Ai Sketch To Video
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Try it on WavespeedAI!AI Sketch to Video converts a sketch image into an animated video with customizable duration (5-15s). Ready-to-use REST inference API, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
AI Sketch to Video
AI Sketch to Video breathes life into your drawings. Upload a sketch, doodle, or illustration — and watch it transform into a moving, animated video. From napkin scribbles to detailed artwork, your static creations become dynamic stories in seconds.
Why Choose This?
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Drawings come alive Sketches, doodles, illustrations, storyboards — any still artwork can become an animated video.
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Any art style works Pencil sketches, ink drawings, digital illustrations, children’s art, vintage prints — AI adapts to your style.
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Flexible duration Generate videos from 1 to 15 seconds long.
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Preserves artistic feel Animations maintain the original look and aesthetic of your artwork.
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Creative storytelling Turn static concept art into moving narratives without traditional animation skills.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | Your sketch or illustration (URL or upload) |
| duration | No | Video length in seconds (1–15, default: 5) |
How to Use
- Upload your sketch — any drawing, doodle, or illustration works.
- Set duration — choose how long your animation should be (up to 15 seconds).
- Generate — AI interprets your artwork and creates motion.
- Download — save and share your animated creation.
Pricing
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 5 s | $0.30 |
| 10 s | $0.60 |
| 15 s | $0.90 |
Billing Rules
- Rate: $0.06 per second ($0.30 per 5 seconds)
- Maximum duration: 15 seconds
Best Use Cases
- Storyboard animation — Bring concept art and storyboards to life.
- Children’s art — Animate your kid’s drawings for a magical surprise.
- Concept visualization — Show clients how static designs could move.
- Social media content — Eye-catching animated posts from hand-drawn art.
- Art portfolios — Showcase your illustrations in motion.
- Educational content — Animate diagrams and explanatory sketches.
- Just for fun — See your doodles dance.
Pro Tips
- Clear, high-contrast sketches produce the best animations.
- Simpler drawings often animate more smoothly than highly detailed ones.
- Characters and objects with clear outlines work particularly well.
- Try different durations — sometimes 5 seconds tells the story better than 15.
- Vintage illustrations and classic art styles create uniquely charming animations.
Notes
- Image is the only required field.
- Maximum video duration: 15 seconds.
- Works with sketches, drawings, illustrations, and artistic images.
- Ensure uploaded image URLs are publicly accessible.
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/wavespeed-ai/ai-sketch-to-video" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{
"duration": 5
}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| image | string | Yes | - | The URL of the input sketch image. | |
| duration | integer | No | 5 | 5 ~ 15 | Video duration in seconds (5-15). |
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 |