Introduce a service
Show what people can come to you for, bring the experience to life, and invite them to book or learn more.
AI Promotional Video Maker for Your Business
Turn your photos, ideas, or a reference into a complete promo video for your next launch, service, or event, with AI visuals, voiceover, music, and captions.
What promo videos can you make with HappySeeds?
HappySeeds is an AI promo video maker for small brands and business owners who want to turn their own photos, a written idea, or a reference video into a complete promotional video. You bring your materials, what you are promoting, and what viewers should do next; HappySeeds suggests creative directions and builds new scenes around the one you choose. Promos can be vertical, square, or landscape and download with their voiceover, music, and captions. As of October 2026, you can start with 30 free credits and no credit card, and paid plans start at $12.90 a month and export without a watermark.
A service introduction, an event invitation, and a product launch give people different reasons to pay attention. Build your promo around the reason that matters this time.
Invite people to an event
Give viewers a feel for the activity, then tell them when it happens and how to reserve a place.
Launch something new
Introduce what’s new, show why someone might want it, and give them a way to explore it.
Tell your brand’s story
Explain why your business or project exists and what it offers. A promo can introduce a point of view without needing a discount.
How do I create a promotional video?
To make a small-business promo with HappySeeds, start with photos, a written idea, or a reference video. Describe the promotion, choose a creative direction, generate the visuals, and add the sound and captions you need. Review the finished video before downloading it. HappySeeds also supports longer promo videos.
Follow the story from brief to download
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Brief
Bring your materials and describe the message and next step. Use one clear message to decide what belongs in the brief.
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Direction
Ask HappySeeds for creative directions, choose one, and refine the generation prompt. See how to shape the opening.
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Generate
Generate for your intended viewing context. Choose the length and format before making the version you need.
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Sound
Request voiceover, music, and captions as needed. Follow the sound and captions check.
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Review
Review the complete promo using the business facts check, then download and publish it on your chosen channel.
Copy this brief and fill in your details
Make a promotional video for [business, product, or event], aimed at [audience]. I have [photos, footage, a written idea, or a reference]. The main message is [one thing to remember], and viewers should [next step]. It will play on [channel or page], in [format], with a target length of [length]. Suggest creative directions and a generation prompt before making the visuals. I’d like [voiceover, music, and captions]. Use these confirmed details: [names, dates, prices, or booking information that matter].
Example: a bicycle repair shop
Introduce my bicycle repair service to local riders. I’ll provide workshop and bicycle photos. The message is that riders can bring their bikes to us for a service, and the next step is to book. This is for our website. Suggest a friendly creative direction and a generation prompt before making the visuals. Include a short voiceover, music, and captions. Use the service and booking details I provide.
What is the best app to create promotional videos?
The best way to make a promo depends on what you already have and what the video must show. Our guide: choose AI for new scenes from an idea or photos, a template for arranging existing material, real footage for an exact experience, or a production service when you want someone else to manage the work.
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Do viewers need to see the real experience or exact software behavior?
YesReal filming or screen recording
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ThenGenerate it with HappySeedsBring photos, an idea, or a reference, then review the generated visuals.Do you want someone else to plan, film, and edit it?
YesA video production service
| Your priority | A route to consider | What you bring or decide |
|---|---|---|
| Create scenes you haven’t filmed | AI generation with HappySeeds | Bring photos, an idea, or a reference; choose a creative direction and review the generated visuals. |
| Arrange existing footage and text in a set layout | A template editor | Choose the layout, supply the footage, and decide which text to replace. |
| Show the actual experience or exact software behavior | Real filming or screen recording | Capture the real process and use it where viewers need to see what actually happens. |
| Have someone plan, film, and edit the project | A video production service | Agree on the deliverables, budget, and revisions with the provider. |
You can combine routes. If the promo needs to show exactly how your app works, use a real screen recording for that part. Keep the actual product experience visible.
Give your promo one clear message
A focused promo gives viewers something to remember and something to do next. In HappySeeds, state that message before asking for creative directions; use the proposed ideas to choose which visuals support it.
