A speed-optimized text-to-video option that prioritizes lower latency while retaining strong visual fidelity. Ideal for iteration, batch generation, and prompt testing.
Alibaba WAN 2.6 Text-to-Video Model
Alibaba WAN 2.6 is an advanced text-to-video model provided by Alibaba Cloud's DashScope platform. This model generates high-quality 480p/720p/1080p videos from text prompts.
What makes it stand out?
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More affordable: Wan 2.6 is more streamlined and cost-effective - reducing creator expenses and offering more options.
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One-pass A/V sync: Wan 2.6 creates a fully synchronized video (audio/voiceover + lip-sync) from a single, well-structured prompt - no separate recording or manual alignment required.
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Multilingual friendly: Wan 2.6 reliably processes like Chinese prompts for A/V-synced videos.
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Longer duration & more video size options: Wan 2.6 delivers up to 10 seconds and 6 aspect/size options, enabling more storytelling room and publishing flexibility.
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Multi-shot storytelling: Generates cohesive multi-shot narratives, keeping key details consistent across shots and offering auto shot-split for simple prompts.
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Video reference generation: Uses a reference video's appearance and voice to guide new videos; supports human or arbitrary subjects, single or dual performers.
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15s long videos: Produces videos up to 15 seconds, expanding temporal capacity for richer storytelling.
Designed For
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Marketing teams: Fast, polished demos/tutorials—low cost, consistent style.
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Global enterprises: Multilingual, lip-synced videos with subtitles for efficient localization.
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Storytellers & YouTubers: Immersive narratives while maintaining cadence and quality—driving growth.
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Corporate training teams: HD videos over docs—clearer key points, better communication.
Pricing
The table below lists prices for easy comparsion.
| Output Resolution | Duration (5s) | Duration (10s) |
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| 480p | $0.2 | $0.4 |
| 720p | $0.4 | $0.8 |
| 1080p | $0.6 | $1.2 |
Billing Rules
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Minimum charge: 5 seconds
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Per-second rate = (price per 5 seconds) ÷ 5
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Billed duration = video length in seconds (rounded up), with a 5-second minimum
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Total cost = billed duration × per-second rate (by output resolution)
How to Use
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Write your prompt.
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Upload an audio file (optional) for voice/music.
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Choose the video size (resolution/aspect).
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Select the video duration (e.g., 5s / 10s).
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Submit and wait for processing.
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Preview and download the result.
Specifications in Depth
Overview:
Key Specs:
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Wan 2.6Professional Multi-Shot AI Video Creation
Alibaba's latest breakthrough in AI video generation. Create up to 15-second 1080p videos with multi-shot storytelling, reference-driven character consistency, and native audio-visual synchronization. The first model to truly understand storyboard logic for cinematic narratives.
Revolutionary Breakthroughs
What makes Wan 2.6 the game-changer in AI video generation
Multi-Shot Storytelling
First model to understand storyboard logic. Automatically generates sequential shots with coherent transitions, maintaining character appearance and environment consistency across scene changes—enabling complete story arcs in a single 15-second generation.
Reference-to-Video (R2V)
Upload a 2-30 second reference video to extract and preserve character appearance, movement patterns, and voice characteristics. Create consistent character performances across multiple videos with unprecedented accuracy.
Accurate Text Rendering
Industry-leading text rendering capabilities for product packaging, signage, and branded content. Generate clear, readable text within video frames—essential for marketing and commercial applications.
Core Capabilities
Extended 15-Second Duration
Generate up to 15 seconds per video with complete "Three Act" structure (Setup → Action → Resolution)
Professional 1080p Quality
Native 1080p output at 24fps with cinematic quality and enhanced visual stability
Native Audio Sync
Dialogue matches lip movements, background music aligns with pacing, sound effects trigger perfectly
Character Consistency
Maintain character appearance, costumes, and identity across shots and multiple videos
Cinematic Camera Control
Professional camera movements including pans, zooms, tracking shots, and dolly movements
Flexible Aspect Ratios
16:9 (YouTube), 9:16 (Reels), 1:1 (Square) - platform-optimized without post-production cropping
Wan 2.6 vs Wan 2.5: Major Improvements
See what's new in the latest release
Three Specialized Generation Modes
Choose the right mode for your creative workflow
Text-to-Video (T2V)
Most PopularGenerate complete videos from text prompts with enhanced multi-shot segmentation and improved prompt handling. Perfect for storytelling and creative exploration.
- Automatic shot segmentation from single prompt
- Multi-character interaction understanding
- Camera movement and emotional cues
- Environmental detail preservation
Image-to-Video (I2V)
EnhancedTransform still images into motion videos with improved motion coherence. Ideal for product showcases, photo animation, and visual storytelling.
- Precise text rendering for products
- Style consistency across frames
- Natural motion from static images
- Narrative-driven visual optimization
Reference-to-Video (R2V)
NEWUpload a reference video (2-30s) to preserve character appearance, movement patterns, and voice. Strongest consistency guarantee for character-driven content.
