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MAGICCANVAS · TEXT TO VIDEO

AI Text to Video
Start with your words.

Describe a scene, choose a model, and give your idea movement.
Create a new shot from text, without a camera or a starting image.

0 charactersCreate a video
Try an idea:

Continue in Create to choose your settings and review the credit cost.

  • No image required
  • Model choice in Create
  • Review cost before generating

FROM AN IDEA TO A MOVING SCENE

See what a text prompt can become.

Start with a small moment: petals unfolding, a boat drifting, a character taking a step. Describe the motion and let MagicCanvas generate a take you can watch and refine.

Create a video ↗
EXAMPLE PREVIEW
MagicCanvas Text to Video demonstration.

PROMPT IDEAS

A scene to start from.

Try a sample prompt in Create, then make it your own.

Nature

A flower opens in the morning light. The camera slowly moves closer as its petals unfold.

Try nature prompt ↗
Cinematic

A paper boat floats across a puddle after the rain. The camera follows it at water level, with warm evening light reflected on the surface.

Try cinematic prompt ↗
Animation

A tiny clay astronaut plants a flag on a pastel moon. The camera slowly pulls back to reveal the stars.

Try animation prompt ↗

HOW IT WORKS

From text to video in four steps.

1

Write your idea

Describe a subject, an action, and a setting. Add your prompt above to carry it into Create.

2

Choose a model

Open Text to Video in Create and choose an available model.

3

Set up the shot

Select supported video settings and review the credit cost.

4

Generate and download

Watch the result, refine your next take, and download the video you want to keep.

FEATURES

Build the shot you have in mind.

Guide the scene with words. Choose the settings in Create.

01

Start with a description, not a shoot

Describe your subject, its action, and the setting. Add a camera move or lighting direction to guide the shot. You can start without uploading a photo.

Try a text prompt
YOUR IDEA

A flower unfolds in soft morning light.

Flower scene from the Text to Video demo
02

Give each scene a different look

Try cinematic lighting, stop-motion textures, or a soft illustrated style. Put the look you want in your prompt, then refine it after watching the result.

Explore a new look
Cinematic
Clay animation
Illustrated
Describe the visual style in your prompt.
03

Choose the model for your next take

Compare the available video models in Create. Each model has its own settings and credit cost, so you can choose before you generate.

Choose a model
YOUR CREATIVE CHOICES
01Visual direction
02Available settings
03Credit cost
Compare available models in Create.
04

Frame your video for where it will go

Choose from the aspect ratios, durations, and resolutions supported by your selected model. Plan a vertical social clip or a wider scene from the start.

Set up your video
Vertical
Wide
Square

Format options depend on the selected model.

05

Watch, adjust, and create another take

Review your generated video in Create. Change your description or settings for the next version, then download the result you want to keep.

Start your first take

YOUR NEXT TAKE

“Move the camera closer.
Make the light warmer.”
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USE CASES

A starting point for your next video.

01

Social clips

Turn a short visual idea into a clip for your next post.

02

Campaign concepts

Explore the mood and movement of an idea before planning a full production.

03

Cinematic cutaways

Describe an atmospheric scene to complement a longer video.

04

Animated scenes

Try a character action in a clay, illustrated, or other stylized world.

05

Music visuals

Generate moving imagery inspired by a mood, color palette, or setting.

06

Story exploration

Test how a moment could look and move before developing the next scene.

KEEP CREATING

One clip can be the beginning.

Have a reference photo instead? Start in Image to Video. For a story with multiple scenes, explore Movie Studio.

PLANS & CREDITS

Choose how you want to create.

Video cost varies by model and settings. Check the current plans or see the cost for your next shot in Create.

Plan your next video

Pick a model and supported settings. Review the required credits before submitting a generation.

Create a video ↗

Compare MagicCanvas plans

See current pricing, included credits, and plan features on the plans page.

View plans ↗

Text to video questions, answered.

What does Text to Video create?

It generates a video clip from your scene description. For a project with multiple scenes, explore Movie Studio.

Can my video include audio?

Audio support depends on the selected model. Check the available audio settings in Create before generating.

How long will generation take?

Generation time varies with the model, settings, and queue. Create shows the status of your request while it is processing.

Do I need an image to get started?

No. Text to Video starts with a written description. If you already have a picture you want to animate, use Image to Video instead.

Which models and video settings can I use?

The Create workspace shows the available models. Duration, resolution, aspect ratio, and audio options depend on the model you select.

How much does generating a video cost?

The credit cost depends on your model and settings. You can review the cost in Create before submitting your video.

Will my description carry over to Create?

Yes. The Create a video button opens Text to Video with the description you entered here. You can edit it and choose your settings before generating.

How can I get a more useful result?

Start with one subject and a clear action. Describe the setting, lighting, and a simple camera move. Review the result and change one detail at a time.

MORE WAYS TO CREATE

YOUR NEXT SCENE STARTS HERE

Put your idea in motion.

A few words are enough to start exploring.

Create a video ↗