With Google's VEO 3 announced at I/O 2025 last month, the videos generated by AI have begun to flood social media. 8-second clips with photorealistic visuals, persuasive dialogue, ambient soundscapes and shift camera angles began to pop up everywhere. Many viewers didn't realize that these videos weren't real. The VEO 3 isn't the only tool, but the past year has been a breakout moment in AI video generation, including Openai's SORA, which set a new benchmark. Since then, other players (some are famous, others appearing) have been competing to innovate.
So, which tools offer eye-opening video content? From industry giants to new startups, we'll introduce you to five of the best AI video generators that will make waves in 2025.
Sora by Openai
Openai's Sora grabbed her eyeballs as soon as it was released. The text prompt turns into a short, visually stunning video clip with cohesive lighting, framing and scene transitions. What sets SORA apart is the storyboard mode. This allows users to create multi-scene stories by writing prompts for each scene individually and providing visual consistency throughout the sequence.
Additionally, users can remix existing clips, animate images, and create whole new scenes from scratch. It still struggles with natural movements, but its dreamy landscape and ease of use make it a great pick for creators. In particular, users can access Sora for $20 per month via ChatGPT Plus (watermark) and $200 per month on Pro. Pro offers HD quality videos that are free from watermarks for longer.
Veo by Gemini
VEO 3 is Google's latest leap into AI video creation. This platform allows you to generate short, stunning videos for up to 8 seconds using a text prompt. It is currently available in 73 countries and could soon debut in India. The AI video generator was featured at Google's recent I/O 2025 event, and tech enthusiasts were impressed by the smooth character movements, realistic visuals and film quality scenes.
VEO 3 offers videos in 720p resolution and is perfect for sharing online in Landscape MP4 files (16:9 format). It's great for text-to-video generation, whether you're creating quick visuals for pitch, social media, or storytelling.
Runway
Next on our list is the Gen-3 Alpha model from Runway. This is a great option for visual artists. The platform provides detailed visual control, including camera angles, emotional tones, and even movement styles. One of its outstanding features is Act One. This allows users to transfer actual performance to AI-generated characters. It also has a range of advanced AI tools, including motion tracking, slow motion and audio-driven video effects. It's packed with power for creators who want complete control.
Pollo.ai
Another AI video generator that's perfect for content creation is Pollo.ai. This is a very useful AI tool that turns scripts, images, or videos into full-on animated videos with narration. The platform can convert text prompts to clean visuals with smooth AI audio. Additionally, it supports multiple languages, allowing you to preview the scene to simplify the editing process.
You can try your hand for free on Pollo.ai, but comes with watermarks and limited exports. However, there are also Lite subscription plans and Pro plans for HD quality videos, with no watermarks and more credits.
picture
Picturetory is the perfect option for converting content written into quick, engaging videos, such as blog posts and articles. This is perfect for marketers and content creators who want to replicate videos from existing content. You can also paste it into a URL and Picturetory will create a video. The platform can also summarise long text to highlight key points and match visuals and music.
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Himani Jha is a high-tech news writer for Digit. Passionate about smartphones and consumer technology, she has contributed to major publications such as the Times Network, Gadgets 360 and Hindustan Times Tech for the past five years. When not immersed in gadgets, she enjoys exploring vibrant culinary scenes, discovering new cafes and restaurants, and indulging in her love of great literature and timeless music. View the full profile
