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Magic Hour

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Magic Hour is a browser-based studio for creating and editing AI video, images and audio, with a REST API and SDKs for generating videos and images from text or media. Creators, marketing teams and developers use it to produce downloadable assets.

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Who it's for

  • Creators producing social or short-form video who want fast generation and templates to iterate quickly.
  • Teams and agencies producing campaign assets at scale who need a single studio or programmatic API for repeatable workflows.
  • Developers building automated or personalized media pipelines who will use the REST API and SDKs (Python, Node, Go, Rust).

How it fits your workflow

Start with a prompt or upload (text prompt, image, or audio); choose a workflow (text-to-video, image-to-video, image editor, talking photo) and a model where applicable; the studio generates a video, image, GIF, or audio file.

Use the browser studio for hands-on editing and templates, or call the REST API with SDKs to generate outputs programmatically (example: POST /v1/image-to-video).

Downloadable outputs vary by tool and plan (resolution, watermarking, and commercial rights differ between free and paid plans).

Pricing

Free: Free to try with daily credits and supported tools available without signup; free outputs are for personal, non-commercial use.

Free

Free to try; no credit card required

  • · Free daily credits
  • · Access to supported core tools without signup
  • · Lower-resolution exports and watermarked outputs on some tools

Paid subscriptions

Varies — see the pricing page on the site

  • · Higher-resolution and watermark-free exports
  • · Faster queues and more credits
  • · Commercial rights included with paid subscriptions

Credit packs / Add-ons

Varies — see pricing page

  • · Remove watermarks with credit packs (commercial rights require subscription)
  • · One-time credit purchases for additional generation volume

Prices checked on Sep 1, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.

Key features

Text-to-Video
Describe a scene with text and generate a cinematic video clip ("Text to Video").
Image Generator
Create images from text prompts across multiple models ("AI Image Generator").
Image-to-Video / Photo Animation
Animate a still photo or turn images into short video clips ("Photo → video", "Image-to-Video").
Image Editing & Restyling
Upload an image and apply edits or restyle videos and images ("Image + prompt → edit", "Video → new style").
Talking Photo & Lip Sync
Add audio to portraits to create talking videos and lip-synced clips ("Portrait + audio → video", "Talking Photo", "Lip Sync").
Model Selector & Library
Choose models labeled by task (text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video, etc.) and compare compatible options where available ("model library labels models for...").

Works with

  • REST API
  • SDKs (Python, Node, Go, Rust)
  • Social & platform exports

Limitations to know

  • Free usage and available modes vary by tool — not all features are available in trial mode.
  • Outputs created without a subscription or credit-pack purchase are for personal, non-commercial use.

Alternatives to consider

  • MindVideo AI

    Choose it if you want an all-in-one AI creative platform that also emphasizes music generation alongside video and image editing.

  • Media IO's Media AI Generator

    Choose it if you need one-click cinematic video generation and URL-to-ad conversion workflows focused on rapid ad/video repurposing.

  • PicLumen

    Choose it if you want a platform that combines image/video generation with a built-in creator community and templates for designers and hobbyists.

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Getting started

  1. Create an account when you need saved projects, account-specific credits, or access to additional workflows and models.
  2. Obtain an API key and use the SDKs or REST endpoints (example SDK usage shown for Python calling image_to_video.generate) for automation or production workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Can I try Magic Hour for free?

Yes. You can try supported AI video, image generation, and image editing tools for free with no credit card. Free usage and available modes vary by tool; paid plans are available for more credits and higher-resolution exports.

Do I need to sign up before I create?

No. Supported free tools can be tried without an account. Sign up is required to save projects, access account-specific credits and rewards, or use workflows or models that require an account.

What can I use as an input?

It depends on the workflow: text prompts for text-to-video, uploaded images for image-to-video or image editing, or audio/text added to photos or videos for lip sync and talking photos. Each tool shows the inputs it supports.

What can I download from Magic Hour?

Depending on the tool, you can download images, video clips, GIFs, or audio. Export resolution and watermarks vary by tool and plan; paid subscriptions include higher-resolution and watermark-free exports.

Can I use Magic Hour outputs commercially?

You own the assets you create subject to the Terms of Service. Free-plan outputs are for personal, non-commercial use; commercial rights are included with paid subscriptions. You remain responsible for rights to uploads, faces, music, brands, and third-party material.

How do I choose an AI model?

Start with the workflow and input you have. The model library labels models by task (text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video, text-to-image, image editing). Use the model selector in supported generators to compare compatible options; availability may vary by plan.