FAQ

Questions, answered

The things creators ask before they try it. Something missing? Ask us directly.

How does the free trial work?

Your first 5 videos are free — no API key, no card. A fresh workspace gets 5 videos within its first 7 days generated on ReelMint's own keys (scripts, images, narration). After you've used your 5 videos or the 7 days pass, add your own Gemini, OpenAI, or ElevenLabs keys and it's free forever: create up to 4 new videos a week, keep up to 15 in your workspace at a time.

What does it cost to run, really?

Your first 5 videos are free — no API key, no card; they run on ReelMint's own keys. After that, create up to 4 videos a week, keep up to 15 in your workspace — free, forever, on your own keys, not a trial that expires. Every video counts from the moment you create it. Generation then runs on your own API keys, so a typical Short costs a few cents of Gemini/ElevenLabs usage (often under $0.25), billed by those providers directly to you. No markup, no credits system, no watermarks.

Which platforms can I publish to?

YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels today, fully wired: connect a channel once and publish straight from the studio — YouTube as a draft you approve or scheduled, Instagram Reels published live. TikTok is on the roadmap; we'd rather ship platforms that work than a pile that half-work.

Do I own what I make?

Entirely. Your scripts, scenes, and videos are yours; publishing goes to your channel under your account. Export or delete your project anytime.

How is this different from AI clip tools?

Clip tools cut up long videos you already made. ReelMint makes the video — from a topic or script to animated, narrated scenes. Unlike text-to-video generators, every scene stays editable: real code cards, charts, and diagrams, not baked pixels.

Does Hinglish really work?

Yes — it's a first-class language here, not an afterthought. Record naturally in mixed Hindi + English; you get clean romanized captions aligned to your scenes. This is where most tools fall apart, and it's why we built our own pipeline.

Where is my data stored, and who can see it?

Your content lives in your workspace on our servers, isolated per workspace — other customers can never see your projects, keys, or channel connections. Provider API keys are encrypted at rest. Nightly backups protect against data loss, and you can request full deletion anytime.

Can my team work with me?

Yes — invite teammates into your workspace with editor or admin roles. Editors make reels; admins also manage settings, keys, and users.

Can an AI agent use it for me?

Yes. ReelMint has a built-in MCP server, so Claude and similar agents can script, compose scenes, render, and publish in your studio with a scoped access token — you review everything on your channel.

What do I need to get started?

A topic and a Google account for YouTube publishing — that's it. Your first 5 videos run on ReelMint's own keys, no API key needed. After that, add a free Gemini API key to keep generating (we walk you through it at onboarding). First reel in under an hour is the norm.

I hit a problem — how do I reach you?

The 💬 Feedback button inside the studio lands directly with the team, or email us. During the pilot you'll also have a weekly call slot with the founder.

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