Runway
Runway
Edit and generate video — no editing skills needed
Cut video by editing text, generate AI clips from prompts, and remove backgrounds in one click.
Free plan available — no credit card needed
Why use Runway?
- Edit video by deleting words from the transcript — no timeline
- Generate realistic video clips from a text prompt
- Remove backgrounds from footage in one click
- Free plan to test without commitment
- Used by top creators and post-production studios
What you can do with Runway
Everything you can accomplish — starting today.
Pros & Cons
What's great
- Text-based video editing is revolutionary for beginners
- AI video generation is industry-leading
- Background removal works in seconds
- No video editing experience needed
- Free plan available to test
Worth knowing
- Can get expensive at higher tiers
- AI generation credits can run out quickly
- Export limits on free plan
Who is Runway best for?
Pricing
Pick what fits your budget.
Free
$0 / mo
125 credits/mo · limited exports
Pro
$35 / mo
2,250 credits · 4K exports · watermark-free
How Runway compares
Side-by-side — pick the right tool for you.
Runway
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Descript
- AI video generation
- Better for visual effects
- Stronger cinematic tools
- Better for text-based editing
- Filler word removal
- Easier for beginners
Quick pick:Use Runway for AI-generated clips and cinematic effects. Use Descript for quick text-based podcast/video editing.
Ready to start?
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How to get started with Runway
Takes less than 5 minutes.
- 1
Sign up free at runwayml.com — no credit card needed
- 2
Upload your video or start a new text-to-video project
- 3
Edit the auto-generated transcript to cut footage, or type a prompt to generate a clip
- 4
Export in your preferred format and resolution
Takes less than 2 minutes to set up
Frequently asked questions
Ready to try Runway?
Cut video by editing text, generate AI clips from prompts, and remove backgrounds in one click.
Start for freeTakes less than 2 minutes · No credit card needed