Vidu (or Vidu AI Video Generator) is a video generation platform designed to let users create high-quality videos from text prompts or images, with a focus on 2D animations. It uses a Universal Vision Transformer (U-ViT) model to produce smooth, visually coherent content.

The Text-to-Video feature transforms written descriptions into dynamic videos, while Image-to-Video animates static images into fluid sequences. Reference-to-Video ensures consistency by using multiple reference images, and My References saves assets for reuse. The template library offers pre-made themes like “AI Hug” or “Christmas Toast” for quick video creation. Videos generate in as little as 10 seconds and support over 50 languages.

The free plan provides 80 monthly credits, with premium plans offering higher limits at competitive rates compared to Runway or Pika. Complex prompts may lead to inconsistent results, such as mismatched backgrounds. The Multi-Entity Consistency feature integrates multiple reference images seamlessly, ideal for ads or storytelling.

Vidu prioritizes data privacy with encryption and does not use user uploads for AI training. For optimal use, start with clear prompts, use templates for speed, and save references for consistent projects.