AI Video Generator Make AI Videos From Text or Images

Describe a scene or upload a photo, pick a model — Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.5, Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Grok Imagine, Hailuo, or Wan — and create AI videos with real camera motion and native sound in 720p or 1080p. New users get free credits to try it.

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Visual style: Cinematic
Example

A massive battle cruiser crashes through a burning city skyline as fighter jets streak past, explosions bloom between the skyscrapers, low-angle tracking shot, cinematic sci-fi blockbuster, smoke and embers in the air.

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Describe your video
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Visual style
Cinematic
Model
Seedance 2.0
Length
Short · 5–6 s
Aspect ratio
Landscape 16:9
Resolution
720p
Sound
With sound
Output count
1

What Is an AI Video Generator?

An AI video generator turns a written prompt or a still image into a short video clip. You describe who is in the shot, what happens, where it takes place, and how the camera moves; a video AI model then renders the motion, lighting, and — on models that support it — the sound. AI video generation used to need a render farm and a VFX team; today it takes a sentence and a click.

This AI video maker puts the leading models in one place: Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5 from ByteDance, Veo 3.1 from Google, Kling 3.0 from Kuaishou, Grok Imagine from xAI, Hailuo from MiniMax, and Wan from Alibaba. Use it to make AI videos from text, create AI videos from a photo with start and end frames, and compare how each model handles the same idea before you pick a favorite — whether you need a quick video creator AI for social clips or a full AI movie generator for short films.

AI Video Models Compared: Seedance vs Veo vs Kling vs Grok Imagine

Every model here is a different video generation AI with its own strengths. The specs below are what you can use on EzImgMaker for each model.

ModelInputsLengthResolutionAspect ratiosSoundBest for
Seedance 2.0 (ByteDance)Text; start + end frame; or up to 9 reference images, 3 videos, and 3 audio clips4–15 s480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, adaptiveNative audio, on or offMulti-shot stories, realistic people, reference-driven ads
Seedance 2.5 (ByteDance)Text; start + end frame; or up to 30 reference images, 10 videos, and 10 audio clips4–30 s480p, 720p, 1080p16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, adaptiveNative audio, on or offLonger scenes, consistent characters and products
Veo 3.1 (Google)Text; one image or start + end frame; 1–3 reference images (Fast and Lite)4, 6, or 8 s720p, 1080p, 4K16:9, 9:16Always on: dialogue, effects, ambienceCinematic realism and talking scenes
Kling 3.0 (Kuaishou)Text; start + end frame; multi-shot with up to 3 element references3–15 s720p (Standard), 1080p (Pro), 4K16:9, 9:16, 1:1Sound effects, on or offAction, dynamic motion, multi-shot sequences
Grok Imagine (xAI)Text; one image or up to 7 reference images6–30 s480p, 720p, 1080p16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3Native audioFast, playful clips and long single takes
Hailuo 2.3 / 02 (MiniMax)Hailuo 2.3: image to video; Hailuo 02: text or image, end frame on 02 Pro6 or 10 s768p; 1080p for 6 s clipsFollows your start frameSilentExpressive faces and body motion from a photo
Wan 3.0 (Alibaba)Text; start + end frame; or up to 10 images, 5 videos, and 5 audio clips2–30 s480p, 720p, 1080p16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, adaptiveAudio on by defaultLong clips and reference-driven scenes

The Length, Aspect ratio, and Sound settings above the generator map to the closest option each model offers: Veo 3.1 tops out at 8 s and has no square format; Hailuo clips are 6 or 10 s and silent. See each model page for prompts and full details.

AI Generated Videos You Can Make

A few of the shots people create with this AI video maker — from movie-style action to a photo that starts to move. Tap “Try” to load a similar prompt.

How to Make AI Videos: Create Video With AI in 4 Steps

From an idea to a finished clip — no camera, editing timeline, or VFX skills needed.

01

Describe the Scene or Add a Photo

Write what should happen in the shot: subject, action, setting, camera move, and mood. To make a video from a picture instead, upload a start frame, and add an end frame if you want the clip to land on a specific image.

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Choose a Model

Pick Seedance 2.0 or 2.5 for multi-shot stories and references, Veo 3.1 for cinematic realism with dialogue, Kling 3.0 for action, Grok Imagine for fast playful clips, Hailuo for expressive photo animation, or Wan for long takes.

