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Gen-2
Create videos in any style you can imagine with Text to Video generation. If you can imagine it, you can generate it.
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How to use Gen-2

Step 1
Enter a text prompt
If you can write it, you can generate it. Imagine an original text prompt, or begin writing one and get inspired by our automatic prompt suggestions.
Step 2
Adjust settings
Use advanced settings on web to fine-tune your generations. Save your seed numbers for future generations, enable upscaling for enhanced video resolution, or use interpolation to smooth out frames.
Step 3
Generate
Once you’ve got your settings dialed in, click “Generate this” to generate your bespoke Gen-2 creation. From here, download generations to your computer, or find them saved in your Runway assets for later use.

Gen-2 Basics

Learn the basics of using Gen-2 in Runway.

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Explore our 30+ AI Tools alongside our fully-featured timeline video editor. Remove backgrounds with Green Screen, create custom LUTs, and add subtitles or export transcripts all in the same app. Say goodbye to clunky third-party plugins and external softwares — in Runway you have it all.

Constant innovation

Research is at the core of what Runway does. Which means, as a Runway user, you're constantly at the bleeding edge of what's next in generative AI. From research releases to early access models like Gen-1 and Gen-2, being a part of Runway keeps you at the forefront of innovation in creative AI.

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Pick up work from anywhere in the world. Collaborate in real-time. Keep your assets centralized, and just a click away. Use Runway by simply opening your browser and logging in — no software downloads or hard drive storage required.
FAQs
How much does Gen-2 cost?
Gen-2 costs $.05 per second of generated video. Each monthly paid plan comes with an allotment of monthly credits to use before purchasing additional credits. More on pricing here.
Where can I access Gen-2?
You can access Gen-2 on both Runway web and mobile.
How to use Gen-2?
Use Gen-2 by logging into your Runway account and heading to Generate Videos > Gen-2. View this video tutorial for specific instructions.
Can I use Gen-2 generations commercially?
Yes! Runway users maintain full ownership of their output videos. Find more information by reading our Terms of Use.
Is Gen-2 the same as text to video?
Yes, Gen-2 is also known as text to video. If you’re looking for video to video, you can head over to the Gen-1 page.
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