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AI video generation and editing — from text to cinematic video
Runway is the leading creative AI platform for video, pushing the frontier of generative video with its Gen-3 Alpha model. Used by filmmakers, marketers, and agencies, it combines powerful text-to-video and image-to-video generation with a full suite of video editing tools including background removal, inpainting, and motion tracking.
Marketers, content creators, indie filmmakers, agencies creating AI video content
Users needing simple clip editing — CapCut or DaVinci Resolve are easier and cheaper
Generate cinematic video clips from text prompts with control over camera movement, style, and motion.
Animate any image with consistent character movement and scene dynamics.
Remove or replace objects, people, or backgrounds within existing video footage.
Remove video backgrounds without a green screen using AI segmentation.
Attach graphics or effects to tracked objects or people in video footage.
Expand frames, generate B-roll, upscale video resolution, and auto-subtitle.
Runway is the best tool for marketers and creators who need high-quality AI-generated video. Gen-3 Alpha's quality is genuinely impressive. Serious video production teams should explore it alongside their traditional toolkit.
Credits are consumed for AI generation tasks. One second of Gen-3 video costs approximately 5-10 credits. Standard plan's 625 credits gives roughly 60-125 seconds of generated video per month.
Gen-3 Alpha clips (4-10 seconds) typically take 60-180 seconds to generate. Complex scenes with multiple elements may take longer. Pro plan users get queue priority.
Yes. Standard and Pro plan outputs can be used for commercial purposes. Free tier outputs include a watermark. Check Runway's content policy for specific restrictions.
Runway Gen-3 Alpha is currently more accessible and widely available. Sora (OpenAI) has impressive results but limited API access. Runway remains the practical choice for most creators in 2026.