On the Adobe Firefly homepage, select Text to video.
Last updated on
Jun 27, 2025
Learn how to effortlessly create videos using simple text descriptions.
Powered by Adobe Firefly and commercially safe, Generate Video lets you create entirely new video clips using simple text descriptions. You can use written descriptions as text prompts to define the content, emotions, and settings, including camera angles, to guide camera movements and create videos that convey the desired mood and message.
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The Model will be Firefly Video by default.
Firefly Video is the default for generating videos with the Generate video feature. Firefly Video is the default for generating videos with the Generate video feature. -
In the General settings section, use the Model dropdown menu to select from Adobe or partner video models.
You also have the option to choose partner video models to generate videos using text prompts. You also have the option to choose partner video models to generate videos using text prompts. Note:The settings available for video generation may differ depending on the video model you select.
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Select the resolution from 540p, 720p, or 1080p.
Specify the resolution for the generated video to match the desired quality and playback requirements. Specify the resolution for the generated video to match the desired quality and playback requirements. Note:Different resolutions use varying amounts of generative credits. Learn more about it here.
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Select the aspect ratio from Widescreen (16:9), Vertical (9:16), or Square (1:1).
Specify the aspect ratio for the generated video to match the desired output format, such as standard widescreen or specific social media platforms. Specify the aspect ratio for the generated video to match the desired output format, such as standard widescreen or specific social media platforms. -
The Frames per second is set to a default 24 FPS.
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In the Camera section, use the Shot size dropdown menu to specify the framing of the main subject within the videos.
- None: Default shot size.
- Extreme close up: Zoom in to emphasize minute details, often on a single feature like an eye or a hand.
- Close up shot: Focus tightly on a subject’s face or a specific detail, highlighting important elements.
- Medium shot: Frame the subject while providing enough context to the environment and surroundings.
- Long shot: Include the entire subject within their environment, providing context and background.
- Extreme long shot: Capture a broad view of the scene and show the relationship between the subject and the surroundings.
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Use the Camera angle dropdown menu to select from the available options:
- None: Default camera angle.
- Aerial shot: A high-altitude view, like from a drone or a helicopter.
- Eye level shot: A shot at the same height as the subject.
- High angle shot: A view from above the subject, looking down on it.
- Low angle shot: A view from below the subject, looking up at it.
- Top down shot: A view directly above the subject, looking straight down.
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Select from the available camera Motion options to guide the camera's movement within the generated video:
- Zoom in: Move the camera lens closer to the subject, making it appear larger as the video proceeds.
- Zoom out: Move the camera lens away from the subject, making it appear smaller as the video proceeds.
- Move left: Rotate the camera horizontally to the left side.
- Move right: Rotate the camera horizontally to the right side.
- Tilt up: Shift the camera vertically upward.
- Tilt down: Shift the camera vertically downward.
- Static: Keep the camera fixed in one position without any movement.
- Handheld: Simulate the effect of handheld camera footage, creating a shaky or unstable appearance.
Note:By default, there is no prescribed motion on the camera unless you select from the available camera Motion options or describe the camera motion in the prompt.
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In the Style section, hover over the style preset thumbnails to preview their effects. Select a thumbnail to apply the identified style to your generated video.
Choose a style preset to guide the generation process in creating visuals with a specific artistic look. Choose a style preset to guide the generation process in creating visuals with a specific artistic look. -
In the Advanced section, you can use the Seed option to add a seed number that helps start the process and controls the randomness of what the AI creates. If you use the same seed, prompt, and control settings, you can generate similar video clips.
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On the Generate video page, enter a text prompt in the Prompt field.
Tip:- To include text in the generated video, place it within double quotes. For example, if you want the video to display the word CAT, include "CAT" in the prompt.
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Select Generate .
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Hover your cursor above the generated video to preview, download, rate, and submit it to Firefly Community gallery.
You can also select Generate sound effects, if you want to add sound effects to the video using text prompts or your own voice recording.
After the video generation is complete, it will appear in your history strip, ready for download to your local device. You could also go to the Generation History tab on the Files page where all generated images and videos are auto-saved.
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Select the History icon to show or hide the video generation history, and selecting the preview images will load the generated video along with its settings.
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