This topic surveys modern AI image and video generation tools that designers, marketers, and production teams use to accelerate creative workflows. By 2026, generative models are integrated across specialized apps and APIs: image generators and editors handle concept art, background removal, upscaling and uncropping (Clipdrop, Photopea, PFPMaker), while multimodal platforms and developer APIs support enterprise pipelines and bespoke integrations (Stability AI, Runway). Generative video tools focus on two trends: fidelity and efficiency. Platforms that preserve character consistency across scenes (ShowHive) and convert single product shots into on‑model photos and short reels (Whatmore Studio) are increasingly important for branding and e‑commerce. Tools like VidSimplify automate clipping and animation for social formats, and KDP Book Covers targets rapid, publication‑ready cover concepts for self‑publishing. Key considerations for creative teams are interoperability and workflow fit: node‑based editors and APIs (Runway, Stability AI) enable chaining of generation, refinement, and programmatic export; browser‑based or local editors (Photopea) address privacy and small‑team constraints; no‑code services (Whatmore, PFPMaker) lower the barrier for nontechnical users. The landscape is marked by specialization—verticalized solutions for publishing, e‑commerce, and character-driven storytelling—and by an emphasis on editability (cleaning, relighting, upscaling) rather than one‑shot outputs. Choosing tools today means balancing fidelity, control, and integration: pick generative engines for concept and bulk asset creation, use editing suites for precision fixes and privacy, and adopt video-specific platforms for consistent characters and platform-ready clips. This composable approach helps teams scale production while keeping creative intent and brand consistency.