The AI video generator for full creative control

Artlist’s AI Video Generator is a tool that enables creators, marketers, and filmmakers to generate videos from text, image, video, and audio inputs. It aggregates top-tier AI models for text-to-video and image-to-video workflows, under one universal commercial license.

How we choose the AI video models in Artlist

We evaluate every model based on real creative workflows, ensuring each one brings clear value to specific types of video production.

  • Built around real creative scenarios

    We run models through the same set of use cases, such as storytelling, ads, social content, animation. So we can compare outputs under identical conditions and differences become clearer.

  • Capability-focused evaluation

    Each model is assessed on specific strengths: motion quality, prompt adherence, character consistency, scene continuity. We then map each model's differences to real production needs.

  • Model-specific prompting strategies

    Prompting changes depending on the model. Some respond best to short instructions, others need more structure. Adjusting inputs by model leads to more stable and predictable results.

  • Close collaboration with leading AI providers

    We work directly with major AI developers like Google, getting early access to new models and visibility into upcoming capabilities. In some cases, we share feedback to help refine future releases.

  • Curating models by workflow, not hype

    Each model is positioned based on how it fits into a creator’s workflow (fast iteration, controlled generation, high-fidelity output). Our goal is to make it easier to choose the right tool for the job. 

How to create AI videos with Artlist’s AI video generator

Follow these steps to generate AI videos in the Artlist AI Video Generator. Choose a model, add inputs, adjust settings, and refine results until your video is ready.

  • Go to Artlist AI Toolkit

    Open the Artlist AI Toolkit and select the AI Video Generator. Choose a video model based on your creative goal (cinematic, stylized, or experimental).

    Step 1 - How to use Artlist's AI Video Generator

  • Add your input

    Enter a text prompt or upload reference inputs such as images, audio, or video clips, depending on the model. Use auto-prompt to expand simple ideas into structured prompts.

    Step 2 - How to use Artlist's video generator

  • Configure video settings

    Adjust aspect ratio, resolution, and duration to match your intended platform or output format before generation.

    Step 3 - How to use Artlist's Video Generator

  • Generate and refine

    Generate the video, review results, and iterate by adjusting prompts, inputs, or model selection until the output matches your intent.

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  • Export your final video

    Download the generated video and use it directly in creative or commercial projects under the Artlist commercial license.

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Every workflow you need for generating AI video

Create videos from text, images, audio, or existing footage, using a full set of generation tools designed for real production workflows.

  • Text to animation

    Turn written prompts into video in seconds. Describe a scene or camera movement and create dynamic visuals from your ideas. Use them for storytelling, social media, or concept development.

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  • Image to animation

    Animate still images with natural movement and camera flow. Use storyboards, product shots, AI art, or photos to create clips. Ideal for ads, films, and social content.

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  • Video to video

    Reinterpret existing footage or audio into new visual styles. Each model in the video generator responds to rhythm, pacing, and tone to create variations — great for storytelling and music videos.

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  • Audio to animation

    Edit existing footage by adjusting visuals to match the structure or your creative direction. Change visual style or character appearances for fast creative revisions.

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Why creators choose Artlist’s AI video generator

Get the fastest, most intuitive way to create professional videos using today’s leading AI video generation models — all in one place. Artlist curates, tests, and brings together the best video tools, so creators don’t have to switch between them, compare platforms, or chase updates.

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  • The latest video models in one platform

    Access a wide range of AI video generation models in a single workspace inside Artlist. New releases are continuously added and updated, so creators can experiment with the latest tools as soon as they become available.

  • Professional results in less time

    Generate polished videos with realistic motion, stable characters, and sharp detail. Artlist’s models help creators and teams save time on editing, reshoots, and post-production — without sacrificing quality.

  • Creator-first workflows

    Start from a prompt, image, audio, or video reference and shape your scene your way. Switch between models and workflows to match how creators actually work — fast, flexible, and intuitive.

  • Built for speed and scale

    Move from idea to output faster. Test concepts, iterate scenes, or produce full campaigns without rebuilding your workflow each time.

  • Video creation without editing skills

    Describe what you want and generate usable footage directly. You don't need timeline editing experience or a full technical setup. All you need is a first idea.

  • Faster refining with guided prompting

    Shape motion and composition more efficiently using auto-prompting. Spend less time rewriting prompts and more time iterating shots.

  • A complete creative ecosystem

    Combine AI video, image, voice, and music generation in one platform and extend your workflow with Artlist Studio for fully integrated creative production.

  • Commercial licensing included

    Every generated video is ready for real-world use, with clear commercial rights included — so creators and teams can confidently use outputs in client work, ads, and social content.

