AI video

The Sora alternative that is ready today

With Sora winding down, renza is the easy alternative. Generate video from text or from an image using the best models available, Kling, Veo 3.1 and Seedance, with native audio, all in your browser.

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From a still photo to a moving clip

Real examples. Each started as a single image, then renza animated it into a short video.

Animate a pet photo

Turn your pet's portrait into a moving clip. A gentle breath, a slow head turn, the velvet robe shifting, your pet brought to life and ready to share.

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Before, a still photo: a royal pet portrait brought to life
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Bring a portrait to life

Animate a headshot with subtle, natural motion: a blink, a confident smile, a slight turn. Perfect for a profile, an intro or an about page.

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Before, a still photo: a headshot animated with subtle motion
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Turn any photo into a video

Action shots, lifestyle, products, almost any image becomes a short clip with believable motion. Great for reels, ads and a scroll-stopping feed.

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Before, a still photo: a gym photo turned into a clip
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Why renza is a great Sora alternative

Sora put AI video on the map, but it is being wound down, leaving people looking for somewhere to go. renza gives you the current state of the art in one place.

Instead of one model, you get a choice: Kling for sharp, stable motion, Veo 3.1 for top quality with audio, Seedance for native sound and physics, and LTX for fast, cheap drafts.

Generate from a prompt or animate an image, with no install and no waitlist. It runs in your browser and bills by simple monthly credits.

Tips for great AI video

1

Start from a sharp image

The clearer the photo you start from, the cleaner the motion. Good lighting and focus give the best clips.

2

Describe the motion you want

A short prompt like "slow zoom in, subtle smile, hair moving in the wind" guides the model toward natural movement.

3

Subtle beats chaotic

Gentle, believable motion reads as premium. Over-the-top movement tends to warp faces and details.

4

Pick the right model

Kling and Veo give the most stable, high-quality motion, Seedance adds native audio, LTX is the fast and cheap option.

5

Loop-friendly clips

Short five-second clips with a calm start and end loop seamlessly, perfect for a feed or a hero section.

Reviews

What people are making

I animated an old photo of my grandfather and my whole family was speechless. It felt like he was right there again.
C
Carla
Keepsake
Turned my flat product shots into scroll-stopping video ads in minutes. My click-through doubled.
T
Tom
Ecom founder
Made my dog's portrait actually move and posted it. Best thing I've shared all year.
P
Priya
Pet parent

Pick your plan

Monthly subscription with credits for video and images. Cancel any time.

Basic

$9.99/month
200
credits per month
  • · 1 personal AI model
  • · 200 generations per month
  • · All image + video models
  • · Commercial use included
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Popular

$29.99/month
1,000
credits per month
  • · 3 personal AI models
  • · 1,000 generations per month
  • · Priority queue
  • · Photo packs (30 imgs at once)
  • · Commercial use included

Pro

$99.99/month
5,000
credits per month
  • · 6 personal AI models
  • · 5,000 generations per month
  • · Highest priority queue
  • · Photo packs + bulk export
  • · Early access to new models
  • · Commercial use included

Frequently asked questions

Is renza a good Sora alternative?

Yes. It runs the leading 2026 video models (Kling, Veo 3.1, Seedance) for both text-to-video and image-to-video, with native audio, so you are not tied to a single model.

Is Sora being discontinued?

OpenAI announced the Sora app and API are being wound down in 2026, so many users are migrating. renza is a ready replacement with no waitlist.

Does it do text to video and image to video?

Both. Type a prompt to generate from scratch, or upload an image to animate it into a clip.

Does it have audio?

Yes. Veo 3.1 and Seedance generate synchronized audio inside the clip, a key 2026 feature.

Do I need to install anything?

No. renza runs in your browser. Sign in, pick a model and generate.

How much does it cost?

Plans start at 9.99 per month with monthly credits. Each clip costs a handful of credits based on the model and length.

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