Runway is an AI video generation platform for creating videos, images, and visual content with powerful AI tools.
Pros
- Advanced AI video generation
- Text-to-video and image-to-video tools
- AI image and audio generation
- Multiple creative AI models
- Adobe Premiere Pro integration
- API available for developers
- Commercial use of outputs permitted under applicable terms
Cons
- Generations consume credits
- Free plan has limited credits
- High-volume video creation can become expensive
- Results may require multiple prompt iterations
- Requires an internet connection
- Advanced features may require paid plans
Key features
Text-to-Video
Generate video clips from written prompts.
Image-to-Video
Animate still images into video clips.
AI Image Generation
Create and edit images using AI models.
AI Video Editing
Transform and restyle video content.
Generative Audio
Create music, voice and sound effects with supported tools.
Video Upscaling
Enhance video output resolution.
Custom Voice Tools
Create supported custom voices and lip-sync content.
Creative Workflows
Combine supported tools for content production.
Runway API
Integrate supported generation models into applications.
Adobe Premiere Pro Plugin
Access Runway tools within Premiere Pro.
FAQs
What is Runway?
Runway is an AI-powered platform for generating and editing videos, images and audio.
Is Runway free?
Yes. The Free plan includes 125 one-time credits and 5GB of storage.
Does Runway support text-to-video?
Yes. Supported models such as Gen-4.5 generate video from text prompts.
Does Runway have an API?
Yes. Developers can access supported models through the Runway API.
Can I use Runway for commercial projects?
Runway's terms permit commercial use of outputs subject to the applicable terms and restrictions.
Does Runway integrate with Adobe Premiere Pro?
Yes. Its plugin brings supported Runway tools into Premiere Pro.
Do Runway credits expire?
Free credits do not expire. Paid-plan credit rollover and expiry depend on the plan.
Does Runway offer a mobile app?
Check the current official app listings before selecting mobile compatibility.
What users say
AI-powered video, image and audio creation
Who it's for
Video Creators
Create AI-generated video clips for online content.
- YouTube
- social media
- short videos
- Long-form editing only
- unlimited free generation
Marketing Teams
Produce promotional visuals and video ads.
- Campaigns
- product videos
- creative testing
- Strict fixed-cost production
- offline workflows
Filmmakers
Explore visual concepts and previsualize scenes.
- Storyboards
- concept videos
- shot experimentation
- Full traditional editing replacement
- guaranteed continuity
Developers
Integrate AI media generation into applications.
- API workflows
- automation
- AI applications
- No-code-only workflows
- offline generation
Industry fit
Digital MarketingStrong fit95Useful for campaign visuals and promotional videos.
Film & TelevisionStrong fit90Supports concept development and generative video production.
Social MediaStrong fit95Useful for short-form creative content.
EducationConditional75Can help produce visual learning materials.
HealthcareCheck first55Review privacy, accuracy and sector-specific requirements before use.