Multi-Platform AI Video · Instagram · TikTok · LinkedIn · Facebook · Twitter

AI Video Generator
for Social Media

Create scroll-stopping videos for every social platform in under 2 minutes. Text-to-video. Image-to-video. 9:16, 1:1, and 16:9 natively supported. One tool. Every platform. Starting free.

📸Instagram🎵TikTok💼LinkedIn𝕏Twitter/X👥Facebook📌Pinterest
✓ 50 free credits on signup✓ No credit card✓ MP4 instant download✓ Commercial rights included
Supported formats:
9:16Reels & TikTok
1:1Feed & Twitter
16:9LinkedIn & YouTube
Platform Guide

AI Video Specs, Strategy & Prompts for Every Social Platform

Not all social media platforms want the same video. The ratio is different. The audience is different. The algorithm is different. The vibe is different. Here's the complete platform-by-platform breakdown — what works, what doesn't, which AI model to use, and a ready-to-use prompt for each.

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Instagram Reels

2B+ users
9:16
Max DurationUp to 90s
Resolution1080×1920
Engagement1.2–6% engagement rate
Best ModelKling 2.6 Pro
Content type

Cinematic, lifestyle, brand storytelling

Platform tips
  • Hook in first 0.5 seconds — no intro, straight to the visual payoff
  • Use audio (Grok Imagine or add trending sound in app)
  • Add text overlay in top 1/3 — bottom is covered by UI
  • Generate in 9:16 natively — never crop from landscape
Example AI prompt
"A luxury perfume bottle on a black marble surface, wisp of purple smoke curling upward, dramatic spotlight, slow rotation, cinematic 9:16 ultra-detailed product photography"
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TikTok

1.5B+ users
9:16
Max DurationUp to 10 min
Resolution1080×1920
Engagement2.5–8% engagement rate
Best ModelWan 2.5
Content type

Trending, educational, entertainment, storytelling

Platform tips
  • First frame must be arresting — users swipe at 0.3 seconds
  • Trending audio dramatically boosts FYP distribution
  • Educational AI videos (science, nature, history) get massive shares
  • Loop-friendly content gets replayed — count each loop as a view
Example AI prompt
"Time-lapse of a massive thunderstorm cell forming over flat prairie, lightning striking every few seconds, dramatic teal and charcoal sky, wide cinematic shot, 9:16 vertical"
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LinkedIn

950M+ professionals
16:9
Max DurationUp to 10 min
Resolution1920×1080
Engagement0.8–3% (highest quality impressions)
Best ModelVeo 3.1
Content type

Thought leadership, B2B, brand story, product demo

Platform tips
  • Autoplay is silent — open with a compelling text caption
  • 16:9 landscape is dominant on desktop LinkedIn
  • Professional, clean aesthetics outperform raw/edgy style
  • Company culture and product story content perform best
Example AI prompt
"Aerial view of a modern glass office tower at golden hour, workers visible through windows, city skyline behind, slow cinematic push-in, 16:9 professional corporate aesthetic"
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Twitter / X

550M+ users
16:9 or 1:1
Max DurationUp to 2:20
Resolution1280×720 or 1080×1080
Engagement0.5–2% (high reach potential)
Best ModelWan 2.5
Content type

News, reactions, education, brand moments

Platform tips
  • Short is best — 15–30 seconds outperforms longer formats
  • Square (1:1) takes more feed real estate on mobile
  • Timely content tied to trending topics gets exponential reach
  • No caption = invisible. Write a sharp tweet to pair with the video
Example AI prompt
"Abstract visualization of AI data streams as glowing particles flowing through a dark neural network, electric blue and gold, macro cinematic, 1:1 square format"
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Facebook

3B+ users
1:1 or 4:5
Max DurationUp to 240 min
Resolution1080×1080
Engagement0.3–1.5% organic (ads: 1–5% CTR)
Best ModelKling 2.6 Pro
Content type

