Alibaba WAN text/image/reference to video; video-to-video; VACE edit; Animate Replace/Move.
This model gets stronger as the shot becomes more explicit. Give it a subject, a move, a frame, and a mood so the output feels directed instead of guessed.
Best results start with a directed prompt or a strong first frame.
WAN 2.5 / 2.6 / v2.2 on Pixio is Alibaba WAN video: text, image, or reference to video; video-to-video; VACE edit; Animate Replace/Move. Use it when you want WAN quality and a broad feature set. Check Pixio for which variant (2.5, 2.6, v2.2) is available.
WAN 2.5 / 2.6 / v2.2 on Pixio is Alibaba WAN video: text, image, or reference to video; video-to-video; VACE edit; Animate Replace/Move. Use it when you want WAN quality and a broad feature set. Check Pixio for which variant (2.5, 2.6, v2.2) is available.
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Text / Image / Reference to Video | Prompt and/or image(s) | New video from scratch or keyframe |
| Video to Video | Existing video + prompt | Restyle or transform |
| VACE edit | Video + edit params | When supported |
| Animate Replace / Move | Video + object selection + action | Object-level animation (when supported) |
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | 2.5, 2.6, v2.2 | Check Pixio for availability |
| Duration | Depends on mode | Check Pixio for limits |
| Credits | Plan-based | Check model card in Pixio |
Credits depend on variant (2.5, 2.6, v2.2), mode, and duration. Check the model card in Pixio for current rates.
[Scene] + [Motion] + [Camera] + [Style]. For image or reference-to-video, the image(s) define look; prompt describes motion and style. One clear motion per prompt.
Text-to-video:
"Wide shot of a lone astronaut walking across a red Martian landscape at golden hour. Dust kicks up with each step. Camera slowly dollies backward. Cinematic, anamorphic feel, shallow depth of field."
Product:
"A luxury watch rests on a black velvet surface. Camera slowly circles it, catching the light on the dial. Soft studio lighting, shallow depth of field. High-end, premium product style."
Image-to-video (motion only):
"Camera slowly pushes in. Leaves rustle in the wind. Woman turns her head slightly toward camera. Cinematic, soft background."
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| WAN text/image/reference + video-to-video, VACE | WAN 2.5 / 2.6 / v2.2 |
| WAN effects (preset styles) | WAN Effects |
| Best Runway quality | Gen-4, Seedance 2 Pro |
Start with a strong first frame when consistency matters more than surprise.
Keep each prompt focused on one primary motion direction.
Use shorter runs for iteration, then scale up for finals.
For narratives, structure the idea as Shot 1 / Shot 2 / Shot 3 instead of one flat blob.
A strong video prompt gives the scene a subject, a move, camera behavior, and a mood to hold onto.
Start from language and push for camera intent, pacing, atmosphere, and shot design in one move.
Start from a frame or reference when consistency matters more than improvisation.
Continue or refine the clip without throwing away the visual language you already established.
WAN 2.5/2.6/v2.2 works well when the prompt needs motion, framing, and visual direction, not just subject matter.
Use it for sequences that need a strong first frame, continuity, or a clearly controlled camera idea.
Treat each generation like a shot brief instead of a loose caption to get more cinematic outputs.
Start with either a directed text brief or a strong frame, depending on how locked the look already is.
Write the motion like a director: subject, action, camera behavior, environment, lighting, and tone.
Iterate fast on shorter runs, then move to stronger finals once the rhythm feels right.
Use it to build a stronger first frame, then hand that frame to the video model for motion and continuity.
Pair it with frame extraction, merge tools, or image prep so the motion workflow stays clean end to end.
