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# Text to Video

Generate cinematic videos directly from a text prompt—no image input needed.

Generate videos directly from text prompts — no source image needed.

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**Step 1: Open the Node List** Click twice on the canvas and select Text to Video, or connect it to an existing text workflow already on your canvas.

**Step 2: Add a Prompt** Write a prompt to guide the video generation.

**Step 3: Adjust Your Settings** Set your desired video duration and configure any additional parameters available for your chosen model.

**Step 4: Generate** Click Generate. Your video will be produced as an MP4 file, ready to preview or download directly from the canvas.