Community, ads, brand content, events

Platform tips
  • Facebook video ads with AI content can dramatically reduce CPM
  • 1:1 takes 78% more feed space than 16:9 — always prefer square for ads
  • Captions are essential — 85% of Facebook videos watched without sound
  • 3–15 second video ads outperform longer ads in click-through rate
Example AI prompt
"Family gathering around an outdoor table at sunset, fairy lights in warm trees behind them, golden light through leaves, soft bokeh, cinematic and warm, 1:1 square"
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Pinterest

500M+ users
2:3 or 9:16
Max DurationUp to 15 min
Resolution1000×1500
Engagement0.5–2.5% (extremely high purchase intent)
Best ModelKling 2.6 Pro
Content type

Lifestyle, fashion, food, interior, travel, inspiration

Platform tips
  • Pinterest users are buyers — purchase intent is 3x higher than Instagram
  • Vertical 2:3 or 9:16 pins get significantly more impressions
  • Lifestyle and aspirational content (interior, travel, fashion) dominates
  • Add text overlay with value prop — Pinterest is heavily text-driven
Example AI prompt
"Minimalist Scandinavian living room at golden hour, warm oak furniture, cream linen sofa, potted plant by window, soft natural light, architectural digest style, 2:3 vertical"
Content Strategy

6 AI Video Content Pillars That Drive Social Media Growth in 2026

Successful social media accounts don't post randomly — they build around content pillars that their audience expects and returns for. Here are the 6 AI video content types delivering the strongest algorithmic and business results in 2026.

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Brand Storytelling

AI video lets even small brands produce the kind of atmospheric, cinematic brand films that used to require a $50,000 production budget. A 10-second brand story with the right visual language builds emotional connection faster than any product description.

Examples
  • Origin story visualized
  • Mission statement as cinematic B-roll
  • Company values as mood video
  • Product launch atmosphere
Best forLinkedIn, Instagram Reels, Facebook
Recommended modelKling 2.6 Pro
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Product B-Roll

Image-to-video transforms a single product photo into a looping, cinematic product animation. No photoshoot. No props. Upload the image, describe the motion, generate. Product B-roll for ads, posts, and stories in under 2 minutes.

Examples
  • Product rotation on clean background
  • Product in lifestyle scene
  • Texture and material close-up
  • Unboxing atmosphere video
Best forInstagram, Pinterest, Facebook Ads
Recommended modelStability AI Core + Kling
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Educational Content

The fastest-growing social media content category in 2026 is educational — finance tips, science explainers, historical facts, health information. AI video provides the visual backdrop while your narration or text overlay delivers the knowledge.

Examples
  • Science phenomena visualized
  • Historical scene recreation
  • Abstract concept illustration
  • Process and transformation videos
Best forTikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram
Recommended modelVeo 3.1
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Ambient & Aesthetic

Loopable ambient content — rain on windows, ocean waves, forest atmospheres, city timelapse — performs exceptionally well on TikTok and Instagram for wellness, lifestyle, and mental health brands. No message needed. Just visual feeling.

Examples
  • Cozy café rain scenes
  • Ocean sunrise loops
  • Forest light through trees
  • Urban night timelapse
Best forTikTok, Pinterest, Instagram Stories
Recommended modelGrok Imagine (with audio)

Trend Reaction

When a major cultural moment, news event, or social media trend breaks, AI video generation lets you respond within minutes. Generate relevant cinematic B-roll to pair with trending audio or commentary — capturing the traffic spike that early movers get.

Examples
  • Space event visualization
  • Seasonal content at scale
  • Cultural moment B-roll
  • Trending topic animation
Best forTikTok, Twitter/X, Instagram
Recommended modelWan 2.5 (fastest)
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Paid Ad Creatives

AI-generated video ads are outperforming traditional ad creatives in A/B tests across Meta, TikTok Ads, and LinkedIn Campaign Manager. The novelty of the visual style, the perfect cinematography, and zero production cost make AI video ads a serious competitive advantage for performance marketers.

Examples
  • Product showcase loop
  • Before/after transformation
  • Atmospheric brand ad
  • Motion-graphic style ads
Best forFacebook Ads, TikTok Ads, Instagram Ads
Recommended modelKling 2.6 Pro
Cost Reality Check

The True Cost of Social Media Video Production in 2026 — AI vs Traditional

Most social media managers and brand owners dramatically underestimate the cost of consistent video content when produced the traditional way. Here's the honest comparison most tools won't show you.

