How to generate video
with AI
AI video generation became accessible to everyone in 2026 — no camera, no crew, no expensive software. This guide walks you through making your first clip.
In short
AI video generation became accessible to everyone in 2026 — no camera, no crew, no expensive software. This guide walks you through making your first clip.
We use Viralio because it brings all the top models (Veo 3, Seedream, Grok Aurora) into one studio, in English, with a proper VAT invoice.
The steps, in detail
- Create a free accountYou get 10 free credits, no card. Sign in with Google in 30 seconds.
- Write the promptDescribe the scene: subject + action + mood + format (9:16 or 16:9). E.g. "a barista pours latte art, steam, warm light, macro, 9:16".
- Pick the modelVeo 3 for cinematic with audio, Seedream for vertical TikTok, Grok Aurora for artistic.
- Generate and iterateYou get the clip in about 90 seconds. If it is not right, tweak the prompt and regenerate.
- Add voice and subtitlesAn AI voice for narration plus automatic subtitles for reach.
- Download and postA 1080p export ready for TikTok, Reels, Shorts or YouTube.
Start free with 10 credits, experiment with the prompt and do not expect perfection first time — iteration is normal. The best creators generate 2-3 variants and pick the best.
Mistakes beginners make
Pro tips for how to generate video with ai in 2026 (step-by-step guide)
- Keep a swipe file of clips you liked and pull apart why they work (hook, pace, edit).
- Produce in batches: an hour of generating can give you a week of content.
- Reuse smartly: a good piece adapts to TikTok, Reels, Shorts and the feed.
- Subtitle everything and put a clear call to action at the end.
- Measure: see what worked, double down on the winning format, cut what does not perform.
- A good prompt + the right model + iteration = consistent results.
- Consistency and a system beat inspiration and perfection.
- Reuse and measure — that is how you grow without working more.
- Start free with 10 credits, no card.
Viralio pricing — access to every AI model
One subscription opens every app and every model on Viralio. Automatic invoice, cancel any time. Start free, no card.
Pay annually and save up to ~40%. Teams & companies: the Business plan (from €40/seat) with a shared credit pool. See all the prices and the full comparison →
Frequently asked questions
Put the guide into practice
10 free credits when you sign up. No card.
Your first result in under 5 minutes.