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Vidu

AI video generator from text, images and references

Vidu is an AI video generator by ShengShu Technology that turns text prompts and images into video clips for creators, advertisers and studios. Its site lists Text to Video, Image to Video with first and last frame control, and Reference to Video, which combines multiple reference images. A My References feature saves characters, props and scenes for reuse. Models named on the site include Vidu Q4, Q3 and the real-time Vidu S, with output up to 1080p. Related tools cover text to image, an AI animation generator, an AI video ad generator and sound effects. Access is through a web app, a mobile app, an enterprise API platform and a command-line tool.

Filed under
Video Generation & Editing
Pricing
Freemium
Platforms
web · api
Last updated
November 10, 2026

What Vidu does

  • Reference to Video. Combines three or more reference images into a single generated video.
  • First and last frame control. Image to Video lets you set the opening and closing frames.
  • My References. Saves characters, props and scenes so they can be reused consistently across clips.
  • Vidu Q4, Q3 and S models. Q4 is the flagship, Q3 supports audio, and S is a real-time model.
  • AI Video Ad Generator. Dedicated tool for producing advertising videos, alongside an AI sound effect generator.
  • Enterprise API. An API platform is offered for business integration.

Who it’s for

  • Creators making short clips from a prompt or still image
  • Marketers producing ad videos from product images
  • Teams needing consistent characters across several clips

Vidu pricing

Free credits for new and daily-login users; paid monthly and annual plans plus enterprise exist, see the pricing page for prices.

As listed on November 9, 2026. Check vidu.com for current prices.

Things to know

  • Subscription credits expire after 30 days
  • Refunds are not offered on subscriptions
  • Output resolution tops out at 1080p per the site

Quick answers

What is Vidu?
Vidu is an AI video generator by ShengShu Technology that turns text prompts and images into video clips for creators, advertisers and studios.
Is Vidu free?
Vidu has a free plan. Paid plans are listed on its pricing page. (As listed on November 9, 2026.)
Who makes Vidu?
Vidu is made by ShengShu Technology.
Where can you use Vidu?
Vidu is available on the web and an API for developers.
What are some alternatives to Vidu?
Other tools filed in the same section include Kling AI, Google Veo and Pictory.

Tags

#video-generation#text-to-video#image-to-video#reference-to-video#api

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