Text to Video AI: Turn a Prompt into a Video in 60 Seconds (2026)
TL;DR
TL;DR: Text to video AI generates a video from a written prompt — you describe the scene and motion, pick a model, and get a clip in about 60 seconds, no footage or editing required. Viralance turns text into native vertical videos with models like VEO 3.1, Seedance 2.0, and Kling 3.0 Pro for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Text to video AI builds a video from words alone: you write a prompt describing the scene, subject, and camera, and the model generates the footage in roughly a minute. This guide explains how it works, how to write prompts that produce great clips, and how to make one step by step.
What is text to video AI?
Unlike image-to-video (which animates a picture you already have), text-to-video creates the footage from scratch based purely on your description. You're the director: you describe the scene, the subject, the motion, and the mood, and the AI renders it. It's the fastest way to create original footage with no camera.
How to use text to video AI (step by step)
- Open Create Video and stay on the Text-to-Video tab.
- Write your prompt — scene, subject, camera movement, and mood.
- Pick a model — VEO 3.1 Fast for an all-round result, Kling 3.0 Pro for cinematic shots.
- Choose aspect ratio — 9:16 for TikTok and Reels, 16:9 for YouTube.
- Generate — your clip is ready in about 60 seconds.
How to write a text-to-video prompt
A strong prompt has four parts:
- Subject — "a red sports car," "a barista," "a golden retriever puppy"
- Scene — "on a coastal highway at sunset," "in a sunlit café"
- Camera — "slow tracking shot," "orbit," "low-angle push-in"
- Mood / style — "cinematic, warm light, shallow depth of field"
Example: "A red sports car driving along a coastal highway at sunset, slow tracking shot from the side, cinematic warm light, shallow depth of field."
Keep it to one clear action — too many events in one prompt confuse the model.
Text-to-video vs image-to-video
- Text-to-video — best when you want original footage and don't have an image. Maximum creative freedom.
- Image-to-video — best when you care exactly what's in frame (your product, your face). Start from a photo and add motion.
A common workflow: generate an image first, then animate it — giving you precise control over the look.
Best models for text to video
- VEO 3.1 Fast — best all-round, 720p/1080p, with audio
- Kling 3.0 Pro — cinematic, dramatic motion
- Seedance 2.0 — strong realism and motion
- Seedance Lite — cheapest and fastest for testing prompts
Tips for better results
- Be specific — concrete nouns and clear camera direction beat vague adjectives.
- One main action per clip.
- Generate variations — small prompt changes produce different takes; pick the best.
- Match the ratio to your platform before generating.
Frequently asked questions
What is text to video AI?
AI that generates a video clip from a written prompt — you describe the scene and motion, and the model renders the footage.
How is it different from image to video?
Text-to-video creates footage from scratch; image-to-video animates a picture you already have.
How long does generation take?
About 60 seconds per clip, depending on the model.
How much does it cost?
Credit-based — start free with starter credits, then top up with one-time packs from $29 (no subscription).
Do I own the videos?
Yes — full commercial rights are included.
Keep going — related questions
Turn your idea into a video. Open Viralance, write a prompt, and generate your first text-to-video clip in about 60 seconds.