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Runway
Runway

Runway

Runway currently supports text-to-video and single-image-to-video. Base generation offers 720p for 5 seconds, 720p for 10 seconds, and 1080p for 5 seconds.

Input modes
Text-to-video and single-image-to-video
Credit cost
12 / 30 / 30 credits
Prompt limit
1,800 characters
Upload limit
1 JPG/JPEG/PNG file, up to 10 MB
★ — Runway currently supports text-to-video and single-image-to-video. Base generation offers 720p for 5 seconds, 720p for 10 seconds, and 1080p for 5 seconds.
★ — 720p for 5 seconds costs 12 credits; 720p for 10 seconds and 1080p for 5 seconds each cost 30 credits. 1080p for 10 seconds is unavailable.
★ — Image mode accepts exactly one JPG, JPEG, or PNG file up to 10 MB and follows the starting image orientation.
★ — Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.
30-second overview
Runway
720p 5 sec: 12 credits; 720p 10 sec or 1080p 5 sec: 30 credits
What it does best
This page starts from text or one image. Compare Runway Aleph or Luma Modify Video when transforming an existing video.
Best for
Use it to generate a short video from text, animate a single image, or add another segment to a successful result. The page has no multi-image input, existing-video transformation, or 1080p 10-second option.
Popular searches
How do I use Runway?Runway text-to-videoRunway single-image-to-video

At a glance

What is this model like?

Text mode supports 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, and 3:4. Image mode accepts one JPG, JPEG, or PNG file up to 10 MB. Base generation and Extend are separate, separately charged tasks.

What it does best
This page starts from text or one image. Compare Runway Aleph or Luma Modify Video when transforming an existing video.
Best for
Use it to generate a short video from text, animate a single image, or add another segment to a successful result. The page has no multi-image input, existing-video transformation, or 1080p 10-second option.
Why use it on Kyeo AI
720p for 5 seconds costs 12 credits; 720p for 10 seconds and 1080p for 5 seconds each cost 30 credits. 1080p for 10 seconds is unavailable. Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.

Key facts

Quickly assess whether this model fits your use case.

Input modes
Runway currently supports text-to-video and single-image-to-video. Base generation offers 720p for 5 seconds, 720p for 10 seconds, and 1080p for 5 seconds.
Credit cost
720p for 5 seconds costs 12 credits; 720p for 10 seconds and 1080p for 5 seconds each cost 30 credits. 1080p for 10 seconds is unavailable.
Prompt limit
1,800 characters
Upload limit
Image mode accepts exactly one JPG, JPEG, or PNG file up to 10 MB and follows the starting image orientation.
Extend
Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.

Also known as

The same model may appear under different names across documentation and community discussions; this list keeps them easy to search and compare.

Runway
Runway video generation
Runway Extend

Common questions

These practical questions focus on the task, input conditions, and result requirements you should confirm before choosing.

How do I use Runway?
Runway text-to-video
Runway single-image-to-video
Runway pricing
Runway 720p vs 1080p
Runway 5 vs 10 seconds
Does Runway support 1080p for 10 seconds?
What is Runway Extend?
How do I use Runway Extend?
Which public source Runway model does Kyeo use?

Selection guide

Use these decision points when choosing a model.

1
When starting from text or one image

When starting from text or one image — Runway currently supports text-to-video and single-image-to-video. Base generation offers 720p for 5 seconds, 720p for 10 seconds, and 1080p for 5 seconds.

2
When an existing video needs transformation

When an existing video needs transformation — This page starts from text or one image. Compare Runway Aleph or Luma Modify Video when transforming an existing video.

3
Minimum verification path

Minimum verification path — 720p for 5 seconds costs 12 credits; 720p for 10 seconds and 1080p for 5 seconds each cost 30 credits. 1080p for 10 seconds is unavailable. Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.

Popular comparisons

Compare common alternatives on the same task to clarify differences in inputs, controls, and cost.

How does Runway differ from Runway Aleph?
Runway vs Runway Aleph
How does Runway differ from Luma Modify Video?
Runway vs Luma Modify Video

Model comparison

Compare the current model with alternatives at a glance.

Input media
Runway
Input media — Runway currently supports text-to-video and single-image-to-video. Base generation offers 720p for 5 seconds, 720p for 10 seconds, and 1080p for 5 seconds.
Runway Aleph
1 existing video, with 1 optional reference image
Extend
Runway
Extend — Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.
Runway Aleph
No current Runway Extend action
Visible controls
Runway
Visible controls — Text mode supports 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, and 3:4. Image mode accepts one JPG, JPEG, or PNG file up to 10 MB. Base generation and Extend are separate, separately charged tasks.
Runway Aleph
Runway Aleph — This page starts from text or one image. Compare Runway Aleph or Luma Modify Video when transforming an existing video.

Practical usage insights

Practical guidance based on public sources, current on-site limits, and representative tasks.

The public source workflow name is not a direct Runway model

The public source workflow name is not a direct Runway model — Runway currently supports text-to-video and single-image-to-video. Base generation offers 720p for 5 seconds, 720p for 10 seconds, and 1080p for 5 seconds.

