Runway Gen-4 Turbo Video Generator Online
Runway's fast Gen-4 for quick cinematic drafts.
Sample videos
Runway Gen-4 Turbo is Runway's video model, and you can use it here from text or a photo. Clips run 5–10 seconds at 720p, 1080p. It costs from 50 credits per video (about $0.50), 100 free credits when you sign up. It is free on the Unlimited plan, within 5 free videos a day. Results on paid plans download without a watermark, and failed runs are refunded automatically.
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At a glance
- Made by
- Runway
- Price
- From 50 credits per video
- Quality
- 720p, 1080p
- Length
- 5s, 10s
- Input
- Text or a photo
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
- Sound
- No
- Per run
- One video
- Available on
- Every account, free included
- Account
- Free account required, 100 credits on sign-up, no card
- Unlimited plan
- Free, 5 free videos a day
How to make a Runway Gen-4 Turbo video
- 1
Describe the shot
Write who is in the scene, what happens and how the camera moves. Or upload a photo to start from it.
- 2
Pick the settings
Choose the aspect ratio, 720p / 1080p and 5–10 seconds. The credits update before you generate.
- 3
Generate and download
Each run renders one video, ready to download (no watermark on paid plans); if a run fails, its credits are refunded.
What it does well
Text to video
Describe the people, the action and the camera, and the whole shot is rendered from your words. No footage needed.
Image to video
Upload a still as the first frame and bring it to life while the composition, the faces and the light stay the same.
Pay for what you make
Billed per run, with the total on the button before you generate. Failed runs are refunded.
Settings and prices
Each video has a fixed price; the button always shows the exact total before you generate.
| Setting | Price | Example | Unlimited plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720p · 5s | 50 credits / video | 5-second clip = 50 credits | Free |
| 720p · 10s | 145 credits / video | 10-second clip = 145 credits | Free |
| 1080p · 5s | 145 credits / video | 5-second clip = 145 credits | Free |
Prompt tips for better videos
Lead with the subject and the action
Start with who or what is on screen and what changes during the clip: "a chef flips a pancake", not "cooking". One clear action per shot gives the steadiest motion.
Name one camera move
Pick one: slow push-in, tracking shot, orbit or handheld. Say where it starts and where it ends; stacking several moves in a short clip tends to look jittery.
Set the light, the lens and the mood
Golden hour, neon night or soft studio light; a 35mm wide shot or an 85mm close-up. These words change the look far more than "beautiful" or "cinematic" on their own.
Start from a clean image
For image to video, use a sharp, well-lit picture in the same aspect ratio as the clip, and describe only the motion. There is no need to repeat what is already in the photo.
Example prompt
A cyclist rides through a rainy neon street at night, puddles splashing under the wheels. Slow tracking shot from the side, 35mm, reflections on the wet asphalt.
Use this promptWhat people make with it
01
Social clips
Vertical shorts and hooks for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Try several openings from one idea before you post.
02
Product ads
Turn one product shot into several angles and scenes, and test different hooks without a new shoot each time.
03
Storyboards
Turn a storyboard into moving previews before the shoot, so the team and the client agree on pacing and framing.
04
Character stories
Keep one character across scenes for a series, a short drama or a recurring brand mascot.
How it compares
How it lines up against similar video models on this site; every one uses the same credit balance.
| Model | Best for | Top quality | Length | Sound | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway Gen-4 Turbo | Runway's fast Gen-4 for quick cinematic drafts. | 1080p | 5–10s | No | 50 credits |
| Wan 3.0 | Up to 30-second clips with up to 10 reference images. | 1080p | 5–30s | No | 10 credits/s |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | The cheapest Seedance, good for drafts and social clips. | 720p | 5–15s | Yes | 7 credits/s |
| Grok Image Video | Fast image-to-video from xAI. | 720p | 5–15s | Yes | 5.5 credits/s |
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Is it free to try?
Yes. New accounts get 100 free credits, and the cheapest setting starts at 50 credits per video. No card is needed.
How much does it cost?
720p · 5s: 50 credits per video; 720p · 10s: 145 credits per video; 1080p · 5s: 145 credits per video. The exact total is shown on the Generate button before you start.
How long can the videos be?
5, 10 seconds, at 720p, 1080p. Each run makes one video; for longer stories, generate several shots and edit them together.
Can I start from my own photo?
Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP image and it becomes the first frame.
Does it generate sound?
No, it makes silent video. For sound, pick Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.0 or Kling 3.0.
How long does a generation take?
Usually 1–5 minutes for a video. You can leave the page open, and every result is also saved in My creations.
Is it included in the Unlimited plan?
Yes. On Unlimited it costs no credits, within 5 free videos a day.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Yes, on yearly plans, which include a commercial license. Results from any paid plan or credit pack download without a watermark.
What happens if a generation fails?
The credits for a failed run go back to your balance automatically, and you can try again with a different prompt or setting.
Is this the official Runway Gen-4 Turbo website?
No. It is made by Runway; we are an independent platform that runs it next to other video and image models with one credit balance.
Which aspect ratios are supported?
16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16. When you start from a photo, the clip keeps the photo’s shape.
Make a Runway Gen-4 Turbo video
100 free credits when you sign up. Failed runs are refunded.