Make the song
Already have a track? Skip this step. Otherwise generate a few versions from a short description of the genre and mood, and keep the best one. Check the plan's rules on downloads and commercial use before you release anything.
| Tool | Evidence | Plan | Good for | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suno | Strong Why?
| Freemium 50 credits a day; no downloads or commercial use | Full songs with vocals; downloading and commercial use need a paid plan | ~20 min |
| AIVA | Strong Why?
| Freemium 3 downloads a month; AIVA keeps the copyright | Instrumentals only; free plan keeps the copyright with AIVA | ~20 min |
| Soundraw | Strong Why?
| Paid | Royalty-free instrumentals | ~20 min |
Create visuals
Generate 6 to 10 short clips that match the song's mood. Reusing the same style words in every prompt keeps the clips looking like one video.
| Tool | Evidence | Plan | Good for | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway | Strong Why?
| Freemium 125 one-time credits | High-quality clips you cut to the beat yourself | ~30 min |
| Pika | Strong Why?
| Paid Free account, but no monthly credits | Quick stylized clips and teasers | ~25 min |
| Kaiber | Strong Why?
| Paid | Animation that reacts to the music | ~25 min |
| Kling | Moderate Why?
| Freemium 66 credits a day; watermark, no commercial use | Keeps a character consistent across shots | ~30 min |
Edit to the beat
Drop the song and clips into the editor and line the cuts up with the beat. Add lyrics or captions if you want a lyric video.
| Tool | Evidence | Plan | Good for | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CapCut | Strong Why?
| Freemium Basic editing and templates; premium AI features locked | Auto beat sync and auto lyrics | ~30 min |
| Canva | Moderate Why?
| Freemium 5 GB storage, 20 AI uses | Basic beat sync in a familiar editor | ~30 min |
| DaVinci Resolve | Moderate Why?
| Free Free version up to 4K at 60fps | Most control; beat matching is manual | ~60 min |
Thumbnail and title card
Grab a strong frame or generate a cover-style image, then add the song title in large, readable text.
| Tool | Evidence | Plan | Good for | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | Strong Why?
| Freemium 5 GB storage, 20 AI uses | Templates and text layout | ~15 min |
| Ideogram | Strong Why?
| Freemium Weekly slow credits | Generates images with readable text | ~15 min |
| Leonardo | Moderate Why?
| Freemium 150 tokens a day; creations are public | Dramatic, stylized images; add text elsewhere | ~15 min |
We build workflows from published reviews, guides and tool documentation, not hands-on testing. Plans change often, so confirm the current details on each tool's site.