AI Video Maker

Short videos from text or images, free tier included

Tags Free AI tools Creator tools AI video generator Image to video AI short video

What AI Video Maker is

AI Video Maker generates short videos from either a text prompt or a starting image. Around that it offers video extension, image generation and editing helpers, plus an API so generation can be automated.

The free tier generates at 480p, with higher specifications behind a subscription.

What you can do with it

Generate social shorts from a prompt
Animate a reference or first frame image
Produce storyboard animation
Draft ad creative concepts
Call generation through the API

Who it is for

Short video creators
Social media operators
Designers making storyboards
Ad teams drafting concepts

What to watch out for

Free output resolution is low, so review before publishing
Generated clips need checks for coherence, copyright and likeness rights
API use can accumulate cost quickly
Output is a draft, not finished delivery material

Pros & cons

✓ What we like

Both text and image starting points
Free tier with 480p output
API for automation

! What to watch out for

Free resolution is limited
Coherence and rights need review
Not a full editing environment

FAQ

What does it generate?

Short videos from text or images, with extension and image tools alongside.

Can output go straight to a formal release?

It suits drafts and creative testing; manual editing and review come first.

What should be prepared?

Prompts or image material, target aspect ratio, duration and output clarity requirements.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-16