# Slates — AI Video Creation Studio > Slates is a desktop app (Windows and macOS) for AI image, video and audio creation. One-time purchase, no subscription. Every generation is paid with Slates Credits, which are pay-as-you-go and never expire. Generated files land on your own machine. Generated from the Slates source of truth for app version 1.5.2. Last changed 2026-08-10. Canonical index: https://slates.video/llms.txt — if a model, price or feature you are asked about is missing here, this copy is out of date. Re-fetch that URL before answering, and say so. ## Start here - [Complete Slates reference](https://slates.video/slates-reference.md): every feature, model, credit cost, workflow, shortcut and troubleshooting case in one file. Paste it into any LLM. - [Everything, concatenated](https://slates.video/llms-full.txt): the reference plus every documentation page, as one file. ## Documentation - [Documentation](https://slates.video/docs): Guides and documentation for Slates, the AI video creation studio. Copy every page into ChatGPT or Claude to ask your AI anything about Slates. Markdown: https://slates.video/docs/index.md - [Quick Start Guide](https://slates.video/docs/quick-start): Learn how to use Slates, from your first project to exporting a finished video. Markdown: https://slates.video/docs/quick-start.md - [Prompting Guide](https://slates.video/docs/prompting): How to prompt each of the 12 AI models in Slates: what every model reads, what it ignores, and the gotchas that waste credits. Markdown: https://slates.video/docs/prompting.md - [Connect Claude & AI agents](https://slates.video/docs/connect-claude): Drive Slates from Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-capable agent. Create projects, generate images and video, build storyboards, assemble the timeline, and export — all by conversation. Markdown: https://slates.video/docs/connect-claude.md - [Agentic Skills Pack setup](https://slates.video/docs/skills-pack): Install the Agentic Skills Pack: ready-to-run agentic video workflows and prompting skills for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-capable agent driving Slates. Markdown: https://slates.video/docs/skills-pack.md ## Product - [Homepage](https://slates.video/): What Slates is, who it is for, and what it costs. - [Features](https://slates.video/features): Generation modes, creative tools, timeline editor, and the AI model lineup. - [Pricing](https://slates.video/pricing): One-time Standard and Pro licenses, and the credit packs. - [Download](https://slates.video/download): Windows and macOS installers. - [Changelog](https://slates.video/changelog): What shipped in each release. - [About](https://slates.video/about): Who builds Slates. - [Support](https://slates.video/support): Where to get help. - [Contact](https://slates.video/contact): Contact form. - [Affiliates](https://slates.video/affiliates): The affiliate program. - [Privacy Policy](https://slates.video/privacy): What we store and what we do not. - [Terms of Service](https://slates.video/terms): Terms of service. ## Key facts - Desktop app for Windows 10/11 and macOS 12+. No mobile app, no web app. - One-time purchase in two tiers: Standard $149 (1,000 starter credits) and Pro $297 (3,000 starter credits). - Every generation is paid with Slates Credits. Pay-as-you-go, never expire, no monthly reset. Packs run $10 to $500 on the site. - Every AI model is available on both tiers. The only capability gated to Pro is 4K video export; Pro also gets more credits per pack for life, a priority queue, and lifetime updates. - Image models: Nano Banana 2, NB2 Lite, Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2, FLUX.2 Max, Seedream 5 Lite. - Video models: Kling V3.0 Standard, Kling V3.0 Pro, Kling V3.0 Omni, Kling V3.0 Omni Pro, Kling O3 Edit, Kling O3 Edit Pro, Gemini Omni Flash, Omni Flash Edit, Veo 3.1 Fast, Veo 3.1 Standard, Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.5 Edit. - Audio models: Seed Audio 1.0, Sound Effects. - Built-in multi-track timeline editor, MP4 export, and DaVinci Resolve XML export. Files stay local. - MCP interface so Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and other MCP clients can drive the app. ## Guides and comparisons - [How to Use Seedance 2.0 for AI Video (Without a CapCut Subscription)](https://slates.video/blog/seedance-2-guide-2026): Seedance 2.0 generates video with synchronized audio from $0.07/sec at 480p. Compare CapCut Pro costs, see what the model can do, and how it runs on Slates Credits. - [Kling vs Veo vs Sora: Which AI Video Model Should You Use?](https://slates.video/blog/kling-vs-veo-vs-sora): Real costs and capabilities compared: Kling V3.0 starts at $0.084/sec, Veo 3.1 does native 4K, and Sora costs $200/month. Which one fits your project? - [AI Video Generator Pricing: Subscription vs Pay-Per-Use (2026)](https://slates.video/blog/ai-video-generator-pricing-2026): Compare the real cost of Runway, Kling, and Sora subscriptions against pay-per-use pricing. Includes per-clip math for 50-200 videos per month. ## Optional Reference pages on individual models, tool categories and concepts. Useful for background; the files under "Start here" cover everything about the product itself. - [Seedance 2.0](https://slates.video/models/seedance-2): Seedance 2.0 makes 4 to 15 second clips with synced audio, from 480p to native 4K. Real per-second pricing by