- Full character identity preservation
- Voice characteristics extraction
- Movement pattern replication
- Multi-character co-acting scenes
Perfect For
Marketing & Advertising
Product demos with text rendering, brand campaigns with character consistency, and promotional videos
Content Creation
YouTube videos, social media reels, multi-shot storytelling, and video editing workflows
E-commerce
Product showcases with accurate text, tutorial videos, and customer testimonial recreation
Education & Training
Instructional content, course materials, and multi-scene educational narratives
Entertainment
Short films, character-driven stories, cinematic sequences, and creative experiments
Pre-visualization
Film concept development, storyboard creation, and scene planning for productions
Wan 2.6 T2V, I2V, and R2V API Integration
Complete API suite for Text-to-Video, Image-to-Video, and Reference-to-Video generation
Text-to-Video API (T2V API)
Our Wan 2.6 T2V API transforms text prompts into multi-shot cinematic videos with automatic scene segmentation. Generate professional 1080p videos up to 15 seconds with native audio sync.
Image-to-Video API (I2V API)
Our Wan 2.6 I2V API brings still images to life with precise motion control and text rendering. Perfect for product videos, photo animation, and branded content creation.
Reference-to-Video API (R2V API)
Our Wan 2.6 R2V API preserves character identity from reference videos. Upload 2-30 second clips to extract appearance, voice, and movement patterns for consistent character generation.
Complete API Suite
All three Wan 2.6 API modes (T2V API, I2V API, R2V API) support RESTful architecture with comprehensive documentation. Get started with SDKs for Python, Node.js, and more. Each endpoint includes native audio-visual synchronization and full commercial usage rights.
How to Get Started with Wan 2.6
Start creating professional videos in minutes with two simple paths
API Integration
For developers building applications
Sign Up & Login
Create your Atlas Cloud account or login to access the console
Add Payment Method
Bind your credit card in the Billing section to fund your account
Generate API Key
Navigate to Console → API Keys and create your authentication key
Start Building
Use T2V, I2V, or R2V API endpoints to integrate Wan 2.6 into your application
Playground Experience
For quick testing and experimentation
Sign Up & Login
Create your Atlas Cloud account or login to access the platform
Add Payment Method
Bind your credit card in the Billing section to get started
Use Playground
Go to the Wan 2.6 playground, choose T2V/I2V/R2V mode, and generate videos instantly
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Wan 2.6's multi-shot capability unique?
Wan 2.6 is the first model to truly understand storyboard logic. Unlike Wan 2.5 which created messy "morphing" effects, Wan 2.6 can automatically segment a single prompt into multiple distinct shots with coherent transitions, maintaining character consistency across scene changes.
How does Reference-to-Video (R2V) work?
Upload a 2-30 second reference video, and Wan 2.6 extracts the character's appearance, movement patterns, and voice characteristics. You can then generate new videos featuring the same character with consistent identity—ideal for creating character-driven content series.
What video formats and durations are supported?
Wan 2.6 generates 1080p videos at 24fps with durations from 5 to 15 seconds. Supported aspect ratios include 16:9 (YouTube), 9:16 (Instagram Reels/TikTok), and 1:1 (square format), optimized for each platform without requiring post-production cropping.
Can Wan 2.6 render text in videos?
Yes! Wan 2.6 features industry-leading text rendering for product packaging, signage, and branded content. The model can generate clear, readable text within video frames—a critical feature that Seedance and most competitors lack.
What's the difference between T2V, I2V, and R2V modes?
T2V (Text-to-Video) generates from text prompts with multi-shot capability. I2V (Image-to-Video) animates still images with precise text rendering. R2V (Reference-to-Video) uses video references to preserve character identity across generations. Choose based on your input type and consistency needs.
Do I have commercial rights to generated videos?
Yes! Every Wan 2.6 creation comes with full commercial usage rights. Videos are production-ready for marketing campaigns, client deliverables, branded content, and commercial applications without additional licensing requirements.
Why Use Wan 2.6 on Atlas Cloud?
Leverage enterprise-grade infrastructure for your professional video generation workflows
Purpose-Built Infrastructure
Deploy Wan 2.6's multi-shot generation and R2V capabilities on infrastructure specifically optimized for demanding AI video workloads. Maximum performance for 1080p 15-second generation.
Unified API for All Models
Access Wan 2.6 (T2V, I2V, R2V) alongside 300+ AI models (LLMs, image, video, audio) through one unified API. Single integration for all your generative AI needs with consistent auth.
Competitive Pricing
Save up to 70% compared to AWS with transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing. No hidden fees, no commitments—scale from prototype to production without breaking the bank.
SOC I & II Certified Security
Your reference videos and generated content protected with SOC I & II certifications and HIPAA compliance. Enterprise-grade security with encrypted transmission and storage.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Enterprise-grade reliability with guaranteed 99.9% uptime. Your Wan 2.6 multi-shot video generation is always available for production campaigns and critical content workflows.
Easy Integration
Complete integration in minutes with REST API and multi-language SDKs (Python, Node.js, Go). Switch between T2V, I2V, and R2V modes seamlessly with unified endpoint structure.
Technical Specifications
Experience Professional Multi-Shot Video Generation
Join content creators, marketers, and filmmakers worldwide who are revolutionizing video production with Wan 2.6's groundbreaking multi-shot storytelling and character consistency capabilities.
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