Runway

AI video generation and editing suite for filmmakers

AI Video CreationFree planOverseasβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 5.0

What is Runway?

Runway builds generative video tools aimed at people who actually edit. Alongside text-to-video generation it offers a genuinely practical toolkit: remove an object and have the background fill itself in automatically, generate a clip from a still image, extend footage past its original length, and track motion or colour grade without round-tripping through After Effects. The suite runs in the browser with a timeline, so shots and generated clips sit together in one place. Independent filmmakers, agencies and editorial teams use it both for final shots and for fast previsualisation.

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Key features

  • Text-to-video and image-to-video generation
  • Inpainting that removes objects and reconstructs the background
  • Motion tracking and rotoscoping without a desktop compositor
  • Frame interpolation, slow motion and clip extension
  • Green screen, colour grading and effects in the browser
  • Timeline-based editor so generated clips and cuts share one project

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Rare combination: generative models plus real editing tools
  • Browser-based, so it runs on ordinary hardware
  • Widely adopted, with plenty of community tutorials

Watch out for

  • Output length per generation is still short
  • Heavier tasks can be slow and credit-limited
  • Fine control over generated motion remains limited

Best for & use cases

independent filmmakers, agencies, music videos, VFX prototyping and social video

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FAQ

Can Runway replace After Effects?

For routine tasks such as object removal, rotoscoping and tracking, often yes. For complex compositing, precise keyframing and heavy colour work, After Effects remains more capable - many workflows use both.

How long are the generated clips?

Short - typically a few seconds per generation. Longer sequences are assembled in the editor by extending clips, which is why the timeline matters as much as the model.

Is there a free version?

Yes, with limited monthly credits. Exports are usually watermarked and generation priority is lower than on paid plans.