Founder of Gluely. Building AI photo & video tools for creators. Previously shipped production AI/ML systems at basedlabs.
How to Make AI Videos — Beginner to Export
Making AI videos has never been easier. In 2026, you can generate photorealistic video clips from text descriptions or images, combine them in an editor, and export a polished video — all from your phone.
This guide walks you through the entire process, from generating your first AI clip to exporting a multi-scene video. No video editing experience needed.
Step 1: Generate AI Video Clips
Start by generating individual video clips. In Gluely, you can create clips two ways: text-to-video (describe the scene you want) or image-to-video (upload a photo and AI animates it).
Write a clear, specific prompt describing the scene, action, and mood. For example: 'A golden retriever running through a field of sunflowers at sunset, slow motion, cinematic' will produce better results than 'dog video'.
Step 2: Choose the Right AI Model
Different models have different strengths. Kling 2.0 is best for realistic human motion. Veo 3.1 has the highest visual quality. Sora 2 handles creative concepts well. MiniMax and Hunyuan are budget-friendly options.
For your first video, we recommend Kling 2.0 — it offers the best balance of quality, speed, and cost. You can always regenerate scenes with different models later.
Step 3: Edit in the Video Editor
Open Gluely's video editor and add your generated clips from the library. The visual timeline shows your clips in order with thumbnail previews.
Drag trim handles on each clip to remove unwanted portions. Rearrange clips by removing and re-adding in your desired order. Preview the full video with multi-clip playback before exporting.
Step 4: Export Your Video
When your video looks good, tap export. Gluely combines all clips with their trim points into one seamless video. You can save to your camera roll, save to your Gluely library, or both.
Exported videos are full resolution and ready to share on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or any platform. No watermarks on your exported videos.
Pro Tips for Better AI Videos
Generate 2-3 variations of each scene and pick the best one. AI video generation has some randomness — multiple attempts often yield better results.
Keep individual clips short (3-5 seconds) and combine them for longer videos. This gives you more control over the final product and avoids the quality degradation that can happen with longer single-take AI clips.
Use image-to-video for consistent characters. Generate an AI image of your character first, then animate it. This maintains visual consistency across different scenes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make a full video with AI?
Yes! Generate multiple AI clips for different scenes, combine them in Gluely's video editor, trim each clip, and export a complete video. The editor handles multi-clip playback and seamless export.
How long can AI videos be?
Individual AI clips are 3-10 seconds, but you can combine as many clips as you want in the video editor. Generate different scenes and stitch them together for videos of any length.
Is AI video creation free?
Gluely includes free credits for video generation when you download on iOS. The video editor is free to use. Premium subscriptions start at $7.99/week for more generation credits.
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