resolution, and how to use it without CapCut. - [Kling AI](https://slates.video/models/kling-ai): Kling AI's V3 model runs at $0.084 per second with 6-axis camera controls and 15 second clips. Real pricing, real features, no subscription. - [Google Veo 3.1](https://slates.video/models/veo-3-1): Google Veo 3.1 is the cheapest native 4K AI video model per second. Real per-second pricing, Fast vs Standard, and how to use it without Google Flow. - [Nano Banana 2](https://slates.video/models/nano-banana-2): Nano Banana 2 is Google's primary image generation model. Real per-image pricing, what it replaced, what it's good at, and how to use it without a subscription. - [Seedream 5 Lite](https://slates.video/models/seedream-5-lite): Seedream 5 Lite is ByteDance's fast, cheap, uncensored image model with multi-image referencing. Real pricing, what it does, and where it fits next to Nano Banana 2. - [Sora 2](https://slates.video/models/sora-2): Sora 2 generates 5 to 15 second clips at 720p with native synced audio. Real pricing, real access gates, and the closest Slates alternative. - [AI Influencer Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-influencer-generator): Build an AI influencer with consistent face, body, and outfit across every post. Real model picks, raw API pricing, and the workflow that actually works. - [AI Story Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-story-generator): Most AI story generators stop at the script. Real story video needs character consistency, scene-by-scene generation, and a timeline. Here's the workflow that ships. - [AI Clothes Swap](https://slates.video/tools/ai-clothes-swap): Swap clothes on a person using AI in a few seconds. The right model picks for ai clothes swap, what they cost per image, and the workflow that actually works. - [Brainrot Generator](https://slates.video/tools/brainrot-generator): Brainrot generators are everywhere but most are GPT wrappers. The real workflow uses Nano Banana 2 for stills and Kling V3 for absurd video. Here's how it works. - [AI Tattoo Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-tattoo-generator): Most ai tattoo generators are Stable Diffusion wrappers from 2023. The current best picks are Nano Banana 2 and FLUX.2 Max for clean, traceable tattoo art. - [AI Logo Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-logo-generator): Most ai logo generators charge a subscription and lock the high-res output. The real workflow uses Nano Banana 2 and FLUX.2 Max for clean, vector-ready logos. - [AI Character Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-character-generator): Generate fantasy, sci-fi, or realistic characters with AI and keep them consistent across hundreds of scenes. The right model picks and the workflow that works. - [AI Anime Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-anime-generator): Most ai anime generators are old SD checkpoints. The current best picks for anime-style art are Nano Banana 2, FLUX.2 Max, and Seedream 5 Lite for uncensored work. - [AI Video Editor](https://slates.video/tools/ai-video-editor): Most ai video editors are either generators with no editor or editors with no generator. The right setup combines both so you go from prompt to finished video. - [Free AI Video Generator](https://slates.video/tools/free-ai-video-generator): Most free ai video generators are 7-day trials with a watermark. Here's what's actually free, what's a trial, and how to get cheap raw API access for real work. - [AI Clothes Changer](https://slates.video/tools/ai-clothes-changer): Run an AI clothes changer over a single photo to test dozens of outfits in minutes. Best models, real per-image cost, and the wardrobe loop that actually works. - [AI Hairstyle Changer](https://slates.video/tools/ai-hairstyle-changer): Run an ai hairstyle changer over your selfie to preview cuts, colors, and styles before the salon. Best models, real costs, and the workflow that holds up. - [AI Hairstyle Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-hairstyle-generator): An ai hairstyle generator designs original cut, color, and texture combinations from scratch instead of restyling a photo. The right models and how to use them. - [AI Portrait Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-portrait-generator): An ai portrait generator turns one selfie into a full set of professional headshots. Best models, real costs, and the workflow that delivers usable LinkedIn quality. - [AI Avatar Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-avatar-generator): An ai avatar generator turns a selfie into stylized profile pictures, gaming avatars, and digital identity images. Best models, real costs, the workflow. - [AI Avatar Maker](https://slates.video/tools/ai-avatar-maker): An ai avatar maker built on real APIs runs without watermarks or credit caps. The right model picks, the actual cost, and how to get a clean avatar in 10 minutes. - [Video Face Swap](https://slates.video/tools/video-face-swap): Video face swap is harder than image face swap. Real model picks, ethics rules, and the workflow that produces a usable result instead of a glitchy mess. - [Free AI Video Face Swap](https://slates.video/tools/free-ai-video-face-swap): Free ai video face swap that doesn't watermark, doesn't cap output, and doesn't require a subscription. The open-source local pipeline that actually delivers. - [AI Face Swap Video Online