renders require credits.
Lead with a strong visual hook in the first frame. Shorts viewers decide in under one second whether to keep watching. E.g. "Drone-perspective city timelapse at night, lights blur to streaks, camera tilts down to street level, urban energy." Make the first frame impossible to scroll past.
Yes. Each generation is independent. Generate 5, 10, or 50 clips in one session — one credit each at 720p. The Pro plan (200 credits/mo) supports a consistent daily Shorts posting schedule.

Make your YouTube Shorts video

Write a scene prompt or drop a photo. 45 seconds to a downloadable MP4 — ready for YouTube Shorts.

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