Alibaba Wan 2.6 Image To Video Pro
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Try it on WavespeedAI!Alibaba WAN 2.6 Image-to-Video Pro converts images into premium-quality videos with superior motion dynamics, enhanced visual fidelity, and professional cinematic output. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
Wan 2.6 Image-to-Video Pro
Wan 2.6 Image-to-Video Pro is Alibaba’s premium image-to-video model, transforming still images into cinematic video with superior motion quality and detail. Upload a reference image, describe the scene and motion — the model generates smooth, high-resolution video with optional audio input and flexible duration options.
Why Choose This?
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Pro-tier quality Superior visual fidelity and motion realism from Alibaba’s latest Wan 2.6 architecture.
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Multiple resolutions Output in 1080p, 2K, or 4K to match your production needs.
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Audio support Optional audio input for synchronized video generation.
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Shot type control Choose between single or multi-shot compositions.
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Prompt Enhancer Built-in prompt optimizer for improved generation results.
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Negative prompt support Specify elements to exclude for more precise control.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the desired scene and motion |
| image | Yes | Reference image to animate (URL or upload) |
| audio | No | Audio file for synchronized video (URL or upload) |
| negative_prompt | No | Elements to exclude from the video |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 1080p (default), 2k, 4k |
| duration | No | Video length in seconds (default: 5) |
| shot_type | No | Shot composition: single (default) or multi |
| enable_prompt_expansion | No | Enable prompt optimizer (default: disabled) |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducibility (-1 for random) |
How to Use
- Upload your image — provide the reference image to animate.
- Write your prompt — describe the scene, motion, camera movement, and mood in detail.
- Add audio (optional) — upload audio for synchronized video generation.
- Add negative prompt (optional) — specify elements you want to avoid.
- Choose resolution — select 1080p, 2K, or 4K based on your needs.
- Set duration — choose the desired video length.
- Select shot type — single for focused shots, multi for complex compositions.
- Enable prompt expansion (optional) — let the optimizer enhance your prompt.
- Run — submit and download your video.
Pricing
| Duration | 1080p | 2k | 4k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 s | $0.60 | $0.70 | $0.80 |
| 10 s | $1.20 | $1.40 | $1.60 |
| 15 s | $1.80 | $2.10 | $2.40 |
Billing Rules
- Base rate (1080p): $0.60 per 5 seconds
- 2K rate: $0.70 per 5 seconds
- 4K rate: $0.80 per 5 seconds
Best Use Cases
- Premium Production — High-resolution video requiring superior visual quality.
- Marketing & Ads — Cinematic promotional videos with professional polish.
- Music Videos — Synchronized video generation with audio input.
- E-commerce — Bring product images to life in stunning detail.
- Content Creation — Create engaging short-form videos for social media.
Pro Tips
- Use detailed, cinematic prompts for best results — include lighting, camera angles, and motion descriptions.
- Try the Prompt Enhancer (enable_prompt_expansion) to automatically refine your descriptions.
- Use negative_prompt to avoid common issues like blurry faces or unwanted elements.
- Add audio for music videos or content requiring synchronized sound.
- Use single shot_type for focused character or product animations, multi for complex scene compositions.
- Set a specific seed for reproducible results across multiple generations.
Notes
- Both prompt and image are required fields.
- Ensure uploaded image and audio URLs are publicly accessible.
- Higher resolutions (2K, 4K) produce better detail but cost more.
Related Models
- Wan 2.6 Text-to-Video — Generate videos from text prompts.
- Wan 2.6 Image-to-Video — Standard tier image-to-video at lower cost.
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-pro" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"resolution": "1080p",
"duration": 5,
"shot_type": "single",
"enable_prompt_expansion": false,
"seed": -1
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${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 | 1080p | 1080p, 2k, 4k | The resolution of the generated media. |
| duration | integer | No | 5 | 5, 10, 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. |
| 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 |