Creator Handbook
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Guides, explainers and fixes for every OpenClips feature. Every step is checked in the live app.
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What do you want to do?
- Guide
Animate a photo
Turn one photo into a short video in OpenClips: add it as the first frame, pick a model, set the length and sound, and press Generate.
- Explainer
How credits work
Credits pay for every OpenClips video and image. See where your balance shows, what your plan gives you, how top-ups differ and what a failed video costs.
- Fix
My video failed. Where did my credits go?
If an OpenClips video fails, the credits held for it come back to your balance on their own. See what you see, why it happens and what to do next.
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Get started
Your first video, your way around, and what the free plan gives you.
4 pagesVideo
Turn photos and text into video, add sound, edit and restyle.
13 pagesImages
Make images, edit a photo and upscale it.
5 pagesMarketing Studio
Paste a product link, get ready-made ads from Templates.
3 pagesCharacters
Your AI twin, its voice, and putting it in a video.
3 pagesCommunity & workflows
Run a workflow, your free film, and using a prompt you like.
4 pagesLibrary & sharing
Find and download your work, share it, and earn credits for invites.
5 pagesDirector, AI apps & API
Work with Director, use OpenClips from your AI app, or call the API.
5 pagesPlans, credits & account
Credits, plans and passes, and everything about your account.
10 pages