AI Text to Video Generator

Describe a scene and turn it into a short video. Choose a model, set the length and format, then preview and download your clip.

20 credits

This model generates video with audio by default.

New accounts receive 20 free credits; this setup uses 20. The default 4s 720P video uses the full balance.

Felt Fox Gardener

Generated example

Made with Froging AI

Videos made from text prompts

Noir Walk Through the Rain

A detective walks through a rain-soaked alley, closing an umbrella beneath a solitary light.

Read the prompt

Classic black-and-white noir cinema, high contrast silver gelatin texture. One adult female detective in a trench coat carries an umbrella through a narrow wet brick alley at night. She walks through one overhead pool of light, casting a long moving shadow on the brick wall as raindrops ripple in puddles. Sideways tracking camera keeps her silhouette clear. No weapons, no other people. Single continuous shot, exactly five seconds, no subtitles, no watermark.

Penguin Chases a Windblown Hat

A round cartoon penguin chases a yellow hat across the ice and slides to a gentle stop.

Read the prompt

Playful polished 3D cartoon animation, bright clean pastel arctic world. One round baby penguin waddles quickly after a small yellow knitted hat rolling across smooth pale ice in the wind. It reaches for the hat, misses by a little and slides to a gentle stop. Side tracking camera, expressive squash-and-stretch body but consistent two flippers and two feet. Clear comedic action. Single continuous shot, exactly five seconds, no subtitles, no watermark.

Horses Through a Sunlit River

Three horses cross a shallow river with backlit splashes and a smooth side-tracking camera.

Read the prompt

Photoreal wildlife documentary, wide side view at sunrise. Three chestnut horses trot from left to right through a shallow river, water reaching only their lower legs. Backlit water sprays sparkle against dark distant mountains, natural anatomy and coordinated strides. Camera smoothly tracks parallel, keep all three separate and fully visible, no riders, no cuts. Single continuous shot, exactly five seconds, no subtitles, no watermark.

Warm Croissant Reveal

Hands pull apart a warm croissant as golden flakes fall onto a wooden board.

Read the prompt

Warm authentic bakery food film, close-up of just two adult hands gently pulling apart one freshly baked croissant above a wooden board. The crisp golden shell breaks into flaky crumbs that fall onto the board, revealing soft airy layers and a small wisp of steam. Warm window side light, cream background, fixed macro camera. Anatomically correct hands, no extra fingers, no text. Single continuous shot, exactly five seconds, no subtitles, no watermark.

How to use Text to Video

  1. 01

    Describe one clear scene

    Start with the subject and action, then add the setting, lighting, and camera movement. Keep short clips focused on one visual idea.

  2. 02

    Choose your output

    Pick a model, aspect ratio, duration, and resolution from the available options. Check the cost before you generate.

  3. 03

    Refine the result

    Preview your clip and check the pacing and visual details. Revise the prompt to change the shot, then download the version you want to keep.

Ideas for your next project

Campaign concepts

Explore a visual hook before filming. Try the same idea in a studio or an outdoor setting to see which works better.

Storyboards and scene drafts

Turn a moment in your script into a short clip. Try a camera angle or action and share the result with your team.

Social video backgrounds

Create atmospheric clips for vertical or landscape layouts. Leave visual space where you plan to add captions in your editing tool.

Explore text to video prompts

Creative decisions

How to write a video prompt

Start with who or what is in the scene, what happens, and where the camera sits. For a short clip, one clear action is usually enough. Generate separate shots if your idea needs several scenes.

01

Describe something that can be seen

Replace abstract goals such as “an inspiring launch” with a concrete subject and action: a paper boat leaving a puddle as the rain stops. Words such as “calm” or “tense” help set the mood, but still describe what the viewer will see.

02

Set the scale of the shot

A close-up suits texture and a small gesture. A medium shot leaves room for body movement; a wide shot establishes the environment. Choose framing that makes the intended action readable at the size where people will watch the video.

03

Keep the sequence within the duration

A short clip rarely needs an arrival, a conversation, a chase, and a departure. Start with one event. If the story needs several locations or dramatic changes in framing, generate separate shots and assemble the selected downloads in your editing software.

