How to Create AI Video from Text

AI video generation has revolutionized content creation. With tools like Sora 2, Veo 3.1, and Wan 2.6, anyone can turn a simple text description into a professional-quality video in minutes.

What is AI Text-to-Video?

Text-to-video AI takes your written description (called a "prompt") and generates a video that matches it. Modern models understand complex scenes, lighting, camera movements, and even artistic styles.

Step 1: Write an Effective Prompt

The quality of your video depends heavily on your prompt. Here are some tips:

• Be specific: Instead of "a dog running", try "A golden retriever running through a sunlit meadow with wildflowers, slow motion, cinematic lighting"
• Include style cues: Mention camera angles, lighting, and mood
• Specify duration: Shorter videos (5-10s) tend to have higher quality

Good Prompt Examples

Step 2: Choose the Right Model

Different AI models excel at different types of content:

• Sora 2 — Best for realistic scenes, cinematic quality, 10-15 second clips
• Veo 3.1 — Excellent for short, high-quality clips (4-8 seconds)
• Wan 2.6 — Great versatility with multiple aspect ratios and durations
• Seedance 1.5 — Professional quality with multiple resolution options

Step 3: Configure Parameters

Before generating, adjust these settings:

1. Duration — Start with shorter durations (5-10s) for higher quality
2. Aspect Ratio — 16:9 for landscape, 9:16 for social media stories
3. Quality — Higher quality uses more credits but produces better results

Step 4: Generate and Iterate

Click generate and wait for your video. If the result isn't perfect:

• Refine your prompt with more specific details
• Try a different model for varied styles
• Adjust duration or aspect ratio

Tips for Better Results

1. Start simple — Test with short prompts before adding complexity
2. Use reference images — Image-to-video mode can produce more consistent results
3. Batch generate — Create multiple versions and pick the best one
4. Learn from examples — Check our template gallery for inspiration

Get Started

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