Production MethodMonthly BudgetVideos / MonthTurnaroundQualityScalability
In-house Video Team$8,000–$25,0008–153–7 days per videoVery HighLimited
Freelance Videographers$2,000–$8,0004–102–5 days per videoHighModerate
Stock Footage + Editing$200–$60020–402–4 hours per videoModerateGood
Scenith AI Video GeneratorBest ROIFree – $295–30+60–120 secondsHigh–Very HighUnlimited

The Hidden Cost of "Cheap" Stock Footage

Stock footage looks generic because every brand uses the same footage. Your competitors are sourcing from the same libraries. The differentiation that drives brand recall — unique visual language — cannot come from stock. AI-generated video solves this: your content is unique by definition because your prompt is unique. Nobody else has your exact creative direction executed in AI-generated footage.

For social media managers handling 3–10 client accounts, AI video generation isn't just a cost play — it's a service capability play. Offering "AI-powered social media video" as a differentiated service commands premium rates ($2,000–$5,000/month per client) while your production cost remains under $100.

Monthly Savings Calculator

Freelance video (10 videos)$2,500
Scenith Creator Plan$9–$29
Monthly savings$2,471–$2,491
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Ready-to-Use Prompts

6 Proven AI Video Prompts for Social Media — One Per Platform

Copy these prompts directly into Scenith. Each is calibrated for the specific algorithm, audience, and aesthetic of its platform — optimized for engagement, shareability, and brand performance.

Instagram ReelsLuxury Brand
Prompt

"A minimalist white sneaker rotating slowly on a black marble pedestal, soft studio lighting with rim light, micro detail of stitching and sole, cinematic product photography style, 9:16 vertical, ultra-detailed 4K"

Why it works

Clean background, slow motion, and micro detail satisfy both the Instagram algorithm (high watch time) and premium brand positioning.

TikTokScience Education
Prompt

"Microscopic visualization of synapses firing in a human brain, electric blue sparks traveling between neurons, dark background with subtle purple glow, macro cinematic, slow motion, 9:16 vertical"

Why it works

Educational content with stunning visuals is the #1 performing TikTok category. This bridges science and aesthetics — maximum share potential.

LinkedInB2B Brand
Prompt

"Aerial view of a busy modern city at dawn, sunlight breaking through clouds, glass towers catching first light, slow push-in drone shot, warm cinematic grade, 16:9 landscape, professional aesthetic"

Why it works

LinkedIn's professional audience responds to cinematic scale and optimism. This says 'ambition' without saying a word — perfect brand opener.

Facebook AdsE-commerce
Prompt

"Overhead flat lay of artisan coffee equipment — pour-over, ground beans, wooden tray — steam rising from the cup, warm morning light through window, slow zoom in, 1:1 square format, cozy lifestyle"

Why it works

1:1 square maximizes feed space in Facebook ads. The lifestyle scene triggers purchase intent without feeling like an advertisement.

PinterestInterior Design
Prompt

"Modern boho bedroom at golden hour, plants cascading from shelving, warm textures, rattan furniture, sheer curtains moving gently in breeze, slow pan across the room, 2:3 vertical, lifestyle editorial"

Why it works

Pinterest users have the highest purchase intent of any social platform. This aspirational interior activates that intent immediately.

Twitter / XTech/AI Content
Prompt

"Abstract visualization of global internet data flowing as luminous threads across a dark spherical Earth, data centers as bright nodes, zoom out from city to planet, 16:9 wide, cinematic tech aesthetic"

Why it works

Twitter's tech and AI community shares visually compelling data metaphors at high rates. Timeliness + visual sophistication = retweets.

Industry Use Cases

AI Social Media Video for Every Industry — Real Applications, Real Results

AI video generation isn't a one-size-fits-all tool. Here's how 6 different industries are applying AI social media video in 2026 — the specific challenge, the AI solution, and the measurable business impact.

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E-commerce & Retail

The challenge

Product photography is expensive. Video production is prohibitively expensive for most SKUs.