The main message is [message]. Viewers should [action]. Suggest creative directions, then help me turn the one I choose into a script and generation prompt. Use my materials to show what supports the message.
Choose the content that earns its place
| This promotion | Message to establish | Supporting content | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| A service introduction | What people can come to you for | The place, experience, or service in action | Book or learn more |
| An event invitation | What people will experience | The activity and setting | Reserve a place using the confirmed details |
| A product launch | What’s new and why it matters | The product in a relevant situation | Explore or buy it |
| A brand introduction | What the business stands for and offers | Materials that make that story concrete | Visit or find out more |
Before generating, read the suggested script and ask: does each scene support the same message? If the story drifts into a different promotion, tell HappySeeds which idea to focus on and refine the prompt.
How do you create an engaging opening for a promo video?
Start with an opening that makes clear what’s being promoted and why it deserves attention. With HappySeeds, ask for different opening ideas before choosing a creative direction and generating the visuals.
Suggest opening ideas for this promotion: one that leads with the experience, one with the problem we help with, and one with what’s new. Help me choose the opening that fits my materials and main message, then write the generation prompt.
Watch the generated opening before refining the rest. Can someone recognize the service, event, or product without waiting for the closing line? If the picture is attractive but the subject is unclear, describe what needs to be recognizable and revise the prompt for a new version.
For TikTok ads, TikTok’s creative guidance recommends establishing the hook and content value early. Our suggestion here is to use that principle to choose an opening that fits your promotion. (Guidance checked October 20, 2026.)
How long should promo videos be?
There is no single best length: a promo should be long enough to explain the message and next step where it will play. In HappySeeds, state where the video will play, the format you want, and a target length before generating. HappySeeds supports vertical, square, and landscape formats. It also supports longer promo videos.
Use the creative direction we’ve chosen to make a [format] promo for [destination], with a target length of [length]. Help me adjust the script to include [main message] and [next step] before generating this version.
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1:1
16:9
Match the version to the viewing task
| Viewing context | Our suggestion | What to ask HappySeeds for |
|---|---|---|
| A feed or short-video placement | Lead with the main reason to watch and keep the story focused | A version in the format required by your chosen placement, with the main message and action included in your target length |
| A website introduction | Give viewers enough context to understand the service or launch | A version shaped around what the page visitor needs to know before taking the next step |
| An event page or presentation | Allow room for the experience and essential invitation details | A version that explains the event and gives viewers time to understand the details |
For more than one destination, tell HappySeeds which version you are making each time. Review the actual duration, subject framing, and readable text in each finished version. Shorten the script or trim the pacing if the message feels rushed; check the destination’s current requirements before uploading.
How do you make a promo understandable with the sound on or off?
Use voiceover and music for viewers with the sound on, and captions or on-screen text so the message still reads when muted. In HappySeeds, ask for captions as a separate request alongside voiceover and music, then check the video with the sound on and off.
Add a voiceover using this approved script: [script]. Add music that fits [mood], and add captions for the spoken message. Include this essential action in the on-screen wording: [action].
Listen, then watch without sound
With sound on, check whether the voiceover is clear and the music leaves it understandable. Then mute the finished video: can you still identify the promotion and the action? If essential words are missing, ask HappySeeds to add or adjust the captions and review the revised result.
TikTok’s guidance for performance ads also recommends captions or on-screen text to add context. The muted viewing check above is our editing suggestion. (Guidance checked October 20, 2026.)
Keep the promo true to your business
Use your own business or product photos and confirmed information to ground an AI promo in what you actually offer. In HappySeeds, explain what your uploaded materials show and which details the video needs to communicate.
You can upload your logo to include it in the video. Describe your brand colors in the brief, or upload reference material, to guide the colors in generated visuals.
These photos show [our product, place, or activity]. Use them as the starting material. Here are the confirmed details for the script and captions: [details]. This uploaded screen recording shows the real product flow; use it for the part that explains how the product works. Include my uploaded logo, and use my brand color reference to guide the visuals.
For a website or app launch, combine the broader story with real screens where the exact experience matters.
Check the promise before you publish
- Materials: Do the visuals represent the product, service, or activity you are promoting? Review generated details against your own materials.
