How to Create AI Videos for Free: Complete Beginner's Guide (2025)

What is AI Video Generation?

AI video generation uses artificial intelligence to convert text prompts or images into dynamic video. No video editing experience needed — if you can type, you can create cinematic-quality videos in minutes.

Step 1: Sign Up for Free

Visit Tomato AI (cctocv.com) and sign up. Google one-click login supported. New users get free credits — no credit card required.

Step 2: Choose an AI Model

In the Dashboard, select your model:

• Seeddance 2.0 (Recommended): Best all-rounder — audio sync, multi-shot, camera control
• Kling 3: Best character consistency for facial close-ups
• Veo 3.1: Highest visual quality for commercial content
• Sora 2: Most realistic physics simulation

Not sure? Start with Seeddance 2.0 — fastest (~30s) and most versatile.

Step 3: Write Your Prompt

A great prompt includes: Subject + Action + Environment + Style + Camera.

"Cinematic. A young woman in a red dress runs through Tokyo's neon streets on a rainy night. Slow-motion tracking, shallow DOF, warm light on wet pavement."

Or use Image-to-Video mode — upload an image and let the AI animate it.

Step 4: Generate & Download

1. Set parameters (duration 5-10s, ratio 16:9 or 9:16)
2. Click "Generate"
3. Wait 30s to 2 minutes
4. Preview, then Download — watermark-free, 1080P

FAQ

How many videos can I make with free credits?

Free credits typically generate 3-5 short videos (5s each). See pricing plans.

Are videos watermark-free?

Yes. All Tomato AI videos are 100% watermark-free.

What aspect ratios are supported?

16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (portrait), and 1:1 (square).