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TEXT → VIDEO • CURATED • UPDATED MAR 1, 2023

Runway Gen-2

Runway's first generation of text- and image-to-video

Runway Gen-2 is an earlier-generation video foundation model that generates short video clips from text prompts or images. It introduced many creators to AI video generation and established Runway's motion-based workflow.

Pricing Freemium
Platforms web
API Yes
Open Source No
Modalities Text → Video, Image → Video
Best For Best for Early AI Video
Date Added 2023-03-01
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Freemium Free tier available

Free tier includes limited features. Paid plans unlock full access, higher usage limits, and commercial usage rights.

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Is Runway Gen-2 free?

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Runway Gen-2 offers a free tier with optional paid upgrades.

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Does Runway Gen-2 have an API?

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Yes, Runway Gen-2 offers an API for programmatic integration.

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What is Runway Gen-2 best for?

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Runway Gen-2 is best for Best for Early AI Video. Runway Gen-2 is an earlier-generation video foundation model that generates short video clips from text prompts or images.

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What platforms does Runway Gen-2 support?

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Runway Gen-2 supports web.

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Is Runway Gen-2 open source?

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No, Runway Gen-2 is not open source.

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How do I create videos with Runway Gen-2?

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Runway Gen-2 generates videos from both text prompts and images. For text-to-video, enter detailed descriptions of the scene you want. For image-to-video, upload a reference image and the tool will animate it.

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