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Wan 3.0 Video Extend continues an existing video with a newly generated segment, preserving the source video and its original audio while supporting optional audio generation for the extension. It supports 480P / 720P / 1080P output, optional last-frame guidance, and prompt control for the next action and camera movement. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

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Continue directly as he reads the message and looks toward the woman across the table. She gives him a subtle nod, stands, and begins walking toward the casino exit. He leaves his cards behind and follows her. The camera follows beside them through the crowd, ending on the rotating cameras overhead. Preserve both characters, clothing, casino setting, and elegant thriller tone.

Continue the scene smoothly: the man keeps walking forward along the rainy street, natural steady movement, consistent lighting and camera motion.

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Wan 3.0 Video Extend

Wan 3.0 Video Extend extends an existing video with a newly generated continuation. Provide a source video and a text prompt describing what should happen next, then choose the extension duration and output resolution.

Why Choose This?

  • Video continuation
    Extend an existing video with a newly generated segment.

  • Prompt-guided progression
    Describe how the scene, subject, motion, camera movement, and environment should continue.

  • Optional last-frame guidance
    Use last_image to guide the final frame of the newly generated segment.

  • 2–30 second extension
    Append a new segment from 2 to 30 seconds long.

  • 480p, 720p, and 1080p output
    Choose the resolution that fits your quality and cost requirements.

  • Audio continuation
    Preserve existing source audio and optionally generate audio for the new segment.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
promptYesPositive prompt describing how the video should continue, including subject action, motion, camera movement, scene progression, and visual direction.
videoYesSource video URL. Inputs longer than 120 seconds are automatically trimmed to their last 120 seconds before extension.
last_imageNoOptional last-frame image used to guide the ending of the generated continuation. Supports URL or Base64-encoded data.
resolutionNoOutput resolution: 480p, 720p, or 1080p. Default: 720p.
durationNoLength of the new segment to append, in seconds. Range: 2–30. Default: 5.
enable_prompt_expansionNoEnable automatic prompt optimization and expansion. Default: false.
enable_audioNoGenerate audio for the newly appended segment. Existing source audio is preserved. Default: true.
seedNoRandom seed for generation. Use -1 for a random seed.

How to Use

  1. Upload a source video — Provide the video you want to continue.
  2. Write a continuation prompt — Describe what should happen after the existing footage ends.
  3. Add last-frame guidance optional — Use last_image when the final frame of the extension needs stronger control.
  4. Choose resolution — Select 480p, 720p, or 1080p.
  5. Set extension duration — Choose how many new seconds to append, from 2 to 30.
  6. Configure prompt expansion optional — Enable enable_prompt_expansion when you want the prompt optimized automatically.
  7. Configure audio optional — Keep enable_audio enabled when the newly generated segment should include generated audio.
  8. Set seed optional — Use a fixed seed for reproducible generation, or -1 for random generation.
  9. Submit — Generate the extended video and retrieve the output.

Pricing

Pricing is based only on the newly generated extension duration and selected resolution.

The source video duration is not included in the pricing calculation.

Billed extension duration is rounded up to the next whole second and limited to the 2–30s range.

ResolutionPer 5sPer Billed Second
480p$0.25$0.05
720p$0.50$0.10
1080p$1.00$0.20

Example Costs

Extension Duration480p720p1080p
2s$0.10$0.20$0.40
5s$0.25$0.50$1.00
10s$0.50$1.00$2.00
20s$1.00$2.00$4.00
30s$1.50$3.00$6.00

Best Use Cases

  • Video continuation — Extend an existing clip while continuing its scene and motion.
  • Narrative extension — Continue a story, action, or character sequence beyond the original ending.
  • Longer creative sequences — Build longer videos by progressively extending shorter clips.
  • Scene progression — Continue camera movement, environmental motion, or subject actions.
  • Last-frame-controlled extension — Use last_image to guide how the newly generated continuation should end.
  • Social and marketing content — Extend short clips into longer promotional or narrative videos.

Pro Tips

  • Describe what should happen after the existing video ends, rather than restating only what is already visible.
  • Keep subject identity, direction of movement, camera motion, and environment consistent in the prompt when continuity matters.
  • Use last_image when the extension needs to arrive at a specific final composition or scene state.
  • Use shorter extensions while testing continuation direction, then increase duration after the motion is working well.
  • Use 480p for lower-cost testing before generating higher-resolution results.
  • Enable enable_prompt_expansion when the continuation instruction is short or needs additional detail.
  • Set a fixed seed when comparing prompts or parameter changes.

Notes

  • video and prompt are required.
  • duration controls only the length of the newly generated segment.
  • Extension duration supports 2–30 seconds and defaults to 5.
  • Source videos longer than 120 seconds are automatically trimmed to their last 120 seconds.
  • The retained source video duration does not affect the generation price.
  • Existing source audio is preserved.
  • enable_audio controls audio generation for the new segment and defaults to true.
  • enable_prompt_expansion defaults to false.

