
Vidu Q1 Image-to-Video API by Vidu
Vidu Q1 Image-to-Video is an advanced AI video generation model that brings static images to life. Upload a reference image and describe the motion you want — the model generates high-quality video with smooth animation, optional audio, and cinematic quality up to 1080p.
Vidu Q1 Image-to-Video
Vidu Q1 Image-to-Video is an efficient AI video generation model that brings static images to life. Upload a reference image, describe the motion you want, and the model generates a smooth, expressive 5-second video in 1080p — fast, accessible, and ready for everyday creative use.
Why Choose This?
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Fast generation Optimized for quick turnaround with minimal wait time.
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Image-driven generation Transform any image into dynamic video with natural motion.
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1080p output Generate videos in full 1080p high definition quality.
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5-second videos Produces crisp, fixed-length 5-second videos ready to share.
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Audio generation Optional synchronized audio and background music.
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Motion control Adjust movement amplitude for subtle or dynamic animations.
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Prompt Enhancer Built-in tool to automatically improve your motion descriptions.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
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| prompt | Yes | Text description of the desired motion and action |
| image | Yes | Reference image to animate (URL or upload) |
| resolution | No | Output quality: 1080p |
| duration | No | Fixed video length of 5 seconds |
| movement_amplitude | No | Motion intensity: auto (default), small, medium, large |
| generate_audio | No | Generate synchronized audio (default: enabled) |
| bgm | No | Add background music (default: enabled) |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducibility |
How to Use
- Upload your image — provide the reference image to animate.
- Write your prompt — describe the motion, camera movement, and action.
- Configure audio (optional) — enable/disable audio generation and background music.
- Set motion intensity (optional) — control how dynamic the movement is.
- Run — submit and download your video.
Pricing
| Resolution | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1080p | $0.4 |
Best Use Cases
- Photo Animation — Bring portraits, landscapes, and product images to life.
- Social Media Content — Create engaging video content from static images.
- Marketing Drafts — Generate dynamic promotional draft videos from product photos.
- Storytelling — Animate illustrations and artwork for narrative projects.
- Rapid Prototyping — Quickly explore motion concepts from reference images before final production.
Pro Tips
- Use the Prompt Enhancer to refine your motion descriptions.
- Be specific about movement direction, speed, and camera angles for best results.
- Set movement_amplitude to "small" for subtle, cinematic motion or "large" for dramatic action.
- Enable generate_audio for realistic sound effects matching the scene.
- Use high-quality source images for better video output.
- Describe environmental effects (wind, water, smoke) to enhance scene immersion.
Notes
- Both prompt and image are required fields.
- Video duration is fixed at 5 seconds.
- Audio generation adds synchronized sound effects and ambient audio.
- BGM adds background music appropriate to the scene mood.
- Ensure uploaded image URLs are publicly accessible.
Related Models
- Vidu Q1 Text-to-Video — Generate video directly from text descriptions.
- Vidu Q3-Pro Image-to-Video — Higher quality image animation with extended duration and flexible resolution.


















