X Ai Grok Imagine Video V1.5 Image To Video
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Try it on WavespeedAI!xAI Grok Imagine Video v1.5 is a fast AI image-to-video generation model that turns a reference image into a short video guided by a text prompt, with 480p and 720p output options. Ready-to-use REST inference API for animating images, social media clips, creative storytelling, product visuals, marketing videos, concept videos, and professional image-to-video workflows with simple integration, no coldstarts, and affordable pricing.
Features
xAI Grok Imagine Video V1.5 Image-to-Video
xAI Grok Imagine Video V1.5 Image-to-Video generates short videos from a reference image and a natural-language prompt. It is designed for image-driven motion generation, cinematic concept clips, stylized social media content, and other prompt-based video creation workflows.
Why Choose This?
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Image-guided video generation Start from a single reference image and animate it into a short video clip.
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Prompt-based motion control Use text instructions to describe motion, camera behavior, atmosphere, and scene evolution.
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Simple resolution choices Choose between
480pand720pdepending on your quality and budget needs. -
Predictable short-form generation Works well for short clips that need quick iteration and clean prompt-to-video control.
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Production-ready API Suitable for concept visualization, creator content, ads, and lightweight motion storytelling.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the desired motion, camera movement, and scene. |
| image | Yes | Input image to animate. |
| duration | No | Output video duration in seconds. Range: 1–15. Default: 6. |
| resolution | No | Output video resolution. Supported values: 480p, 720p. Default: 720p. |
How to Use
- Upload your image — provide the source image you want to animate.
- Write your prompt — describe the motion, scene, and camera behavior you want.
- Set duration (optional) — choose how long the video should be.
- Choose resolution — use
480pfor lower cost or720pfor higher quality. - Submit — run the model and download the generated video.
Example Prompt
A cinematic push-in shot as the subject slowly turns toward the camera, soft natural motion, subtle background movement, realistic lighting, polished commercial style
Pricing
Pricing depends on output duration and resolution.
| Resolution | Price per Second | 5s Example |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.08 | $0.40 |
| 720p | $0.14 | $0.70 |
Each request includes a fixed $0.01 input image charge.
Example Costs
| Resolution | 1s | 5s | 10s | 15s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.09 | $0.41 | $0.81 | $1.21 |
| 720p | $0.15 | $0.71 | $1.41 | $2.11 |
Billing Rules
480pcosts $0.08 per second720pcosts $0.14 per second- Each input image adds $0.01
- Pricing scales linearly with
duration - Billed duration is rounded up to the next whole second
- Minimum billed duration is 1 second
- Maximum billed duration is 15 seconds
Best Use Cases
- Image-to-video animation — Turn a still image into a short motion clip.
- Social media content — Create lightweight animated visuals for posts and promos.
- Concept visualization — Explore motion directions from a static frame.
- Advertising mockups — Turn still campaign art into short animated demos.
- Creative prototyping — Quickly test prompt-driven motion ideas.
Pro Tips
- Use a clear, high-quality source image for better motion stability.
- Be specific in your prompt about camera movement, subject motion, and atmosphere.
- Start with shorter durations for fast iteration.
- Use
480pfor quick testing and720pfor better final-quality clips. - Keep prompts focused on motion and scene evolution rather than repeating static visual details already present in the image.
Notes
promptandimageare required.durationsupports1–15seconds.resolutiondefaults to720p.- Pricing depends on
duration,resolution, and the fixed per-image surcharge.
Related Models
- xAI text-to-image workflows — Useful when you want to generate the source image first.
- Other image-to-video workflows — Useful when you need different quality, speed, or motion-control tradeoffs.
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/x-ai/grok-imagine-video-v1.5/image-to-video" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"duration": 6,
"resolution": "720p"
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | Yes | - | Text description of the desired motion, camera movement, and scene. | |
| image | string | Yes | - | Input image to animate. | |
| duration | integer | No | 6 | 1 ~ 15 | Output video duration in seconds. |
| resolution | string | No | 720p | 720p, 480p | Output video resolution. |
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.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 | string | Array of URLs to the generated content. |
| 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 |