03

Set Length, Shape, Resolution, and Sound

Choose a short or longer clip, landscape for YouTube, portrait for Reels and Shorts, or square for feeds, then 720p or 1080p and whether you want generated sound.

04

Generate AI Video and Download

Press Generate and preview the result. Keep the version you like, or tweak the prompt, switch models, and generate AI videos side by side until the shot is right.

Why Use This AI Video Maker

Text to Video: Type a Scene, Get a Shot

Write a prompt the way a director would brief a crew and let AI generate video that follows it — subject, action, lens, lighting, and pacing. For prompt formulas, long scripts, and multi-shot ideas, open the Text to Video tool, which is built around writing for video AI.

Image to Video With Start and End Frames

Upload a photo as the start frame and describe the motion: a portrait smiles, a product turns, a landscape drifts by. Add an end frame on Seedance, Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, or Wan and the model fills in the movement between the two images. The Image to Video and First & Last Frame tools go deeper on photo animation.

Every Leading Video AI Model in One Place

Instead of learning one video maker AI at a time, switch models with one tap — each video generating AI has a personality. Seedance 2.0 handles multi-shot storytelling and references, Seedance 2.5 runs up to 30 seconds, Veo 3.1 excels at photoreal scenes with dialogue, Kling 3.0 nails action, and Grok Imagine is fast and playful. Visit the model pages for Seedance 2.0, Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, and Grok Imagine to see prompts that work best on each.

Native Sound, Longer Clips, Sharper Results

Seedance, Veo 3.1, Grok Imagine, and Wan can generate dialogue, sound effects, and ambience together with the picture, so your AI generated videos are ready to post. Need more? Continue a clip with the AI Video Extender, or raise its resolution with the Video Upscaler and Video Enhancer.

What People Create With AI Video Generation

Creators, marketers, teachers, and filmmakers use AI in video production to go from idea to finished clip faster.

Social Media Shorts

Vertical clips, memes, and trends for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok, made in the 9:16 format from the start.

Product Ads and Promos

Turn a product photo into a rotating hero shot or a lifestyle scene for ads and store pages.

AI Movie Trailers and Short Films

Storyboard a film, pitch a concept, or cut a trailer from shots made with the AI movie generator.

Music Videos and Visualizers

Generate moody loops, dance scenes, and abstract visuals to match a track.

Explainers and Training

Illustrate a lesson, a process, or a historical moment with short, clear clips.

Storyboards and Concept Tests

Try camera angles, locations, and lighting before a real shoot, at a fraction of the cost.

Prompt Tips for Better AI Video Creation

Subject + Action + Setting

Start with who or what is on screen, what they do, and where. “A red fox trots through fresh snow in a birch forest” beats “a fox in winter”.

Direct the Camera

Name the move: slow dolly in, drone flyover, handheld follow, orbit, or locked-off tripod. Camera language is the fastest way to a cinematic shot.

Describe Light and Style

Golden hour, neon night, soft studio light; photoreal, anime, claymation, or vintage film. Pair the words with the Visual style setting.

Write the Sound

On models with audio, put spoken lines in quotes and list the sounds you expect — rain, crowd chatter, a door slam. Veo 3.1 and Seedance follow dialogue closely.

One Moment per Clip

Short clips work best with one clear action. For a sequence, label the shots (Shot 1, Shot 2) and use Seedance 2.0 or Kling 3.0, which handle multi-shot prompts.

Use a Start Frame for Control

If a character or product must look exact, generate or upload the image first and animate it. The first frame locks the look; the prompt adds the motion.

How Creators Use the AI Video Generator

Illustrative examples adapted from reference material, not verified reviews of EzImgMaker.

I write one prompt and run it through Seedance 2.0 and Veo 3.1 to see which take I like better. Having the models side by side saves me a lot of guessing.
Marco D.Short-form video creator
We animate product photos with a start frame and a short motion prompt. The portrait format goes straight into our ad tests.
Hannah L.E-commerce marketer
For pitch decks I storyboard a whole sequence in an afternoon, then show the director moving shots instead of sketches.
Tom R.Indie filmmaker

AI Video Generator FAQ

Create AI Videos With the Best Models

Describe a scene or upload a photo, pick Seedance, Veo, Kling, Grok Imagine, Hailuo, or Wan, and generate your first clip.

EzImgMaker is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ByteDance, Google, Kuaishou, xAI, MiniMax, or Alibaba. Seedance, Veo, Kling, Grok Imagine, Hailuo, Wan, and other model names are trademarks of their respective owners.