Runway Aleph AI Video Editor
Available in Gen-4, Runway Aleph is an in-context AI video editing model of Runway that makes complex post-production changes to existing footage via simple text prompts. Users can freely edit and manipulate camera angles, visual effects, backgrounds, lighting, and more with seamless results. Try Runway Aleph in Pollo AI video editor for free!
Key Features of Runway Aleph
- Natural Language Prompting: Makes advanced video edits using simple user prompts
- Character & Object Editing: Freely add/replace/remove any subject or object in real time
- Camera Angle Modification: Experiment with various camera angles for cinematic results
- Style, Effects & Lighting Adjustment: Reimagine any scene using different styles/effects
- Transparent Background Compositing: Isolate any object or person for green-screen export
- Seamless Scene Extension: Generate the next frame in any sequence to extend runtime
Natural Language Prompting
Runway Aleph AI video editing model intuitively understands natural language prompts to implement sophisticated changes to any existing video. By analyzing the uploaded video, the AI model interprets the scene context before making alterations to ensure temporal consistency, allowing users with no technical know-how to achieve professional-grade results.
Character & Object Editing
With Runway Aleph AI video editor, users can instantly add/modify/remove characters and objects in any given frame. Instead of manual masking, all it takes is a simple prompt like ‘add green suitcase’ or ‘replace the cat with a dog’, with various aspects like scale, perspective, reflections, lighting, etc, taken into account for seamless scene changes.
Camera Angle Modification
Runway Aleph lets users generate new camera perspectives across scenes by simply prompting what they want. Whether it’s aerial shots, tracking shots, close-ups, zooms, wide-angles, etc, the AI model can simulate alternate viewpoints to offer greater cinematic control that doesn’t require the use of multi-camera setups.
Style, Effects & Lighting Adjustment
Runway Aleph AI video editor can seamlessly apply a diverse range of aesthetic, lighting, and effects changes across full video sequences. For instance, users can experiment with various cinematic styles like noir or 3D animation, adjust the time of day, implement weather changes or even use special effects like fire or explosions.
Transparent Background Compositing
Using the Runway Aleph AI video editing model, it becomes easy to isolate and extract specific subjects or objects in any scene with pixel-level precision. These green-screen cutouts with transparent/solid backgrounds can then be composited into different environments, allowing users to create entirely new visual sequences without complex editing expertise.
Seamless Scene Extension
Runway Aleph can extend any existing footage by seamlessly adding extra frames based on the user’s prompt instructions. Just describe what you want to see happen next, and the AI model will generate the next frame with a natural and flawless transition, making it possible to save time producing longer visual narratives.
How To Use Runway Aleph AI Video Editor on Pollo AI
Open the ‘AI Video Editor’ Page
Navigate to the ‘AI Video Editor’ page on Pollo AI.
Upload Your Original Video
Upload the video you want to edit, input your text prompt, and/or upload a reference image.
Generate Your Video
Click ‘Create’ and within minutes, the footage will be modified and made ready for download.
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X Reviews About Runway Aleph
WOW. Runway Aleph isn’t just a filmmaking tool — it’s a complete shift in filmmaking.
— malik (@NBASongz) August 21, 2025
The old VHS "From Star Wars to Jedi" behind-the-scenes video was my first exposure to practical special effects work, so I couldn't resist trying to recreate that very tactile world from Return… pic.twitter.com/pgRmhNuwJa
Runway Aleph is changing the game.#AI now handles light, shadows, and physics—what once took 100 people, 1 creator can now do.
— Eugene Krasicki (@efkrasicki) August 5, 2025
Hollywood workflows are being rewritten. pic.twitter.com/R3TajPCM4M
runway aleph can kinda do it 😅 https://t.co/2XZxOJHafc pic.twitter.com/GZnS1l5OA3
— Dreaming Tulpa 🥓👑 (@dreamingtulpa) August 21, 2025
Pretty insane. Forget CGI. Forget reality.
— Julien B. (@bneiluj) August 11, 2025
Runway’s Aleph, the AI beast flipping your videos upside down into anything you want.
