Creation paths compared
Quick Clip or Director Mode?
InkFlick has two main creation paths. Quick Clip turns one line or photo into a 5–30 second clip. Director Mode gives you script, storyboard, video, and continuing-episode control, with an opening episode of up to about 3 minutes and later episodes of up to about 60 seconds. Choose by how much control your story needs.
Product facts verified September 2026
| Path | You control | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Clip | Style, duration, orientation | One 5–30s clip |
| Director Mode | Script → boards → film → later episodes | Opening episode up to ~3 min, then ~60 s episodes as a series. |
One shot, no timeline
Quick Clip
Write one line or attach one photo. Choose a style, duration (5–30 seconds), and orientation. InkFlick renders a finished clip without requiring scripts or editing.
- Fastest creation path
- No script or timeline to manage
- Portrait or landscape output
- Renders in about a minute
Script to storyboard to film—and onward
Director Mode
Shape every stage: script, cast, storyboards, shot quality, and final video. Continue later episodes with a reusable cast, or adapt a novel or document here too.
- Review and edit at every step
- Continue episodes with a reusable cast
- Novel and document adaptation
- Shot-level redraws and reshoots
Best for productions that need review before spending Credits on video.
Decision guide
Which path fits your project?
If: You want one fast social clip
→ Start with Quick Clip
If: You want a series with recurring characters
→ Use Director Mode
If: You want to review scripts and storyboards first
→ Use Director Mode
If: You have a novel or document to adapt
→ Use Director Mode
Credits transparency
What do Credits cost?
Every new account receives 500 welcome Credits. AI image and video generation uses Credits—cost varies by duration, quality, and production settings. InkFlick shows the cost before you generate, and failed generations are refunded automatically. Apple processes in-app purchases; available website purchases use Stripe.
Common questions
Quick Clip and Director Mode FAQ
What is the difference between Quick Clip and Director Mode?
Quick Clip is the fastest path: one line or photo becomes a 5–30 second finished clip with no script or timeline. Director Mode gives you control at every stage—script, cast, storyboards, quality—before generating video. A Director Mode project can open with an episode of up to about 3 minutes; added episodes run up to about 60 seconds. Choose Quick Clip for speed, Director Mode for review and precision.
Can Director Mode continue a series?
Yes. Keep the same cast and visual direction, then add later episodes inside the Director Mode project. Use Quick Clip for a one-off shot and Director Mode for serial storytelling.
Is InkFlick available on Mac?
Yes. InkFlick is available on Mac (macOS 13 or later), iPhone, and iPad. The desktop app is distributed through the Mac App Store.
Pick a path and start filming.
Download InkFlick and choose the creation path that fits your idea—one quick shot or a directed production that can continue as a series.
Available on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and iPad