Does Wan 3.0 Support Reference-to-Video?

Overview

Yes. Wan 3.0 supports reference-to-video on WaveSpeedAI, and current pages describe reference workflows that can use image, video, and audio references. This route is the right candidate when a prompt alone cannot carry identity, motion, timing, or style requirements.

Reference-to-video should be used with clear asset roles. An image can anchor a product or character, a video can guide movement or pacing, and an audio reference can help timing or scene continuity where supported. If the references conflict, the output may drift or blend details.

For production, keep reference sets small enough to review. Label the assets, save the version used, and test whether the model follows the reference that matters most. A large reference folder without role labels often creates less control, not more.

WaveSpeedAI makes reference testing practical because teams can compare Wan 3.0 reference routes with text-only and image-first routes in the same operational environment. Use accepted outputs to build presets, and keep rejected reference combinations out of future batches. That history shortens future prompt tuning and protects budget. It also helps reviewers see why references were included and which asset mattered most.

Source: Alibaba Cloud Wan3.0 API reference; WaveSpeedAI Wan 3.0 API collection. Source check: 2026-08-29.