How to make AI videos for TikTok
TikTok rewards clips that hook in the first second and look native to the feed. AI makes that fast — no camera, no editing suite. Here's how to make TikTok-ready AI videos on Dora.
Step 1 — Go vertical (9:16)
TikTok is full-screen vertical. Always set the aspect ratio to 9:16 so your clip fills the screen — 16:9 gets letterboxed and looks like a re-upload.
Step 2 — Pick a fast, punchy model
- Gemini Omni — fast, any-to-any; great for quick iterations.
- SeeDance 2 — cinematic look when you want it to feel premium.
- Grok — cheapest for high-volume testing.
See how to make an AI video from text if you're new.
Step 3 — Write a hook-first prompt
The first second decides everything. Front-load motion and intrigue:
"Extreme close-up of a coffee cup, steam rising, then a fast pull-back revealing a neon-lit café at night, 9:16, energetic."
For 30 ready prompts, see the AI video prompt guide.
Step 4 — Keep it short
4–8 seconds is ideal for a loop or a hook you cut into a longer edit. Short clips also render faster and cost fewer credits.
Step 5 — Stack clips into a trend
Generate 3–5 variations, keep the best, and string them together in your editor with trending audio. AI gives you raw shots; the trend format does the rest.
Tips that move the needle
- Native look beats polish — slightly handheld, POV, or UGC-style clips often outperform glossy ones. See how to make UGC ads with AI.
- Faces + motion stop the scroll — try a talking avatar.
- Iterate cheap, finish premium — draft on a cheap model, re-run the winner at higher quality.