# Video2Prompt Review Reverse-engineer any viral short video into scene-by-scene AI prompts for Seedance, MiniMax H3, Kling, or Runway. ## Editor's Score: 68/100 Capability scores 18 because the multi-platform source support and Trend Radar are genuinely differentiated features, but the tool does not generate or edit video at a level that competes with Runway, and its output is a research artifact rather than a finished product. Ease of use scores 19 because the credit model is clearly documented, the workflow is linear, and no technical setup is required, though the expiring free credits add friction for casual users. Value scores 18 because the $11.90 credit pack option and the free tier make entry genuinely low-cost, but the per-second video generation billing is opaque and could surprise users who treat it as an all-in-one tool. Delivery scores 13 because no independent user reviews or third-party sentiment were found to corroborate the tool's claims, the homepage text conflicts with the pricing page on free tier terms, and the per-second generation billing rate is undisclosed, all of which reduce confidence that the product delivers exactly what it advertises. ## Pros - Supports six short-form video platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou) plus direct file upload, covering a wider source range than most comparable tools. - Trend Radar keyword monitoring is a genuinely distinct feature that turns the tool from a one-off converter into an ongoing content research workflow. - Credit packs starting at $11.90 for 240 credits let occasional users pay without a subscription, which is rare in this category. ## Cons - The free plan's check-in credits expire after just 7 days and sign-up credits after 30 days, meaning any lapse in daily use burns the free allowance before it can be spent. - Video generation billing is per second of output and sits outside the flat credit pool, so the true cost of a generation-heavy workflow is hard to estimate upfront without testing. - No desktop app, browser extension, or API access is listed at any tier, which limits integration into existing production pipelines. ## Pricing Freemium. A free tier is available. - Free: $0 - Starter: $9.99/month - Pro: $19.99/month - Studio: $69.99/month - Starter Yearly: $47.99/year - Pro Yearly: $95.99/year - Studio Yearly: $479.99/year - Credit Pack: 240 credits: $11.90 - Credit Pack: 600 credits: $21.99 - Credit Pack: 4,400 credits: $49.99 - Credit Pack: 8,800 credits: $99.99 Pricing reflects what we saw at the time of review (2026-10). Confirm current pricing on the official site. Category: AI Video Tools (https://aitoolseekers.com/category/ai-video-tools) Official site: https://video2prompt.net/ Last verified by a human: 2026-10-29 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/video2prompt Methodology: https://aitoolseekers.com/how-verification-works ## Verdict Video2Prompt is the clearest option for short-form creators who want to dissect a viral clip and reproduce its visual logic with an AI video model. Its Trend Radar feature and multi-platform link support (TikTok, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou) go further than most prompt-extraction tools, but Runway beats it decisively for anyone who needs to actually edit or produce finished video rather than just extract prompts. If your workflow is professional video production rather than prompt research, this tool is too narrow. Best for: Short-form creators reverse-engineering viral video styles for AI regeneration Not for: Professional video editors or teams needing full production and editing capabilities ## Overview Video2Prompt does one specific thing: it takes a video link or file and produces the structured text a creator would need to recreate that video using an AI generation model. Paste a public URL from TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, or Kuaishou, or upload an MP4, MOV, or WebM file up to 5 minutes long, and the tool returns a full transcript, on-screen text, the hook, a script quality score, visual style notes, and a scene-by-scene breakdown with ready-to-use prompts formatted for Seedance 2.5, MiniMax H3, Kling, Runway, or Sora. Results are exportable to CSV. What separates it from a basic transcription tool is the Trend Radar feature, which monitors keywords across social platforms on a per-day, per-platform billing basis. The free plan allows one keyword; the Studio plan at $69.99/month allows 60. That makes it less of a one-off utility and more of an ongoing research layer for creators who want to track what content formats are gaining traction before deciding what to produce. The tool also added a Prompt to Video generation mode, letting users take the extracted prompts and generate new clips directly via Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3 without leaving the platform. This closes the loop from analysis to output, though video generation is billed separately per second of output rather than from the flat credit pool used for analysis. The credit model is worth understanding before committing. Each video analysis costs 4 credits. The free plan's daily check-in credits expire after 7 days, and sign-up credits expire after 30 days. Credit packs are available without a subscription, starting at $11.90 for 240 credits (roughly 60 analyses), which suits occasional users who do not want a recurring charge. ## Who should use it Solo creators and social media strategists who study viral content to inform their own AI video production will get the most from Video2Prompt. A TikTok creator who wants to understand why a specific clip performed well, then reproduce its pacing and visual logic with Seedance or Kling, has a clear workflow here. The Trend Radar feature adds value for anyone running multiple content verticals who wants to monitor keyword momentum across platforms before committing production time. Anyone who needs to actually edit footage, add voiceovers, collaborate with a team, or produce polished finished video should look elsewhere. Descript is the better choice if transcript-based editing of your own footage is the core job. Runway is the right pick if you need a full AI video generation and editing environment rather than a prompt-extraction layer sitting in front of one. ## FAQ Q: How many videos can I analyze on the free plan? A: The free plan gives 5 credits on sign-up and up to 26 check-in credits per 7-day window. Since each analysis costs 4 credits, the sign-up credits cover one analysis with 1 credit left over. Daily check-ins can add more, but those credits expire after 7 days. Q: Can I use Video2Prompt without a subscription? A: Yes. One-time credit packs are available: 240 credits for $11.90, 600 for $21.99, 4,400 for $49.99, and 8,800 for $99.99. These do not require a recurring subscription. Q: Which AI video models does the prompt output support? A: The tool formats prompts for Seedance 2.5, MiniMax H3, Kling, Runway, and Sora. All models are available on paid plans; the free tier also generates prompts but with limited credits. Q: What video sources and file formats are supported? A: Public links from TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube and Shorts, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Kuaishou are supported, as well as direct uploads of MP4, MOV, and WebM files up to 5 minutes long. Q: How does video generation billing work compared to analysis credits? A: Video analysis costs 4 credits per clip from your monthly or purchased credit pool. Video generation via Seedance 2.5 or MiniMax H3 is billed separately per second of output, not from the same flat credit pool. Q: What is Trend Radar and how is it billed? A: Trend Radar monitors user-defined keywords across social platforms to surface trending content. It is billed per keyword, per platform, per day. The free plan allows 1 keyword; Studio allows 60.