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

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.

Ai Sketch To Video API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/ai-sketch-to-video with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Ai Sketch To Video below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/ai-sketch-to-video" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "duration": 5
}'

# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"

# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].

Node.js example

// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');

const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env

const result = await client.run("wavespeed-ai/ai-sketch-to-video", {
        "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
        "duration": 5
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "wavespeed-ai/ai-sketch-to-video",
    {
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "duration": 5
}
)

print(output["outputs"][0])  # → URL of the generated output

Ai Sketch To Video API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Ai Sketch To Video API?

Ai Sketch To Video is a WaveSpeedAI model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API 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. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Ai Sketch To Video API?

POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/wavespeed-ai/ai-sketch-to-video.

How much does Ai Sketch To Video cost per run?

Ai Sketch To Video starts at $0.30 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.

What inputs does Ai Sketch To Video accept?

Key inputs: `image`, `duration`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/wavespeed-ai/ai-sketch-to-video.

How do I get started with the Ai Sketch To Video API?

Sign up for a free WaveSpeedAI account to claim starter credits, copy your API key from /accesskey, then call the endpoint shown in the API tab of the playground. The playground also auto-generates a code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for the parameters you've set.

Can I use Ai Sketch To Video outputs commercially?

Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (WaveSpeedAI). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.

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