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Generating AI Videos

Artlist’s AI tools help you bring your creative ideas to life with fast, intuitive image and video generation. 

  • Text to Video utilizes technology to turn written descriptions directly into fully generated video scenes, no source images required.
  • Image to Video animates still images into dynamic clips using a simple prompt.

With various style models to choose from, these tools are designed to give you more control, flexibility, and speed.

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How to use Text to Video

Turn descriptions into short, cinematic clips, complete with smooth motion, realistic physics, rich detail, and synchronized audio like ambient sounds, sound effects, and music for a truly immersive experience.

💡Need help writing a good prompt? Check out the prompting guide for tips on getting the best result.

  1. In the sidebar of the homepage, click AI Video.
  2. Select Text to Video.
  3. Select the Model - the model selected will affect how many credits the generation costs.
  4. In the prompt area, type the prompt you want to turn into a video.
  5. Select the aspect ratio : 16:9, 1:1 or 9:16 depending on model.
  6. Select the Duration.
  7. Select the Resolution - 720 (HD) or 1080p (Full HD).
  8. Where relevant toggle Audio on and bring your scene to life. 
  9. Click Generate.

Note:  All Kling models (Kling 1.6,2.1 Master and 2.5 Turbo have a character limit of 2500 in the prompt area. All other models support unlimited characters in the prompt area.  

Note: When reviewing a video with audio after it has been created, the audio can only be played by clicking the asset itself and opening it in a pop-up modal.

Note: Currently, aspect ratios and sizes cannot be specified or recognized directly through the prompt.

How to use Image to Video

Upload a still image and use an AI prompt with a custom style to generate a short video that adds motion and depth, while keeping the original look and feel of your image.

💡Need help writing a good prompt? Check out the prompting guide for tips on getting the best result.

  1. In the sidebar of the homepage, click AI Video.
  2. Select Image to Video.
  3. Select the Model - the model selected will affect how many credits the generation costs.
  4. Upload or choose an image to transform and add your prompt.
  5. Select the aspect ratio, where applicable:  16:9, 1:1 or 9:16 depending on model.
  6. Select the Duration.
  7. Select the Resolution:  720 (HD) or 1080p (Full HD).
  8. Click Animate.

Note: There is a character limit on the length of the prompt only for Kling (2500 characters) and Seedance V1 Pro (5000) models.  All other models support unlimited characters in the prompt area.

Note: The number of credits for the generation is visible on the Animate button. 

Note: Currently, sizes cannot be specified or recognized directly through the prompt. Set this via the filters in the prompt area.

Note: Sora 2 and Sora 2 Pro cannot generate a video from an image with people or copyright content.

Video generation typically takes 4–8 minutes. You can continue exploring the site, generate additional images, or browse the catalog for more assets while your video is processing.

💡 Pro Tip: Only one image can be uploaded for Image to Video.

💡Pro Tip: Not sure what to write? Click the Suggest Prompt icon. Feel free to use the prompt as is, or update it further to match your goals.

 

How to add a custom start and end  frame

You can now define both the starting and ending frames of your generated video with compatible models. By uploading or selecting a generated image as the last frame, you’ll gain more creative control — perfect for crafting complete story sequences, smooth transitions, or branded outros without extra editing.

  1. Select Image to Video.
  2. Select a compatible model (Kling 2.5 Turbo, Seedance V1 pro, Veo 3.1, Veo3.1 Fast). 
  3. Upload a Start image. 
  4. Upload an End image. 
  5. Add your prompt.
  6. Click Generate.

Note: Use to switch the end and last frame.

Note: All models are compatible with a start frame. If you select a model incompatible with the End frame, the End image upload field will disappear. 

Note: Images can be uploaded from your device, or you can select an image from 'My Creations'. 

How to manage your creations

In the 'My Creations' tab, view all your AI image and video generations.

  • Click on My Creations
  • By hovering over an image or video, you can:
    1. Download the asset
    2. Click the more icon to add the creation to an Artboard or favorites, or delete.

By clicking on a video you can:

  • See all the settings that were used in its creation
  • Copy the image or video prompt
  • View the original image
  • Upscale your video to enhance video resolution to 4K

Commonly asked questions

What image resolution is best to upload?

The minimum image resolution is 0.5 MP (e.g. 720×720 px). For best results, use 1 MP or higher (e.g. 1280×720 px).

What size file can be uploaded?

The file uploaded must be under 10 MB.

How many images can I upload in Image to Video?

Currently, you can only upload 1 image to animate into a video.

What aspect ratio do the images I upload need to have?

The aspect ratio of the images uploaded can be within the range of 0.4:1 to 2.5:1. Recommended ratios include 1:1, 16:9, or 9:16.

What image formats can be uploaded?

Images uploaded must be in JPG or PNG format.

What video formats are supported?

The videos come in MP4.

What length of video can I make?

Depending on the model that you choose, you can create videos that are either 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, or 15 seconds long.

What size images can be animated?

Images can be any size up to 10 MB in order to be animated.

Will my content be automatically backed up?

Yes, all content is backed up on our servers.

Is there a storage limit on the number of generations I can create?

No, there is no storage limit.

What happens when I delete a creation?

If you delete a creation, it is also removed from our server and cannot be recovered.

Can I delete failed generations?

Yes, for any failed generation, hover over the error and click the Trash Can icon.

Does anyone else have access to my creations?

No, all your content is private and cannot be accessed by anyone else. 

Are there character limits for prompt areas?

There are limits on Kling (2500 characters) and Seedance (5000). All other models support an unlimited number of characters in the prompt.

Why is there an error when uploading a transparent image?

Currently, images with transparent elements aren't supported by our AI Image-to-Image or Image-to-Video generators. If you've encountered this error when uploading an image that shouldn't have any transparency, please try saving the image as a .JPEG instead of a .PNG and uploading the .JPEG instead.

 

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