Runway Gen-4 Turbo AI video generator
Runway Gen-4 Turbo is the fast, low-cost way to animate a picture. Add a start image, describe the motion, and get a 2 to 10 second clip in 16:9 or 9:16. It starts from an image, so there is no text-only mode. Pay per clip with credits: no subscription needed.
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- Price, 5s clip
- 17credits
- Clip length
- 2 to 10 seconds
- Best quality
- 720p
- Sound
- Silent
17credits per 5-second 720p clip · packs from $9 for 125 credits (≈ 7 clips) · Pricing
Example prompt. Edit it, or tap Generate to run it as it is.
Runway Gen-4 Turbo samples, with their prompts
Same prompts on every model page, so you can compare models side by side.
“A tall glass of iced tea with lemon slices on a sunlit wooden table, condensation beading down the glass, ice cubes clinking, the camera slowly pushing in, warm summer light, shallow depth of field, commercial food film”
“Macro slow motion of a hummingbird hovering at a bright red flower, wings a soft blur, nectar drops catching the morning light, shallow depth of field, nature documentary”
“Storm clouds rolling over a vast golden wheat field, sunbeams breaking through the clouds, the wheat rippling in the wind, slow aerial drift forward, cinematic landscape film”
Every sample on this page was generated with Runway Gen-4 Turbo from the prompt shown, unedited, sound removed. Hero prompt: “Aerial shot gliding low over rows of blooming lavender at sunset toward a stone farmhouse, golden light, a gentle breeze rippling the purple flowers, cinematic travel film”
How to use Runway Gen-4 Turbo
- 1
Describe the shot
Write what happens and how the camera moves, or add a start image to animate.
- 2
Pick length, shape and quality
Runway Gen-4 Turbo takes 2 to 10 seconds · 16:9, 9:16 · 720p. The price updates before you generate.
- 3
Generate and download
A 5-second clip at 720p costs 17 credits. Finished clips land in your Library, ready to download.
Strong at
- One of the lowest prices per clip here, ideal for animating a batch of stills.
- Your image sets the look: product shots, portraits and artwork stay on-model.
- Quick turnaround for trying a motion idea.
Weaker at
- Needs a start image: there is no text-to-video. Use Runway Gen-4.5 to start from a prompt.
- No generated sound, and clips top out at 10 seconds.
Who it’s for
Social and ads
Vertical 9:16 clips for Reels, Shorts and TikTok, or wider shapes for everything else.
Filmmakers
Previsualise a shot, with its camera move, light and mood, before you ever pick up a camera.
Product and brand teams
Bring product stills to life from a start image, pay per clip, no subscription needed.
Runway Gen-4 Turbo settings and prices
| Starts from | Text · a start image |
|---|---|
| Clip length | 2 to 10 seconds |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 · 9:16 |
| 720p, 5s clip | 17 credits |
| Sound | None (silent clips) |
| Made by | Runway |
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Questions
How much does a Runway Gen-4 Turbo clip cost?
A 5-second clip costs 17 credits at the default quality. You only spend credits when you generate, and if a generation fails, the credits come back.
Can I make a video from text only?
No. Gen-4 Turbo always starts from an image. For text-to-video, use Runway Gen-4.5.
How is it different from Runway Gen-4.5?
Gen-4 Turbo is image-to-video only and costs less per clip. Gen-4.5 also takes text prompts and follows them more closely.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Buy a credit pack and pay per generation. Pack credits last 12 months. Monthly plans are there if you create regularly and want credits at a lower price.
Is this the official Runway Gen-4 Turbo app?
No. Runway Gen-4 Turbo is made by Runway; monodrom is an independent studio that runs it alongside other models. We're not affiliated with Runway.