The AI solution

Use image-to-video to animate any product photo. Upload a clean product image, describe the motion (slow rotation, contextual lifestyle scene, texture reveal), generate. A full product video library that would cost $50,000 in production becomes a $200/month AI operation.

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SaaS & Technology

The challenge

Software is invisible — you can't film code working. Explaining abstract technical concepts visually requires expensive motion graphics studios.

The AI solution

Generate cinematic visualizations of abstract tech concepts — data flowing through networks, security shields forming, AI processing streams. These metaphorical visualizations communicate technical value in 10 seconds better than 500 words of copy.

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Real Estate

The challenge

Property listings with drone footage and cinematic walkthroughs convert at 3x the rate of static photos, but high-quality video production costs $500–$2,000 per property.

The AI solution

Generate atmospheric property context videos — the neighborhood at golden hour, lifestyle scenes in similar interiors, seasonal views. Pair with static property photos. Creates emotional context that makes buyers imagine themselves in the space.

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Health & Wellness

The challenge

Meditation apps, wellness brands, and fitness coaches need a constant stream of calming, aspirational visual content that's expensive to film consistently.

The AI solution

Generate loopable atmospheric content — forest light, ocean horizons, mountain dawn, rain on glass — using Grok Imagine for built-in ambient audio. An entire week of wellness content generates in 30 minutes.

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Media & Publishing

The challenge

News and media brands need to produce video content at editorial speed — before a story is cold. Traditional B-roll acquisition takes hours. Stock footage is generic.

The AI solution

Generate custom, relevant B-roll instantly for any topic — a visualization of market data flowing, a scene capturing the mood of a story, an abstract representation of a scientific concept. Break stories with original AI visual context.

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Restaurants & Food

The challenge

Food video production is notoriously difficult — lighting, plating, photography. The window to film before food gets cold is narrow. Consistent social content requires a near-daily shoot.

The AI solution

Generate atmospheric food scene videos — steam rising from coffee, rain outside a warm café window, table setting at golden hour — alongside actual food photography. AI handles the ambiance; you handle the food close-up.

Avoid These

6 AI Social Media Video Mistakes That Kill Engagement (And How to Fix Them)

Most creators and marketers make these mistakes in the first month of using AI video for social media. Avoiding them from day one puts you significantly ahead of 90% of the competition.

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Severe Impact

Generating in 16:9 and cropping for vertical platforms

Why it hurts

Cropping destroys composition — important elements end up cut off. The AI generates content that fills the native ratio perfectly. Always generate in the target ratio from the start.

✓ The fix

Set aspect ratio to 9:16 before generating for any vertical platform. Scenith supports this natively.

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High Impact

Using the same model for all content types

Why it hurts

Wan 2.5 is fast and great for abstract/cinematic content but less photorealistic. Kling 2.6 Pro excels at product close-ups and brand content. Using the wrong model wastes credits and produces suboptimal results.

✓ The fix

Match model to content type: Wan 2.5 for speed, Kling for quality, Veo for realism, Grok for audio.

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High Impact

Not adding captions or text overlays before posting

Why it hurts

85% of social media video is watched without sound on Facebook. 72% on LinkedIn. 60% on TikTok. Silent video without captions loses the majority of your potential audience instantly.

✓ The fix

Add captions in CapCut (auto-captions take 30 seconds). For Facebook ads, include the message in the visual itself.

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Medium Impact

Writing generic prompts without platform context

Why it hurts

'Beautiful landscape' produces inconsistent results. The AI doesn't know if you want it atmospheric for TikTok, professional for LinkedIn, or romantic for Instagram. Without context, you get average output.

✓ The fix

Include platform aesthetic in your prompt: 'cinematic lifestyle Instagram aesthetic' vs 'professional corporate LinkedIn style' changes the output significantly.

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Medium Impact

Posting the same video across all platforms without re-editing

Why it hurts

A 9:16 video that works perfectly for Reels looks wrong in a 16:9 LinkedIn post. Aspect ratios, opening hooks, and caption styles differ per platform. Same content, same ratio, pasted everywhere = underperformance everywhere.

✓ The fix

Generate platform-specific versions. With AI, this means generating the same concept twice in different ratios — a 3-minute investment per platform.