The next 6–12 months will redefine society forever, and there’s no going back.
Time to build into this shift or risk being left behind. pic.twitter.com/t8PHPw3XsG
Runway Aleph creates stunning results 🥰 pic.twitter.com/QvdSF2E9jm
— Olivio Sarikas (@OlivioSarikas) August 5, 2025
Runway Aleph experiment: using one initial vid clip as a character 'video reference' to generate many more with consistent aesthetics/world
— Ray (movie arc) (@rayisdoingfilm) July 31, 2025
Whole video is made from aleph generations based on one initial clip (prompt and clip in the comments) pic.twitter.com/M8mkHFmNGO
Runway Aleph ve Mirage pic.twitter.com/WC91ut1mNh
— cicek cizmeci (@cicekcizmeci) August 18, 2025
Just 10 days ago Runway Aleph dropped.
— Min Choi (@minchoi) August 5, 2025
And people can't stop getting creative with it.
10 wild examples:
1. Nothing is real anymorepic.twitter.com/VzFJx2EXaB
⚡ FAST AI TUTORIAL
— Ramón Teleco (@ramonteleco) August 11, 2025
Check that Runway Aleph Prompts I share below👇 pic.twitter.com/QwOudOn0tW
Runway aleph is pretty incredible so far, anyone else enjoying it? pic.twitter.com/KcVOwjP2zO
— Kentskooking (@kentskooking) August 9, 2025
Latest Experiment: Control a character in a video generation using a sketch with motion paths (Combining Runway Aleph and Image Reference)
— Ray (movie arc) (@rayisdoingfilm) August 2, 2025
Builds on the last example: given that you can also add image references to Aleph gens you can also add extra instructions via an image… pic.twitter.com/J0Q6IFQVyQ
This is "Eve & Adam"
— MetaPuppet (@MetaPuppet) August 9, 2025
Tips below on how I made this using Gemini, JSON prompts (and why), Runway Aleph, and Veo3.
Spoilers below. Watch before reading 🤘 pic.twitter.com/XxtMvPk8oD
Runway Aleph is still blowing my mind.
— Blaine Brown (@blizaine) August 5, 2025
Tutorial:
Split into 3 clips.
Prompt:
Keep the actor, office architecture and camera movements the same, but add fast flowing rapids through the hallways. pic.twitter.com/SYR0up9LMK
✴️ Runway's new model, Aleph, is incredible.
— ℚ𝟝𝕚𝕖𝕥 (@Q5iet) October 18, 2025
Anything is possible.
🤔 Just by typing in a short prompt. pic.twitter.com/i4gAoCa1W1
Big news guys 🔥
— Martin LeBlanc (@martinleblanc) October 2, 2025
Runway Aleph is now on Freepik
It's time to add some magic to your videos!
Comment below if you want a tutorial :D
(or not - I'll do a tutorial anyway) pic.twitter.com/GnxcPULIdl
FAQs
What is Runway Aleph?
Runway Aleph is an AI video editing model that can make in-context modifications or enhancements to any existing footage via text-based prompts. You can upload a video to add or remove subjects/objects, change backgrounds, adjust lighting, etc, creating cinematic-level outputs even without any professional expertise.
Is Runway Aleph AI video editing tool free to use?
Yes, you can use Pollo AI’s free trial plan to access Runway Aleph at no charge. Simply sign up for an account, and you’ll receive free limited credits to start editing your videos. However, if you want to keep using it, then you will eventually need a premium plan.
Can I use reference images to edit videos on Runway Aleph?
Yes. You can upload an image to accompany your original video, which can be used as a reference for changing aspects like aesthetic style, lighting, color, etc. Just be sure to specify what you want the AI video editing model to take from the image for the best possible results.
What are the video limitations of using Runway Aleph?
Runway Aleph AI video editing model has a maximum upload file size cap of 64MB per clip. It also only supports a maximum duration of 5 seconds per video for now. However, you can always feel free to extend the video further after the first generation.
