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AI tool InVideo generates videos with prompts

AI tool InVideo generates videos with prompts
Create stunning videos in minutes with InVideo's AI tool—easy prompts, free access, and customizable music make it perfect for social media!

The article discusses the use of an AI tool called InVideo that can generate videos ranging from 15 seconds to 15 minutes. The author tested the tool and found it to be impressive, with the AI accurately understanding their requests. The tool is free and easy to use, and the author provides a step-by-step guide on how to use it. The article emphasizes the ability to generate videos for social media quickly and highlights the option to choose background music.

Original article: Ive Made an Entire Video with AI. Heres How You Can Do It Too


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