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Critical Impact

Ignoring the first 0.5 seconds

Why it hurts

TikTok swipe decisions happen in 0.3 seconds. Instagram Reels in 0.5 seconds. LinkedIn in 1.5 seconds. If your video's opening frame isn't immediately compelling, no algorithm in the world can save your engagement rate.

✓ The fix

Prompt for 'starting with [most dramatic/interesting visual element]' — e.g., 'opening on extreme close-up of texture before pulling out to reveal the full scene'.

Content Calendar

The Optimal AI Video Posting Schedule for Every Social Platform in 2026

Knowing when to post is as important as what you post. Here's the data-backed optimal posting frequency and timing for each platform — with an AI-specific content strategy for each.

Instagram
Frequency3–5 Reels/week + 7 Stories/day
Best posting times6–9 AM, 12–2 PM, 7–10 PM (user's local time)
AI video ratio2–3 AI videos/week
Caption styleConversational, question-driven, 3–5 hashtags
AI strategy

Generate 2 cinematic brand B-roll videos and 1 educational explainer per week using Kling 2.6

TikTok
Frequency1–4 posts/day
Best posting times6–10 AM, 7–11 PM
AI video ratio5–10 AI videos/week
Caption styleHook in caption, trending hashtags, question prompt
AI strategy

Use Wan 2.5 for high-volume generation — batch 7 videos in one session. Focus on loop-friendly and atmospheric formats

LinkedIn
Frequency3–5 posts/week (1–2 videos)
Best posting timesTue–Thu: 8–10 AM, 12 PM
AI video ratio1–2 AI videos/week
Caption styleProfessional, story-driven, 3 paragraphs, 3–5 hashtags
AI strategy

Use Veo 3.1 for realistic professional B-roll. Pair with thought leadership captions. 16:9 landscape always.

Twitter/X
Frequency3–8 tweets/day (1–2 with video)
Best posting times8–10 AM, 12 PM, 5–6 PM
AI video ratio1 AI video/day (batch-generate weekly)
Caption styleShort, punchy, conversation-starting, max 280 chars
AI strategy

Use Wan 2.5 to batch-generate 5–7 abstract AI tech visuals per session. Tie to trending tech/AI topics for maximum reach.

Facebook
Frequency1–2 posts/day
Best posting times1–4 PM, 7–9 PM
AI video ratio3–5 AI videos/week
Caption styleLonger form, story-based, direct question to audience
AI strategy

Generate 1:1 square format videos for maximum feed real estate. Facebook ad creatives should be refreshed every 2 weeks — AI makes this sustainable.

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The batch-generate approach: The most efficient social media creators use AI video generation in weekly batch sessions. Every Monday morning, spend 90 minutes generating 15–20 AI videos covering all platforms for the week. This front-loading eliminates the daily "what do I post today?" decision fatigue and ensures you never miss a day due to production blockers.
Complete Stack

The Full AI Social Media Video Production Stack for 2026

Scenith handles video generation. Here's the complete toolkit that top social media managers and agencies use alongside it for a zero-gap content workflow.

ScenithFree
AI Video Generation

Text-to-video, image-to-video, all models

CapCutFree
Video Editing + Captions

Auto-captions, trending templates, mobile + desktop

Later / Buffer
Scheduling

Multi-platform scheduling with analytics

CanvaFree
Thumbnail + Overlays

Text overlay, brand kit, thumbnail generation

Epidemic Sound
Music Licensing

Royalty-free music for all social platforms

MetricoolFree
Analytics

Cross-platform performance tracking

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Stop spending hours on video production. Stop settling for generic stock footage. AI-generate stunning, unique videos for every platform in 60 seconds.

