Pixverse Pixverse V5 I2V
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Try it on WavespeedAI!PixVerse V5 converts images to short, smooth, natural-looking videos. 5s video: $0.15 (360p/540p), $0.20 (720p), $0.40 (1080p). Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
PixVerse V5 Image-to-Video
Transform your images into cinematic videos with PixVerse V5 — the latest generation image-to-video model. With multiple resolution options from 360p to 1080p and flexible duration settings, create stunning motion content with ultra-realistic details and smooth, natural movement.
Why It Looks Great
- V5 generation quality: Latest model delivers improved motion coherence and visual fidelity.
- Multiple resolutions: Choose from 360p, 540p, 720p, or 1080p based on your needs.
- Flexible duration: Generate 5-second or 8-second videos.
- Negative prompt support: Exclude unwanted elements for more precise control.
- Prompt Enhancer: Built-in tool to refine and expand your motion descriptions.
- Safety Checker: Optional content filtering for appropriate output.
- Reproducible results: Use the seed parameter to recreate exact outputs.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the motion, action, and cinematography you want. |
| image | Yes | Source image to animate (upload or public URL). |
| resolution | No | Output quality: 360p, 540p, 720p, or 1080p. Default: 540p. |
| duration | No | Video length: 5 or 8 seconds. Default: 5. |
| negative_prompt | No | Elements to avoid in the generated video. |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducibility. Leave empty for random. |
| Enable Safety Checker | No | Toggle content safety filtering. |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the motion, atmosphere, and cinematic details you want.
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to automatically enrich your description.
- Upload your image — drag and drop or paste a public URL.
- Choose resolution — select quality level based on your use case and budget.
- Set duration — choose 5 or 8 seconds.
- Add negative prompt (optional) — specify elements to exclude.
- Set seed (optional) — for reproducible results.
- Run — click the button to generate.
- Download — preview and save your video.
Pricing
Pricing varies by resolution and duration.
5-Second Videos
| Resolution | Cost |
|---|---|
| 360p | $0.15 |
| 540p | $0.15 |
| 720p | $0.20 |
| 1080p | $0.40 |
8-Second Videos
| Resolution | Cost |
|---|---|
| 360p | $0.30 |
| 540p | $0.30 |
| 720p | $0.40 |
| 1080p | $0.80 |
Quick Reference
| Duration | 360p | 540p | 720p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5s | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| 8s | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.40 | $0.80 |
Best Use Cases
- Social Media Content — Create engaging video content from photos for TikTok, Reels, and Stories.
- Music & Mood Videos — Animate artistic images with cinematic motion for visual accompaniment.
- Portrait Animation — Bring portrait photos to life with natural movement and expression.
- Product Showcases — Add dynamic motion to product images for marketing content.
- Creative Exploration — Transform artwork and photography into moving visual pieces.
Example Prompts
- “A teenage girl sitting on a rooftop at sunset, holding a guitar on her lap, golden light reflecting on her face, cinematic medium shot, soft wind moving her hair, ultra realistic details, atmosphere of youth, creativity, and inspiration”
- “Gentle camera push in, subject’s hair moving softly in the breeze, warm golden hour lighting”
- “Ocean waves in the background slowly rolling, ambient coastal atmosphere, peaceful motion”
- “Portrait subject slowly turns head toward camera, subtle smile, soft bokeh background”
- “Leaves gently falling around the subject, autumn atmosphere, slow cinematic motion”
Resolution Guide
| Resolution | Best For |
|---|---|
| 360p | Quick previews, testing concepts, budget-conscious projects |
| 540p | Social media, general use, good quality/cost balance |
| 720p | Higher quality social content, presentations |
| 1080p | Professional content, large displays, final deliverables |
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Start with 540p to test your concept before generating at higher resolutions.
- Use negative prompts to avoid common issues like “blur”, “distortion”, “static”.
- Include cinematic language: “golden light”, “soft wind”, “ultra realistic”, “cinematic shot”.
- Describe both subject motion and environmental elements for richer videos.
- The Prompt Enhancer excels at adding professional cinematography details.
- Keep the same seed when upgrading resolution to get a higher-quality version of the same video.
Notes
- If using a URL for the image, ensure it is publicly accessible. A preview thumbnail confirms successful loading.
- Processing time varies based on resolution and duration — higher settings take longer.
- Enable Safety Checker for content that will be publicly shared or used commercially.
- Best results come from images with clear subjects and room for natural motion.
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-v5-i2v" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"resolution": "540p",
"duration": 5,
"sound_effect_switch": false
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | Yes | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| image | string | Yes | - | First frame of the video; Supported image formats include.jpg/.jpeg/.png; The image file size cannot exceed 10MB, and the image resolution should not be less than 300*300px, and the aspect ratio of the image should be between 1:2.5 ~ 2.5:1. | |
| resolution | string | No | 540p | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p | Video quality (360p/540p/720p/1080p). |
| duration | integer | No | 5 | 5, 8 | Video duration in seconds. |
| sound_effect_switch | boolean | No | false | - | Set to true if you want to enable this feature. |
| negative_prompt | string | No | - | The negative prompt for the generation. | |
| seed | integer | No | - | -1 ~ 2147483647 | The random seed to use for the generation. |
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 |