# Tellcut Review AI motion graphics generator that turns text or screenshots into 1080p animated videos, editable by chat, powered by Claude Opus 5.5. ## Editor's Score: 67/100 Capability scores 17 because the code-driven, chat-editable approach is genuinely distinctive and the Claude Opus 5.5 backbone is a real differentiator, but the hard 30-second ceiling and absence of live-action or avatar output leave it well behind Runway and HeyGen on breadth. Ease of use scores 19 because the chat-based revision loop and transparent credit table lower the learning curve considerably for non-editors. Value scores 15 because $19.90/month with no free generation tier and a credit model that charges 40 credits per edit means a single iterative project can consume a meaningful fraction of the monthly allowance; the per-video cost on Starter works out to roughly $1.33 per plain text video, which is steep for a 15-second clip. Delivery scores 16 because no third-party user reviews were found to validate output quality claims, the submitted pricing model was listed as FREEMIUM when the product has no free generation tier, and the marketing-to-evidence ratio is high for a tool with no visible public track record. ## Pros - Every frame is code-generated, so chat-based revisions rewrite the animation rather than regenerating from scratch, making iterative edits faster and more predictable than diffusion-based tools. - All three paid tiers include 1080p MP4 export, no watermark, and commercial use rights from the lowest $19.90/month plan, with no feature gating between tiers beyond credit volume. - Powered by Claude Opus 5.5, which brings strong reasoning to scene planning, meaning the initial generation from a vague prompt tends to be more structurally coherent than tools using smaller models. ## Cons - Hard 30-second maximum video length is a genuine product constraint, not a tier limit. No upgrade enables longer videos, which rules out the tool for anything beyond a short social clip or product teaser. - No free tier exists. The free Studio example lets you explore a pre-built animation but creating your own video requires purchasing a subscription, which is a higher commitment ask than competitors offering a free generation allowance. - Credit math penalizes iterative work: each chat edit costs 40 credits on top of the 100 to 160 credits for the initial generation, so a single project with four rounds of revisions on Starter can consume 300 credits, leaving room for only five such projects per month. ## Pricing Paid. - Starter: $19.90/month - Pro: $39.90/month - Max: $79.90/month Pricing reflects what we saw at the time of review (2026-11). Confirm current pricing on the official site. Category: AI Video Tools (https://aitoolseekers.com/category/ai-video-tools) Official site: https://tellcut.app/ Last verified by a human: 2026-11-09 Reviewed by a human at AI Tool Seekers, a hand-reviewed AI tools directory. Every listed tool is verified by a person before publishing. Scores are editorial opinions from a fixed rubric (capability, ease of use, value, delivery on promise) and cannot be bought; there is no pay-to-rank. Directory: https://aitoolseekers.com This review: https://aitoolseekers.com/tools/tellcut Methodology: https://aitoolseekers.com/how-verification-works ## Verdict Tellcut is the right pick for marketers and indie developers who need polished motion graphics from a text prompt or screenshot, without touching a timeline editor. The 15-second cap and credit math mean heavy users will burn through the $19.90 Starter plan fast, and Runway offers far more video length and editing depth for teams willing to pay more. Anyone needing live-action footage, AI avatars, or videos longer than 30 seconds should skip it entirely. Best for: Solo marketers and app developers making short product demos or social ads from text or screenshots Not for: Teams needing live-action editing, AI avatars, or videos longer than 30 seconds ## Overview Tellcut is a web-based AI motion graphics generator built specifically around Claude Opus 5.5. You describe what you want in plain text, or drop in a screenshot, and the model writes animation code that produces a short animated video. The output is not a diffusion-model video clip; every frame is rendered from code, which is what makes chat-based revision possible. You can ask it to change colors, reorder scenes, or swap text, and it rewrites the underlying code rather than regenerating a video from scratch. The core loop is: prompt or screenshot in, animated video out, then refine by chat with version history tracking your changes. Outputs are 1080p MP4 with no watermark on any paid plan, and the tool supports 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 aspect ratios up to 30 seconds. The pricing page lists a credit table that makes the economics concrete: a 15-second text-only video costs 100 credits, a screenshot animation costs 160 credits, and each chat edit costs 40 credits. Starter's 1,500 monthly credits cover 15 plain text videos or 6 screenshot animations with two rounds of edits each. What separates Tellcut from general-purpose AI video tools like Runway is the focus on motion graphics specifically: app launch videos, animated data charts, logo reveals, and social ads rather than cinematic footage or talking-head clips. The template library and effect previews are built for that use case. What it cannot do is generate live-action footage, add AI avatars, or produce anything longer than 30 seconds. ## Who should use it Solo app developers and product marketers who need a quick animated walkthrough or social ad from a screenshot will get the most out of Tellcut. The screenshot-to-animation path is genuinely useful for showing a UI in motion without recording a screen capture. Freelancers producing short explainer videos or animated charts for clients can also work within the credit model, provided they are not churning out dozens of videos a month. Anyone running a video-heavy content operation should look elsewhere. If you need live-action editing, transcript-based cuts, or AI avatar presenters, Runway or HeyGen are better fits. Runway handles longer, more complex video projects with a broader editing toolkit. HeyGen is the clear choice when the output needs a talking-head presenter or video translation across languages. ## FAQ Q: Is there a free plan or free trial? A: There is no free plan. A free Studio example lets you explore a pre-built animation and try chat edits on it, but generating your own video from a prompt or screenshot requires a paid subscription starting at $19.90/month. Q: How long can videos be? A: The maximum video length is 30 seconds across all plans. This is a product constraint, not a tier limit. No paid upgrade enables longer output. Q: Do credits roll over month to month? A: The pricing page does not mention credit rollover. Based on the monthly reset structure described, credits appear to expire at the end of each billing period, though a reviewer should confirm this directly with the tool before publishing. Q: What does each chat edit actually cost? A: Each chat edit costs 40 credits. A screenshot animation with two chat edits costs 160 + 80 = 240 credits total, which means Starter's 1,500 credits cover 6 such projects per month. Q: Can I use the videos commercially? A: Yes. Commercial use rights are included on all three paid tiers, including the $19.90/month Starter plan. Q: What aspect ratios and resolutions does Tellcut export? A: Tellcut exports 1080p MP4 in 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 aspect ratios. There is no 4K export option listed on the pricing page.