Alibaba Wan 2.6 Image To Video Spicy
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Try it on WavespeedAI!Alibaba WAN 2.6 Spicy converts images into unlimited high-quality videos with smooth animations optimized for scalable content generation. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.
Features
Alibaba Wan 2.6 Spicy — Image-to-Video
Wan 2.6 Spicy converts images into unlimited high-quality videos with smooth, cinematic motion. It transforms static images into dynamic 720p and 1080p clips with expressive motion, rich color, and natural transitions — perfect for creative storytelling and scalable content generation.
Why It Works Well
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Unlimited-style generation Optimized for high-quality, smooth animations at scale.
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Expressive motion Bold, vivid motion and rich tonal contrast with stable temporal coherence.
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Flexible resolution 720p or 1080p to match your needs.
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Duration options 5s, 10s, or 15s clips.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | The keyframe or base image to animate (URL or upload) |
| prompt | Yes | Describe the motion, story, and style |
| resolution | No | 720p (default) or 1080p |
| duration | No | 5, 10, or 15 seconds (default: 5) |
| shot_type | No | single (default) or multi |
| negative_prompt | No | Elements to avoid |
| enable_prompt_expansion | No | Enable prompt expansion (default: false) |
| seed | No | Random seed; -1 for random |
How to Use
- Upload your image — ensure clarity and proper framing.
- Enter a prompt — describe desired motion, mood, or camera movement.
- Select resolution and duration — choose based on your needs.
- Set a seed (optional) — for consistent, reproducible results.
- Run — click the button to generate your video.
Pricing
| Duration | 720p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|
| 5 s | $0.50 | $0.75 |
| 10 s | $1.00 | $1.50 |
| 15 s | $1.50 | $2.25 |
Billing Rules
- 720p rate: $0.50 per 5 seconds
- 1080p rate: $0.75 per 5 seconds (1.5× multiplier)
Best Use Cases
- Creative Storytelling — Transform static images into dynamic narrative clips.
- Social Media Content — Generate eye-catching videos for TikTok, Reels, and Stories.
- Music Videos — Create visually expressive content with bold motion.
- Marketing & Ads — Produce scalable video content from product images.
- Artistic Projects — Experimental and avant-garde video generation.
Pro Tips
- Works best with clear, well-lit images with proper framing.
- Use detailed prompts describing motion, mood, and camera movement for best results.
- Enable prompt expansion for automatically enhanced descriptions.
- Use negative_prompt to exclude unwanted elements or styles.
- Same API shape as Wan 2.6 Image-to-Video for easy integration.
Notes
- Both image and prompt are required fields.
- Ensure uploaded image URLs are publicly accessible.
- 1080p resolution costs 1.5× the 720p rate.
Related Models
- Wan 2.6 Image-to-Video Pro — Pro tier with 4K support.
- Wan 2.6 Image-to-Video — Standard image-to-video.
- Wan 2.6 Text-to-Video — Generate videos from text prompts.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
# Submit the task
curl --location --request POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/alibaba/wan-2.6/image-to-video-spicy" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"resolution": "720p",
"duration": 5,
"shot_type": "single",
"enable_prompt_expansion": false,
"seed": -1
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| image | string | Yes | - | The image for generating the output. | |
| audio | string | No | - | - | Audio URL to guide generation (optional). |
| prompt | string | No | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| negative_prompt | string | No | - | The negative prompt for the generation. | |
| resolution | string | No | 720p | 720p, 1080p | The resolution of the generated media. |
| duration | integer | No | 5 | 5, 10, 15 | The duration of the generated media in seconds. |
| shot_type | string | No | single | single, multi | The type of shots to generate. |
| enable_prompt_expansion | boolean | No | false | - | If set to true, the prompt optimizer will be enabled. |
| seed | integer | No | -1 | -1 ~ 2147483647 | The random seed to use for the generation. -1 means a random seed will be used. |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.has_nsfw_contents | array | Array of boolean values indicating NSFW detection for each output |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, the ID of the prediction to get |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | object | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed). |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |