PixVerse C1 Image-to-Video
PixVerse C1 Image-to-Video animates a reference image into a high-quality cinematic video clip. Upload a start frame, describe the motion — the model generates smooth, natural video with optional native audio across four resolution tiers and clips up to 15 seconds.
- Need to generate from text only? Try PixVerse C1 Text-to-Video
Why Choose This?
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Image-grounded generation
Start from a reference photo for precise visual control over subject appearance, environment, and composition.
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Four resolution tiers
Generate from 360p up to 1080p — balance quality and cost based on your delivery needs.
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Optional native audio generation
Enable generate_audio_switch to produce synchronized ambient sound alongside the video.
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Extended duration
Generate clips from 1 to 15 seconds for maximum creative flexibility.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
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| image | Yes | URL of the reference image to animate. |
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the desired motion, camera style, and atmosphere. |
| resolution | No | Output resolution: 360p, 540p, 720p (default), or 1080p. |
| duration | No | Clip length in seconds. Range: 1–15. Default: 5. |
| generate_audio_switch | No | Whether to generate native audio for the video. Default: off. |
How to Use
- Upload your image — provide the reference image URL to animate.
- Write your prompt — describe the motion, camera movement, and scene atmosphere.
- Select resolution — 360p for fastest/lowest cost, 720p for standard, 1080p for highest quality.
- Set duration — choose between 1 and 15 seconds.
- Enable audio (optional) — check generate_audio_switch to generate synchronized native audio.
- Submit — generate, preview, and download your video.
Pricing
| Resolution | Without Audio | With Audio |
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| 360p | $0.030/s | $0.040/s |
| 540p | $0.040/s | $0.050/s |
| 720p | $0.050/s | $0.065/s |
| 1080p | $0.095/s | $0.120/s |
Billing Rules
- Billing is calculated per second of video generated
- Duration range: 1–15 seconds
- Examples: 10s at 720p (no audio) = $0.50 — 10s at 1080p (no audio) = $0.95
Best Use Cases
- Photo Animation — Bring portraits, landscapes, and product images to life with natural cinematic motion.
- Social Media Content — Animate reference images into short-form clips with optional audio.
- Marketing & Advertising — Animate product and campaign images for promotional video content.
- Concept Visualization — Turn still reference images into moving scene previews for pitching and storyboarding.
- Rapid Prototyping — Use lower resolutions to iterate on motion concepts before a final high-quality render.
Pro Tips
- Use a high-quality, well-lit reference image with a clearly visible subject for the most natural animation.
- Be specific in your prompt about camera movement (pan, zoom, dolly) and subject behavior.
- Use 360p or 540p to rapidly test prompts before committing to a 1080p final render.
- Enable audio for scenes with strong environmental elements like ocean waves, crowds, or wind.
Notes
- Both image and prompt are required fields; all other parameters are optional.
- Please follow PixVerse's content usage policies when crafting prompts.
Related Models
- PixVerse C1 Text-to-Video — Generate video from text prompts without a reference image.
- PixVerse V6 Image-to-Video — Previous generation PixVerse image-to-video model.