Vidu Q3 Turbo Image to Video | Fast Image-to-Video API

Vidu Q3 Turbo Image-to-Video

Vidu Q3 Turbo Image-to-Video animates still images into dynamic video with fast turbo-speed generation. Upload a reference image and describe the motion — the model brings your image to life with smooth animation, multiple resolution options, and optional audio generation with background music.

Why Choose This?

Fast generation Turbo architecture delivers quick results for rapid prototyping and iteration.
Image-driven animation Start from any image and animate it with natural, coherent motion.
Multiple resolutions Choose from 540p, 720p, or 1080p to balance quality and speed.
Motion control Adjust movement_amplitude to control the intensity of motion in the video.
Audio generation Optional synchronized audio and background music to create complete video content.
Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your motion descriptions.

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
prompt	Yes	Text description of the desired motion and action
image	Yes	Reference image to animate (URL or upload)
resolution	No	Output resolution: 540p, 720p, or 1080p (default: 720p)
duration	No	Video length in seconds (default: 5)
movement_amplitude	No	Motion intensity: auto or manual value (default: auto)
generate_audio	No	Whether to generate synchronized audio (default: enabled)
bgm	No	Include background music (default: enabled)
seed	No	Random seed for reproducible results

How to Use

Upload your image — provide the reference image to animate.
Write your prompt — describe the motion, camera movement, and action.
Set resolution — choose 540p for speed, 720p for balance, or 1080p for quality.
Set duration — specify how long you want the video to be.
Adjust motion (optional) — control movement intensity with movement_amplitude.
Enable audio (optional) — toggle generate_audio and bgm for complete video with sound.
Run — submit and download your video.

Pricing

Resolution	Cost per Second
540p	$0.04
720p	$0.06
1080p	$0.08

Billing Rules

Per-second billing based on duration and resolution
Total cost = duration × per-second rate

Examples

5s @ 540p → 5 × $0.04 = $0.20
5s @ 720p → 5 × $0.06 = $0.30
5s @ 1080p → 5 × $0.08 = $0.40
10s @ 720p → 10 × $0.06 = $0.60

Best Use Cases

Product Animation — Bring product photos to life with dynamic motion.
Social Media Content — Create engaging short-form videos from still images.
Character Animation — Animate portraits, illustrations, or concept art.
Marketing & Ads — Transform static visuals into eye-catching video ads.
Rapid Prototyping — Quickly test animation concepts before full production.

Pro Tips

Use high-quality source images for the best video output.
Describe the motion specifically — camera movements, character actions, environmental effects.
Start with 540p for rapid iteration, then increase resolution for final output.
Set a seed value to reproduce the same result or create consistent variations.
Adjust movement_amplitude to match the energy of your scene — lower for subtle motion, higher for action.

Notes

Both prompt and image are required fields.
Higher resolution increases both quality and cost.
Audio generation (generate_audio and bgm) is included at no extra cost.

Related Models

Vidu Q3 Turbo Text-to-Video — Generate videos from text prompts without reference images.
Vidu Q3 Start-End-to-Video — Control both start and end frames for precise transitions.

Q3 Turbo Image To Video API — Quick start

Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/vidu/q3-turbo/image-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 Q3 Turbo Image To Video below.

HTTP example

# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/vidu/q3-turbo/image-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",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "duration": 5,
    "movement_amplitude": "auto",
    "generate_audio": true,
    "bgm": true,
    "seed": 0
}'

# 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("vidu/q3-turbo/image-to-video", {
        "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
        "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
        "resolution": "720p",
        "duration": 5,
        "movement_amplitude": "auto",
        "generate_audio": true,
        "bgm": true,
        "seed": 0
});

console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated output

Python example

# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed

output = wavespeed.run(
    "vidu/q3-turbo/image-to-video",
    {
    "prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
    "image": "https://example.com/your-input.jpg",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "duration": 5,
    "movement_amplitude": "auto",
    "generate_audio": true,
    "bgm": true,
    "seed": 0
}
)

print(output["outputs"][0])  # → URL of the generated output

Q3 Turbo Image To Video API — Frequently asked questions

What is the Q3 Turbo Image To Video API?

Q3 Turbo Image To Video is a Vidu model for video generation from images, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Vidu Q3 Turbo Image-to-Video animates static images with high-quality motion and faster processing. 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 Q3 Turbo 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 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/vidu/vidu-q3-turbo-image-to-video.

How much does Q3 Turbo Image To Video cost per run?

Q3 Turbo Image To Video 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 Q3 Turbo Image To Video accept?

Key inputs: `prompt`, `image`, `resolution`, `duration`, `seed`, `bgm`. 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/vidu/vidu-q3-turbo-image-to-video.

How do I get started with the Q3 Turbo Image To Video 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 Q3 Turbo Image To Video outputs commercially?

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

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Vidu Q3 Turbo Image-to-Video

Why Choose This?

Parameters

How to Use

Pricing

Billing Rules

Examples

Best Use Cases

Pro Tips

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Q3 Turbo Image To Video API — Frequently asked questions