​Top AI Video Generation Tools

1. What’s AI Video Technology?

AI video generation is a cutting-edge technology that uses ​big models​ to automatically create or edit video content from text, images, or other inputs.​

2. Runway

https://runwayml.com/
Pioneer in AI video (5s/10s clips) with motion brush controls and professional editing tools like background removal.

3. Pika​

pika.art/
Industry leader (pre-Sora era) now offering viral templates for effects like “squish,” “inflate,” and “cake-melt.”

4. Pixverse​

app.pixverse.ai/
User-friendly tool with V3 model upgrades:
① Lip-sync via audio upload
② Trending style templates

5. Sora​

openai.com/index/sora/
Initially revolutionary in Feb 2024 but underperformed against domestic tools by Dec 2024. Retains strong editing features.

6. Stable Video​

https://www.stablevideo.com/
From Stability AI (creators of Stable Diffusion):
① Free daily credits for 10+ videos
② SVD algorithm-powered generation

7. Kuaishou Kling​

https://app.klingai.com/
The breakout star of 2024 AI video tools, Kling achieved 1 million pre-launch signups. Built on the same DIT architecture as Sora, it delivers top-tier global performance and is hailed as a leader in China’s AI video innovation.

​Key Features:
① Generates 5s/10s clips (extendable in 5s increments, up to 2 minutes)
② Supports portrait/landscape formats
③ Text-to-video & image-to-video modes
④ Motion brush for precise element control in image-to-video
⑤ Advanced lip-syncing for digital human effects

8. Daydream AI​

https://www.aibrm.com/?code=zaqqdb19u
Specializes in long-form AI video production (up to 10 minutes from 3,000-word scripts), integrating text-to-image, video editing, and voiceovers into one workflow. Ideal for animations, novel promotions, ads, and 3D videos.

​Highlights:
① Customizable video avatars (AI-generated or cloned from real humans)
② Dynamic lip-sync and gesture simulation

9. Wancai AI​

http://ai.kezhan365.com/
A comprehensive AI suite featuring:

• ​AI Short Video: Auto-generates animated videos from text (template-supported)
• ​AI Digital Humans: Create singing/talking avatars from photos
• ​Video Translation: Multilingual dubbing
• ​Customization: Adjust voices, languages, and micro-expressions

10. Jimeng AI​

https://jimeng.jianying.com/
ByteDance’s flagship AI video tool offering:
① 3s/6s/9s/12s video generation
② Start/end frame controls for creative transitions
③ Lip-sync via text/audio input

11. Qingying-AI Video​

https://chatglm.cn/video
Developed by Zhipu AI, this free tool (paid priority queue available) generates 6s videos with strong prompt comprehension.

12. Hailuo AI Video​

https://hailuoai.video/
Renowned for hyper-realistic facial expressions and motion control. Free as of Oct 2024.
​Capabilities:
① 6s text/image-to-video generation
② Industry-leading emotion simulation

13. Youyan AI Video​

https://www.youyan3d.com/
3D AI video platform with photorealistic virtual humans for hosting, storytelling, and branded content—no live actors required.

14. Chanjing AI Avatars​

https://www.chanjing.cc/
Specializes in 2D lip-synced avatars. Upload photos/videos to clone yourself or use templates for quick voiceovers.

15. Vidu​

https://www.vidu.cn/
Co-developed by Shengshu Tech and Tsinghua University:

• Generates 4s videos in 10 seconds
• V2.0 reduces cost to ¥0.04/second with multi-subject/style consistency

16. D-ID​

Official Website
Photo-to-video tool for making images speak using text/audio input.

17. Wonder Studio​

Wonder Dynamics
Automates CG character animation in live footage—think viral robot basketball videos.

18. Lumen5​

https://lumen5.com/
Converts blog posts/articles into videos with customizable templates.

19. HeyGen​

heygen.com/
AI avatar creator behind viral Chinese-speaking Russian influencer videos.

20. Tencent ZenVideo​

zenvideo.qq.com/
Tencent’s AI suite for digital humans, TTS, and article-to-video conversion.

21. Jichuang​

https://aic.oceanengine.com/login
ByteDance’s Douyin/TikTok-centric tool for viral (live commerce) content and AI avatars.