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Runway Text to Video
Create videos from text prompts with Runway's Gen-2, Gen-3 Alpha and Gen-3 Alpha Turbo models
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Runway Text to Video

Turn text prompts into novel videos with Runway Text to Video. Run Gen-2, Gen-3 Alpha and Gen-3 Alpha Turbo inside Pollo AI and add camera and motion control.

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Why Use Runway Text to Video

Runway Text to Video turns descriptive prompts into novel clips across many visual styles, with camera and motion controls, all runnable inside Pollo AI.

  • Three Runway Text-to-Video Models
    Runway Text to Video ships in Gen-2, Gen-3 Alpha and Gen-3 Alpha Turbo. Gen-2 and Gen-3 Alpha accept text-only prompts, while Turbo pairs text with an input image.
  • Prompt-Driven Visual Range
    A descriptive text prompt is analysed by the model and turned into imaginative visual sequences accurate to your instructions, from cinematic clips to animations.
  • Run Runway Models Inside Pollo AI
    Try these Runway models in the Pollo AI video generator, which also hosts Luma AI, Kling AI and Hailuo AI, and is used by 10M+ creators rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

How to Use Runway Text to Video

Three steps take you from a text prompt to a finished clip with Runway Text to Video.

Runway Text to Video Features

Prompt understanding, photorealistic characters, style presets, camera controls and flexible ratios come together in Runway Text to Video.

Advanced Prompt Understanding

Feed in detailed descriptive prompts and the model turns them into unique visual sequences that stay accurate to what you asked for.

Photorealistic Characters

Gen-3 Alpha produces realistic, believable characters with expressive actions and gestures, plus unique environments that keep audiences engaged.

30+ Visual Style Presets

Pick from over 30 preset styles, each with its own aesthetic, including claymation, isometric 3D, anime and graphic novel looks for wide creative exploration.

Customizable Aspect Ratios

Text-to-video on the Gen-2 model lets you customise resolution across 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3 and more, making multi-platform publishing easier.

4-Second and 5-Second Clips With Extension

Runway generates 4-second videos on Gen-2 and 5-second videos on Gen-3 Alpha, and any clip can be extended after generation when you need more duration.

Free Plan With Limited Credits and Paid Upgrades

Runway's free plan allows video generation at no cost with limited credits; a premium subscription is needed to generate more videos from text prompts.

FAQ

Runway Text to Video — FAQ

Common questions and answers about Runway Text to Video and running these models on Pollo AI.

1

Which Runway models support text-to-video?

Gen-2, Gen-3 Alpha and Gen-3 Alpha Turbo all offer text-to-video, but keep in mind that the Turbo model only supports text plus image-to-video generation.

2

How long are the generated clips and can they be extended?

Gen-2 produces 4-second videos and Gen-3 Alpha produces 5-second videos. You can extend a clip after generation whenever you need a longer duration.

3

Do all models include camera movement controls?

Camera control with sliders for horizontal, vertical, pan, tilt, zoom and roll, plus Static Mode, is part of Gen-2 and Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, but not currently Gen-3 Alpha.

4

Why do results vary between attempts?

Users on Reddit found Runway text-to-video unpredictable even with precise prompts, so experimentation and a few attempts are needed, though Gen-3 Alpha improved the odds of a satisfying result.

5

Where else can I use Runway text-to-video?

You can access Runway text-to-video on Pollo AI, whose AI video generator also integrates other models such as Luma AI, Kling AI and Hailuo AI in one place.

6

How are Pollo AI credits charged and refunded?

Credits are consumed according to the tools and models you choose, video duration, number of outputs and resolution. Add-on credits never expire, and first-purchase subscription credits can be refunded within 3 days if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Try Runway Text to Video With Pollo AI Now

Open the generator and turn your first text prompt into a Runway video, with no setup required.