Pixverse Pixverse V5.6 Image To Video
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Try it on WavespeedAI!PixVerse V5.5 Image-to-Video turns a single image into cinematic clips with smooth motion, clean detail, and strong subject fidelity—ideal for logo stingers, character motion, and social posts. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.
Features
PixVerse V5.6 Text-to-Video
PixVerse V5.6 Text-to-Video is a powerful AI video generation model that transforms text prompts into dynamic, high-quality video clips. With support for multiple resolutions, aspect ratios, and optional audio generation, it delivers cinematic results for creators and marketers alike.
Why Choose This?
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High-resolution output Generate videos up to 1080p for crisp, professional-quality results.
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Flexible aspect ratios Support for 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, and 9:16 — perfect for any platform from YouTube to TikTok.
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Audio co-generation Optionally generate synchronized audio alongside your video for complete, ready-to-use content.
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Smart thinking mode Built-in thinking_type parameter helps the model reason through complex prompts for better results.
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Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your prompts for higher quality output.
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Variable duration Choose from 5, 8, or 10 second clips depending on your needs.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Describe the video scene, action, and style |
| resolution | No | Output quality: 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p (default: 540p) |
| duration | No | Video length: 5, 8, or 10 seconds (default: 5) |
| resolution_ratio | No | Aspect ratio: 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 (default: 1:1) |
| generate_audio_switch | No | Enable audio generation for the video |
| thinking_type | No | Reasoning mode: auto |
| negative_prompt | No | Elements to avoid in the video |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducible results |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the scene, motion, camera movement, and style you want.
- Select resolution — choose output quality (360p to 1080p).
- Choose duration — select 5, 8, or 10 seconds.
- Set aspect ratio — pick the format that fits your platform.
- Enable audio (optional) — check generate_audio_switch for synchronized sound.
- Add negative prompt (optional) — specify what to avoid.
- Run — submit and download your video.
Pricing
Base Price (Video Only)
| Resolution | 5s | 8s | 10s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360p | $0.35 | $0.70 | $0.77 |
| 540p | $0.35 | $0.70 | $0.77 |
| 720p | $0.45 | $0.90 | $0.99 |
| 1080p | $0.75 | $1.50 | — |
Audio Add-on
| Resolution | 5s | 8s | 10s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360p | +$0.45 | +$0.45 | +$0.45 |
| 540p | +$0.45 | +$0.45 | +$0.45 |
| 720p | +$0.35 | +$0.45 | +$0.45 |
| 1080p | +$0.75 | +$0.45 | — |
Billing Rules
- 1080p resolution does not support 10-second duration.
- Audio generation is billed as an add-on to the base video price.
- Total cost = Base Price + Audio Add-on (if enabled)
Best Use Cases
- Social Media Content — Create engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
- Marketing & Ads — Generate eye-catching promotional clips without filming.
- Concept Visualization — Bring creative ideas to life for pitches and presentations.
- Music Videos — Produce visual content with synchronized audio.
- Storytelling — Create narrative scenes for creative projects.
Pro Tips
- Use the Prompt Enhancer to automatically improve your descriptions for better results.
- Include camera movements in your prompt (e.g., “slow zoom in”, “tracking shot”, “aerial view”).
- For social media, use 9:16 for Stories/Reels/TikTok and 16:9 for YouTube.
- Use negative_prompt to avoid unwanted elements like “blurry”, “distorted”, “low quality”.
- Keep the same seed for consistent style across multiple generations.
- Start with 540p for drafts, then upgrade to 1080p for final production.
Notes
- 1080p does not support 10-second duration.
- Audio generation adds processing time but creates fully finished videos.
- For best results, be specific about lighting, mood, and movement in your prompt.
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-v5.6/image-to-video" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"resolution": "540p",
"duration": 5,
"generate_audio_switch": false,
"thinking_type": "auto"
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${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 | No | - | 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 | The resolution of the generated media. |
| duration | integer | No | 5 | 5, 8, 10 | The duration of the generated media. |
| generate_audio_switch | boolean | No | false | - | Enable audio generation for the video. |
| thinking_type | string | No | auto | enabled, disabled, auto | Prompt reasoning enhancement. |
| 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 |