- Brand: Is your logo shown as intended, and do the colors follow your reference?
- Facts: Are the names and any dates, prices, locations, or offer terms correct wherever they appear or are spoken?
- Action: Does the invitation point to the real place to book, visit, or buy?
Ask HappySeeds to adjust wording that needs changing, then review the result. Before downloading, complete the opening, length and format, and sound checks too.
How much does it cost to have a promotional video made?
It depends on who makes it. A commissioned promo is priced by the provider for the footage, editing, deliverables, and revisions you agree on, so ask for a quote that covers what you need. With HappySeeds, you make it yourself with credits: new users start with 30 free credits, and further usage depends on the model, video settings, and revisions.
Commissioned promo
- A quotePriced by the provider for what you agree on
- FootageFilming the scenes
- Editing and deliverablesThe versions you receive
- RevisionsThe rounds included in the quote
Made with HappySeeds
- 30 free creditsFor new users to explore a direction
- Credits per videoDepend on the model, video settings, and revisions
- Paid plansFrom $12.90 a month (as of October 2026)
Start with a direction, then plan more usage
Use the free credits to explore your promotion. Paid plans start at $12.90 a month (as of October 2026); Lite and Pro add credits, access to Seedance models, higher-resolution options, and watermark-free video downloads. See current plans for the available options and terms.
Use materials you have the right to use
Videos generated with HappySeeds can be used commercially. Bring photos, footage, references, and other assets you have permission to use for your promotion.
Why make your promo with HappySeeds?
You have photos, but not a full shoot
Use your business or product photos as starting material for new video scenes. Describe the movement, setting, and mood you want to develop around the promotion.
You know the promotion, but need a creative direction
Ask HappySeeds for different approaches, choose the one that fits your message, and get help writing a generation prompt you can refine in your own words.
You have a reference, but need your own story
Upload a reference video you have permission to use. Explain what you like about its opening or pacing and what should change for your promotion, then build around your own materials.
Choose HappySeeds when you want to develop new visuals through conversation. If your main task is arranging existing clips in a fixed design, consider a template editor; if it is showing an exact real-world process, start with real footage. The production route guide explains how these choices can work together.
Create with popular video models including Seedance. Add voiceover, music, and captions, and make simple edits as you bring the promo together.
For video tasks beyond a single promotion, explore the HappySeeds AI Video Generator.
Questions about making your promo
Can ChatGPT make me a promotional video?
ChatGPT can help you develop creative ideas and write a promotional video script. With HappySeeds, you can turn that brief into a complete promo through conversation: generate the visuals, then add voiceover, music, and captions.
Can I make a longer promotional video?
Yes. HappySeeds supports longer promotional videos. Describe the story and target length you need, then review the complete video before sharing it.
Can I use several photos in one promo?
Yes. HappySeeds supports making a video from multiple photos. Choose materials for the same promotion and describe what you want to show.
Can I make a promo without appearing on camera?
Yes. You can use generated visuals, voiceover, music, and captions. HappySeeds can also create simple talking videos if you want a presenter; review the result for the person and message you need.
Can I change the video after generating it?
Yes. Describe the change in chat to create a new version, or use simple edits such as trimming and adjusting voiceover, music, or captions. Review the revised video before sharing it.
Do I need to download an app?
No. HappySeeds works in your browser. Start online with your idea or materials, then download your finished video for the place you will publish it.
Does the downloaded video include sound and captions?
Yes. Voiceover, music, and captions added to your HappySeeds video can be downloaded with it. Ask for the elements you want and check the finished version before sharing.
Can I make a promotional video for free?
You can start with 30 free credits, with no credit card required. Usage depends on the model, video settings, and revisions. See current plans if you need more usage.
Can I use my promo for my business?
Yes. Videos generated with HappySeeds can be used commercially. Use materials you have the right to use in your promotion.
How is a promo different from an ad or a social video?
A promo brings attention to a particular business, launch, event, or offer. It can be shared as a social post or a paid ad. If your next task is comparing paid ad variants, planning ongoing posts, or showing product details, focus the next video around that task. For paid campaigns, see our AI video ad workflow guide.
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