Alibaba Wan 2.6 Image To Video Flash
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Try it on WavespeedAI!Alibaba WAN 2.6 Flash converts images into videos (720p/1080p) with optional audio, optimized for speed and cost. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
Wan 2.6 Image-to-Video Flash
Wan 2.6 Image-to-Video Flash is a fast image-to-video generation model from Alibaba. Upload an image, describe the motion you want, and generate videos up to 15 seconds with optional synchronized audio — all with quick turnaround and flexible pricing.
Why Choose This?
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Image-driven video generation Transform static images into dynamic videos with AI-generated motion.
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Optional audio generation Generate videos with synchronized audio or output silent videos.
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Custom audio input Optionally upload your own audio to sync with the generated video.
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Multiple shot types Choose single or multi-shot modes for different creative needs.
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Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically optimize your prompts for better results.
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Fast generation Flash variant optimized for quick turnaround.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | Source image to animate (upload or URL) |
| prompt | Yes | Describe the motion and action you want |
| audio | No | Custom audio file to sync with video |
| negative_prompt | No | Describe what to avoid in the output |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 720p or 1080p (default: 720p) |
| duration | No | Video length in seconds, up to 15 (default: 15) |
| shot_type | No | Shot mode: single or multi (default: single) |
| enable_prompt_expansion | No | Enable prompt optimizer for better results |
| enable_audio | No | Output video with audio (default: true) |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducibility (-1 for random) |
Shot Type Options
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| single | Single continuous shot |
| multi | Multiple shots with scene transitions |
How to Use
- Upload your image — the starting frame for your video.
- Write your prompt — describe the motion and action you want.
- Upload audio (optional) — add custom audio to sync with video.
- Add negative prompt (optional) — specify what to avoid.
- Set resolution — choose 720p or 1080p.
- Set duration — select video length up to 15 seconds.
- Choose shot type — single for continuous, multi for scene cuts.
- Enable audio — check for video with sound, uncheck for silent.
- Run — submit and download the generated video.
Pricing
| Resolution | Audio | Cost per 5 seconds |
|---|---|---|
| 720p | Off | $0.125 |
| 720p | On | $0.25 |
| 1080p | Off | $0.1875 |
| 1080p | On | $0.375 |
Billing Rules
- Base rate: $0.125 per 5 seconds (720p, no audio)
- 1080p multiplier: 1.5×
- Audio multiplier: 2×
- Total cost = base_price × (duration / 5) × resolution_multiplier × audio_multiplier
Examples
- 5s @ 720p, no audio → $0.125
- 10s @ 720p, with audio → $0.125 × 2 × 2 = $0.50
- 15s @ 1080p, with audio → $0.125 × 3 × 1.5 × 2 = $1.125
Best Use Cases
- Social Media Content — Create engaging short videos from photos.
- Product Animation — Bring product images to life with motion.
- Creative Projects — Transform artwork and illustrations into animated videos.
- Marketing — Generate dynamic content from static promotional images.
- Storytelling — Create video sequences from key story moments.
Pro Tips
- Use clear, high-quality source images for best results.
- Be specific about motion direction and speed in your prompt.
- Use negative prompts to avoid unwanted movements or artifacts.
- Single shot mode is better for smooth, continuous motion.
- Multi shot mode works well for dynamic, action-packed content.
- Disable audio if you plan to add your own soundtrack later.
Notes
- Maximum video duration is 15 seconds.
- Custom audio will be synced to the generated video.
- 1080p resolution costs 1.5× more than 720p.
- Audio generation doubles the cost.
Related Models
- Wan 2.6 Text-to-Video — Generate videos from text prompts only.
- Wan 2.6 Image-to-Video — Standard quality image-to-video generation.
- LTX-2 19B Image-to-Video — Alternative I2V model with audio support.
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-flash" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"resolution": "720p",
"duration": 5,
"shot_type": "single",
"enable_prompt_expansion": false,
"enable_audio": true,
"seed": -1
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${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 | Yes | - | 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 | 2 ~ 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. |
| enable_audio | boolean | No | true | - | If set to true, outputs video with audio. If false, outputs silent video. |
| 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 |