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Runway
What you get: "the Free plan includes a one-time deposit of 125 credits that doesn't expire"
The catch: One-time grant; e.g. Gen-4.5 "12 credits per second"; "5GB asset storage"
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Free AI image & video tools
Deals checked 22 Oct 2026
AI image and video tools with a free plan or a free trial. For each one we quote what you get and the catch from the official page, and show the date we last checked. Free plans come first, then trials. Credits and limits change often, so open the source before you rely on one.
8 verified deals across 8 tools.
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Google Flow (Gemini Free)
What you get: "Access to our AI creative studio... including limited access to Nano Banana Pro"
The catch: "18+"; features vary by region
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Ideogram
What you get: "Eligible free accounts receive weekly credits when signing in with Google, Apple, or Microsoft."
The catch: Weekly credits: "the amount may vary."
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Synthesia
What you get: Basic "Free": "10 minutes of video creation or dubbing"; "3 survey responses"; "500 credits to spend on anything"
The catch: "Videos carry a Synthesia watermark"; 1 editor; "Your monthly allowance... reset[s] each billing period"
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HeyGen
What you get: "Free": "3 videos a month, watermarked"; "Access to Avatar IV and Video Agent"; "One Custom Video Avatar, plus 500+ ready-made presenters"
The catch: "Videos up to 1 minute each"; watermark removal only on paid plans; "no credit card required"
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Descript
What you get: "Free": "Get started on your creative journey with text-based editing and give our AI tools a spin."; "60 minutes (1 hr) / month" media; FAQ: "Do I need to enter a credit card to try Descript? No"
The catch: Export "720p"; "5GB" storage
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Adobe Firefly
What you get: "Free trial" shown on Firefly Standard ("A$16.49/mo incl. GST", "2,000 per month"), Pro ("A$32.98/mo incl. GST", "4,000 per month") and Pro Plus ("A$79.99/mo incl. GST", "10,000 per month")
The catch: Trial length not stated
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Pictory
What you get: "Free trial available. Starter plan from US$25/month billed annually."; "GET FREE TRIAL" on each plan
The catch: "With our free trial, you can create 3 video projects"; "Start Free 14-day Trial"
How we pick: every free plan and free trial in our Image & video list that we've checked against the official source. Nobody pays to be on this page.
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