I2VThe girl reading comics
xAI · Released May 31, 2026
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 AI Video Generator
Upload an image, write a motion prompt, and generate a cinematic AI video with native audio using Grok Imagine Video 1.5.
Image-to-Video
Native Audio
720p Output
Up to 15s Clips
Prompt-Guided Motion
// Generate Now
Try Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Online
Upload an image, write a motion prompt, and generate a cinematic AI video with native audio using
Drop your start frame here
JPG · PNG · WEBP · GIF// Output Preview
// Generated Samples
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Video Examples
Real image-to-video outputs from Grok Imagine Video 1.5 — twelve clips with native audio in a three-column grid.
I2V
I2VThe man on the swing
I2VStars drift past a woman standing in a field
I2VA pleasant day in the fields
I2VA woman is dragging a colorful suitcase
I2VThe plane flew over the boy's head
I2VA man sips soda and looks delighted
I2VThe cat is fiddling with the screen TV
I2VIn the bamboo forest at night a brown bear is watching you
I2VThe girl with golden hair is smiling happily
I2VA school bus rolls through a grassy field
I2VA white-haired boy smiles at you
// What's New in 1.5
Key Features of Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Six major upgrades over version 1.0 — native audio, face accuracy, motion control, and faster generation. Here's what's new inGrok Imagine Video 1.5.
Native Audio Generation
Dialogue, ambient sound, and music are generated in-sync with the video — no separate audio pipeline needed. Grok Imagine 1.5 produces the full sensory experience in a single generation pass.
New in 1.5Advanced Face Accuracy
Blind testing showed substantial gains in face realism. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 generates accurate facial details — including celebrity likenesses — and maintains them across cuts and angles without drift.
+52 EloTemporal Coherence & Video Extend
Chain multiple clips into longer narratives using the Extend Video feature. Version 1.5 significantly reduces quality degradation across chained segments, keeping lighting, characters, and motion physics consistent.
ImprovedPhotorealism & Lighting Quality
Lighting and textures look noticeably sharper than v1.0, with more accurate physical lighting and material detail. Output clips are ready to use directly in your ads — even at the $0.08/sec 480p tier.
Pro QualitySuperior Motion Control
Optional motion prompts guide camera moves, subject actions, and atmosphere while preserving your source image. Grok Imagine 1.5 executes direction precisely instead of drifting away from the original frame.
SmarterFaster Generation & Wider API
A 15-second clip typically renders in about 15 seconds — roughly 2× faster than v1.0. xAI expanded compute allocation for 1.5, increasing stability at scale. API rate limits sit at 60 requests/minute — ready for high-volume production workflows.
~15s// Arena Leaderboard · May 2026
Ranked #1
Image-to-Video Arena
xAI's Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Preview secured the top position on the competitive Arena.ai Image-to-Video leaderboard in May 2026 — outscoring ByteDance Seedance 2.0, Alibaba's HappyHorse 1.0, and Google Veo in blind human evaluation.
| Rank | Rank Spread | Model | Score | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-2 | grok-imagine-video-1.5-preview-720pPreliminary xAI · Proprietary | 1473 ±9 | 5,564 |
| 2 | 1-2 | dreamina-seedance-2.0-720p Bytedance · Proprietary | 1467 ±11 | 56,710 |
| 3 | 3-3 | happyhorse-1.0 Alibaba-ATH · Proprietary | 1443 ±12 | 33,267 |
| 4 | 4-4 | grok-imagine-video-720p xAI · Proprietary | 1421 ±6 | 380,580 |
| 5 | 5-8 | veo-3.1-audio Google · Proprietary | 1397 ±11 | 25,113 |
| 6 | 5-9 | veo-3.1-audio-1080p Google · Proprietary | 1393 ±10 | 24,381 |
| 7 | 5-9 | veo-3.1-fast-audio Google · Proprietary | 1384 ±9 | 99,851 |
| 8 | 5-9 | grok-imagine-video-480p xAI · Proprietary | 1383 ±9 | 19,415 |
| 9 | 6-11 | veo-3.1-fast-audio-1080p Google · Proprietary | 1374 ±11 | 24,874 |
| 10 | 9-11 | vidu-q3-pro Shengshu · Proprietary | 1360 ±8 | 36,674 |
View Full Leaderboard on Arena.ai
Data as of June 1, 2026
// Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs Kling 3.0 vs Veo 3.1
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs Other AI Video Models
Grok Imagine 1.5 leads on image-to-video quality and pricing. Here's the full breakdown against Kling 3.0 and Veo 3.1 — the two models most creators are evaluating in 2026.
| Feature | Grok Imagine 1.5Best | Kling 3.0 | Google Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image-to-Video Rank | ✦ #1 | Top 5 | Top 5 | Top 5 |
| Max Resolution | 720p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Max Duration | 15 sec | 10 sec | 8 sec | 20 sec |
| Native Audio | Included | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Starting Price / sec | $0.08 | ~$0.14 | ~$0.34+ | ~$0.10 |
| Generation Speed | ~15 seconds | 2–4 min | 2–5 min | 1–3 min |
| Public API | 60 RPM | ✓ | Enterprise only | ✓ |
| Video Extend | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Accuracy (blind test) | Top-rated | Strong | Strong | Moderate |
// Pricing from official docs as of May 2026. Arena rankings from Arena.ai / Artificial Analysis leaderboard. Subject to change.
// Getting Started
How to Use Grok Imagine Video 1.5 in 3 Steps
No GPU, no install, no audio editing. Upload an image, write a motion prompt, and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 generates a production-ready clip with sound.