04

Check the selected model’s controls

Available duration, resolution, aspect ratio, and audio options vary. Read the settings in the generator rather than assuming every model accepts the same setup. Where audio controls are offered, make the intended sound consistent with the visual event.

Prompt workshop

Build a scene around one visible event

Start with the subject, then describe what happens and where the shot ends. This café example adds a camera position and lighting to a simple action. Adapt the details to your own idea.

Starting idea

A beautiful cinematic coffee video.

More specific direction

Close-up of a white ceramic cup on a wooden café counter at sunrise. A hand pours a thin stream of coffee into the cup, then lifts the pot out of frame. Steam rises into warm side light. Locked camera, shallow depth of field, one continuous shot, no lettering.

Need a starting point? Browse text-to-video prompt examples with generated clips, then adapt a prompt to your scene.

Subject and setting
The cup and counter anchor the scene without a long list of background objects.
Event and finish
Pouring and lifting the pot give the shot a simple progression.
Lighting and camera
Side light picks out the steam, and a still camera keeps attention on the pouring coffee.

Make the next prompt revision specific

Compare the result with the brief before adding more adjectives. Identify the single mismatch that matters most, keep the rest of the prompt stable, and change that instruction first.

The action is difficult to follow

Several requested events may overlap or happen out of order.

Try next

Reduce the shot to one subject and one action with an explicit ending.

The camera moves unexpectedly

A broad cinematic description leaves camera behavior open.

Try next

Specify a locked camera or one deliberate move, such as a slow lateral track.

The subject looks too small

The environment may dominate the composition.

Try next

Specify a closer framing and say which object or gesture should occupy the foreground.

Shots do not match each other

Independent generations can reinterpret people, objects, and locations.

Try next

Choose a reference image, then use Image to Video when several shots need to start with the same person or setting.

Find your model

Read about each model below, or try one in the generator to see which suits your project.

Choosing a model? Compare AI video models and supported settings before selecting a duration, resolution, or audio option in the generator.

Plans and credits

Plans and pricing

The Generate button shows the cost for your selected settings. Each new attempt uses credits, including changes to a prompt you have already tried.

Mini

One-time purchase

$4.90

80 credits once

Up to 16 images (5 credits/image)Up to 8 short videos (10 credits/video)

  • Credits never expire
  • No recurring charges
  • Includes all features
  • Commercial-use friendly

Basic

One-time purchase

$39.90

800 credits once

Up to 160 images (5 credits/image)Up to 80 short videos (10 credits/video)

  • Credits never expire
  • No recurring charges
  • Includes all features
  • Commercial-use friendly

Pro

One-time purchase

$89.90
Choose credits

Up to 400 images (5 credits/image)Up to 200 short videos (10 credits/video)

  • Credits never expire
  • No recurring charges
  • Includes all features
  • Commercial-use friendly
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Estimates use all credits for images or videos. Video maximum: Seedance 1.5 Pro · 5s · 480P.

Image and video tools use the same account credit balance. View full pricing details.

Text to Video FAQ

Can I try text to video for free?

Yes. New accounts get 20 free credits. The Generate button shows how much your chosen model and settings will cost. The number of clips you can make depends on those choices; some settings need more credits than the signup allowance.

Do I need to upload an image?

No. Just describe the scene you want to create. To animate an existing photo, use Image to Video.

What should a video prompt include?

Describe the subject, its action, the environment, and the camera. Add lighting and style after those basics. For a short clip, avoid asking for many unrelated scene changes.

Can I choose a different video model?

Yes. Select a model in the generator. Its available duration, resolution, aspect ratio, audio settings, and credit cost will update accordingly.

Can I generate a finished long video?

This workflow creates individual clips within the selected model’s duration limits. For a longer sequence, generate separate shots and assemble the downloaded clips in a video editor.

Will the same prompt always produce the same video?

No. The same prompt can produce different results, so save the versions you want to keep and record the prompt, model, and settings when comparing attempts.

Can I generate a video with dialogue or sound?

Some models can generate sound along with the video. Check the selected model’s controls and guide for supported options. Review speech and synchronization in the output; you can also add audio later in a separate editor.

How do I create visuals for a longer script?

Break the script into individual shots, each with one visual purpose. Generate and review those clips separately, then arrange them with narration, titles, and transitions in your video editor. This page generates clips rather than assembling a finished long-form timeline.