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Generate AI short videos from text or images

You want TikTok, Douyin, Xiaohongshu or Reels videos but have no footage, so you want AI to generate the shots.

Short answer: For “Generate AI short videos from text or images”, Chuzoly recommends Kling AI (Main video generator), Hailuo AI (MiniMax) (Second generator) and CapCut (Edit into a finished video).

You get

A ready-to-post AI short video with captions and music

  1. Kling AIMain video generator
  2. Hailuo AI (MiniMax)Second generator
  3. CapCutEdit into a finished video

3 top picks

1

Kling AI

Main video generator
No free planPaid

Kuaishou's AI video tool; generates clips of a few seconds from text or images, good as short-video footage.

Free: The membership page lists paid plans only

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2

Hailuo AI (MiniMax)

Second generator
Free trialPaid

MiniMax's video model; run the same prompt in another tool and pick the best result.

Free: Free tier $0: one-time trial credits only, 0 monthly credits, Hailuo models only

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3

CapCut

Edit into a finished video
FreePaid

Stitch the clips together with captions, music and transitions, and export vertical video.

Free: Free plan (MYR 0): free templates and basic editing tools

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How to combine them

  1. 1

    Write each shot in one sentence: subject, action, setting, camera angle.

  2. 2

    Generate each shot in both Kling AI and Hailuo AI, try a few times and keep the best.

  3. 3

    Import the clips into CapCut, put them in order, and add auto-captions and music.

  4. 4

    Export 9:16 vertical video; before posting, check for warped frames or odd fingers.

How far the free plans go

Free allowances for Kling AI and Hailuo AI are both to be verified; CapCut has a free plan. AI video generation is usually credit-based, so heavy use needs a paid plan. Partly to be verified

Prices and limits change often. Data checked on 2026-10-28; the official sites are the final word.

Not for

  • Brand ads that need real filming and real people on camera
  • Making fake videos of real people (deepfakes)

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Luma AILuma's AI video and creative platform (Dream Machine and more)
Dreamina (Jimeng, international)CapCut's AI image and video generator; the mainland China version is called Jimeng

FAQ

Which AI tools are best for “Generate AI short videos from text or images”?

Chuzoly's top 3 picks: Kling AI (Main video generator): Kuaishou's AI video tool; generates clips of a few seconds from text or images, good as short-video footage. Hailuo AI (MiniMax) (Second generator): MiniMax's video model; run the same prompt in another tool and pick the best result. CapCut (Edit into a finished video): Stitch the clips together with captions, music and transitions, and export vertical video.

Can I do it for free?

Free allowances for Kling AI and Hailuo AI are both to be verified; CapCut has a free plan. AI video generation is usually credit-based, so heavy use needs a paid plan.

How do I combine these tools?

1. Write each shot in one sentence: subject, action, setting, camera angle. 2. Generate each shot in both Kling AI and Hailuo AI, try a few times and keep the best. 3. Import the clips into CapCut, put them in order, and add auto-captions and music. 4. Export 9:16 vertical video; before posting, check for warped frames or odd fingers.

Who is this not for?

Brand ads that need real filming and real people on camera; Making fake videos of real people (deepfakes)

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