What is HelloGen
HelloGen is a free AI image generator with built-in AI video generation. It allows users to describe an image or video in plain words, and the assistant picks the appropriate model, writes the prompt, and shows the price before generating. No watermark is added, and commercial use is included.
How to use HelloGen
- Go to the HelloGen website and describe what you want to create in the text box, e.g., "a 5-second hero shot of my perfume bottle on wet slate."
- The assistant may ask at most one question to clarify your request, with tap-to-answer options.
- Review the plan, which shows the model, prompt, and exact credit cost.
- Click Generate to create your image or video.
- Iterate by giving simple instructions like "warmer light" or "make it vertical" to refine the result.
Features of HelloGen
- Free AI image generation with no watermark and commercial license.
- AI video generation with various models.
- Assistant that picks the best model for the job and writes prompts.
- Price transparency – shows the exact cost before generating.
- No prompt engineering required – describe in plain words.
- Iterate in words – remember your products, logo, and preferences.
- Free tools like image upscaler, background remover, transparent PNG maker, and photo restoration.
- Multiple models including Nano Banana, Seedream, GPT Image, Veo, Kling, Seedance, MiniMax, and HappyHorse.
- Custom skills – save your own recipes for recurring jobs.
- Failed generations are never charged.
Use Cases of HelloGen
- E-commerce – create product images and lifestyle scenes.
- Posters & ads – generate advertising creatives with legible text.
- Short drama – create cinematic video clips.
- Product film – produce promotional videos.
- Talking presenter – generate videos with a presenter.
- Anime & game – create anime key art and characters.
- Interior design – visualize room redesigns.
- Portrait & OOTD – generate fashion and portrait images.
Pricing
- Free account – unlimited image generation with free models, 10 assistant turns per day, no watermark, commercial use.
- Basic plan – $9.99/month, includes 1,200 credits per month, premium image models, AI video, assistant, permanent storage, priority queue.
- Pro plan – $19.9/month, includes 3,600 credits per month, everything in Basic plus HD tiers, credit rollover, early access.
- Credit packs – start from $4.9, credits never expire.
- Assistant cost – about 0.4–0.7 credits per turn.
FAQ
Is HelloGen really free?
Making images is free and unlimited on a free account, with no watermark and commercial license. Video runs on credits from a plan or credit pack.
Do I need to know how to write prompts?
No. Describe what you need in plain words; the assistant writes the prompt for you.
How much does the assistant cost?
It is metered by tokens and converted to credits, typically 0.4–0.7 credits per turn. Free accounts get 10 turns a day.
Which AI models does it use?
It uses Nano Banana, Seedream, GPT Image for images; Veo, Kling, Seedance, MiniMax, HappyHorse for video. The assistant chooses per job.
Can I use the results commercially?
Yes, everything generated comes with a commercial license and no watermark.
What if a generation fails?
You are never charged for failed generations.
Can I make my own skill?
Yes, you can save custom skills for recurring jobs.
