Step 1
Write the shot
Describe one scene in a few sentences: what the camera sees, the single action that happens, and how the shot ends. Concrete nouns and verbs work better than a list of adjectives.
AI Text to Video Generator
Describe a scene in plain words and get an AI video in minutes. Free to start, no credit card required.
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What Is an AI Text to Video Generator?
An AI text to video generator turns a written description into a short video clip. You describe a subject, a place and an action, and a video model renders every frame from scratch — there is no stock footage, no editing timeline and no source image involved.
The model reads your prompt the way a cinematographer reads a shot list. It works out what should be on screen, how it should move and how the camera should behave, then produces a clip that usually runs between 4 and 15 seconds. Some models can also generate matching sound in the same pass.
Genreel puts several of these models behind one prompt box, so you can write a shot once and try it on the model that best fits the look, length and budget you have in mind.
How to Generate a Video from Text in 4 Steps
From an empty prompt box to a downloadable MP4. Nothing to install and no image to prepare.
Step 2
Pick a model
Choose a model from the list under the prompt. Start with Wan 2.2 Fast for a cheap draft, or switch to Seedance, Veo, Kling or Sora when you need more detail, longer clips or native audio.
Step 3
Set length, ratio and sound
Choose the duration, aspect ratio and resolution the model offers — 16:9 for landscape, 9:16 for Shorts and Reels. Turn audio on if the model supports it. The credit cost updates before you generate.
Step 4
Generate and download
Press generate and wait while the clip renders. When it is ready, preview it, download the MP4, or adjust one line of the prompt and run it again.
How to Write a Good Text-to-Video Prompt
A text-only prompt carries the whole shot. With no image to anchor the look, the model fills every gap with its own guess — so the more decisions you make in writing, the fewer surprises you get back.
Strong prompts settle five things in a fixed order, then check one more before generating:
Subject and place
Name who or what is on screen and where it is. "An old fisherman on a foggy pier at dawn" gives the model far more to work with than "a man by the sea".
One visible action
Give the shot a single action with a clear ending, such as "lifts the net and lets the water drain out". Several actions in one short clip tend to blur together.
The camera as equipment
Describe one physical move: locked-off, slow push-in, side track, orbit, handheld or crane. "Cinematic camera" tells the model nothing it can act on.
Light and atmosphere
Say where the light comes from and what it touches — low sun from the left, neon spill on wet asphalt, steam catching a window. Light sets the mood faster than style words.
Timing or sound
Note the pace ("slow and heavy", "a quick snap") and, on audio models, one or two sounds that belong to the action. Keep the soundtrack sparse so it stays clean.
Fix one thing at a time
If the subject drifts or nothing moves, change only the line that controls it and run again. Rewriting the whole prompt makes it hard to tell what helped.
A reusable pattern: "[Framing] of [subject] in [place]. [One visible action with an ending]. The camera [one physical move]. [Light and atmosphere]. [Pace or sound]."
Read the full AI video prompt guideText to Video Models You Can Use
Every model in Genreel accepts a text-only prompt except Hailuo 2.3 Fast, which needs a starting image. They differ in clip length, resolution, motion style and whether they can generate sound.
Durations and resolutions below are the options available in the generator today. Credit cost depends on the model, resolution, length and audio setting, and is shown before you press generate.
Optional audio
The default all-rounder. Seedance 2.5 renders 4 to 30 seconds at 480p or 720p, so it is the one to pick when a scene needs time to play out.
Optional audio
Google’s Veo 3.1 produces 4, 6 or 8 second clips at 720p or 1080p with realistic lighting and physics. The Fast version costs less per second for drafts.
Optional audio
Kling 3.0 handles 3 to 15 seconds and goes up to 1080p or 4K. It is strong on human movement and detailed close-ups.
Audio included
OpenAI’s Sora 2 always generates sound with the picture, in 4, 8 or 12 second clips. Sora 2 Pro adds a sharper 1024p option.
Wan 2.2 Fast · Wan 3.0
Wan 2.2 Fast makes a 5 second clip at 480p or 720p for very few credits, ideal for testing a prompt. Wan 3.0 runs 2 to 30 seconds at up to 1080p.
Audio included
1 to 15 second clips at 480p or 720p, with sound generated in the same pass. A 5-second clip is 160 credits; longer clips cost more.
