With Google’s Veo 3 announced at I/O 2025 last month, AI-generated videos began flooding social media. Eight-second clips with photorealistic visuals, convincing dialogue, ambient soundscapes, and shifting camera angles started popping up everywhere. Many viewers didn’t realise that those videos weren’t real. Veo 3 isn’t the only tool, but the past year has been a breakout moment for AI video generation, including OpenAI’s Sora, which set a new benchmark. Since then, other players—some well-known, others emerging—have been racing to innovate.
So, which tools are delivering the eye-pleasing video content? From industry giants to new startups, here are five of the best AI video generators making waves in 2025.
Sora by OpenAI
OpenAI’s Sora grabbed eyeballs as soon as it was launched—and for good reasons. It turns text prompts into short, visually stunning video clips, with cohesive lighting, framing, and scene transitions. What makes Sora stand out is its Storyboard mode, which enables users to create multi-scene narratives by writing prompts for each scene individually, offering visual consistency across the sequence.
Additionally, users can remix existing clips, animate images, or create entirely new scenes from scratch. Though it still struggles with natural motion, its dreamlike landscapes and ease of use make it a top pick for creators. Notably, users can access Sora for $20 per month via ChatGPT Plus (watermarked) and $200 per month for Pro, which offers longer HD-quality videos without a watermark.
Veo by Gemini
Veo 3 is Google’s latest leap into AI video creation. The platform lets you generate short, stunning videos of up to 8 seconds long with a text prompt. Currently available in 73 countries, it is likely to debut in India soon. This AI video generator was showcased at Google’s recent I/O 2025 event, leaving tech enthusiasts impressed with smooth character movements, lifelike visuals, and cinematic-quality scenes.
The VEO 3 offers videos in 720p resolution, and a landscape MP4 file (16:9 format), perfect for sharing online. Whether you’re making quick visuals for a pitch, social media, or storytelling, it’s perfect for text-to-video generation.
Runway
Next on our list is Runway’s Gen-3 Alpha model, a great option for visual artists. The platform offers visual control, like camera angles, emotional tones, and even movement styles in detail. One of its standout features is Act One, which lets users transfer real-world performances into AI-generated characters. It also has a suite of advanced AI tools, including motion tracking, slow motion, and audio-driven video effects. It’s packed with power for creators who want full control.
Pollo.ai
Another AI video generator that could be ideal for content creation is Pollo.ai. It is a super handy AI tool that turns scripts, images, or even videos into full-on animated videos with voiceovers. The platform can transform your text prompt into pretty visuals with a smooth AI voice. Plus, it also supports multiple languages and lets you preview scenes as you go, making the editing process a breeze.
While you can try your hand on Pollo.ai for free, it comes with watermarks and limited exports. However, there is also a Lite subscription plan and Pro plan for HD quality videos, with no watermarks, and more credits.
Pictory
Pictory is the perfect option for transforming written content, like blog posts or articles, into quick, engaging videos. It’s an excellent choice for marketers or content creators who want to recreate videos from existing content. You can even paste in a URL, and Pictory will create a video out of it. The platform can even summarise long text and highlight key points, then match them with visuals and music.
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