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FLUX 3 Image-to-Video Draft quickly animates a required reference image into a draft clip with prompt-guided motion, optional synchronized audio, and flexible 5-20 second duration for rapid visual iteration.

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FLUX 3 Draft - Image-to-Video

FLUX 3 Draft Image-to-Video quickly animates a required reference image into a motion preview. Use the image to anchor the subject, character, product, scene, or style, then test different actions and camera directions before creating a final-quality video.

Key Capabilities

  • Animate a reference image into a draft video.
  • Test subject motion, camera movement, scene atmosphere, and visual continuity quickly.
  • Optionally generate synchronized audio for early sound and storytelling tests.
  • Choose a duration from 5 to 20 seconds.
  • Support landscape, portrait, square, and cinematic aspect ratios.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
promptYesDescribe the desired action, motion, environment, camera movement, timing, mood, lighting, and style.
imageYesReference image used as the visual starting point. Supports PNG, JPEG, or WebP URLs.
aspect_ratioNoOutput aspect ratio. Options: 21:9, 2:1, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, or 9:16.
durationNoDraft video duration in seconds. Choose an integer from 5 to 20. Default: 5.
generate_audioNoGenerate synchronized audio for the draft video. Default: true.

How to Use

  1. Provide a clear reference image with the subject or composition you want to animate.
  2. Describe the motion, camera path, environment, and style change in the prompt.
  3. Choose an aspect ratio and duration for the draft preview.
  4. Enable generate_audio when you want to test matching ambience, effects, music, or dialogue.
  5. Review the motion and refine the prompt before moving to a final production workflow.

Prompting Tips

  • State what must remain consistent from the image and what should change through motion.
  • Use specific actions such as turning, walking, rotating, opening, flowing, or drifting.
  • Add camera language such as slow push-in, tracking shot, orbit, handheld movement, or fixed frame.
  • Start with a simple motion direction, then add more detail after the first draft is stable.

Pricing

Billing UnitPrice
Per second$0.06

Billing Rules

  • The billed duration is rounded up to the next whole second.
  • The minimum billed duration is 5 seconds.
  • The maximum billed duration is 20 seconds.
  • Audio generation does not add a separate charge in the current pricing formula.
  • Example: a 5-second draft costs $0.30.
  • Example: a 10-second draft costs $0.60.

Best Use Cases

  • Fast animation tests for portraits, products, and illustrations.
  • Character motion and pose exploration.
  • Product-video concept development.
  • Social content ideation and visual style testing.
  • Comparing alternative actions from the same reference image.

Notes

  • A reference image and prompt are both required.
  • Use a clear image with the subject visible and enough detail for motion planning.
  • Draft outputs are intended for exploration and iteration.
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.

Flux 3 Image To Video Draft API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/black-forest-labs/flux-3/image-to-video-draft 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 Flux 3 Image To Video Draft 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",
    "image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
    "aspect_ratio": "21:9",
    "duration": 5,
    "generate_audio": true
}
JSON
)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
  -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/black-forest-labs/flux-3/image-to-video-draft" \
  -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=$(printf '%s' "$TASK" | jq -r '.urls.get // empty')
if [ -z "$RESULT_URL" ]; then
  RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/$PREDICTION_ID/result"
fi

# 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' "$RESULT" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
    failed|cancelled|timeout) printf '%s\n' "$RESULT" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
    created|processing) sleep 2 ;;
    *) printf 'Unexpected status: %s
' "$STATUS" >&2; exit 1 ;;
  esac
done
Node.js example
const submitUrl = "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/black-forest-labs/flux-3/image-to-video-draft";
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 ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
        "aspect_ratio": "21:9",
        "duration": 5,
        "generate_audio": true
}),
});
const task = body.data ?? body;
if (!task.id) throw new Error("Submission response did not contain a prediction id");
const resultUrl = task.urls?.get ||
  `https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${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"].includes(result.status)) throw new Error(JSON.stringify(result));
  if (!["created", "processing"].includes(result.status)) throw new Error("Unexpected status: " + result.status);
  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",
    "image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
    "aspect_ratio": "21:9",
    "duration": 5,
    "generate_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/black-forest-labs/flux-3/image-to-video-draft", 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 = task.get("urls", {}).get("get") or 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"}:
        raise RuntimeError(result)
    if status not in {"created", "processing"}:
        raise RuntimeError(f"Unexpected status: {status}")
    time.sleep(2)

Flux 3 Image To Video Draft API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Flux 3 Image To Video Draft API?

Flux 3 Image To Video Draft is a Black Forest Labs model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. FLUX 3 Image-to-Video Draft quickly animates a required reference image into a draft clip with prompt-guided motion, optional synchronized audio, and flexible 5-20 second duration for rapid visual iteration. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.

How do I call the Flux 3 Image To Video Draft 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/black-forest-labs/black-forest-labs-flux-3-image-to-video-draft.

How much does Flux 3 Image To Video Draft cost per run?

Flux 3 Image To Video Draft 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 Flux 3 Image To Video Draft accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `aspect_ratio`, `duration`, `generate_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/black-forest-labs/black-forest-labs-flux-3-image-to-video-draft.

How do I get started with the Flux 3 Image To Video Draft 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 Flux 3 Image To Video Draft outputs commercially?

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