HeyGen Video
Built on MiniMax H3: sharp video with its own sound, at the lowest price per second.
An AI video model by HeyGen. Use it in your browser with Cirrela, no install.
Try HeyGen Video18 credits for 9 seconds at 768p with sound.
At a glance
| Length | 5 to 15 seconds |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Up to 1080p, 768p without a plan |
| Sound | Made with the video |
| Start from a photo | Yes, it animates your photo |
| Formats | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 |
Ideas to start from
Each one opens the studio with HeyGen Video and the prompt filled in. The examples were made with Cirrela to show the idea, not all with HeyGen Video.
Macro shot of molten dark chocolate pouring slowly over a fresh raspberry tart on a marble counter, glossy detail, soft window light, slow motion, high-end food commercial, gentle pouring sound
Try this promptFast FPV drone skimming over a palm-lined beach at golden hour, waves rolling in, warm haze, anamorphic lens flare, ocean and wind sound
Try this promptA woman in dark sunglasses drives a vintage convertible through a city at night, neon reflections sliding across the windshield, light rain, cinematic 35mm film look, soft engine sound
Try this promptA lone silhouette faces an endless tunnel of square neon light, slow push-in, volumetric haze, deep cinematic hum
Try this promptTemplates to try
All templatesReady sentences with blanks for your own words, picked for what HeyGen Video does well.
Scroll-stopping hook
The first second shows something surprising, then the camera pulls back to reveal the twist
Video · Quick · 18 creditsMeme video
A character reacts to a situation with a deadpan stare, then the punchline
Video · Quick · 18 creditsDay in the life
Vlog-style shot of a person doing something in a place, soft morning light
Video · Great · 30 credits
Compare with other video models
| Model | Good at | Credits per video | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite | The cheapest way to try an idea, with sound and lip-synced speech | 18 | Compare with Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite |
| MiniMax H3 | Lifelike motion and voices, from a sentence or a photo | 30 | Compare with MiniMax H3 |
| MiniMax H3 Max | H3 tuned by fal: closer to the prompt, top 3 in the video arena | 40 | Compare with MiniMax H3 Max |
| FLUX 3 Max | Top-ranked quality in seconds, not minutes, up to 20 seconds with sound | 85 | Compare with FLUX 3 Max |
| Wan 3.0 | Rich, realistic 1080p video up to 30 seconds, with sound | 100 | Compare with Wan 3.0 |
| Kling 4.0 | Kling's newest model: steady fast motion, up to 30 seconds | 118 | Compare with Kling 4.0 |
| Gemini Omni Flash | Google's newest video model, with sound and up to 4K | 60 | Compare with Gemini Omni Flash |
| Seedance 2.5 | Long cinematic takes up to 30s with native synced audio | 237 | Compare with Seedance 2.5 |
| Kling 3.0 Pro | Dynamic motion, multi-shot storytelling, native audio | 84 | Compare with Kling 3.0 Pro |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | Snappy drafts with audio — iterate in seconds | 121 | Compare with Seedance 2.0 Fast |
| Wan 2.7 | Coherent multi-shot sequences in crisp 1080p, with music | 75 | Compare with Wan 2.7 |
| Hailuo 2.3 Pro | Expressive characters and physics-heavy action | 49 | Compare with Hailuo 2.3 Pro |
| Kling 3.0 Standard | Kling motion and sound for a third less | 63 | Compare with Kling 3.0 Standard |
| PixVerse V6 | Cheap, fast clips up to 15 seconds | 23 | Compare with PixVerse V6 |
HeyGen Video: your questions
How much does a HeyGen Video video cost?
18 credits for 9 seconds at 768p with sound. The Create button shows the exact price before you click, and a failed render is refunded automatically. Paid plans start at $7 or €7 a month billed yearly.
Can I try HeyGen Video before I commit?
Yes. The 7-day trial for $1 comes with 38 credits, enough for 2 videos at the default settings. Cancel in three clicks before it ends and you pay nothing more.
Does HeyGen Video make videos with sound?
Yes. HeyGen Video makes the sound with the picture: ambience, effects and voices, in one render.
How long can a HeyGen Video video be?
From 5 to 15 seconds, up to 1080p. Longer clips and higher resolutions cost more credits.
Can HeyGen Video start from a photo?
Yes. Drop a photo in the studio and HeyGen Video animates it, following your sentence.