Alibaba WAN 2.6

alibaba/wan-2.6/image-to-video

Alibaba WAN 2.6 converts text or images into videos (720p/1080p) with synced audio, faster and more affordable than Google Veo3. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no cold starts, affordable pricing.

Examples

Alibaba WAN 2.6 example 1

Parameters

NameTypeDefaultConstraintsDescription
image_url *Imageimage_upload0–1 itemsThe image for generating the output.
audio_urlAudioc URLaudio_uploadAudio URL to guide generation (optional).
promptPrompttextarea≤ 1500 charsThe positive prompt for the generation.
negative_promptNegative Prompttextarea≤ 1500 charsThe negative prompt for the generation.
resolutionResolutionselect1080P720P | 1080PThe resolution of the generated media.
durationDurationselect55 | 10 | 15The duration of the generated media in seconds.
shot_typeShot Typeselectsinglesingle | multiThe type of shots to generate.
prompt_extendEnable Prompt ExpansionbooleantrueIf set to true, the prompt optimizer will be enabled.
seedSeednumber≥ 0The random seed to use for the generation.

API

Call this model through one unified REST API. Get a key on the API Keys page.

cURL
# 1) Submit — returns { "task_uuid": "..." }
curl -X POST "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/alibaba/wan-2.6/image-to-video" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "input": {
    "image_url": [
      "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-03-05/559f2f35a8de.png"
    ],
    "prompt": "Create a dynamic video showcasing the transition from day to night in a busy city.",
    "negative_prompt": "Avoid using any blurred or low-resolution scenes.",
    "resolution": "1080P",
    "duration": 10,
    "shot_type": "multi",
    "prompt_extend": true,
    "seed": -1
  }
}'

# 2) Poll until status is "completed", then read the output URLs
curl "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/TASK_UUID" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Python
import time, requests

API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY"
HEADERS = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"}

# 1) Submit
resp = requests.post(
    "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/alibaba/wan-2.6/image-to-video",
    headers=HEADERS,
    json={
        "input": {
            "image_url": [
                "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-03-05/559f2f35a8de.png"
            ],
            "prompt": "Create a dynamic video showcasing the transition from day to night in a busy city.",
            "negative_prompt": "Avoid using any blurred or low-resolution scenes.",
            "resolution": "1080P",
            "duration": 10,
            "shot_type": "multi",
            "prompt_extend": True,
            "seed": -1
        }
    },
)
resp.raise_for_status()  # 401/402/429/5xx stop here instead of polling a bad task
task = resp.json()

# 2) Poll until a terminal state (completed / failed / cancelled).
#    This model is allowed up to 300s server-side.
deadline = time.time() + 360
while task.get("status") not in ("completed", "failed", "cancelled"):
    if time.time() > deadline:
        raise TimeoutError(f"still {task.get('status')} — keep the task_uuid and poll later")
    time.sleep(3)
    poll = requests.get(f"https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/{task['task_uuid']}", headers=HEADERS)
    poll.raise_for_status()
    task = poll.json()

print(task["status"], task.get("output"))
JavaScript
const API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY";
const HEADERS = { Authorization: `Bearer ${API_KEY}` };

// 1) Submit
const resp = await fetch("https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/alibaba/wan-2.6/image-to-video", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: { ...HEADERS, "Content-Type": "application/json" },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "input": {
      "image_url": [
        "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/uploads/images/2026-03-05/559f2f35a8de.png"
      ],
      "prompt": "Create a dynamic video showcasing the transition from day to night in a busy city.",
      "negative_prompt": "Avoid using any blurred or low-resolution scenes.",
      "resolution": "1080P",
      "duration": 10,
      "shot_type": "multi",
      "prompt_extend": true,
      "seed": -1
    }
  }),
});
if (!resp.ok) throw new Error(`submit failed: ${resp.status} ${await resp.text()}`);
let task = await resp.json();

// 2) Poll until a terminal state (completed / failed / cancelled).
//    This model is allowed up to 300s server-side.
const deadline = Date.now() + 360 * 1000;
while (!["completed", "failed", "cancelled"].includes(task.status)) {
  if (Date.now() > deadline) throw new Error(`still ${task.status} — keep the task_uuid and poll later`);
  await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 3000));
  const poll = await fetch(`https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/${task.task_uuid}`, { headers: HEADERS });
  if (!poll.ok) throw new Error(`poll failed: ${poll.status}`);
  task = await poll.json();
}

console.log(task.status, task.output);

Documentation

Alibaba WAN 2.6

Fast and Affordable Image-to-Video Conversion Model

Alibaba WAN 2.6 converts text or images into videos (720p/1080p) with synced audio. It is faster and more affordable than Google Veo3, offering a ready-to-use REST inference API with best performance, no cold starts, and affordable pricing.

🚀 Key Features

  • Multi-shot Narrative Support: When prompt expansion and multi-shot are enabled, WAN 2.6 can automatically split your idea into several shots, maintaining key details across them.
  • Longer Clips: Generate videos up to 15 seconds, providing more room for story arcs, transitions, and character actions.
  • Flexible Resolutions: Supports two quality tiers: 720p and 1080p.
  • Image-driven Look: Uses your input frame as the visual anchor, then animates it according to your prompt.
  • Prompt-aware Framing: Balances your reference image and text description to keep identities, outfits, and overall scene coherent.

🛠️ Technical Specifications

ParameterDescription
Model ArchitectureAlibaba WAN 2.6
Input FormatImage (URL or upload), Audio (optional)
Output FormatMP4 Video
Resolution720p, 1080p
Duration5, 10, 15 seconds
Frame RateDefault 30fps
LatencyNo cold start

💰 Pricing

Resolution5 s10 s15 s
720p$0.50$1.00$1.50
1080p$0.75$1.50$2.25

💡 Best Use Cases

  • E-commerce: Create engaging product advertisements and demo videos.
  • Social Media: Generate shareable short video content.
  • Film Production: Quickly generate previews for story arcs and character actions.

🔗 Related Models

  • alibaba/wan-2.5/image-to-video: Designed for fast, coherent animation of still images into ads, product demos, and story-style videos.
  • openai/sora-2/image-to-video: Ideal for long, detailed, physics-aware scenes for filmic concepts and high-end content.

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