  • Data safety by design

    Your inputs are not used to train models. Artlist prioritizes creator control, privacy, and safe usage across all AI tools in the platform.

  • Better value, one subscription

    Access multiple leading AI video models under a single plan, avoiding fragmented subscriptions and reducing overall production costs.

Who’s already using AI video generation?

From creators to production teams, AI video is already in daily use. According to Artlist’s AI trend report, 87% of creative professionals now use AI tools regularly to create and speed up production.

  • AI tools for creators

    Recommended for marketing and brand teams

    Create on-brand campaign videos and AI UGC ads from prompts or images. Content production scales easily across channels, enabling faster testing and iteration for marketing teams.

  • Professionals that use AI models

    Best AI video features for social media creators

    Transform raw footage into scroll-stopping TikToks, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Help short-form creators repurpose long-form content and stay consistent across platforms.

  • Professionals that use AI tools

    Ideal for commercial filmmaking workflows

    Turn scripts and ideas into storyboards, animatics, and cinematic scenes. Early-stage visualization gives filmmakers and storytellers more control over direction before production begins.

AI video generator — expert tips for creative control

Take full creative control of your videos with Artlist’s AI tools. These expert tips show how to guide structure, motion, and characters so your results feel consistent and production-ready.

  • Upload start and end frames to shape your shot

    Define where your scene begins and ends with reference frames. Helps guide motion, camera direction, and smooth transitions between shots.

  • Let the tools refine your prompt for you

    Start simple and use Auto Prompt to expand your idea. Add negative prompts to remove unwanted elements and guide results without overcomplicating your input.

  • Create through conversation with the AI Agent

    Describe your ideas in natural language. Artlist's AI agent builds context, suggests directions, and helps you refine and choose models.

  • Build complete scenes in Artlist Studio

    Move beyond single clips by building structured scenes in the Studio. Reuse elements across shots and maintain continuity with tags and cross-scene controls.

  • Lock your character and reuse references

    Keep characters consistent by reusing the same references across prompts, frames, and scenes. This maintains identity, style, and visual continuity across sequences.

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Get tutorials, tips, and creator insights that help you get the best results from Artlist video generator tools.

Frequently asked questions

Artlist’s AI video generator transforms static images into short, dynamic animations with smooth camera motion. With this AI video generator from image, you can create videos in a variety of styles for any project — no editing skills required.

The AI Video Generator is available through Artlist AI plans and works on a credit-based system shared across video, image, voice, and music tools. New users may receive limited complimentary generations to explore the platform before subscribing. There is no time-limited “free trial subscription,” and usage is not automatically converted into a paid plan. Here’s more information on what the free trial has to offer.

Artlist brings together a curated selection of leading AI video models from top providers, including Google, OpenAI, ByteDance, xAI, Kuaishou, and MiniMax. Instead of requiring creators to access each model separately, Artlist integrates them into a single workflow where they are continuously evaluated, tested, and updated by our team for quality, consistency, and creative performance.

Start by uploading an image or select an image from one of of your previous sessions. Then enter a text prompt, choose your desired settings, and click the arrow to generate. The video AI generator will automatically bring your image to life based on your prompt. For a step-by-step guide, see the Generating AI Videos article in the Artlist Help Center.

Different AI video models are optimized for different visual outcomes. For photorealistic or cinematic results, models like Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Hailuo AI, and Seedance 2.0 typically deliver strong realism in lighting, motion, and detail.

For more stylized, illustrative, or experimental visuals, models such as Sora 2 or Grok Imagine Video are better suited to expressive or abstract output.

The best results often come from testing a few models on the same prompt and refining based on motion quality, consistency, and creative intent — or letting the AI Agent recommend the right model for your goal.

Yes! You can use AI-generated videos in commercial projects as long as your usage follows Artlist’s Terms of Use. As one of the best AI video generator tools available, Artlist gives you the ability to use your videos in client work, social media, advertisements, and more.

You retain all rights to the videos you create with Artlist AI. You can use, adapt, distribute and monetize them without restriction, limited only by our License and Terms of Use. Artlist does not claim ownership of your outputs

No. Artlist guarantees that your prompts, uploads and outputs are not used to train AI models. Everything you generate is yours alone, safeguarded by strict security measures

You can get all of Artlist's generative AI tools with one of our AI Suite plans. Choose the AI Starter plan if you’re just getting started with AI tools or working on smaller projects, and the AI Professional plan if you need more AI power to create at scale. The AI Unlimited plan also provides ongoing access to video generation beyond credit usage for supported models, with flexible generation speed depending on usage. For unlimited access to the entire Artlist catalog, subscribe to Artlist Max. If you're an agency or work for a company with over 50 employees, talk to a Business expert.

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