Skyreels V4 Text to Video | Powerful Text-to-Video API

Skywork AI SkyReels V4 Text-to-Video

Skywork AI SkyReels V4 Text-to-Video generates videos from natural-language prompts with flexible duration, aspect ratio, resolution, optional sound effects, and selectable quality modes. It is designed for cinematic short-form generation, social video, concept visualization, and rapid creative iteration across both standard-quality and faster-generation workflows.

Why Choose This?

Prompt-based video generation Turn natural-language scene descriptions into short video clips with controllable duration and format.
Two generation modes Choose std for higher-quality output or fast for quicker, lower-cost generation.
Multiple resolutions Supports 480p, 720p, and 1080p to balance quality and budget.
Flexible aspect ratios Choose 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 for widescreen, vertical, or square delivery.
Optional sound effects Enable sound when you want the video generated with audio effects.
Production-ready API Suitable for short-form content, ad concepts, storytelling, social media clips, and rapid prototyping.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
prompt	Yes	The prompt describing the video to generate.
duration	No	Duration of the generated video in seconds. Range: `3–15`. Default: `5`.
aspect_ratio	No	Aspect ratio of the generated video. Supported values: `16:9`, `9:16`, `1:1`. Default: `16:9`.
resolution	No	Output video resolution. Supported values: `480p`, `720p`, `1080p`. Default: `1080p`.
sound	No	Whether to generate sound effects with the video. Default: `false`.
mode	No	Quality/performance mode. Supported values: `std`, `fast`. Default: `std`. `fast` mode currently requires `sound=false`.

How to Use

Write your prompt — describe the scene, action, camera motion, atmosphere, and visual style you want.
Choose duration — select a clip length between 3 and 15 seconds.
Choose aspect ratio — use 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 based on your target platform.
Choose resolution — set 480p, 720p, or 1080p depending on quality and cost needs.
Choose mode — use std for higher quality or fast for quicker generation.
Enable sound (optional) — turn this on if you want generated sound effects. If using fast, keep sound=false.
Submit — run the model and download the generated video.

Example Prompt

A cinematic tracking shot through a neon-lit city street at night, light rain on the pavement, reflections shimmering, subtle crowd movement, dramatic atmosphere, realistic camera motion

Pricing

Pricing depends on duration, resolution, and mode.

Standard Mode

Resolution	Per Second	5s Cost
480p	$0.11	$0.55
720p	$0.14	$0.70
1080p	$0.35	$1.75

Fast Mode

Resolution	Per Second	5s Cost
480p	$0.08	$0.40
720p	$0.11	$0.55
1080p	$0.275	$1.375

Example Costs

Standard Mode

Resolution	3s	5s	10s	15s
480p	$0.33	$0.55	$1.10	$1.65
720p	$0.42	$0.70	$1.40	$2.10
1080p	$1.05	$1.75	$3.50	$5.25

Fast Mode

Resolution	3s	5s	10s	15s
480p	$0.24	$0.40	$0.80	$1.20
720p	$0.33	$0.55	$1.10	$1.65
1080p	$0.825	$1.375	$2.75	$4.125

Billing Rules

Base multiplier starts from $0.10 per second
Pricing scales linearly with duration
std and fast use different resolution multipliers
sound does not affect pricing directly
fast mode currently requires sound=false

Best Use Cases

Social media clips — Generate short vertical, square, or widescreen content for modern platforms.
Creative prototyping — Test visual ideas quickly with fast mode.
Cinematic concept videos — Use std mode for more polished short-form storytelling.
Advertising concepts — Create quick ad visuals, hero motion, and campaign explorations.
Mood and scene generation — Turn descriptive prompts into stylized or realistic motion clips.

Pro Tips

Be specific in your prompt about action, lighting, camera movement, and atmosphere.
Use fast mode for quick iteration, then switch to std for higher-quality final output.
Use 480p or 720p when testing prompt ideas before committing to 1080p.
Keep sound=false when using fast mode.
Start with shorter durations to validate the concept, then extend to longer clips if needed.

Notes

prompt is required.
duration supports 3–15 seconds.
aspect_ratio defaults to 16:9.
resolution defaults to 1080p.
mode defaults to std.
fast mode currently requires sound=false.
Pricing depends on duration, resolution, and mode.

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Skyreels v4 Text To Video API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/skywork-ai/skyreels-v4/text-to-video 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 Skyreels v4 Text To Video below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/skywork-ai/skyreels-v4/text-to-video" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "duration": 5,
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "resolution": "1080p",
    "sound": false,
    "mode": "std"
}'

# 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("skywork-ai/skyreels-v4/text-to-video", {
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "duration": 5,
        "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
        "resolution": "1080p",
        "sound": false,
        "mode": "std"
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "skywork-ai/skyreels-v4/text-to-video",
    {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "duration": 5,
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "resolution": "1080p",
    "sound": false,
    "mode": "std"
}
)

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

Skyreels v4 Text To Video API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Skyreels v4 Text To Video API?

Skyreels v4 Text To Video is a Skywork Ai model for video generation, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. SkyReels V4 Text to Video is a fast AI video generation model that creates high-quality videos from text prompts using the SkyReels V4 text2video workflow. Ready-to-use REST inference API for cinematic clips, storytelling videos, social media content, advertising creatives, product visuals, concept videos, and professional text-to-video workflows with simple integration, no coldstarts, and affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Skyreels v4 Text To Video 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/skywork-ai/skywork-ai-skyreels-v4-text-to-video.

How much does Skyreels v4 Text To Video cost per run?

Skyreels v4 Text To Video starts at $0.10 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 Skyreels v4 Text To Video accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `aspect_ratio`, `resolution`, `duration`, `mode`, `sound`. 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/skywork-ai/skywork-ai-skyreels-v4-text-to-video.

How do I get started with the Skyreels v4 Text To Video API?

Sign up for a free WaveSpeedAI account to claim starter credits, copy your API key from /accesskey, then call the endpoint shown in the API tab of the playground. The playground also auto-generates a code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for the parameters you've set.

Can I use Skyreels v4 Text To Video outputs commercially?

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

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Skywork AI SkyReels V4 Text-to-Video

Why Choose This?

Parameters

How to Use

Example Prompt

Pricing

Standard Mode

Fast Mode

Example Costs

Standard Mode

Fast Mode

Billing Rules

Best Use Cases

Pro Tips

Notes

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Skyreels v4 Text To Video API — Quick start

Skyreels v4 Text To Video API — Frequently asked questions