Vodu AI shorts generator for YouTube & TikTok
Last updated: July 2026
Vodu AI is an AI shorts generator for iPhone: turn a prompt, a script or your photos into short vertical videos for YouTube Shorts and TikTok. Generate each shot with text-to-video or image-to-video in about a minute — free to download, no camera and no editing suite needed.
An AI shorts generator turns an idea into short vertical video for YouTube Shorts and TikTok, without filming or manual editing. You give it a prompt, a script or photos; it generates the clips; you assemble and upload. Vodu AI does this on iPhone and is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 App Store ratings (as of July 2026), now on version 1.8 (App Store, December 2025). Shorts and TikTok are discovery engines — the algorithm shows good clips to new viewers — so a YouTube shorts generator that lets you publish consistently is a real advantage.
How to make a Short with Vodu AI
- Write a hook-first script. Open with the payoff, then a few short supporting lines. One idea per line.
- Generate vertical shots. Turn each line into a text-to-video prompt, or animate a photo with image-to-video, keeping the frame vertical.
- Front-load the hook. Put the strongest shot first; Shorts and TikTok viewers decide in the first second.
- Assemble, caption and upload. Order the clips, add captions and a voiceover, and post to Shorts or TikTok.
Faceless shorts and series
A short video maker powered by AI is ideal for faceless, repeatable series — facts, story-time, top-5 lists — where generated B-roll sits under a voiceover. Because Vodu also works as an AI TikTok video generator, the same vertical shots repurpose straight to TikTok. Keep one style word across your prompts so every clip in the series looks like it belongs together. For the full faceless workflow, see our faceless YouTube guide.
Retention tip: generate a few versions of your opening shot and keep the one that hooks fastest. On Shorts and TikTok, the first second is the whole battle.
Shorts or Reels?
This page focuses on the YouTube Shorts and TikTok angle — discovery-led, hook-driven, series-friendly clips. If your home base is Instagram, our AI reel generator covers the Reels angle instead. The smart move is to generate once in Vodu and repurpose the same vertical shots across Shorts, TikTok and Reels.
Is it free?
Vodu AI is free to download and free to start, so your first Shorts cost nothing. At higher volume, premium plans start at $7.99 per week with one-time credit packs available (US App Store, as of July 2026), shown before you buy. The full list is in our pricing sheet.
Generate your first Short
Download Vodu AI free and turn a script or a photo into a vertical Short in about a minute.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI shorts generator?
An AI shorts generator makes short vertical videos for YouTube Shorts and TikTok from a prompt, a script or your photos, instead of filming and editing manually. Vodu AI does this on iPhone: generate each vertical shot with text-to-video or image-to-video, then arrange them into a Short.
Is there a free YouTube shorts generator?
Yes. Vodu AI is free to download and try, so you can generate your first Shorts at no cost. Higher limits and extra generations are unlocked with in-app purchases, with premium plans from $7.99 per week (US App Store, July 2026).
Can I make faceless YouTube Shorts?
Yes — that is one of the most popular uses. Generate B-roll-style shots from your script, add a voiceover, and you have a faceless Short with no camera involved. See our faceless video guide for the full workflow.
What size are YouTube Shorts and TikToks?
Both are vertical 9:16 videos. Shorts run up to 3 minutes and TikToks can run longer, but short, hook-first clips tend to perform best. Generate vertical shots in Vodu and keep the opening moment strong.
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Written and reviewed by
Avery Taker
Avery Taker is the byline the Vodu AI creator team writes under — making AI images and videos every day and testing every workflow inside the app before it gets written up here. Illustrated avatar; full disclosure on the about page.