Grok Imagine Video Image to Video | Fast Image-to-Video API

Grok Imagine Video Image-to-Video

Grok Imagine Video Image-to-Video is X-AI's image animation model that brings static images to life. Upload a reference image and describe the motion you want — the model generates a cinematic video with smooth, natural movement and consistent visual quality.

Why Choose This?

Image-driven generation Transform any still image into a dynamic video with natural, fluid motion.
Flexible duration Generate videos at 6 or 10 seconds to match your scene pacing.
Resolution options Output in 720p or 480p based on your quality and speed requirements.
Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically refine and strengthen your motion descriptions for better results.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
image	Yes	Reference image to animate (URL or file upload).
prompt	Yes	Text description of the desired motion, camera movement, and scene.
duration	No	Video length in seconds. Options: 6, 10.
resolution	No	Output resolution: 720p (default) or 480p.

How to Use

Upload your image — provide the reference image via URL or drag-and-drop upload.
Write your prompt — describe the motion, camera movement, and scene details. Use the Prompt Enhancer for better results.
Set duration — choose 6 or 10 seconds based on your scene length.
Select resolution — 720p for higher quality, 480p for faster processing.
Run — submit and download your video.

Pricing

Duration	Cost
6s	$0.30
10s	$0.50

Billing Rules

Rate: $0.05 per second
Duration options: 6 or 10 seconds
Billing is based on the selected duration, not actual playback length

Best Use Cases

Photo Animation — Bring portraits, landscapes, and product images to life with natural motion.
Social Media Content — Create engaging video clips from static images for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.
Marketing & Ads — Generate dynamic promotional videos from product photos without a film crew.
Storytelling — Animate illustrations and concept art to build visual narratives.
Creative Projects — Explore motion concepts and cinematic ideas from reference images.

Pro Tips

Use the Prompt Enhancer to refine your motion descriptions before generating.
Be specific about camera movement (pan, zoom, dolly) and subject behavior in your prompt.
Use high-quality, well-lit source images for sharper, more consistent video output.
Start with a 6-second generation to test your prompt before committing to a 10-second run.
Describe both motion and atmosphere in your prompt for richer results.

Notes

Both image and prompt are required fields.
Ensure image URLs are publicly accessible; a preview thumbnail in the interface confirms the URL is reachable.
Maximum duration is 10 seconds.

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Grok Imagine Video Edit — Edit existing videos with text instructions.
Grok Imagine Image Text-to-Image — Generate images from text prompts.
Grok Imagine Image Edit — Edit images with text instructions.

Grok Imagine Video Image To Video API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/x-ai/grok-imagine-video/image-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 Grok Imagine Video Image To Video below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/x-ai/grok-imagine-video/image-to-video" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "duration": 6,
    "resolution": "720p"
}'

# 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("x-ai/grok-imagine-video/image-to-video", {
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
        "duration": 6,
        "resolution": "720p"
});

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

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "x-ai/grok-imagine-video/image-to-video",
    {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "duration": 6,
    "resolution": "720p"
}
)

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

Grok Imagine Video Image To Video API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Grok Imagine Video Image To Video API?

Grok Imagine Video Image To Video is a xAI model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. X-AI Grok Imagine Video transforms images into videos using xAI's Grok Imagine Video model. Animate still images with natural motion, scene continuity, and synchronized audio. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Grok Imagine Video Image 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/x-ai/x-ai-grok-imagine-video-image-to-video.

How much does Grok Imagine Video Image To Video cost per run?

Grok Imagine Video Image To Video starts at $0.050 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 Grok Imagine Video Image To Video accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `resolution`, `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/x-ai/x-ai-grok-imagine-video-image-to-video.

How long does Grok Imagine Video Image To Video take to generate?

Average end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 83 seconds per request — measured across recent runs. Queue time scales with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.

Can I use Grok Imagine Video Image To Video outputs commercially?

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

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Grok Imagine Video Image-to-Video

Why Choose This?

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How to Use

Pricing

Billing Rules

Best Use Cases

Pro Tips

Notes

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Grok Imagine Video Image To Video API — Quick start

Grok Imagine Video Image To Video API — Frequently asked questions