Prompt to video
One sentence is enough to start. Manus works out the story, the shots, and the sound, and you can step in at any point.
Text to video AI
Use Manus text to video AI to turn a sentence or script into a finished video. It writes the scenes, makes the shots, and edits them with voiceover and music.
How to turn text into video
Describe what you want, and Manus handles the script, the shots, the sound, and the edit.
- Use Seedance 2.5ProUse motion graphics
The Manus video composer with a prompt for an oat milk latte ad, set to Alchemy, 16:9, and 30 seconds 1Describe the video
Write a sentence, paste a script, or share a link to a video you like. Say who it is for and how it should feel.
The script is ready. Making the shots now.
oat-latte-shot-1.mp4FinishedGenerating video with Seedance 2.5It will take a few minutes, please wait...Generating musicIt will take a few seconds, please wait...A Manus chat making the shots with Seedance 2.5 and generating the music 2Let Manus make it
Manus writes the storyboard, generates the shots, and adds voiceover and music, the same way the Manus AI video generator works.
Done. Here is the new cut with a calmer voice.
0:27A Manus chat returning a new cut after a request for a shorter ending and a calmer voice 3Refine the result
Ask for changes in the same chat, such as a new ending, another voice, or a shorter cut.
Start from a prompt, script, or article
Any written starting point works, and you can add images or footage too.
Script to video
Paste a finished script or a rough outline, and Manus plans the scenes around it.
Article to video
Share a blog post, a news link, or your notes, and ask for a short explainer that covers the main points.
Text plus your images
Add product photos or your own footage next to the text. To animate a single photo, try image to video.
Make ads, explainers, and shorts
Each example uses a different style. Pick one to start from it.
Product ad from a short brief
Describe the product, the audience, and the one thing viewers should remember.
Explainer video from a few notes
Turn lesson notes or a how-it-works outline into a clear explainer with narration.
Vertical short for TikTok and Reels
Ask for a 9:16 video with a strong first second and captions.
Short film from a story idea
Start with a character and a moment, and build the story from there.
Let Alchemy decide or set it yourself
Choose how much of the video you want to control before Manus starts.
Alchemy picks the details
In Alchemy mode, Manus decides the approach, style, and length for you. Anything you leave on Auto is up to Alchemy. Alchemy mode is available on paid plans.
Want a specific song? Make a track first with the AI music generator and attach it to your prompt.
Classic lets you set each option
- Aspect ratio16:99:16
- LengthFrom 5 seconds
- Video qualityFastMediumHigh quality
- Background musicWith musicNo music
- Video modelSeedance 2.5Veo 3.1MiniMax H3
Edit the video after it is made
The result is a project, not a flat file, so every part stays editable.
Ask for changes in chat
Say what to change, such as “make the intro shorter” or “use a warmer voice,” and Manus updates the video.
Fine-tune it on a timeline
Open the project in the AI video editor on desktop to trim clips, move captions, and adjust the sound.
More ways to make video with Manus
Frequently asked questions
What is text to video AI?
Text to video AI turns written words, such as a prompt, a script, or an article, into a video. With the Manus text to video generator, you describe the video in a sentence and get back an edited video with shots, voiceover, and music.
How does text to video AI work?
Manus reads your text, writes a script and storyboard, and generates each shot with a video model such as Seedance 2.5. It then adds voiceover, music, and sound effects and edits the shots into one video.
How do I convert text to video with AI?
Open Manus, start a new video, and type or paste your text. Say what the video is for and how it should feel, then send it. When the video is ready, ask for changes in the same chat.
Can I turn a script into a video?
Yes. Paste the script and say how it should look. Manus plans the shots around your script and edits them into one video.
Can I make vertical videos for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts?
Yes. Choose 9:16 for a vertical video or 16:9 for a landscape one. On a paid plan, you can also use Alchemy mode, leave the aspect ratio on Auto, and say where the video will be posted.
Which video models can I use?
You can pick a model such as Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.0, Veo 3.1, or MiniMax H3, or let Manus choose. For charts, maps, and motion graphics, Manus can write the animation in code instead.
How long can the video be?
In Classic mode, you set the length with a slider that starts at 5 seconds. The slider shows the longest length available to your account. In Alchemy mode, available on paid plans, Manus picks a length that fits your idea.
Can I use my own images or footage?
Yes. Attach product photos, footage, or reference documents and say how to use them. The media processing guide explains which files Manus can work with.
Can I edit the video after it is made?
Yes. Ask for changes in chat, such as a new ending or a faster pace. Shots, captions, voiceover, and music each stay on their own track, so you can also fine-tune them in Video Editor in the desktop app.