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Wan 2.1 I2V 480P

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Wan 2.1 i2v-480p turns images into unlimited 480p AI videos with the Wan 2.1 image-to-video model, perfect for fast content creation. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

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A confident young tech professional standing in a modern office space, talking to the camera with calm gestures. Soft daylight, clean environment, business casual outfit, focused expression. Center frame, smooth motion

gentle breeze blowing, boys hair moving due to the breeze, boy amazed by touching the star

A cinematic scene of a futuristic muscle car driving fast through a neon-lit city at night. The camera follows the car from behind, capturing vibrant reflections on the wet asphalt. Tall skyscrapers with glowing signs and holograms surround the street. Paper money floats through the air as the car speeds toward a distant glowing tower. The car's taillights leave subtle light trails. Rain-soaked road, neon reflections, cyberpunk atmosphere, dramatic sense of motion, high frame rate, 4K resolution.

A young woman walks confidently through a bustling Tokyo street at sunset, wearing a sleek, minimalist beige trench coat and dark sunglasses. Neon signs reflect off the wet pavement as crowds flow around her in slow motion. Her hair moves subtly in the breeze, and the skyline glows with golden hues. The camera pans smoothly with cinematic lighting and soft shadows, emphasizing realism and contemporary elegance.

In the early morning mist, a solo hiker in a red jacket crosses a wooden bridge over a crystal-clear mountain stream, surrounded by dense pine forests and wildflowers swaying gently. A golden retriever runs beside him playfully. The atmosphere feels crisp and immersive, as light rays cut through fog and birds flutter across the scene. Every detail—from water ripples to boot imprints—is captured in lifelike motion.

A teenage girl in a school uniform rides a bicycle through a quiet suburban street lined with cherry blossoms in full bloom. Petals drift through the air, catching sunlight as her hair bounces with each motion. Her expression is calm and reflective, the camera following closely with shallow depth of field. The scene captures the fleeting beauty of spring with dreamy realism.

A middle-aged man in a linen shirt paints on a balcony overlooking the Aegean Sea, his brush moving gently across the canvas as sunlight glimmers off the water. Olive trees sway in the warm breeze, and waves crash rhythmically in the distance. The scene breathes with slow, intentional motion—an elegant portrait of coastal simplicity, peace, and timeless artistry.

A ballet dancer twirls gracefully inside a giant abandoned greenhouse where vines have overtaken the structure. As she spins, glowing butterflies erupt from the floor and the sunlight filters in through broken glass. The environment feels like a forgotten dream—half real, half imagined—with organic motion, layered textures, and surreal but believable atmosphere.

A couple drives a vintage convertible along a winding coastal road in southern France during golden hour. The wind tousles their hair, and the sea sparkles beside them. The camera captures them in soft, grainy light—sunlight flaring over the lens like old 35mm film. Their laughter mixes with the sound of the engine and seagulls. It’s cinematic, nostalgic, effortlessly romantic.

An explorer trudges across a vast Arctic tundra in full winter gear, the wind whipping ice crystals around him. Behind, a line of huskies pulls a sled across the frostbitten landscape. The sky is pale blue, the ground textured with snowdrifts. The visual realism is intense, with each breath fogging the air, and gear shifting with weight—raw, quiet, and powerful.

A young Bedouin boy stands on the crest of a sand dune at dusk, looking over an endless desert bathed in warm twilight. His robe flows gently in the evening wind, and a camel caravan passes behind him in the distance. The atmosphere is peaceful yet grand, captured with slow pans and golden tones—conveying timeless culture, isolation, and awe.

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WAN 2.1 Image-to-Video 480p — wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1/i2v-480p

wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1/i2v-480p animates a single image into a short, smooth 480p video clip with natural motion, stable framing, and strong prompt control—ideal for fast I2V iteration and lightweight production previews.

What it’s good at

  • Turning a still image into a 5–10s video with coherent motion
  • Subtle, natural gestures (talking-to-camera, nods, hand movement)
  • Smooth camera feel (gentle push-in, slight handheld, slow pan) without over-shaking
  • Quick story beats for ads, explainers, and social clips at 480p

Playground inputs

  • Image (required): the source frame to animate
  • Prompt (required): describe subject, action, environment, and camera
  • Negative prompt (optional): reduce blur, jitter, artifacts, unwanted styles
  • Size: 480p
  • Duration: 5s or 10s

Prompting guide for natural I2V

Write like a director’s brief:

  • Subject: who is in frame
  • Action: what they do (small, realistic verbs work best)
  • Environment: lighting + background
  • Camera: framing + motion style
  • Motion quality: smooth, natural, stable

Example prompt (talking head / business): A confident young tech professional standing in a modern office, talking to the camera with calm hand gestures. Soft daylight, clean environment, business casual outfit, focused expression. Center frame, smooth motion, natural micro-expressions.

Negative prompt suggestions: blurry, jittery, shaky camera, low quality, distorted face, warped hands, inconsistent motion

Use cases

  • Product demos: bring a hero image to life with subtle motion and camera polish
  • Corporate explainers: talking-to-camera clips from a portrait-style photo
  • Social ads: quick 5-second motion posts for faster iteration
  • Concept validation: test prompts and motion direction cheaply before higher resolutions

Pricing

ModelResolutionDurationPrice per run
wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1/i2v-480p832×4805s$0.20
wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1/i2v-480p832×48010s$0.30

Notes

  • For the most stable faces, keep actions subtle (talk, nod, small gestures) and avoid extreme head turns.
  • If motion looks too “busy,” describe a calmer camera style (locked-off, slow push-in, gentle handheld).
  • If details smear, add stronger constraints in the prompt (center frame, steady, smooth motion) and use a negative prompt that targets blur/jitter.
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Wan 2.1 I2v 480p API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1/i2v-480p with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Wan 2.1 I2v 480p below.

HTTP example
# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1/i2v-480p" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "negative_prompt": "blurry, low quality, distorted",
    "size": "832*480",
    "num_inference_steps": 30,
    "duration": 5,
    "guidance_scale": 5,
    "flow_shift": 3,
    "seed": -1
}'

# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"

# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].
Node.js example
// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');

const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env

const result = await client.run("wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1/i2v-480p", {
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
        "negative_prompt": "blurry, low quality, distorted",
        "size": "832*480",
        "num_inference_steps": 30,
        "duration": 5,
        "guidance_scale": 5,
        "flow_shift": 3,
        "seed": -1
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output
Python example
# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1/i2v-480p",
    {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "negative_prompt": "blurry, low quality, distorted",
    "size": "832*480",
    "num_inference_steps": 30,
    "duration": 5,
    "guidance_scale": 5,
    "flow_shift": 3,
    "seed": -1
}
)

print(output["outputs"][0])  # → URL of the generated output

Wan 2.1 I2v 480p API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Wan 2.1 I2v 480p API?

Wan 2.1 I2v 480p is a WaveSpeedAI model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Wan 2.1 i2v-480p turns images into unlimited 480p AI videos with the Wan 2.1 image-to-video model, perfect for fast content creation. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Wan 2.1 I2v 480p API?

POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1-i2v-480p.

How much does Wan 2.1 I2v 480p cost per run?

Wan 2.1 I2v 480p starts at $0.20 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.

What inputs does Wan 2.1 I2v 480p accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `duration`, `size`, `seed`, `guidance_scale`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/wavespeed-ai/wan-2.1-i2v-480p.

How long does Wan 2.1 I2v 480p take to generate?

Average end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 45 seconds per request — measured across recent runs. Queue time scales with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.

Can I use Wan 2.1 I2v 480p outputs commercially?

Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (WaveSpeedAI). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.