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FAQ

AI Video Generator for Social Media — Every Question Answered

What AI video generator is best for social media in 2026?
Scenith offers the best all-in-one AI video generation for social media because it provides four cutting-edge models (Kling 2.6 Pro, Veo 3.1, Wan 2.5, Grok Imagine) with native support for every social media aspect ratio — 9:16 for TikTok and Reels, 1:1 for Instagram feed and Twitter, and 16:9 for LinkedIn and YouTube. Competitors like Runway and Pika offer single-model experiences. Scenith gives you platform-optimized model selection under one credit system.
Do I need video editing skills to create AI social media videos?
No. Scenith generates complete AI videos from text prompts or images with no editing required. The output is a ready-to-post MP4 file in your chosen aspect ratio. For creators who want to add captions, music, or text overlays, CapCut provides a free, beginner-friendly editing environment with auto-captioning. The entire workflow from prompt to posted content can be completed by someone with zero video editing experience.
Can I use AI-generated videos in paid social media ads?
Yes. Scenith provides full commercial rights on all AI-generated video content, including use in paid advertising. Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Twitter Ads, and Pinterest Ads all accept AI-generated video content. Many performance marketers are finding that AI-generated video ads achieve lower CPMs than traditionally produced ads due to their visual novelty — audiences engage more with content they haven't seen a hundred times before.
How many AI social media videos can I make per month?
On the free plan (50 credits), you can generate approximately 1 video. The Creator Lite plan ($9/month, 300 credits) supports 5–7 videos using premium models or up to 6 using Wan 2.5. The Standard plan ($29/month, 1,000 credits) supports 15–20 videos per month — appropriate for social media managers handling 2–3 accounts. Agency-tier plans support unlimited generation for high-volume workflows.
What's the difference between text-to-video and image-to-video for social media?
Text-to-video generates a video entirely from a written description — ideal for atmospheric content, nature scenes, abstract visualizations, and any concept without a specific existing visual. Image-to-video takes one of your existing images and animates it — ideal for product showcases, portrait animations, real estate property context, and brand content where you need a specific visual as the starting point. For most social media use cases, text-to-video is the primary tool. Image-to-video unlocks e-commerce and brand-specific applications.
What video length works best for each social media platform?
TikTok: 7–15 seconds for maximum completion rate, though 60-second educational content also performs well. Instagram Reels: 7–30 seconds for entertainment, up to 90 seconds for educational. LinkedIn: 30–90 seconds for brand content, up to 3 minutes for thought leadership. Twitter/X: 15–30 seconds. Facebook organic: 1–3 minutes. Facebook ads: 6–15 seconds for best completion rate. Pinterest: 6–15 seconds. Scenith supports 5 and 10 second clip generation — for longer content, generate multiple clips and join in CapCut.
Can AI video be used for Instagram Stories and Snapchat?
Yes. Instagram Stories use the same 9:16 (1080×1920) format as Reels. Generate a 5–10 second AI video in 9:16, add a CTA sticker in Instagram's built-in editor, and post as a Story. For Snapchat, the same 9:16 format applies. The key difference is that Stories and Snaps are consumed at very high speed (tap-through rather than scroll-stop), so the opening frame needs to immediately establish the context or value.
How do I download and export AI videos from Scenith?
After generation completes, Scenith provides a direct MP4 download link. Videos are exported in H.264 MP4 format, which is universally accepted by all social media platforms. File sizes are typically 5–25MB for 5–10 second clips at 1080p — well within upload limits for all platforms. You can download immediately and upload to any platform, or import into CapCut, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve for additional editing.
Does AI video generation work for local businesses?
Absolutely. Local businesses — restaurants, salons, retailers, gyms — are among the biggest beneficiaries of AI video generation. A local café can generate a beautiful rain-on-the-window atmospheric video for their Instagram Story in 2 minutes, without hiring a filmmaker. A local gym can produce motivational cinematic B-roll for their TikTok in 60 seconds. The production value that used to require a $2,000 video shoot is now a $9/month subscription.
How is Scenith different from other AI social media video tools?
Most AI video tools give you one model and one aspect ratio. Scenith provides four state-of-the-art models (Kling 2.6 Pro, Veo 3.1, Wan 2.5, Grok Imagine), native support for 9:16, 1:1, and 16:9 aspect ratios, text-to-video AND image-to-video generation, and crucially — it's part of a complete AI content platform including voice generation (for narration) and image generation (for thumbnails and statics). Instead of paying $20–$40/month across three separate AI tools, Scenith consolidates everything into one credit system starting at $9/month.
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