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Text to Video

WAN 2.1

Efficient video generation with good motion quality from Alibaba.

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Sample output shown above. The prompt and settings are pre-filled on the left.

Your request will cost $0.45 per run. For $10 you can run this model approximately 22 times.

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README

Alibaba / WAN 2.1 — Text to Video (wan-2.1)

Alibaba WAN 2.1 is an efficient text-to-video model from Alibaba Cloud\

Highlights

  • •Efficient generation – WAN 2.1 is optimized for fast video generation with reasonable quality.
  • •Good motion quality – Creates smooth, coherent motion in generated videos.
  • •Cost-effective – More affordable option for video generation tasks.
  • •Multiple aspect ratios – Supports 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 video formats.

Parameters

  • •prompt* – Text description of the video to generate
  • •negative_prompt – Things to avoid in the video
  • •size – Output video resolution
    • • 1280×720 (16:9)
    • • 720×1280 (9:16)
    • • 960×960 (1:1)
  • •duration – Video duration in seconds
    • • 5 seconds
  • •seed – Random seed for reproducibility

Pricing

$0.45 per generation

ResolutionPrice
720p$0.08

How to Use

  1. 1.Write your prompt describing the video you want to generate.
  2. 2.Choose the video size (resolution and aspect ratio).
  3. 3.Select the video duration.
  4. 4.Submit and wait for processing.
  5. 5.Preview and download the result.

More Models to Try

•Content creators: Quick video drafts and social media content.
•Marketing teams: Promotional videos and product showcases.
•Developers: Prototyping and testing video generation workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WAN 2.1 API?
Efficient video generation with good motion quality from Alibaba.
How much does WAN 2.1 cost via API?
WAN 2.1 costs $0.4500 per generation through Renderful's API. No subscription required — pay only for what you use.
How do I use WAN 2.1 via API?
Sign up for a free Renderful API key, then send a POST request to the /v1/predictions endpoint with model "wan-2.1". See the documentation at renderful.ai/docs for code examples in Python, JavaScript, and cURL.
What type of content does WAN 2.1 generate?
WAN 2.1 is a text to video model by Alibaba. Key features include: 5s videos, Good motion, Fast generation.
Is the WAN 2.1 API fast?
WAN 2.1 has medium generation speed. Results are delivered via polling or webhook callback for seamless integration.