Pixverse Pixverse V5 Transition API Documentation
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Try it on WaveSpeedAI!Create smooth morph transitions between two static images into 5s or 8s videos at 360p, 540p, 720p, or 1080p. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
PixVerse v5 Transition morphs one image into another with smooth, cinematic motion guided by a short prompt. Control aspect ratio, duration (5s / 8s), and resolution (360p–1080p) to fit storyboards, ads, and social posts.
✨ Highlights
- Image-to-image transition with prompt-guided mood, lighting, and motion.
- Multiple aspect ratios: 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 9:16.
- Resolution choices: 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p.
🧩 Parameters
- prompt* (text) — Short description of vibe/motion (e.g., “Time-lapse build, dusk-to-night city lights, cinematic glow”).
- image* (required) — Start frame (URL or upload).
- last_image* (required) — End frame (URL or upload).
- aspect_ratio — 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 9:16.
- duration — 5 or 8 seconds.
- resolution — 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p.
🚀 How to Use
- Upload image (start) and last_image (target).
- Write a concise prompt describing transition mood, lighting, or timing.
- Pick aspect_ratio, duration, and resolution for your platform.
- (Optional) Select fast motion for snappier 5s transitions.
- Click Run to generate and download your clip.
Pricing
Pricing depends on the selected resolution and video duration.
| Resolution | 5 Seconds | 8 Seconds |
|---|---|---|
| 360p | $0.225 | $0.450 |
| 540p | $0.225 | $0.450 |
| 720p | $0.300 | $0.600 |
| 1080p | $0.600 | $1.200 |
Billing Rules
- Each request generates one video.
- Prices above are the total charge per request, not per second.
- An 8-second video costs twice as much as a 5-second video at the same resolution.
🧠 Tips
- Use start/end images with similar framing to reduce warping.
- Keep prompts short—describe mood and timing rather than object changes.
- For social platforms, match aspect_ratio to your target feed (16:9 landscape, 9:16 vertical).
- Fast motion is best for punchy 5s reveals; use normal for smoother, more photographic transitions.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
set -euo pipefail
export WAVESPEED_API_KEY="your-api-key"
REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
"prompt": "A cinematic ocean wave at sunrise, highly detailed",
"image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
"last_image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5,
"resolution": "540p"
}
JSON
)
# 1. Submit the prediction once. Never retry this request automatically:
# a retry after an unclear failure can create a second, billed task.
CHECK='The task may already exist. Check History or the predictions list before submitting again.'
if ! SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
--connect-timeout 10 --max-time 60 \
-X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/pixverse/pixverse-v5-transition" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "${REQUEST_BODY}"); then
printf 'Submit failed. %s\n' "${CHECK}" >&2
exit 1
fi
TASK=$(printf '%s' "${SUBMIT_RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.id // empty')
if [ -z "${PREDICTION_ID}" ]; then
printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id. %s\n' "${CHECK}" >&2
exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${PREDICTION_ID}/result"
# 2. Poll until the prediction reaches a final status.
BODY_FILE=$(mktemp)
trap 'rm -f "${BODY_FILE}"' EXIT
while true; do
# Transient errors (429, 5xx) are retried, honoring Retry-After.
HTTP_CODE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
--connect-timeout 10 --max-time 60 --retry 5 --retry-delay 2 \
--output "${BODY_FILE}" --write-out '%{http_code}' \
"${RESULT_URL}" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" || true)
case "${HTTP_CODE}" in
2??) ;;
000|429|5??) # dropped connection or temporary error: keep polling
printf 'Task %s: HTTP %s, polling again in 10s\n' "${PREDICTION_ID}" "${HTTP_CODE}" >&2
sleep 10; continue ;;
*) printf 'Task %s: HTTP %s\n' "${PREDICTION_ID}" "${HTTP_CODE}" >&2
cat "${BODY_FILE}" >&2; exit 1 ;;
esac
RESULT=$(jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end' "${BODY_FILE}")
STATUS=$(printf '%s' "${RESULT}" | jq -r '.status // empty')
case "${STATUS}" in
completed) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
failed|cancelled|timeout|deleted)
printf 'Task %s ended with status %s\n' "${PREDICTION_ID}" "${STATUS}" >&2
printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
*) sleep 2 ;;
esac
doneRetry temporary errors only while polling, never the submit request. Errors, retries and timeouts
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | Yes | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| image | string | Yes | - | The model generates video with the picture passed in as the first frame.Base64 encoded strings in data:image/jpeg; base64,{data} format for incoming images, or URLs accessible via the public network. The uploaded image needs to meet the following conditions: Format is JPG/JPEG/PNG; The aspect ratio is greater than 2:5 and less than 5:2; Short side pixels greater than 300px; The image file size cannot exceed 20MB. | |
| last_image | string | Yes | - | - | The model generates video with the picture passed in as the last frame.Base64 encoded strings in data:image/jpeg; base64,{data} format for incoming images, or URLs accessible via the public network. The uploaded image needs to meet the following conditions: Format is JPG/JPEG/PNG; The aspect ratio is greater than 2:5 and less than 5:2; Short side pixels greater than 300px; The image file size cannot exceed 20MB. |
| aspect_ratio | string | No | 16:9 | 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 9:16 | The aspect ratio of the generated media. |
| duration | integer | No | 5 | 5, 8 | Video duration in seconds. |
| resolution | string | No | 540p | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p | Video quality (360p/540p/720p/1080p). |
| negative_prompt | string | No | - | The negative prompt for the generation. | |
| seed | integer | No | - | - | 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 | Output values, usually URL strings; some models return text strings or structured result objects (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.status | string | Task status. completed is successful; failed, cancelled, timeout, and deleted are failure terminal statuses. |
| 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 |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array<string | object> | Array of generated outputs (empty when status is not completed). Items are usually URL strings, but may be text strings or structured result objects, depending on the model. |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.status | string | Status: completed is successful; failed, cancelled, timeout, and deleted are failure terminal statuses |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created |
| 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 |