AI Text to Video Generator
Turn text prompts, scripts, and ideas into videos using AI
Turn text into videos with AI
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Create professional AI video clips in seconds
Turn text prompts, scripts, and ideas into editable videos online with AI. Preview your storyboard, generate video scenes, then customize every frame.
Refine your video in Kapwing’s full editing studio post-generation. Add branding elements like watermarks, logos, and custom fonts, or adjust the voice over narration, subtitle styles, and aspect ratio.
Most AI video tools generate a clip and stop there. Kapwing doesn't.
No export, re-import, or switching apps. Generate and polish in the same place.
Generate faster. Edit with more control.
Generate AI video clips from text, then fine-tune the results with prompt edits, timeline controls, subtitles, music, and branding.
It’s built for creators, marketers, educators, and teams who need fast drafts without giving up creative control.
Kapwing AI includes start and end frames, multi-scene generation, motion controls, and consistent characters.
AI text to video generator — works with any input
Convert prompts, scripts, and transcripts into editable videos
Topic to Video
Start with a topic, summary, or transcript and let Kapwing build a draft with visuals, narration, and editable scenes. Free to try, no watermark.T
Prompt to Video
Type any idea — a concept, a scene, a story — and Kapwing's AI builds a video around it. Best for social clips, creative concepts, and fast visual storytelling.
Script to Video
Paste a full script and Kapwing structures it into multi-scene video with timed narration, AI-matched visuals, and subtitles. Make videos that last several minutes.
Article to Video
Turn written articles into videos. Download any online blog as a PDF, upload to Kapwing, and get an auto-generated video complete with script, visuals, and narration.
Kapwing by the numbers
Turn one prompt into a complete, multi-scene video project
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Auto-generate fully-edited video projects
Create fully-edited, multimedia-rich videos with a single prompt using Kapwing's AI. The chatbot automatically stitches together voice overs, images, video clips, subtitles, and transitions.
Get a structured video project ready to publish immediately or refine with full editorial control.
Create videos from 15 seconds to 5 minutes. Export optimized for YouTube (16:9), TikTok (9:16), Instagram (1:1 or 4:5), LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. No reformatting required.
Powered by leading AI video models
Kapwing’s Text to Video tool is powered by leading AI models including Sora, Seedance, Wan, Veo, and Kling Motion Control — the same technologies behind the internet's most-watched AI content.
It also supports image-to-video generation, allowing creators to animate still images into dynamic video clips.
Produce single clips or multi-scene videos with different camera shots, then stitch them together into polished product demos, cinematic trailers, or original social media sketches.
Experiment with creative styles and formats
Generate AI videos in any visual style — photorealistic, anime, cinematic, cyberpunk, vintage, 1980s nostalgia, Marvel-inspired, abstract, and more.
Use Kling Motion Control to specify camera angles, lighting conditions, and natural movement with advanced prompts. Or simply describe what you want and Kapwing's AI will interpret and execute.
Already transforming video creation across industries
Hear directly from the teams who publish faster, collaborate better, and stay ahead.
AI Text to Video for every use-case
Educate, entertain, promote, and sell with AI-powered videos
Social Media Clips
Social media managers use Kapwing's free AI text to video tool to recreate viral trends on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts — with subtitles, branding, and platform-optimized aspect ratios
AI Influencers
Creators are building virtual influencers with millions of followers using Kapwing, crafting and editing unique digital personalities like the Bigfoot-themed character, Big Yowie
Educational Videos
It's easy for educators to convert lesson plans or essays into engaging video explainers, turning transcripts into visually rich, easy-to-follow videos with subtitles, B-roll, and AI Voice Over
Promo Videos
Marketers and product teams turn short briefs into studio‑grade promos, complete with music, transitions, lip‑synced narration, and branded visual styles
Advertisements
Turn a text brief into a polished 15–30 second ad at a fraction of traditional production cost. AI handles scripting, visuals, voice over, and formatting.
Employee Training
HR teams and small businesses turn instructions and policy docs into training videos, auto-generating text, visuals, and voice overs to communicate instructions clearly
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Explainer Videos
Turn breaking news, lesson outlines, product updates, or thought leadership pieces into short explainer videos in minutes. Kapwing's AI pulls real-time context into your script and generates matching visuals automatically.
Ecommerce
Turn product copy into animated highlight reels with callouts, dynamic text, and branded visuals — great for email campaigns, digital storefronts, and in-app promos
Podcast Clips
Podcasters transform episode outlines or quotes into polished promos and 12-second teaser clips — and it all starts with a simple text prompt
How to Convert Text to Video with AI
- Step 1Enter text prompt
Open Kapwing’s AI Assistant and enter your text. This could be a prompt, script, PDF, or idea you want the chatbot to turn into a video.
- Step 2Preview storyboard
Review the suggested scenes, pacing, and structure before generating your video. Edit the storyboard plan or approve and click “Generate."
