How to make an AI video takes five steps: pick a model, write a short prompt, choose the length and aspect ratio, generate, and export the best take. You can do all of it on a phone in a few minutes, and you do not need editing skills. VIBE is an AI video generator app that lets you create stunning videos from text prompts or images using the latest AI models like Kling, Sora, and Veo.
This guide walks through each step with real settings from VIBE for iOS and Android, so you know exactly what to tap, what to type and which model to start with.
How to Make an AI Video in 5 Steps?
The fastest way to make an AI video is to describe one scene in a sentence or two, pick a model, and generate a short clip. Here are the five steps in order:
- Choose your starting point. Start from text (text-to-video) or from a photo (image-to-video).
- Pick a model. Open the model picker and select one that fits your goal, such as a fast Free-tier model for a test or a premium model for a final clip.
- Write the prompt. Describe the subject, the action, the setting and the camera in one or two sentences.
- Set length and aspect ratio. Choose 9:16 for vertical platforms or 16:9 for widescreen, and a duration the model supports.
- Generate and export. Tap generate, review the result, regenerate with a small prompt change if needed, then save or share the clip.
Most first clips take one or two attempts. The trick is to keep the first prompt simple and add detail only after you see what the model does with it.
What Are the Steps to Create a Video Using a Free AI Assistant?
To create a video with a free AI assistant, open the app, choose a Free-tier model, type a prompt, pick a short duration and generate. No editing timeline, camera or footage is required.
Here is the same flow in practical terms:
- Open VIBE on iOS or Android and start a new text-to-video project.
- Select a model marked Free tier. WAN 2.2, Seedance, LTX 2 Distilled and Seedance Pro Fast are examples in the app.
- Type one clear scene. For example: "A red kite floating over a quiet beach at sunrise, slow camera push-in."
- Choose 5 seconds. Short clips generate faster and are easier to judge.
- Generate, then save. If the motion looks wrong, change one detail in the prompt and run it again.
Free-tier models are the right place to learn how prompts behave. Once you like a result, you can rerun the same idea on a premium model for higher resolution or built-in audio. For a closer look at what the free plan covers, read what you get from a free AI video maker.
How Do You Choose the Right AI Video Model?
Choose the model by the result you need: Free-tier models for quick tests, Kling for sharp 1080p, Sora 2 and Veo 3.1 for clips with sound, and Seedance 2.5 for long clips. VIBE puts many models in one app, so you can switch without a new sign-up.
The specs below come from the model picker in the app:
- WAN 2.2 (Free tier): 720p, 5-second clips, 16:9 and 9:16, no audio. A good first model.
- Seedance Pro Fast (Free tier): 480p, 2 to 12 seconds, seven aspect ratios, no audio. Useful for cheap experiments.
- Kling 3 Pro and Kling 3 Standard (premium): 1080p, any whole length from 3 to 15 seconds, 16:9, 9:16 and 1:1, optional audio. See the Kling AI video generator page for more.
- Sora 2 (premium): 720p, 4, 8 or 12 seconds, audio always on. Read about the Sora 2 video generator.
- Google Veo 3.1 (premium): 720p or 1080p, 4, 6 or 8 seconds, optional audio. See the Veo 3 video generator page.
- Seedance 2.5 (premium): 480p or 720p, 4 to 30 seconds, audio always on, plus an adaptive aspect ratio option.
A simple rule works well. Test the idea on a Free-tier model, then move to a premium model only for the clip you plan to publish. Specs reflect the app at the time of writing and can change as models update.
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How Do You Write a Prompt That Makes a Better AI Video?
A better AI video prompt names one subject, one action, one setting and one camera move, in plain language. Short and specific beats long and vague.
Use this simple formula and fill each slot:
- Subject: who or what is on screen, such as "a golden retriever" or "a ceramic coffee cup".
- Action: one verb, such as "runs", "steams" or "rotates".
- Setting and light: "on a foggy forest path at dawn" or "on a white studio table with soft side light".
- Camera: "slow dolly in", "handheld tracking shot" or "static wide shot".
- Style: "cinematic, shallow depth of field" or "bright product commercial".
Put together, that gives a prompt like: "A golden retriever runs along a foggy forest path at dawn, handheld tracking shot, cinematic, shallow depth of field."
