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q3/image-to-video

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Vidu Q3 Image-to-Video turns text prompts into high-quality videos with exceptional visual fidelity and diverse motion. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

image-to-video$0.4300/ run

Prompt

Enhancer
0/2000

Image

PreviewJSON

Your result will appear here

Upload an image, write a prompt and hit Generate.

Examples

The soldier moves from a static position, raising his rifle into a ready-to-fire stance, and begins to advance slowly and cautiously through the rubble. The smoke in the background thickens, and wind blows, kicking up dust from the ground. Handheld camera style with slight shake, adding immediate urgency.

Two futuristic robots engage in intense hand-to-hand combat. The white robot throws a heavy punch, and the black robot blocks and counters. Sparks fly from metal impacts, fast and fluid motion. Dynamic handheld camera with strong impact and motion blur.

Photorealistic cinematic shot of a rider on a powerful, muscular horse galloping through an open, sunlit field. The rider suddenly exhales sharply as they firmly grip the reins and bring the horse to an abrupt, natural stop. The horse's muscles tense, its ears flicking, eyes locked forward with alertness. Natural lighting casts dynamic shadows across the terrain. High detail, accurate anatomy, lifelike motion, and authentic equestrian realism.

Q3 Image To Video

Vidu Q3 Image-to-Video turns text prompts into high-quality videos with exceptional visual fidelity and diverse motion. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

Key Features

  • Animate still images into smooth, high-quality video with natural motion.
  • Faithful to the source — preserves subject identity, composition and visual style during animation.
  • Prompt-guided motion — control camera movement, subject actions and scene dynamics via text.
  • Multiple duration options — generate clips from a few seconds up to the model maximum.
  • Resolution support — 480p to 1080p.
  • Consistent physics — realistic motion with proper object dynamics and lighting continuity.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
promptYesText description of the motion and scene dynamics.
imageYesSource image URL to animate.
durationNoVideo length in seconds (default varies by model).
aspect_ratioNoOutput ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 1:1 (default: matches input).
resolutionNoOutput resolution: 480p, 720p, 1080p (default: 720p).

How to Use

  1. Upload a high-quality source image that you want to animate.
  2. Write a prompt describing the desired motion — camera movement, subject action, and mood.
  3. Set duration and resolution based on your needs.
  4. Generate and download your animated video clip.

Code Examples

import os
import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://aircube.ai/api/v3/q3/image-to-video",
    headers={
        "Authorization": "Bearer " + os.environ["AIRCUBE_API_KEY"],
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    json={
    "prompt": "Camera slowly orbits around the subject, hair flowing gently in the breeze",
    "image": "https://example.com/portrait.jpg",
    "duration": 5
},
    timeout=300,
)
data = response.json()

if data["success"]:
    print("ID:", data["data"]["id"], "Status:", data["data"]["status"])
else:
    print("Error:", data["error"]["message"])

Pricing

ResolutionDurationCost
480p5s$0.43
480p10s$0.78
480p15s$1.13
720p5s$0.83
720p10s$1.58
720p15s$2.33
1080p5s$0.88
1080p10s$1.68
1080p15s$2.48

Billing rules

  • 480p / 5s: $0.43.
  • 720p / 5s: $0.83.
  • 1080p / 5s: $0.88.
  • Longer durations scale proportionally.
  • Failed generations are not charged.

Best Use Cases

  • Product animation — bring still product shots to life with subtle motion.
  • Social media content — create eye-catching animated posts from static images.
  • Ad creatives — transform hero images into engaging video ads.
  • Character animation — animate character art or portraits with expressive motion.
  • Scene storytelling — extend a keyframe into a full cinematic sequence.

Pro Tips

  • Upload high-resolution, clean images for best motion quality.
  • Describe camera movement (zoom in, pan left, orbit around) for cinematic results.
  • Start with short durations (3-5s) to iterate quickly, then extend for final renders.
  • Keep the subject centered in the source image for more stable animation.
  • Mention specific actions (walking, waving, flowing) for directed character motion.

Notes

  • Input images should be under 10 MB (JPEG, PNG, WebP).
  • Video output is typically MP4 format.
  • Generation time varies with duration and resolution — longer clips take more time.

Q3 Image To Video — Frequently asked questions