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Ai Sketch To Video

Ai Sketch To Video

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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?

  • Drawings come alive Sketches, doodles, illustrations, storyboards — any still artwork can become an animated video.

  • Any art style works Pencil sketches, ink drawings, digital illustrations, children’s art, vintage prints — AI adapts to your style.

  • Flexible duration Generate videos from 1 to 15 seconds long.

  • Preserves artistic feel Animations maintain the original look and aesthetic of your artwork.

  • Creative storytelling Turn static concept art into moving narratives without traditional animation skills.


Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
imageYesYour sketch or illustration (URL or upload)
durationNoVideo length in seconds (1–15, default: 5)

How to Use

  1. Upload your sketch — any drawing, doodle, or illustration works.
  2. Set duration — choose how long your animation should be (up to 15 seconds).
  3. Generate — AI interprets your artwork and creates motion.
  4. Download — save and share your animated creation.

Pricing

DurationCost
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

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultRangeDescription
imagestringYes-The URL of the input sketch image.
durationintegerNo55 ~ 15Video duration in seconds (5-15).

Response Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
codeintegerHTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success)
messagestringStatus message (e.g., “success”)
data.idstringUnique identifier for the prediction, Task Id
data.modelstringModel ID used for the prediction
data.outputsarrayArray of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed)
data.urlsobjectObject containing related API endpoints
data.urls.getstringURL to retrieve the prediction result
data.has_nsfw_contentsarrayArray of boolean values indicating NSFW detection for each output
data.statusstringStatus of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed
data.created_atstringISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”)
data.errorstringError message (empty if no error occurred)
data.timingsobjectObject containing timing details
data.timings.inferenceintegerInference time in milliseconds

Result Request Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
idstringYes-Task ID

Result Response Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
codeintegerHTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success)
messagestringStatus message (e.g., “success”)
dataobjectThe prediction data object containing all details
data.idstringUnique identifier for the prediction, the ID of the prediction to get
data.modelstringModel ID used for the prediction
data.outputsstringArray of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed).
data.urlsobjectObject containing related API endpoints
data.urls.getstringURL to retrieve the prediction result
data.statusstringStatus of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed
data.created_atstringISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”)
data.errorstringError message (empty if no error occurred)
data.timingsobjectObject containing timing details
data.timings.inferenceintegerInference time in milliseconds
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