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Midjourney Image to Video turns a single image into an artistically rich, high quality AI video with strong visual style and creative motion. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

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Midjourney Image-to-Video

Midjourney Image-to-Video generates a video from a single input image. Upload an image, optionally describe the desired motion or scene, choose the output resolution, and select the motion strength for the generated video.

Why Choose This?

  • Image-to-video generation
    Convert a single input image into a generated video.

  • Optional motion guidance
    Add a prompt to describe the motion, camera movement, or scene direction.

  • Resolution options
    Choose between 480p and 720p depending on your quality and cost requirements.

  • Motion strength control
    Select low or high motion strength to control how much movement appears in the generated video.

  • Simple workflow
    Only an input image is required. If no prompt is provided, a gentle cinematic camera movement is used.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
imageYesInput image URL used as the first frame.
promptNoOptional motion or scene guidance. If omitted, a gentle cinematic camera movement is used.
resolutionNoOutput video resolution. Supported values: 480p, 720p. Default: 480p.
motionNoMotion strength for the generated video. Supported values: low, high. Default: low.

How to Use

  1. Upload your image — Provide the input image to use as the first frame.
  2. Add motion guidance (optional) — Describe the motion, camera movement, or scene direction you want.
  3. Select resolution — Choose 480p or 720p. The default is 480p.
  4. Choose motion strength — Select low or high. The default is low.
  5. Submit — Generate the final video.

Output

Returns generated video URL(s) in the standard WaveSpeed prediction response.

Pricing

ResolutionCost
480p$0.35
720p$1.10

Billing Rules

  • Pricing is charged per generation.
  • 480p costs $0.35 per generation.
  • 720p costs $1.10 per generation.
  • The price depends on the selected resolution.

Best Use Cases

  • Image animation — Turn a still image into a generated video.
  • Cinematic camera movement — Add gentle camera motion to a static image.
  • Motion exploration — Test different motion strengths from the same input image.
  • Scene development — Use prompt guidance to describe how the image should move or evolve.
  • Short visual content — Generate video assets from image references.

Pro Tips

  • Use a clear input image with the main subject visible.
  • Add a prompt when you want more control over the motion or scene direction.
  • Leave prompt empty when you want the default gentle cinematic camera movement.
  • Use low motion for more subtle movement.
  • Use high motion when you want stronger movement.
  • Use 480p for lower-cost testing and 720p for higher-resolution output.
  • Ensure the image URL is publicly accessible.

Notes

  • image is the only required field.
  • prompt, resolution, and motion are optional.
  • Default resolution is 480p.
  • Default motion is low.
  • If prompt is omitted, a gentle cinematic camera movement is used.
  • Ensure uploaded image URLs are publicly accessible.
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.

Image To Video API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/midjourney/image-to-video 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 Image To Video below.

HTTP example
set -euo pipefail

: "${WAVESPEED_API_KEY:?Set WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"

REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
    "image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
    "resolution": "480p",
    "motion": "low"
}
JSON
)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
  -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/midjourney/image-to-video" \
  -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/midjourney/image-to-video";
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 ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
        "image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
        "resolution": "480p",
        "motion": "low"
}),
});
const task = body.data ?? body;
if (!task.id) throw new Error("Submission response did not contain a prediction id");
const resultUrl = task.urls?.get ||
  `https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${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 = {
    "image": "https://interactive-examples.mdn.mozilla.net/media/cc0-images/painted-hand-298-332.jpg",
    "resolution": "480p",
    "motion": "low"
}

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/midjourney/image-to-video", 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)

Image To Video API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Image To Video API?

Image To Video is a Midjourney model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Midjourney Image to Video turns a single image into an artistically rich, high quality AI video with strong visual style and creative motion. 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 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 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/midjourney/midjourney-image-to-video.

How much does Image To Video cost per run?

Image To Video starts at $0.35 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 Image To Video accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `resolution`, `motion`. 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/midjourney/midjourney-image-to-video.

How long does Image To Video take to generate?

Median end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 72 seconds per request, based on recent successful runs. Queue time varies with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.

Can I use Image To Video outputs commercially?

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

Midjourney Image to Video API on WaveSpeedAI