Guide to Video Generator AI Models

Model Availability Overview

Some models are only available for Image to Video, some for Text to Video, and some support both:

Text to Video Models and Parameters

Take a look at how the top Text to Video models compare in terms of supported features:

• Aspect Ratio: the shape of the video frame. 16:9 is standard landscape, 9:16 is vertical (for mobile), 1:1 is square.
• Duration (5s, 8s, 10s): maximum length of video you can generate in one go.
• Quality: maximum output resolution (e.g., 720p = 1280x720px, 1080p = 1920x1080px; exact resolution depends on the chosen aspect ratio).
• FPS (Frames Per Second): higher FPS means smoother video (24 is cinematic, 25 is standard in some regions).

Still not sure which to choose? Here are some quick tips:

• Want high-quality sound (dialogue, music, ambient noise)? Use Google Veo 3.
• Want longer clips? Kling 2.1 Master offers 10s. Google Veo 2, Veo 3 and MAGI-1 support up to 8s.
• Vertical or square video: Google Veo 3, MAGI-1, Kling 1.6 Standard, Kling 2.0 Master, and Kling 2.1 Master support all aspect ratios.
• Looking for more cinematic control? MiniMax 01 Director is optimized for 15 specific camera motions like [Shake], [Zoom in], [Dolly out], and more

Image to Video Models and Parameters

Image to Video models add extra controls to help you shape the animation’s structure:

• First Frame: use your chosen image as the first frame of the generated video.
• Last Frame: choose an image that will serve as the last frame of the video.
• Subject: upload a reference picture for a character that will be featured in the video (the uploaded image will not be the first frame of the generated clip).

Here's some key details to consider:

• Control both first and last frame: only Runway Gen-3 Turbo (all durations) and Kling 1.6 Pro (5s only) support this.
• Need 1080p? Kling 1.6 Pro, Kling 2.1 Pro, and Kling 2.1 Master offer 1080p for Image to Video.
• Longest clips: Runway Gen-3 Turbo, Runway Gen-4 Turbo, Kling 2.1 Standard, Kling 2.1 Pro, Kling 2.1 Master, and Kling 1.6 Pro (first frame-only) support up to 10s.
• Animating sketches or line art? MiniMax 01 Live is optimized for that use case.
• Want to feature a specific character? MiniMax 01 Subject lets you upload a reference image to guide the animation.
• Square or vertical video: MAGI-1, Kling models, Runway Gen-4 Turbo, and Hailuo MiniMax models support all aspect ratios.

Whichever model you choose, you’re one prompt away from something incredible!