A few habits help every time. Describe one action per clip, because models handle a single movement better than a chain of events. Avoid asking for readable text on screen, which AI video models still render unreliably. If you generate with a model that has audio, add a short line about sound, such as "soft birdsong and footsteps". For ready-made examples, browse the AI video prompt examples library.
How to Create Videos Using Free AI Video Generator Tools?
To create videos with free AI video generator tools, start from a short text prompt, use a Free-tier model, keep clips to 5 seconds and treat the first results as drafts. That workflow keeps cost low while you learn.
A repeatable free workflow looks like this:
- Write three prompt variations for the same idea, each changing only one detail such as the camera move.
- Generate each variation on a Free-tier model.
- Keep the best one and note which wording made the difference.
- Reuse that wording as the starting point for your next video.
Free tools have limits. Free-tier models usually offer lower resolution than premium ones, and some features, such as longer durations or built-in audio, are tied to premium models. That is normal for the category, and it is why testing on free models first is a smart habit. For a step-by-step version of the text path, see how to make AI videos from text.
How Do You Make an AI Video From a Photo?
To make an AI video from a photo, switch to image-to-video, upload a clear image, and write a prompt that describes only the motion. The photo already supplies the subject and the look.
Follow these steps:
- Choose a sharp photo with good light and a clear subject.
- Open image-to-video and pick a model that supports it, such as Kling 3, Seedance, WAN 2.2 or Veo 3.1.
- Describe the movement only, for example "the camera slowly pushes in while leaves move in the wind".
- Keep the duration short, then generate.
Not every model accepts an image. LTX 2 Fast and the original Sora, for instance, are text-to-video only in the app, so check the model before you upload. Photos of products, landscapes and pets usually animate best. The full walkthrough is in how to turn a photo into a video with AI.
Which Length and Aspect Ratio Should You Pick?
Pick 9:16 for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, 16:9 for YouTube and widescreen, and 1:1 for square feed posts. For length, start at 5 seconds and go longer only when the scene needs it.
Length and ratio depend on the model, so check the picker before you write the prompt:
- 9:16 and 16:9 are available on almost every video model in the app.
- 1:1 is available on many models, including Kling 3, Seedance and Seedance Pro Fast.
- Durations range from fixed 5-second clips on WAN 2.2 to 4 to 30 seconds on Seedance 2.5.
What If the Clip Does Not Look Right?
If a clip does not look right, change one thing and regenerate. Common fixes are shortening the prompt, naming a single camera move, and removing conflicting details like two different lighting setups.
Compare results side by side. If the face, hands or motion look unstable, try another model on the same prompt, because each model has different strengths. When you are happy, export the clip and publish it directly to your social apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make an AI video for free?
Open an AI video generator app, choose a Free-tier model such as WAN 2.2 or Seedance, type a short prompt, pick a 5-second duration and generate. Free-tier models are limited in resolution and features compared with premium models.
What is the easiest way to make an AI video on my phone?
The easiest way is an AI video generator app with a model picker and text prompt box. VIBE is an AI video generator app that lets you create stunning videos from text prompts or images using the latest AI models like Kling, Sora, and Veo.
Can I make an AI video from a photo?
Yes. Use image-to-video, upload a clear photo and describe only the movement you want. Check that the model supports images, because a few text-to-video models do not.
How long can an AI video be?
It depends on the model. WAN 2.2 makes 5-second clips, Kling 3 makes 3 to 15 seconds, and Seedance 2.5 reaches up to 30 seconds in one generation.
Which AI video model should a beginner start with?
Start with a Free-tier model such as WAN 2.2 or Seedance to learn how prompts behave. Move to Kling 3, Veo 3.1 or Sora 2 when you want a higher-quality final clip.
Can AI videos include sound?
Yes, on models with audio. Sora 2 and Seedance 2.5 always include audio, while Kling 3 and Veo 3.1 offer it as an option. WAN 2.2 and Seedance Pro Fast create silent clips.
Conclusion
Making an AI video comes down to five repeatable steps: choose text or photo, pick a model, write a one-scene prompt, set length and aspect ratio, then generate and export. Start small on a Free-tier model, learn what your prompts do, and move to premium models for the clips you plan to share.
VIBE brings text-to-video, image-to-video and multiple AI models together in one AI video generator app for iOS and Android. Download VIBE and make your first AI video today.