Hailuo · Runway · PixVerse
Hailuo 2.3 for expressive motion, Runway Gen-4.5 for stylized 5 or 10 second shots, and PixVerse V6 for flexible 360p to 1080p output.
Tip: draft on Wan 2.2 Fast until the motion reads correctly, then run the same prompt on a premium model for the final version.
Text to Video AI Examples
Each clip below was generated from text alone — no uploaded image. Click any example to load its exact prompt into the generator and run your own variation.
A paper dragon unfolding
A fantasy creature built from a material description. The prompt names the paper texture and the folding motion, so the model keeps creases and edges consistent while the dragon moves.
A titan rising from the ice
Large-scale spectacle from a few sentences. A slow upward camera and a single rising action give the shot weight without needing any reference footage.
A night market in the rain
An atmosphere shot driven by light. The prompt spends its words on reflections, puddles and lamp glow, which is where text-to-video models shine.
Poppies in a desert wind
A natural scene with gentle, continuous motion. Describing the wind direction and pace keeps the flowers moving together instead of flickering.
Text to Video vs. Image to Video
Text to video starts from nothing but words, so the model decides the exact look of the subject, the framing and the colors. That freedom makes it the fastest way to explore ideas and invent scenes that do not exist yet.
Image to video starts from a picture you provide and keeps its composition, character and product details. Use it when the look is already fixed — a brand shot, a portrait, a piece of artwork — and you only need it to move.
| Compare | Text to video | Image to video |
|---|---|---|
| What you provide | A written prompt only | A photo or illustration, plus a motion prompt |
| Control over the look | The model interprets your words | The first frame matches your image |
| Best for | Ideation, storyboards, imagined worlds | Products, portraits, existing artwork |
| Prompt focus | Subject, place, action, camera and light | Motion and camera only |
Free Text to Video: What You Get
You can try text to video on Genreel without paying anything up front. Every new account receives 40 free credits after sign-up — enough for your first clips on a starter model such as Wan 2.2 Fast.
Free credits work on every model; premium models simply use more of them per second. When you need more, credit packs and monthly plans are listed on the pricing page.
40 free credits
Added to your account after sign-up so you can generate right away.
No watermark
Genreel does not stamp a logo on your clips. Download the MP4 as it was rendered.
No credit card
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Why Generate Videos with Genreel
One prompt box, many video models, and a workflow built around writing better shots.
Compare models side by side
Run the same prompt on Seedance, Veo, Kling, Sora and others without opening another account.
Cost shown before you click
The credit price updates as you change model, length, resolution or audio — no surprise charges.
Quick iteration
Tweak one line and generate again. Cheap draft models make it easy to test motion first.
Every clip saved
Your prompts and results stay in your account, ready to download or reuse later.
Prompts that teach
Load any example to see a working prompt, then change the subject to make it your own.
Ready for any platform
Generate in 16:9, 9:16 or square formats for YouTube, TikTok, Reels and presentations.
Text to Video FAQ
Common questions about turning prompts into AI video.
Is the text to video generator free?
You can start for free. New accounts receive 40 free credits with no credit card required, enough for a first clip on Wan 2.2 Fast. After that, generations use credits from a plan or credit pack.
How long does it take to generate a video from text?
Most clips are ready within one to a few minutes. Longer durations, higher resolutions and premium models take more time. Finished clips are saved to My Creations.
Which text to video AI model should I choose?
Use Wan 2.2 Fast to test an idea cheaply, Seedance 2.5 for long scenes up to 30 seconds, Veo 3.1 or Kling 3.0 for realistic detail, and Sora 2 when you want sound generated with the picture.
How long can a text to video clip be?
It depends on the model. Most offer 4 to 15 seconds, while Seedance 2.5 and Wan 3.0 go up to 30 seconds. The generator only shows durations the selected model supports.
Can the AI add sound to my video?
Yes, on models that support audio. Seedance, Veo, Kling and PixVerse let you switch sound on or off; Sora 2 and Grok Imagine always include it. Wan, Hailuo and Runway generate silent clips.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Paid plans include a commercial license for the videos you generate. Check the pricing page and terms of service for the details of each plan.
Why doesn’t my video match my prompt?
Usually the prompt asks for too many actions or leaves the camera undefined. Keep one subject, one action and one camera move, then change a single line per attempt. Our prompt guide covers common fixes.
Write your first shot
Describe a scene, pick a model and watch it come to life. 40 free credits after sign-up.