Generation and extension are separate requests

Generation and extension are separate requests — 720p for 5 seconds costs 12 credits; 720p for 10 seconds and 1080p for 5 seconds each cost 30 credits. 1080p for 10 seconds is unavailable. Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.

Capabilities

One generation workflow for text and a single image

One generation workflow for text and a single image — Image mode accepts exactly one JPG, JPEG, or PNG file up to 10 MB and follows the starting image orientation.

3 valid generation combinations

3 valid generation combinations — 720p for 5 seconds costs 12 credits; 720p for 10 seconds and 1080p for 5 seconds each cost 30 credits. 1080p for 10 seconds is unavailable.

Separate extension for successful results

Separate extension for successful results — Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.

Use cases

Generate a short video from text

Generate a short video from text — Runway currently supports text-to-video and single-image-to-video. Base generation offers 720p for 5 seconds, 720p for 10 seconds, and 1080p for 5 seconds.

Generate a video from one image

Generate a video from one image — Image mode accepts exactly one JPG, JPEG, or PNG file up to 10 MB and follows the starting image orientation.

Extend a successful result

Extend a successful result — Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.

Prompt tips

Confirm a valid combination first

Confirm a valid combination first — 720p for 5 seconds costs 12 credits; 720p for 10 seconds and 1080p for 5 seconds each cost 30 credits. 1080p for 10 seconds is unavailable.

Crop image-mode input before upload

Crop image-mode input before upload — Image mode accepts exactly one JPG, JPEG, or PNG file up to 10 MB and follows the starting image orientation.

Write generation and extension prompts separately

Write generation and extension prompts separately — Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.

Why choose it

✓ — Runway currently supports text-to-video and single-image-to-video. Base generation offers 720p for 5 seconds, 720p for 10 seconds, and 1080p for 5 seconds.
✓ — 720p for 5 seconds costs 12 credits; 720p for 10 seconds and 1080p for 5 seconds each cost 30 credits. 1080p for 10 seconds is unavailable.
✓ — Image mode accepts exactly one JPG, JPEG, or PNG file up to 10 MB and follows the starting image orientation.
✓ — Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.

What to know first

• — This page starts from text or one image. Compare Runway Aleph or Luma Modify Video when transforming an existing video.
• — 720p for 5 seconds costs 12 credits; 720p for 10 seconds and 1080p for 5 seconds each cost 30 credits. 1080p for 10 seconds is unavailable.
• — Image mode accepts exactly one JPG, JPEG, or PNG file up to 10 MB and follows the starting image orientation.
• — Only a successful 720p Runway result can use Extend; 720p output costs 12 credits and 1080p output costs 30 credits, regardless of source duration.
• — Public material states that result files are retained for 14 days. Save required files in time and review generated content independently.

Adjustable parameters

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Video duration
duration
Optional
Parameter type: select
Default: 5 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
Video resolution
quality
Optional
Parameter type: select
Default: 720p
720p
1080p
Aspect ratio
aspectRatio
Optional
Parameter type: select
Default: 16:9
16:9
4:3
1:1
3:4
9:16
Video marking
waterMark
Optional
Parameter type: text

Credit usage

720p 5 sec: 12 credits; 720p 10 sec or 1080p 5 sec: 30 credits

Kyeo currently exposes three base-generation combinations: 720p for 5 seconds at 12 credits, 720p for 10 seconds at 30 credits, and 1080p for 5 seconds at 30 credits. It does not offer 1080p for 10 seconds.

Budget tip

Before batch generation, run an A/B test with the same assets across the current model and alternatives to validate quality and avoid wasting credits.

FAQ

Related models

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Runway Aleph

Runway — Does Runway Aleph support a reference image? — 90 credits / request. Use it to request additions, removals, replacements, relighting, restyling, or content changes to existing footage. Use it to request additions, removals, replacements, relighting, restyling, or content changes to existing footage.

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Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0 / Capabilities — Text accepts no media; frames requires a first frame and allows a last frame; reference requires a prompt and at least one image, video, or audio reference. Reference media cannot be sent with endpoint-frame fields. Seedance 2.0 supports three mutually exclusive text, frame, and multimodal-reference scenes. The current callable output set is 720p, 1080p, and 4K for 4–15 seconds; video-reference requests are available only at 1080p or 4K because those are the current priced combinations. 164–3,840 credits per request

AI video model
164–3,840 credits per request

Seedance 2.0 Fast

Seedance 2.0 Fast / Capabilities — Text accepts no media; frames requires a first frame and allows a last frame; reference requires a prompt and at least one image, video, or audio reference. Reference media cannot be sent with endpoint-frame fields. 480p/720p · 4–15 · 47–450 credits per request.

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47–450 credits per request

Sources

Content is based on model documentation, feature references, and the settings available on Kyeo AI.

Source note

This page uses reviewed public Runway material and the currently available site scope to document base generation, image limits, pricing, and Extend eligibility.

Last updated: 2026-08-28
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