Bytedance Waver 1.0
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Try it on WavespeedAI!Waver 1.0 by Bytedance is an all-in-one model for text-to-video, image-to-video, and text-to-image generation. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
ByteDance Waver 1.0
ByteDance Waver 1.0 is a powerful image-to-video generation model that transforms static images into dynamic, cinematic videos. Simply provide an image and describe the motion you want — the model brings your visual to life with smooth, high-quality animation.
Why It Stands Out
- Image-driven generation: Start from any image and animate it into a coherent video while preserving the original style and composition.
- Prompt-guided motion: Describe camera movements, actions, and atmospheric effects to control how your image comes to life.
- Prompt Enhancer: Built-in AI-powered prompt optimization helps craft better descriptions for improved results.
- High-quality output: Produces smooth, cinematic videos with natural motion and visual fidelity.
- Reproducibility: Use the seed parameter to recreate exact results or explore variations.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | Source image (upload or public URL). |
| prompt | Yes | Text description of desired motion, camera, and style. |
| seed | No | Set for reproducibility; leave empty for random. |
How to Use
- Upload your source image — drag and drop a file or paste a public URL.
- Write a prompt describing the motion, camera movement, and atmosphere you want. Use the Prompt Enhancer for AI-assisted optimization.
- Set a seed (optional) for reproducible results.
- Click Run and wait for your video to generate.
- Preview and download the result.
Best Use Cases
- Cinematic Content — Transform concept art and stills into dynamic movie-like sequences.
- Social Media Content — Turn photos into engaging video posts for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
- Marketing & Advertising — Animate product images and hero shots without expensive video production.
- Storytelling & Art — Bring illustrations, sci-fi scenes, and fantasy artwork to life.
- Game & Film Previews — Create animated concept trailers from static artwork.
Pricing
| Output | Price |
|---|---|
| Per video | $0.30 |
Pro Tips for Best Quality
- Use high-resolution, detailed source images for optimal results.
- Be specific in your prompt — describe camera movement (pan, zoom, tracking), subject actions, and environmental effects.
- Include atmospheric details like lighting changes, particle effects, or weather conditions.
- For sci-fi or fantasy scenes, describe volumetric effects like clouds, smoke, or energy.
- Fix the seed when iterating to compare different prompt variations.
Notes
- Ensure uploaded image URLs are publicly accessible.
- Processing time varies based on current queue load.
- Please ensure your prompts comply with content guidelines.
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/bytedance/waver-1.0" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${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. | |
| prompt | string | Yes | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| seed | integer | No | - | -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 | string | 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 |