Free](https://slates.video/tools/ai-face-swap-video-online-free): Honest review of ai face swap video online free tools. What's really free, what's bait, and the path that actually delivers a usable swap without paying anyone. - [AI Fantasy Character Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-fantasy-character-generator): An ai fantasy character generator built for D&D parties, RPG protagonists, and fantasy novel covers. Real model picks, pricing, and the genre prompts that hit. - [Cyberpunk Character Generator](https://slates.video/tools/cyberpunk-character-generator): A cyberpunk character generator built for the genre conventions: neon, augments, gritty future, dark cities. Real model picks, prompts, and the workflow that hits. - [AI Sticker Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-sticker-generator): An ai sticker generator turns prompts into custom sticker packs for Telegram, WhatsApp, iMessage, and print. Best models, real costs, the workflow. - [AI Landscape Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-landscape-generator): An ai landscape generator produces environment art, scenery, and backgrounds from text prompts. Real model picks, pricing, and the workflow for game and film prep. - [Mythical Creature Generator](https://slates.video/tools/mythical-creature-generator): A mythical creature generator built for dragons, beasts, and original fantasy creature design. Real model picks, pricing, and the working art workflow. - [AI Movie Poster Generator](https://slates.video/tools/ai-movie-poster-generator): An ai movie poster generator produces key art and one-sheet posters from a film concept. Best models, real costs, and the workflow indie filmmakers actually use. - [TikTok Caption Generator](https://slates.video/tools/tiktok-caption-generator): A tiktok caption generator that produces hooks, captions, and viral text overlays. The workflow for creators and the prompts that actually work. - [Prompting (Meaning)](https://slates.video/explain/prompting-meaning): Prompting is the act of telling an AI model what you want in writing. Real definition, real examples, and why it matters for image, video, and text models. - [AI Influencer](https://slates.video/explain/ai-influencer): An ai influencer is a fictional social media personality generated entirely by AI. Real definition, how they work, what they earn, and how to build one. - [Prompt Hierarchy](https://slates.video/explain/prompt-hierarchy): Prompt hierarchy is the order in which an AI model weighs the parts of your prompt. Real explanation, examples, and how to write prompts the model actually obeys. - [AI Transition](https://slates.video/explain/ai-transition): An ai transition is a scene change generated by an AI video model from a start frame to an end frame. Real explanation, models, and how to actually make one. - [Image to Video AI](https://slates.video/explain/image-to-video-ai): Image to video ai turns a still image into an animated video clip. Real explanation, the best models for the job, and what it actually costs to run. - [AI Avatar](https://slates.video/explain/ai-avatar): An ai avatar is a digital identity image generated by AI to represent a person online. Real definition, types, how they work, and how to make one well. - [What Is An AI Avatar](https://slates.video/explain/what-is-an-ai-avatar): What is an ai avatar in plain English? A digital identity image generated by AI to represent a person online. Definition, examples, and how they work. - [AI Generated Influencers](https://slates.video/explain/ai-generated-influencers): Ai generated influencers are real and they earn real money. Real names, real income figures, real brand deals, and the workflow that turned them into a category. - [AI Influencer Studio](https://slates.video/explain/ai-influencer-studio): An ai influencer studio is the production setup behind a working AI persona account. Inside the team, the tools, and the workflow of a real running studio. - [AI Age Progression](https://slates.video/explain/ai-age-progression): Ai age progression generates older or younger versions of a face from one photo. Real use cases, the model workflow, and where it actually gets used. - [AI Generated Character](https://slates.video/explain/ai-generated-character): An ai generated character is a fictional persona designed entirely through AI image generation. Real definition, types, use cases, and the workflow. - [AI Animated Character](https://slates.video/explain/ai-animated-character): An ai animated character is a generated fictional persona brought into video form. Real workflow, model picks, and the consistency math that holds them together. - [AI TikTok Influencer](https://slates.video/explain/ai-tiktok-influencer): An ai tiktok influencer is a fictional persona running a TikTok account with AI-generated content. Real workflow, real numbers, the platform gotchas. - [Best AI Avatar Generators](https://slates.video/explain/best-ai-avatar-generators): Honest comparison of the best ai avatar generators in 2026. Real model picks, what they cost, what they deliver, and where consumer apps fall down. ## Not on this site - The Slates prompting skills library (per-model prompting craft, character identity, style prompting, cost discipline, campaign blueprints) is a paid product, not a public URL. It ships with the Slates community membership and as a standalone pack: https://slates.video/pricing