Pixverse Pixverse C1 Image To Video
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Try it on WavespeedAI!PixVerse C1 generates film-grade videos from a starting image with flexible duration (1-15s), multiple resolutions up to 1080p, and optional native audio generation. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.
Features
PixVerse C1 Image-to-Video
PixVerse C1 Image-to-Video animates a reference image into a high-quality cinematic video clip. Upload a start frame, describe the motion — the model generates smooth, natural video with optional native audio across four resolution tiers and clips up to 15 seconds.
- Need to generate from text only? Try PixVerse C1 Text-to-Video
Why Choose This?
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Image-grounded generation Start from a reference photo for precise visual control over subject appearance, environment, and composition.
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Four resolution tiers Generate from 360p up to 1080p — balance quality and cost based on your delivery needs.
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Optional native audio generation Enable generate_audio_switch to produce synchronized ambient sound alongside the video.
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Extended duration Generate clips from 1 to 15 seconds for maximum creative flexibility.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | URL of the reference image to animate. |
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the desired motion, camera style, and atmosphere. |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 360p, 540p, 720p (default), or 1080p. |
| duration | No | Clip length in seconds. Range: 1–15. Default: 5. |
| generate_audio_switch | No | Whether to generate native audio for the video. Default: off. |
How to Use
- Upload your image — provide the reference image URL to animate.
- Write your prompt — describe the motion, camera movement, and scene atmosphere.
- Select resolution — 360p for fastest/lowest cost, 720p for standard, 1080p for highest quality.
- Set duration — choose between 1 and 15 seconds.
- Enable audio (optional) — check generate_audio_switch to generate synchronized native audio.
- Submit — generate, preview, and download your video.
Pricing
| Resolution | Without Audio | With Audio |
|---|---|---|
| 360p | $0.030/s | $0.040/s |
| 540p | $0.040/s | $0.050/s |
| 720p | $0.050/s | $0.065/s |
| 1080p | $0.095/s | $0.120/s |
Billing Rules
- Billing is calculated per second of video generated
- Duration range: 1–15 seconds
- Examples: 10s at 720p (no audio) = $0.50 — 10s at 1080p (no audio) = $0.95
Best Use Cases
- Photo Animation — Bring portraits, landscapes, and product images to life with natural cinematic motion.
- Social Media Content — Animate reference images into short-form clips with optional audio.
- Marketing & Advertising — Animate product and campaign images for promotional video content.
- Concept Visualization — Turn still reference images into moving scene previews for pitching and storyboarding.
- Rapid Prototyping — Use lower resolutions to iterate on motion concepts before a final high-quality render.
Pro Tips
- Use a high-quality, well-lit reference image with a clearly visible subject for the most natural animation.
- Be specific in your prompt about camera movement (pan, zoom, dolly) and subject behavior.
- Use 360p or 540p to rapidly test prompts before committing to a 1080p final render.
- Enable audio for scenes with strong environmental elements like ocean waves, crowds, or wind.
Notes
- Both image and prompt are required fields; all other parameters are optional.
- Please follow PixVerse’s content usage policies when crafting prompts.
Related Models
- PixVerse C1 Text-to-Video — Generate video from text prompts without a reference image.
- PixVerse V6 Image-to-Video — Previous generation PixVerse image-to-video model.
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/pixverse/pixverse-c1/image-to-video" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"resolution": "720p",
"duration": 5,
"generate_audio_switch": false
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| image | string | Yes | - | URL of the first frame image to animate. | |
| prompt | string | Yes | - | Text prompt describing the desired animation. | |
| resolution | string | No | 720p | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p | Resolution quality of the generated video. |
| duration | integer | No | 5 | 1 ~ 15 | Duration of the video in seconds (1-15). |
| generate_audio_switch | boolean | No | false | - | Whether to generate native audio for the video. |
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 |