Best AI tools for making short videos and reels

Updated July 2026 · 12 tools reviewed

Turn long recordings into vertical clips ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.

#	Tool	Best for	Pricing	Score
1	Grammarly Real-time AI writing assistant 4.8	Anyone who writes emails, docs or messages and wants them sharper.	Freemium	92TH	Visit
2	Runway Pro video model + full editor 4.8	Filmmakers and studios producing cinematic AI shots.	Freemium	90TH	Visit
3	Opus Clip Long video → viral shorts 4.7	Podcasters and YouTubers repurposing for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.	Freemium	89TH	Visit
4	Leonardo.Ai Production image studio for creators 4.7	Game art, characters and concept work needing fine control.	Freemium	86TH	Visit
5	Pika Playful, fast text-to-video 4.6	Creators making short, fun social clips and effects.	Freemium	86TH	Visit
6	Kling AI Realistic motion at long durations 4.7	Anyone needing longer, physically believable AI clips.	Paid	85TH	Visit
7	Luma Dream Machine Smooth camera-aware video AI 4.6	Designers needing smooth camera moves and product hero shots.	Freemium	85TH	Visit
8	HeyGen AI avatars that speak your script 4.7	Sales, training and marketing teams shooting talking-head video without a camera.	Freemium	85TH	Visit
9	Descript Edit video by editing text 4.7	Podcasters and YouTubers who hate scrubbing a timeline.	Freemium	85TH	Visit
10	Poe by Quora Every major AI in one subscription 4.6	People who want GPT, Claude, Gemini and image models behind one bill.	Freemium	85TH	Visit
11	Murf.ai Studio voiceovers for business 4.6	E-learning, explainers and corporate video voiceovers.	Freemium	84TH	Visit
12	Synthesia Enterprise AI video for training 4.7	L&D and corporate comms teams replacing studio shoots.	Paid	81TH	Visit

Anyone who writes emails, docs or messages and wants them sharper.

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What is the best AI tool for making short videos and reels?▾

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Can I use the same AI tool for making short videos and reels and other tasks?▾

Most AI tools are multi-purpose. The list below highlights the tools that perform best for this specific job.