PixVerse V5.6 transforms text prompts into realistic videos with smooth motion and natural detail in seconds—ideal for stories, ads, and social clips. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
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$0.45per run·~22 / $10
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Vertical video. A barista pours latte art in a cozy cafe. Hook (first second): extreme close-up of glossy espresso crema swirling as milk hits the surface. Camera: quick push-in to macro detail, then slow stabilized top-down shot as the rosette pattern forms, smooth motion for 5 seconds. Lighting: warm morning sunlight through window, soft shadows, gentle steam. Style: cinematic food videography, realistic liquids, crisp detail. Constraints: no scene cuts, no text.
Cinematic wide shot, historical epic in the style of Akira Kurosawa — a solitary samurai, clad in weathered, traditional dark grey robes with flowing sleeves, walks away from the camera through a dense, mist-laden bamboo forest at dawn. God rays pierce the canopy, casting long, golden beams through the fractured leaves, illuminating swirling dust and falling bamboo fronds. The wind howls softly, causing leaves to spiral around him like a living, chaotic veil. His right hand rests firmly on the hilt of his katana, blade gleaming faintly in the divine light, symbolizing resolve and quiet strength. The forest is alive with subtle movement — dewdrops glisten, shadows stretch, and the air hums with ancient silence. 8K resolution, atmospheric, moody, with deep contrast and cinematic depth. Shot on a wide-angle lens, emphasizing scale and isolation.
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PixVerse v5.6 — Text-to-Video
PixVerse v5.6 Text-to-Video turns a written scene description into a short animated clip. You control resolution (360p–1080p), duration (5s / 8s / 10s) and aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16), while the model handles camera motion, lighting and transitions for you.
Highlights
- Multiple resolutions – 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p for previews through to final export.
- Flexible aspect ratios – 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 to match feeds, stories and banners.
- Variable duration – 5, 8 or 10 seconds per clip.
- Audio co-generation – Optionally generate synchronized audio alongside your video.
- Prompt reasoning (thinking_type) – optional system-side enhancement that can refine and structure your prompt.
- Negative prompt support – steer the model away from artefacts such as "watermark", "text", "distortion".
- Seed control – fix a seed for reproducible generations, or vary it for multiple takes.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Up to 2048 characters describing the scene, pacing and camera moves |
| resolution | No | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p (default: 540p) |
| duration | No | 5, 8, or 10 seconds (default: 5). 10s not available for 1080p |
| resolution_ratio | No | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 (default: 1:1) |
| generate_audio_switch | No | Enable audio generation for the video |
| thinking_type | No | auto (default), enabled, or disabled |
| negative_prompt | No | Terms to avoid (e.g., watermark, text, logo, glitch) |
| seed | No | Integer for reproducibility |
How to Use
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Write the prompt — Describe key shots, mood and motion, e.g. "Anime rooftop at sunset, slow dolly-in toward the character, hair and clothes moving in the wind, cinematic lighting."
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Set resolution & aspect ratio
- 9:16 for TikTok, Reels
- 16:9 for YouTube videos
- 1:1 for Instagram
- 4:3 for feed posts and thumbnails
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Choose duration — 5s for quick previews or punchy hooks; 8s for more developed mini-scenes.
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Enable audio (optional) — Check generate_audio_switch for synchronized sound.
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Adjust thinking & negative_prompt (optional) — Set thinking_type to "enabled" if you want the system to help structure a complex prompt. Add negative prompt to suppress unwanted elements.
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Set seed — Keep a seed fixed while you tweak the prompt; change it when you want new takes.
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Run and download — Generate the clip, review, then iterate as needed.
Pricing
Base Price (Video Only)
| Resolution | 5s | 8s | 10s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360p | $0.35 | $0.70 | $0.77 |
| 540p | $0.35 | $0.70 | $0.77 |
| 720p | $0.45 | $0.90 | $0.99 |
| 1080p | $0.75 | $1.50 | — |
Audio Add-on (when generate_audio_switch is enabled)
| Resolution | 5s | 8s | 10s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360p/540p | +$0.45 | +$0.45 | +$0.45 |
| 720p | +$0.35 | +$0.45 | +$0.45 |
| 1080p | +$0.75 | +$0.45 | — |
Billing Rules
- 1080p does not support 10-second duration.
- Audio generation is billed as an add-on to the base video price.
- Total cost = Base Price + Audio Add-on (if enabled)
Best Use Cases
- Social Media Content — Create engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
- Marketing & Ads — Generate eye-catching promotional clips without filming.
- Concept Visualization — Bring creative ideas to life for pitches and presentations.
- Music Videos — Produce visual content with synchronized audio.
- Storytelling — Create narrative scenes for creative projects.
Pro Tips
- Write shot-by-shot for best results (wide → medium → close-up, etc.).
- Keep the number of major events small; let the model focus on a few strong beats.
- Higher resolutions (720p / 1080p) are better for export and editing; use 360p / 540p for fast iteration.
- For vertical platforms, set resolution_ratio to 9:16 or 3:4 from the start to avoid awkward cropping.
- Use negative_prompt to avoid common issues like "blurry, distorted, watermark, text overlay".
Notes
- 1080p resolution does not support 10-second duration.
- Audio generation adds processing time but creates fully finished videos.
- For best results, be specific about lighting, mood, and movement in your prompt.
Pixverse v5.6 Text To Video API — Quick start
Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/pixverse/pixverse-v5.6/text-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 Pixverse v5.6 Text To Video below.
HTTP example
# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/pixverse/pixverse-v5.6/text-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",
"resolution": "540p",
"duration": 5,
"resolution_ratio": "1:1",
"generate_audio_switch": false,
"thinking_type": "auto"
}'
# 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("pixverse/pixverse-v5.6/text-to-video", {
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"resolution": "540p",
"duration": 5,
"resolution_ratio": "1:1",
"generate_audio_switch": false,
"thinking_type": "auto"
});
console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated outputPython example
# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed
output = wavespeed.run(
"pixverse/pixverse-v5.6/text-to-video",
{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"resolution": "540p",
"duration": 5,
"resolution_ratio": "1:1",
"generate_audio_switch": false,
"thinking_type": "auto"
}
)
print(output["outputs"][0]) # → URL of the generated outputPixverse v5.6 Text To Video API — Frequently asked questions
What is the Pixverse v5.6 Text To Video API?
Pixverse v5.6 Text To Video is a Pixverse model for video generation, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. PixVerse V5.6 transforms text prompts into realistic videos with smooth motion and natural detail in seconds—ideal for stories, ads, and social clips. 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 Pixverse v5.6 Text 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/pixverse/pixverse-pixverse-v5.6-text-to-video.
How much does Pixverse v5.6 Text To Video cost per run?
Pixverse v5.6 Text To Video starts at $0.45 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 Pixverse v5.6 Text To Video accept?
Key inputs: `prompt`, `resolution`, `duration`, `generate_audio_switch`, `resolution_ratio`, `thinking_type`. 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/pixverse/pixverse-pixverse-v5.6-text-to-video.
How long does Pixverse v5.6 Text To Video take to generate?
Average end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 77 seconds per request — measured across recent runs. Queue time scales with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.
Can I use Pixverse v5.6 Text To Video outputs commercially?
Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (Pixverse). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.