AI video for small businesses: promos and explainers without a film crew
Small businesses need a steady stream of video for social media but rarely have the budget for production. ShortsMachine turns a product idea, a service description or a web page into a narrated, captioned video you can post or run as an ad.
Business videos you can make
- Product teasers and launch announcements.
- Explainers: how your service works in 30–60 seconds.
- Blog-to-video: turn articles into Reels and Shorts with URL to video.
- Seasonal promotions and event announcements.
Getting on-brand results
- Describe your setting and palette in the prompt so every scene matches your brand.
- Avoid asking for logos or text inside the visuals; add those in your ad tool or editor.
- Use image to video to animate your real product photo for the hero shot.
Example business prompts
- A 30-second teaser for a handmade ceramic mug brand: morning light, steam rising, slow close-ups, warm voice.
- How our bike repair subscription works, in four steps, friendly tone, 45 seconds.
- Three tips for choosing running shoes, ending with an invitation to visit our store.
- Announce our autumn menu at a small café: cosy, amber light, 20 seconds.
Costs for a small business
A 30-second social video on a budget model costs around 40 credits, so the Creator plan’s 500 monthly credits cover a dozen short videos, and slideshows add 50 more on top. For ads that need premium visuals, Premium includes Kling 3.0, Seedance 2.0 Mini and Wan 2.7.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the videos in paid ads?
Yes. Videos generated on paid plans can be used in ads. Make sure claims in the script are accurate for your product.
Can I show my real product?
Use image to video with your product photo as the start frame for the most accurate result. Text-only scenes are generated from your description.
Can I add my logo?
Add logos and on-screen text in your ad tool or editor afterwards; AI video models do not render logos reliably.
Make your first video in a few minutes
Type an idea and ShortsMachine writes the script, generates every scene, adds a voiceover and captions, and stitches it into one video — up to 5 minutes long.
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