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Note:This website uses AI models provided by third parties. Documentation prices are for reference and may be outdated. The Generate button shows an estimate; the final task charge prevails.

Wan 3.0 Video Extend API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/alibaba/wan-3.0/video-extend with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id. Start polling the result endpoint around every 2 seconds, increase the interval for long-running tasks, and stop on any terminal status. On completed, read output values from data.outputs. Examples for Wan 3.0 Video Extend below.

HTTP example
set -euo pipefail

: "${WAVESPEED_API_KEY:?Set WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"

REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "video": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-videos/flower.mp4",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "duration": 5,
    "enable_prompt_expansion": false,
    "enable_audio": true
}
JSON
)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
  -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/alibaba/wan-3.0/video-extend" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
  -d "$REQUEST_BODY")

TASK=$(printf '%s' "$SUBMIT_RESPONSE" | jq 'if has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "$TASK" | jq -r '.id')
if [ -z "$PREDICTION_ID" ] || [ "$PREDICTION_ID" = "null" ]; then
  printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id
' >&2
  exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/$PREDICTION_ID/result"

# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while true; do
  RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body "$RESULT_URL" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY")
  RESULT=$(printf '%s' "$RESPONSE" | jq 'if has("data") then .data else . end')
  STATUS=$(printf '%s' "$RESULT" | jq -r '.status')
  case "$STATUS" in
    completed) printf '%s\n' "$RESULT" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
    failed|cancelled|timeout|deleted) printf '%s\n' "$RESULT" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
    *) sleep 2 ;;
  esac
done
Node.js example
const submitUrl = "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/alibaba/wan-3.0/video-extend";
const apiKey = process.env.WAVESPEED_API_KEY;
if (!apiKey) throw new Error('Set WAVESPEED_API_KEY');

async function requestJson(url, options = {}) {
  const response = await fetch(url, options);
  if (!response.ok) throw new Error(await response.text());
  return response.json();
}

// 1. Submit the prediction.
const body = await requestJson(submitUrl, {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "video": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-videos/flower.mp4",
        "resolution": "720p",
        "duration": 5,
        "enable_prompt_expansion": false,
        "enable_audio": true
}),
});
const task = body.data ?? body;
if (!task.id) throw new Error("Submission response did not contain a prediction id");
const resultUrl = `https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${task.id}/result`;

// 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while (true) {
  const resultBody = await requestJson(resultUrl, {
    headers: { "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}` },
  });
  const result = resultBody.data ?? resultBody;
  if (result.status === "completed") {
    console.log(result.outputs);
    break;
  }
  if (["failed", "cancelled", "timeout", "deleted"].includes(result.status)) throw new Error(JSON.stringify(result));
  await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 2000));
}
Python example
import json
import os
import time
from urllib.request import Request, urlopen

api_key = os.environ["WAVESPEED_API_KEY"]
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", "Content-Type": "application/json"}
payload = {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "video": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-videos/flower.mp4",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "duration": 5,
    "enable_prompt_expansion": False,
    "enable_audio": True
}

def request_json(url, data=None):
    request = Request(url, data=data, headers=headers, method="POST" if data else "GET")
    with urlopen(request) as response:
        return json.load(response)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
body = request_json("https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/alibaba/wan-3.0/video-extend", json.dumps(payload).encode())
task = body.get("data", body)
if not task.get("id"):
    raise RuntimeError("Submission response did not contain a prediction id")
result_url = f"https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{task['id']}/result"

# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while True:
    result_body = request_json(result_url)
    result = result_body.get("data", result_body)
    status = result.get("status")
    if status == "completed":
        print(result.get("outputs", []))
        break
    if status in {"failed", "cancelled", "timeout", "deleted"}:
        raise RuntimeError(result)
    time.sleep(2)

Wan 3.0 Video Extend API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Wan 3.0 Video Extend API?

Wan 3.0 Video Extend is a Alibaba model for video extension, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Wan 3.0 Video Extend continues an existing video with a newly generated segment, preserving the source video and its original audio while supporting optional audio generation for the extension. It supports 480P / 720P / 1080P output, optional last-frame guidance, and prompt control for the next action and camera movement. 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 Wan 3.0 Video Extend 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 result endpoint starting around every 2 seconds, increase the interval for long-running tasks, and stop on any terminal status. The playground generates production-oriented Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples with timeouts, transient-error handling, and safe GET retries. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/alibaba/alibaba-wan-3.0-video-extend.

How much does Wan 3.0 Video Extend cost per run?

Wan 3.0 Video Extend starts at $0.50 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 Wan 3.0 Video Extend accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `video`, `resolution`, `duration`, `seed`, `enable_audio`. 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/alibaba/alibaba-wan-3.0-video-extend.

How do I get started with the Wan 3.0 Video Extend 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 Wan 3.0 Video Extend outputs commercially?

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

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