Create and edit video with Runway Gen-4 and related models. Text-to-video, image-to-video, and professional-grade motion.
This model gets stronger as the shot becomes more explicit. Give it a subject, a move, a frame, and a mood so the output feels directed instead of guessed.
Best results start with a directed prompt or a strong first frame.
Runway on Pixio gives you access to Runway’s video models in one place: Gen-4 (and Gen-4 Turbo) for image-to-video and text-to-video, Gen-4 Aleph for video-to-video restyle and edit, Gen-4 Act-Two for character-driven clips, Gen-3 Alpha (and Turbo) for image-to-video, extend, and expand, plus Gen-4 Upscale for 4K. Use this page as the hub for when to pick which Runway tool—then open the specific model page for options, prompts, and tips.
Runway on Pixio gives you access to Runway’s video models in one place: Gen-4 (and Gen-4 Turbo) for image-to-video and text-to-video, Gen-4 Aleph for video-to-video restyle and edit, Gen-4 Act-Two for character-driven clips, Gen-3 Alpha (and Turbo) for image-to-video, extend, and expand, plus Gen-4 Upscale for 4K. Use this page as the hub for when to pick which Runway tool—then open the specific model page for options, prompts, and tips.
| Family | Main use |
|---|---|
| Gen-4 / Gen-4 Turbo | Image-to-video; fast iteration (Turbo) or best quality (standard) |
| Gen-4 Aleph | Video-to-video restyle and edit; preserve motion, change look or content |
| Gen-4 Act-Two | Character-driven video from one reference image |
| Gen-4 Upscale | 4K upscale of finished clips |
| Gen-3 Alpha / Turbo | Image-to-video, extend, expand (outpaint); earlier generation, still capable |
Credits, duration, and aspect ratios depend on the specific model. Check each model card in Pixio (Gen-4 Image to Video, Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Aleph, Gen-4 Act-Two, Gen-4 Upscale, Gen-3 Turbo, etc.) for values and limits.
Credits are per model (Gen-4, Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Aleph, Gen-4 Act-Two, Gen-4 Upscale, Gen-3 Turbo Extend/Expand). Each model card in Pixio shows current rates for your plan.
| Scenario | Model |
|---|---|
| Animate a keyframe (best quality) | Gen-4 (Image to Video) |
| Animate a keyframe (fast, cheap) | Gen-4 Turbo or Gen-4 Turbo (Image to Video) |
| Restyle or edit existing video | Gen-4 Aleph |
| Character performs from reference | Gen-4 Act-Two |
| Extend a clip longer | Gen-3 Turbo Extend or Gen-4 (where supported) |
| Expand/outpaint (wider frame) | Gen-3 Turbo Expand (Outpaint) |
| 4K delivery | Gen-4 Upscale |
Start with a strong first frame when consistency matters more than surprise.
Keep each prompt focused on one primary motion direction.
Use shorter runs for iteration, then scale up for finals.
For narratives, structure the idea as Shot 1 / Shot 2 / Shot 3 instead of one flat blob.
A strong video prompt gives the scene a subject, a move, camera behavior, and a mood to hold onto.
Start from language and push for camera intent, pacing, atmosphere, and shot design in one move.
Start from a frame or reference when consistency matters more than improvisation.
Continue or refine the clip without throwing away the visual language you already established.
Runway works well when the prompt needs motion, framing, and visual direction, not just subject matter.
Use it for sequences that need a strong first frame, continuity, or a clearly controlled camera idea.
Treat each generation like a shot brief instead of a loose caption to get more cinematic outputs.
Start with either a directed text brief or a strong frame, depending on how locked the look already is.
Write the motion like a director: subject, action, camera behavior, environment, lighting, and tone.
Iterate fast on shorter runs, then move to stronger finals once the rhythm feels right.
Use it to build a stronger first frame, then hand that frame to the video model for motion and continuity.
Pair it with frame extraction, merge tools, or image prep so the motion workflow stays clean end to end.