- Step 3Generate and edit
Adjust subtitles, swap clips, add your logo, change music, and resize for any platform using Kapwing's full editor. Download as MP4 in up to 1080p.
From first draft to final cut in one workflow
No experience needed. Complete creative control included.
Professional-quality videos, no learning curve
No video editing experience? No problem.
With just a few words, you can turn a simple idea into a polished full video. No expensive stock footage subscriptions. Just describe what you want.
Kapwing’s B-roll Generator automatically finds and inserts relevant visuals, saving you time on uploads and cutting the cost of expensive stock libraries.
Match brand tone with unlimited customizations
Every AI-generated video is fully editable inside Kapwing's online studio.
Adjust subtitles word by word, swap any AI clip, change voice over artist, apply your Brand Kit, add music from our royalty-free library, and export in the exact aspect ratio you need.
Real-time collaboration means your team can review, comment, and edit together — no file-sharing or back-and-forth required.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answers to the most common questions that our users ask.
Is AI Text to Video free?
Yes, anyone can try Kapwing’s AI Assistant for free, without a watermark. All our AI tools run on a credit system, with each feature costing a set number of credits. For maximum creativity and the best value, upgrade to a Pro account to unlock the full power of AI-driven content creation.
Can I edit AI-generated videos?
Yes, every AI-generated video made with Kapwing can be edited directly inside our online editor. Other text to video tools may generate a final video without the ability to change anything, which is why millions of users choose Kapwing each month.
Is there a watermark on exported videos?
If you are using Kapwing on a Free account then all exports — including AI-generated content — contain a watermark. Once you upgrade to a Pro account the watermark will be completely removed from your creations.
Is there a limit to how much text I can upload?
Yes, Kapwing limits the amount of text characters you can upload to 1,000 characters. A 1,000-character script produces a video that lasts between 1-2 minutes depending on speaking pace. However, you can create a video up to 5 minutes long using Kapwing's prompts.
Can I turn text from articles or blogs into videos?
Yes, Kapwing’s AI Text to Video tool supports full article and blog-to-video conversion. You can either paste the link to a published article directly, or copy and paste the full text if you're working with an unpublished draft. The tool will automatically analyze the content, extract key points, and generate a video complete with visuals, music, and subtitles.
What AI models does Kapwing use?
Kapwing uses a selection of cutting-edge AI video models to power today’s most viral and creative video and image trends. This includes Wan, Veo, Sora, Kling motion control, MiniMax, Seedance, ChatGPT Image, and Nano Banana — giving you access to the same technologies behind the internet’s most engaging content.
Does Kapwing support image-to-video?
Yes, Kapwing supports AI image-to-video creation. You can start with an image, text prompt, script, or article to instantly generate dynamic video content.
What aspect ratios, file sizes, and display resolutions are supported?
Kapwing's AI studio works with all popular file types for video including MP4, AVI, MOV, WebM, and more.
- Aspect ratios in: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, 4:5, 5:4, 3:4, 4:3, 2:3, and 21:9.
- Resolution support: 480p, 512p, 768p, 720p, and 1080p.
How do I create a video with multiple scenes?
To create a video with multiple scenes, select the "Seedance" model under "Video Clips." Then, include the phrase ‘the camera switches’ in your prompt to signal a scene change.
Can I create videos longer than 12 seconds?
To create a video that maintains the same narrative and visual structure from a short clip you’ve already made, follow these steps:
- Right-click on your video where it ends and select “Freeze Frame.”
- Upload the freeze frame to the “Video Clips” section as a reference.
- Enter your AI prompt and generate the next part of your video.
- Add the new clip to your project.
You can repeat this process as many times as needed to build one cohesive narrative.
What is AI text to video?
AI text to video is a type of generative technology that turns written prompts, scripts, or ideas into video content. By analyzing your text input, AI models generate visuals, voice overs, subtitles, and scene transitions automatically.
How do I convert text to video with AI?
To convert text into a video using AI, simply enter a prompt or paste a script into the AI Text to Video Generator. The AI analyzes the input and generates a video using relevant visuals, narration, and subtitles. After generation, you can edit the video, customize branding, and export the final result.
Can I use AI to create short video clips and full video projects?
Kapwing’s AI-powered Text to Video tool automatically converts written content into shareable videos — no editing experience required.
You can ask the AI Assistant to generate both video clips and video projects:
- Video Clips (3–12 seconds): Instantly generate short-form videos from a text prompt or image — perfect for social posts, reactions, or visual storytelling. Example: A 3-second clip of a gorilla swinging from a tree.
- Full Video Projects: Turn scripts, articles, or prompts into fully edited videos with AI-generated voice overs, subtitles, transitions, music, and an optional AI presenter. Example: A video about Instagram monetization strategies.
How is Kapwing different from Runway, Pika, or Canva for text to video?
Do Kapwing's AI models support start frames, end frames, and character consistency?
Yes, Kapwing's AI models support multi-scene generation, start frames, end frames, and character consistency.
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