# Text to Video AI Generator > Create AI videos from text for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and ads. Compare Seedance, MiniMax H3, Kling, and Veo, view credits, and keep videos private. - [Canonical Text to Video page](https://mixvio.ai/tools/text-to-video) ## Tool summary - **Media:** video - **Input:** Written scene, motion, and camera direction - **Output:** Short private MP4 with selectable format and duration - **Credits:** Quoted from model and duration - **Limit:** One short video per generation ## How to use 1. **Write the scene:** Describe subject, motion, camera, light, and sound—or try a demo prompt above. 2. **Set format and model:** Choose aspect ratio, duration, and route in the generator. 3. **Generate and download:** Confirm the credit quote, generate, then download the private MP4, or open it in Create. ## Common uses - Social hooks and Reels - Product teaser videos - Campaign storyboard shots ## FAQ ### What is an AI text to video generator? An AI text to video generator turns a written scene into a short video. On MixVio you describe subject, motion, camera, and sound, then generate a private MP4 for social, ads, or edits—no timeline editing required. ### How do I generate AI video from text? Three steps in the generator on this page. 1) Write the scene: describe subject, motion, camera, light, and sound—or try a demo prompt above. 2) Set format and model: choose aspect ratio, duration, and route. 3) Generate and download: confirm the credit quote, generate, and download the private MP4, or open it in Create. ### Is MixVio Text to Video free? Video generation is available on the Free plan when your balance covers the quote. The default 5-second 480p Seedance 2.0 video costs 33 credits. The quote changes with the selected model, duration, and resolution. Free delivery limits still apply, and failed runs cost no credits. ### What formats and output specs are supported? Public routes commonly support 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1. Output resolution depends on the model—many routes offer 720p, with 1080p or 4K on selected Seedance and Veo paths. Exact controls appear in the generator for the model you pick. ### How long can my generated video be? Most public text-to-video routes generate 3–15 second videos. Seedance 2.5 also supports a continuous 4–30 second take at 480p–1080p. Veo 3.1 Fast uses its own short duration set. Choose the length in the generator before you confirm credits. ### What kinds of text prompts work best? Short scene briefs: subject, action, camera move, lighting, sound cues, and a final hold. Exact logos, fine typography, and brand-critical wording still need human review. ### What are the limitations of AI text to video? Dialogue accuracy, logos, fine on-screen text, packaging detail, and exact brand fidelity can drift or distort. Treat demos as creative direction, review every video before publishing, and use Image to Video when the subject must stay locked to a reference frame. ### What if I am not satisfied with the result? Adjust the scene prompt, switch model, or change format and duration, then generate again. Each new run shows its credit quote before submit. Failed runs cost no credits. ### How long does generation usually take? It depends on model, duration, resolution, and queue load. Stay on the page or check History—exports are not always instant. ### Can I use the videos for commercial projects? Paid-plan outputs may be used commercially, subject to the Terms of Service and each model provider’s usage rules. You must have rights to every prompt, face, brand, and reference you submit. Free-plan outputs are for evaluation and are not for commercial publishing. ### Are prompts and outputs private? Yes. Prompts and finished videos stay as private workspace assets. Signed URLs, asset IDs, and private prompts are not added to public page URLs or analytics. Keep reviewing exports before you share them outside your workspace. ### Which models should I use for Text to Video? Reviewed public routes include Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.0, MiniMax H3, Kling, Veo, and Gemini Omni Flash. Start with Seedance 2.5 for a 4–30 second one-take, Seedance 2.0 when 1080p–4K cinematic delivery matters, MiniMax H3 for instruction-led edits at 768p or 2K, Kling for bold text-led staging, Veo for cleaner short-form polish, and Gemini Omni Flash for lower-credit drafts. Some routes return synchronized native audio with the video—availability depends on the model. Compare options in the Models section above. ### How is this different from Image to Video? Text to Video starts from a written scene when you are idea-first. Image to Video starts from an owned reference frame when the subject is already locked. Switch modes in the shared generator, or open Image to Video. [Open Image to Video](https://mixvio.ai/tools/image-to-video) ### Should I use AI Video Generator or Text to Video? Use AI Video Generator when you have not decided between a written scene and an image. Use this page when you already know you are starting from text. Both pages share the same generator. [Open AI Video Generator →](https://mixvio.ai/tools/ai-video-generator)