Real cuts, not one-second slices
Shots follow the clip's actual edit points, with start and end timecodes for each one. A continuous take stays together, even when the subject moves.
AI Video to Prompt Generator
Upload a clip and get a time-coded prompt for every shot. Edit it, then recreate the shot with Seedance, Kling or Veo.
The result will appear here when it is ready.
Try video to prompt on a sample clip
Follow each cut from the reference clip to its time-coded prompt. Compare the camera movement, lighting and action described in each shot.
Follow each cut from the reference clip to its time-coded prompt. Compare the camera movement, lighting and action described in each shot.
Follow each cut from the reference clip to its time-coded prompt. Compare the camera movement, lighting and action described in each shot.
Follow each cut from the reference clip to its time-coded prompt. Compare the camera movement, lighting and action described in each shot.
What you get from every video
This video to prompt generator returns a shot list, a separate list of on-screen text and a one-sentence summary of the overall style.
Camera, light and color per shot
Each shot describes framing, camera movement, subject, action, setting, lighting, color grade and mood. A 40–80 word prompt brings those details together.
On-screen text kept separate
Captions and other visible text appear in their own list. You decide which words, if any, belong in your next prompt.
Copy one shot or export JSON
Copy an individual prompt, use Copy all for the full sequence, or download the structured shot list as JSON with its timecodes and visual details.
From reference clip to a new video
Use AI video to prompt to carry a reference shot's camera movement and lighting into a new scene. Adapt the prompt, then take it straight to generation.
Recreate any shot in one click
Choose Recreate on a shot to open the video workspace with its prompt and your selected model already filled in. Generate from that starting point.
Swap the subject or product, keep the camera
Enter a new subject or product in Replace subject with… and choose Adapt. The rewrite preserves camera movement, pacing and lighting, while removing descriptions of captions, watermarks and logos.
One account for prompts and generation
Analyze the reference and generate your version on the same site. Your chosen shot goes directly to the workspace, so you can keep working from its prompt.
How to convert a video to a prompt
Go from a reference clip to a prompt you can edit in three steps.
Upload a clip
Choose an MP4, MOV or WebM file up to 60 seconds long. Sign in when you are ready to analyze it.
Get the shot list
Review each shot's timecodes and visual details alongside its prompt. Check the overall style and the separate on-screen text list.
Edit and recreate
Edit a shot's prompt or use Adapt to rewrite it for your chosen model. Add a subject replacement if needed, then choose Recreate to continue in the video workspace.
Prompts formatted for the model you use
Choose a target model and use Adapt to rewrite an individual shot in its format. Choose Generic for a prompt you can use across models.
Seedance 2.0
For Seedance 2.0, describe the shot's action timing and camera path within your sequence.
Kling
For Kling 3.0, spell out how the subject moves and how the camera follows.
Veo 3.1
For Veo 3.1, describe the framing, scene lighting and order of actions in the shot.
Grok Imagine
For Grok Imagine, put the subject, setting and visible action into a direct scene description.
MiniMax H3
For MiniMax H3, describe the camera movement, action rhythm and mood you want to carry forward.
Who uses video to prompt
Use video to prompt to study how a reference is filmed and plan which parts to carry into your own scene.
Product ad remakes
Start from a reference product shot, then replace the item with your own. Keep the camera path and lighting as the basis for a new product scene.
Trend and UGC recreations
Break a short clip into its cuts and actions to understand its rhythm. Adapt individual shots around your own subject before generating a new version.
Storyboards for filmmakers
Use the time-coded shot list as a written breakdown of framing, movement and scene changes. Export the JSON to keep those details with your planning notes.
Learning how good prompts are written
Compare what you see in a clip with the words used to describe it. Each shot shows how camera direction, action and lighting fit into a single prompt.
Need a prompt from a still image?
Upload one image to get a prompt for GPT Image, Nano Banana or Seedream. Take the result directly to the image workspace to generate a new version.
Image to PromptVideo to prompt FAQ
How does AI video to prompt work?
Upload a clip and sign in to analyze it. AI video to prompt breaks it down at real cuts, giving each shot start and end timecodes, visual details and a 40–80 word prompt. You can then edit, copy or adapt any shot before taking it to the video workspace.
Which video formats and lengths can I upload?
Upload an MP4, MOV or WebM video up to 60 seconds long. If your reference is longer, trim it to the part you want to analyze before uploading.
Can I paste a YouTube or TikTok link instead of uploading?
Currently, only file uploads are supported. You cannot paste a YouTube or TikTok link; download the clip first, then upload the video file.
Which AI video models are the prompts written for?
Use Adapt to format a shot's prompt for Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, Grok Imagine or MiniMax H3. You can also choose Generic for a model-independent prompt.
Will the recreated video look exactly like my reference?
The prompt is a reference starting point, so an exact match is not guaranteed. Use the shot's camera movement, action and lighting to guide a new version, then edit the prompt around the details that matter to you.
Can I change the subject or product before I generate?
Yes. Enter your new subject or product in Replace subject with… on an individual shot, then choose Adapt. The rewrite keeps camera movement, pacing and lighting while removing descriptions of captions, watermarks and logos.
Does it read captions and on-screen text?
Yes. Visible text is listed separately from the shot details, so you can decide whether to include it in a prompt. Adapt removes descriptions of captions, watermarks and logos from the rewritten prompt.
Is the video to prompt generator free?
New users receive signup credits to get started. You need to sign in to analyze a video, and both analysis and video generation use credits. See Pricing for the available plans.
Can I use someone else's video as a reference?
You can study a reference's framing, camera movement and pacing to inform your own shots. Use material you have the right to use, and avoid copying someone else's logos, identifiable likenesses or copyrighted content. You are responsible for having permission to use your source material.
Who can see the videos I upload?
Your uploaded video is used only to generate your results. It is not added to the public showcase.
Turn your next reference video into a prompt
Start with one clip and choose the shot you want to build on. Use the video to prompt generator to get its prompt, replace the subject and continue in the video workspace.