Runway has launched Aleph 2.0, an upgrade to its flagship video editing model, alongside a new product called Edit Studio. The release, posted on May 21, doubles supported clip length to 30 seconds at 1080p, adds multi-shot editing, and introduces image-level previews so creators can lock in a frame before generating a final video.

Try it: Refine a 30-second ad in Edit Studio

Open Edit Studio in the desktop web app, drop in a 1080p clip up to 30 seconds, and paint a mask over what should change (a logo, a background, a product placement). Define the new look with a reference image so the model knows exactly what to render before it generates video. Re-run the same edit across every shot in the timeline in one pass instead of clip by clip. The flow turns video iteration into something closer to image editing, which is the main thing creators have been asking for since the original Aleph shipped.

Why it matters

Aleph 1 was a research-grade edit model with short clip limits and no real preview loop. The 2.0 release pushes the editable clip length to 30 seconds, which is the working unit for ads, social, and short-form video, exactly where Runway already competes with the top AI video tools. Multi-shot edits and image previews also cut the cost per iteration. Less wasted generation means tighter post-production loops for marketing teams, filmmakers, and product creators who run dozens of variants per campaign.

Key details

Aleph 2.0 ships in Runway's web app as part of Edit Studio, the new interface built specifically around the model. The release covers four capabilities: 30-second 1080p clip editing, localized edits that preserve unchanged regions, image-level visual control, and multi-shot editing across a single timeline. Use cases Runway lists include campaign variations, post-production fix-ups, product swaps, background changes, lighting adjustments, and aesthetic restyling. Access is restricted to paid plans, but Runway is offering 50 percent off Pro with code RUNWAY50 alongside the launch. No API or mobile access is included at launch. The rollout is web-only for now.

What to do next

Pick a 30-second clip from a recent project that needs a tweak (a product label change, a background swap, a removed bystander) and run it through Edit Studio. The image-preview step is the biggest workflow shift: you commit to a look as a still frame before you spend the credits to generate video. See Runway's full Pro plan pricing for credit cost per second of Aleph generation.