Runway Gen-5 AI Video Generator
Web-based Runway Gen-5 AI video generation tool supporting text-to-video and image-to-video, billed by credits.
About Runway Gen-5 AI Video Generator
Runway Gen-5 is a web-based AI video generation tool. You enter a text description (or provide a reference frame), choose a style and aspect ratio, and generate a short video — supporting both text-to-video and image-to-video. The tool uses a credit-based billing system: 10 credits generate 1 high-quality video, credits are automatically replenished at the start of each billing cycle, and one-time credit packs never expire. You can continue working with the same account and projects across desktop or mobile browsers. According to the official FAQ, Runway Gen-5 focuses on motion, consistency, and camera behavior, with the goal of quickly generating AI videos ready to drop straight into the editing workflow.
Best for
Best use cases
Quickly generate short video clips from text descriptions for social media or video projects.
Create motion footage from reference frames or existing images.
Generate AI video assets ready to drop straight into the editing workflow.
Switch between desktop and mobile browsers while using the same account and projects.
Compare before choosing
According to the official comparison page: Runway Gen-5 focuses on motion, consistency, and camera behavior, enabling faster generation of AI videos ready to drop straight into the editing workflow.
Features
Text-to-Video
Enter a text description to generate a short video, with prompts of up to 800 characters and smart expansion.
Image-to-Video
Provide a reference frame and the AI model generates the corresponding motion footage.
Multiple Aspect Ratios
Supports multiple aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, and 1:1.
Selectable Quality and Duration
Choose 720p HD or 1080p Full HD quality, with video durations of 5 or 10 seconds.
Credit-Based Generation
10 credits generate 1 high-quality video; credits are replenished automatically each billing cycle, and one-time credit packs never expire.
Pros
- Supports both text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
- Offers multiple aspect ratios, quality options (720p/1080p), and durations (5 or 10 seconds).
- Clear credit consumption rules: 10 credits generate 1 high-quality video.
- Available on desktop and mobile browsers, with shared accounts and projects.
Cons
- The page notes that watermark removal, priority generation queue, priority support, and models such as Veo 3, Sora 2, Seedance, and Wan 2.5 are exclusive to the annual plan.
Pricing Plans
Basic
- Runway Gen-5 Basic annual plan
- 1,000 credits per month (12,000 credits per year)
- Up to 100 images per month
- Runway Gen-5 AI video generation
- Unlimited Runway Gen-5 video downloads
- 12,000 Runway Gen-5 credits with annual billing
- Permanent generation history
Professional
- 24,000 credits per year
- Veo 3 model (annual plan only)
- Sora 2 model (annual plan only)
- Seedance model (annual plan only)
- Wan 2.5 model (annual plan only)
- Priority generation queue (annual plan only)
- No watermark (annual plan only)
- Priority support (annual plan only)
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Runway Gen-5 AI Video Generator's official website.