Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Reference-to-Video: Image-to-Video

Generate reference to video with Grok Imagine Video 1.5 (xAI): native audio, up to 15 seconds, via one simple API endpoint. Generate videos with Grok Imagine Video 1.5 (xAI) guided by multiple reference images, with native audio, up to 15 seconds.

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Generate videos with Grok Imagine Video 1.5 (xAI) guided by multiple reference images, with native audio, up to 15 seconds.

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Overview

About this model

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Reference-to-Video is xAI's flagship video model on a dedicated Muapi endpoint. Generate clips of 1 to 15 seconds with a native audio track in 480p or 720p, across nine aspect ratios from 16:9 and 9:16 to 21:9 and 5:2. It is suited to cinematic shots, product videos and social content where motion quality and audio matter.

1Social Media: Produce short clips with synced audio for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
2Marketing: Turn briefs, product photos or references into ad-ready video.
3Creative Projects: Generate cinematic scenes and animate artwork.
4Content Production: Create B-roll on demand.
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Pricing & Value

Cost analysis

muapiapp$0.08/sec at 480p, $0.14/sec at 720p, $0.25/sec at 1080p (8s at 480p = $0.64) — reference-to-video supports 480p and 720p

Pay-as-you-go with no subscription required.

** Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.

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Technical Details

Configuration schema

Promptstring

Text description of the video.

Default ValueA dog running on a sunny beach, cinematic slow motion.
Reference Imagesarray

Reference image URLs that guide the video.

Default Valueundefined
Aspect RatioEnum (9 options)

Aspect ratio of the video.

Default Value16:9
ResolutionEnum (2 options)

Output resolution.

Default Value480p
Duration (seconds)int

Video duration in seconds.

Default Value8
Generate Audioboolean

Generate a native audio track. Turn off for a silent video.

Default Valuetrue
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Implementation Guide

Developer documentation

How to Use Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Reference-to-Video

  1. Input: Provide a prompt and up to 7 reference images in images_list to guide the subject and style.

  2. Set duration, resolution and audio: 1-15 seconds (default 8), resolution 480p or 720p, and generate_audio on or off.

  3. Submit and poll: The API returns a request_id; poll GET /api/v1/predictions/{request_id}/result until status is completed.

curl -X POST "https://api.muapi.ai/api/v1/grok-imagine-video-1-5-reference-to-video" \
  -H "x-api-key: $MUAPI_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"prompt":"The character from the references walks through a neon city at night.","images_list":["https://example.com/ref1.jpg","https://example.com/ref2.jpg"],"aspect_ratio":"16:9","duration":8,"resolution":"720p"}'
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Common Questions

Frequently asked

Can I generate video with audio?

Yes. generate_audio defaults to true and produces a native audio track. Set it to false for a silent video.

What durations are supported?

From 1 to 15 seconds, with a default of 8 seconds.

What resolutions are available?

480p and 720p for reference-to-video.

Which aspect ratios can I use?

16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9 and 5:2.

How is it priced?

$0.08/sec at 480p, $0.14/sec at 720p, $0.25/sec at 1080p (8s at 480p = $0.64) — reference-to-video supports 480p and 720p