Getting Started: Your First AI Generation in 2 Minutes
Step-by-step guide for new Clipia.ai users
Clipia.ai — 20+ AI Models in One Place
Clipia.ai is an AI-powered platform for generating videos and images. Over 20 state-of-the-art models are available here: from photorealistic images to cinematic video clips. In this guide we'll walk through how to create your first generation in 2 minutes.
Step 1: Sign Up and Claim Welcome Credits
Go to the generation page and click "Sign in". Three sign-up methods are available:
- Google — one click, account created instantly
- Yandex — same deal, no extra steps
- Email — enter your username, email, and password, then confirm your email with a 6-digit code
On registration you get 5 welcome credits. That's enough to try an image generation or a short video right now.
Email Confirmation
If you signed up via email: the code arrives within a minute. Enter the 6 digits — account ready. Without confirmation, credits won't be activated.
Step 2: Pick Your Generation Type
Two sections in the main menu:
- Create Video — generate a video clip from text (T2V) or from an image (I2V)
- Create Image — generate an image from text (T2I) or edit an existing one (I2I)
For your first run we recommend starting with images — they generate faster and cost fewer credits. Want to jump straight into video? That works too, just budget a bit more waiting time.
Step 3: Choose a Model
On the generation page click the button with the current model name — a catalog of all available options opens.
For Video
Kling 2.6 — the optimal starting point for beginners. A reliable model with a good balance of quality and speed. Cost: 20–40 credits depending on duration. Supports both text prompts and uploading a starting frame.
For Images
FLUX 2 Pro — a fast and accurate model for generating photorealistic images. Cost from 3 credits. Great detail, works with any style — from realistic portraits to concept art.
Every card in the catalog shows price, type (video/image), and sample results. Hover over a model to see examples.
Step 4: Write Your Prompt
A prompt is a text description of what you want to get. Enter it in the "Describe the scene" field.
A Simple Starting Example
A young woman walking through an autumn park, golden leaves falling, soft cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field
This is a working prompt. It describes:
- Subject — a young woman
- Action — walking through the park
- Environment — autumn, falling leaves
- Style — cinematic lighting, blurred background
The "Enhance with AI" Button
Wrote a simple description in your native language? Hit "Enhance with AI" — the system will automatically add details and convert it to the right format. More than enough for your first generation.
Prompt Tips for Beginners
- Write in English — most models are trained on English datasets, results are better
- Specify style: cinematic, photorealistic, anime, oil painting
- Add lighting: golden hour, studio light, neon lights
- A short specific prompt beats a vague long one
Step 5: Tune Parameters
Generation parameters are below the prompt field. For the first run you can leave everything at default — the model is pre-configured optimally.
Main Parameters
- Duration (for video) — 3, 5, or 10 seconds. Start with 5
- Aspect ratio — 16:9 for horizontal video, 9:16 for vertical (Reels/TikTok), 1:1 for square
- Resolution — standard resolution works for a first generation
- Quality — "Standard" mode is faster and cheaper, "Quality" gives more detailed results
Experimenting with parameters is for your second and third generation. First time: hit "Generate" with defaults.
Step 6: Launch the Generation
Click the "Generate" button. Next to it the exact cost in credits is displayed — you see the price before it's deducted.
How Long to Wait
- Images: 10–30 seconds
- Video: 1–5 minutes, depending on model and load
You can close the tab while generation runs — the result will be saved. When it's ready a notification arrives straight to your browser (if you allowed them), or you'll see the result in "My Works" next time you log in.
Generation Statuses
- Queued — request accepted, waiting to start
- Processing — generation in progress
- Done — result available
Step 7: My Works — Where to Find Your Result
All generations are automatically saved in the "My Works" section. Find it in the main menu.
Click a work card — a full-screen preview opens with the prompt and metadata.
What You Can Do with a Result
- Download in original format — images save as PNG or JPG lossless, videos as MP4
- Copy the prompt — use it as a basis for your next generation
- Use as reference — turn the result into a starting point for a new image or video
The "Use" Button — Main Iteration Tool
At the bottom of the preview there's a "Use" button. Clicking it opens a menu with two options:
- Create Image — the image generator opens with your result as a reference
- Create Video — the video generator opens with your image as the starting frame
What happens when you pick an option:
- The result is loaded as a reference image
- The original prompt fills the input field — you can edit it or keep it as is
- The page switches to the Image-to-Image (I2I) or Image-to-Video (I2V) tab
This lets you iterate: generate an image, hit "Use" → tweak the prompt → get an improved version. Or take a good image and turn it into video with one click:
Works are stored in your account indefinitely. You can filter by type (video/image), date, and status.
Subscription Plans — For Regular Work
Five welcome credits cover 1–2 image generations. For serious work, Clipia offers four subscription tiers:
- Basic — $15/mo, 240 credits. Getting to know the platform
- Standard — $29/mo, 480 credits. Active work
- Pro — $49/mo, 960 credits. Professional use, commercial license
- Ultima — $149/mo, 2 900 credits. Max capacity, up to 20 parallel generations
Pay annually — get 10% off. Credits refill monthly, cancel anytime.
How Many Generations on 240 Credits
Approximate breakdown for images:
- Z-Image — 1 credit → 240 images
- GPT Image 1.5 / Imagen 4 Fast — 2 credits → up to 120 images
- FLUX 2 Pro / Nano Banana 2 / SeedDream 5.0 Lite — 3 credits → up to 80 images
- Midjourney V7 — 8 credits → 30 images
For video:
- Seedance 1.5 Pro (8 sec, 720p) — 11 credits → 21 videos
- Kling 2.6 (5 sec) — 20 credits → 12 videos
- Veo 3 Fast (10 sec) — 20 credits → 12 videos
- Seedance 2.0 (5 sec) — 29 credits → 8 videos
Optimal strategy: start with cheap models (Z-Image at 1 credit, FLUX 2 Pro at 3), refine your prompts, then spend remaining credits on flagship models.
How to Subscribe
On the pricing page click "Select" under the plan you want. A window opens with details: price, credits, next billing date, and auto-renewal terms.
After payment credits are added instantly — you can generate right away.
What's Next: Building the Skill
After your first generations the main question appears: how do I get better results? Four directions:
- Prompts — read our prompt-writing guide. Prompt structure affects results more than model choice. Need ready-made templates? See our 10 cinematic video prompts
- Models — each model has its strengths. Compare them in the image models guide and video models guide
- Ideas — browse 10 creative ideas with copy-ready prompts to see what the platform is really capable of
- Parameters — try different aspect ratios and quality modes on the same prompt
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does one generation cost?
Cost depends on model and parameters. Images: from 1 credit (Z-Image) to 8 credits (Midjourney V7). Video: from 6 credits (Seedance 1.5 Pro) to 30 credits (Veo 3 Quality). The exact cost is displayed next to the "Generate" button before you confirm.
Can I use the results commercially?
Yes. On the Pro and Ultima plans — full commercial license. On Basic and Standard — personal use. Full terms are in the "Legal" section.
Which models are best for beginners?
For images: FLUX 2 Pro — fast, accurate, 3 credits. For video: Kling 2.6 — reliable results, 20–40 credits. Both models produce predictable output even on simple prompts.
What happens when credits run out?
You can buy a credit top-up pack (from 100 to 20 000) without waiting for the next billing period. Or upgrade to a subscription — credits are added immediately on payment.
Where can I use Clipia.ai from?
The platform works worldwide. Payment via Visa and Mastercard. The interface is available in English and Russian.
