How to get the best out of Runway
Runway on Pixio gives you access to Runway’s video models in one place: Gen-4 (and Gen-4 Turbo) for image-to-video and text-to-video, Gen-4 Aleph for video-to-video restyle and edit, Gen-4 Act-Two for character-driven clips, Gen-3 Alpha (and Turbo) for image-to-video, extend, and expand, plus Gen-4 Upscale for 4K. Use this page as the hub for when to pick which Runway tool—then open the specific model page for options, prompts, and tips.
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Runway on Pixio gives you access to Runway’s video models in one place: Gen-4 (and Gen-4 Turbo) for image-to-video and text-to-video, Gen-4 Aleph for video-to-video restyle and edit, Gen-4 Act-Two for character-driven clips, Gen-3 Alpha (and Turbo) for image-to-video, extend, and expand, plus Gen-4 Upscale for 4K. Use this page as the hub for when to pick which Runway tool—then open the specific model page for options, prompts, and tips.
Use this when
- You want Runway’s ecosystem: generate from text or image, extend or expand clips, restyle with video-to-video, drive characters, or upscale to 4K.
- You’re choosing between Runway models (Gen-4 vs Gen-3, Turbo vs standard, image-to-video vs Act-Two vs Aleph).
- You need professional-grade motion, prompt control, and consistency from a single vendor.
Modes in Pixio (overview)
| Family | Main use |
|---|---|
| Gen-4 / Gen-4 Turbo | Image-to-video; fast iteration (Turbo) or best quality (standard) |
| Gen-4 Aleph | Video-to-video restyle and edit; preserve motion, change look or content |
| Gen-4 Act-Two | Character-driven video from one reference image |
| Gen-4 Upscale | 4K upscale of finished clips |
| Gen-3 Alpha / Turbo | Image-to-video, extend, expand (outpaint); earlier generation, still capable |
Options
Credits, duration, and aspect ratios depend on the specific model. Check each model card in Pixio (Gen-4 Image to Video, Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Aleph, Gen-4 Act-Two, Gen-4 Upscale, Gen-3 Turbo, etc.) for values and limits.
Credits
Credits are per model (Gen-4, Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Aleph, Gen-4 Act-Two, Gen-4 Upscale, Gen-3 Turbo Extend/Expand). Each model card in Pixio shows current rates for your plan.
When to use which Runway model
| Scenario | Model |
|---|---|
| Animate a keyframe (best quality) | Gen-4 (Image to Video) |
| Animate a keyframe (fast, cheap) |