01
Upload Your Source Image
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is image-to-video only — upload a JPEG, PNG, or WebP as your starting frame. Portraits, product shots, landscapes, architectural photos all work well.
02
Add a Motion Prompt
Describe how you want the image to move. Camera direction ("slow push-in", "orbit left"), subject actions ("person turns to face camera"), and pace descriptors ("gradual", "cinematic") all execute reliably.
03
Generate with Native Audio
Your video renders in ~15 seconds at 480p or 720p — with ambient audio generated automatically. No separate audio pipeline, no post-production. Download watermark-free MP4.
Need more motion prompt ideas? Browse the full Grok Imagine Video 1.5 prompt guide with 30 copy-ready examples.
// What Creators Build With It
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Use Cases
From 30-second ad spots to social UGC content and product demos — Grok Imagine Video 1.5 fits wherever fast, high-quality AI video creation matters.
// 01
Advertising & Brand Video
Turn product images into scroll-stopping ad clips with synchronized audio branding. Skip the production crew for concept tests and social ads — iterate in minutes, not days.
Medium shot, product floating center frame, warm golden light. Slow camera orbit. Ambient store sounds.
// 02
UGC & Social Content
Generate creator-style video content at scale. Grok Imagine Video 1.5's face accuracy and character consistency make it ideal for repeating characters across clip series without drift.
Woman unboxing package, excited expression, natural bedroom light, handheld camera feel. Genuine reaction.
// 03
Product Animation & E-Commerce
Animate static product photography into videos for PDPs, emails, and retargeting ads. No 3D modeling. No studio. Upload a product photo — output ready for any platform ratio.
Sneaker rotating slowly on white surface, studio lighting, clean shadows. 360-degree spin.
// 04
Film & Narrative Pre-Viz
Directors and writers use Grok Imagine Video 1.5's Video Extend feature to build full-scene storyboards at near-real quality. Chain clips to lay out full sequences before committing to production budgets.
Extreme wide shot, desert highway at dusk. Lone figure walking toward camera. Wind sound. Cinematic grain.
// 05
Game & App Trailers
Use reference images of characters to generate consistent in-world footage for trailers and app store previews. Native audio means you get a complete trailer asset — not just silent footage.
Fantasy warrior sprinting through forest, moonlight. Epic orchestral swell. Dynamic camera chase shot.
// 06
Developer & API Workflows
With 60 RPM and a clean REST API at $0.08/sec (480p), Grok Imagine Video 1.5 plugs directly into content platforms, marketing automation tools, and AI-powered creative apps at scale.
grok-imagine-video-1.5-preview · REST API · 60 RPM · us-east-1 + eu-west-1
Social ProofGrok Imagine Video 1.5 Powers Millions of
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Powers Millions of
Creators, Businesses & Everyday Users
“Grok 1.5 just does what I describe. 'Slow orbit left, subject turns toward camera' — nailed it first try.”
@cinecraft_ai
X / Twitter
“15 seconds to generate a 10-second clip. I ran 12 variants before lunch. That's not possible with Kling.”
@adcreative_labs
X / Twitter
“The native audio is the killer feature. Rain sounds like rain. I'm skipping the audio step entirely now.”
Marcus T.
Video Producer
“Face consistency across frames is finally there. Eyes didn't drift, jawline stayed stable. Best I2V tested.”
Elena K.
Creative Director
“Product shots to video in one click. Sneaker photo → rotating clip with ambient sound. Ready for TikTok.”
@ecom_motion
r/ecommerce
“Grok 1.5 just does what I describe. 'Slow orbit left, subject turns toward camera' — nailed it first try.”
@cinecraft_ai
X / Twitter
“15 seconds to generate a 10-second clip. I ran 12 variants before lunch. That's not possible with Kling.”
@adcreative_labs
X / Twitter
“The native audio is the killer feature. Rain sounds like rain. I'm skipping the audio step entirely now.”
Marcus T.
Video Producer
“Face consistency across frames is finally there. Eyes didn't drift, jawline stayed stable. Best I2V tested.”
Elena K.
Creative Director
“Product shots to video in one click. Sneaker photo → rotating clip with ambient sound. Ready for TikTok.”
@ecom_motion
r/ecommerce
“Arena.ai #1 isn't hype — my team ran blind tests and Grok 1.5 won 8/10 against Kling and Veo.”
David L.
AI Researcher
“Motion prompts finally work. 'Handheld shake, slow push-in' executes reliably. Other models ignore half.”
@filmmaker_dev
X / Twitter
“Turned a single product photo into 6 ad variants in 90 seconds. The speed changes everything.”
Sarah M.
Performance Marketer
“720p output is sharp. Material textures hold up on close-ups. Production-ready without post-processing.”
@visualcraft
r/StableDiffusion
“No watermarks, commercial rights included. Finally a model I can use for client work directly.”
James R.
Freelance Editor
“Arena.ai #1 isn't hype — my team ran blind tests and Grok 1.5 won 8/10 against Kling and Veo.”
David L.
AI Researcher
“Motion prompts finally work. 'Handheld shake, slow push-in' executes reliably. Other models ignore half.”
@filmmaker_dev
X / Twitter
“Turned a single product photo into 6 ad variants in 90 seconds. The speed changes everything.”
Sarah M.
Performance Marketer
“720p output is sharp. Material textures hold up on close-ups. Production-ready without post-processing.”
@visualcraft
r/StableDiffusion
“No watermarks, commercial rights included. Finally a model I can use for client work directly.”
James R.
Freelance Editor
“Character consistency solved. Same face across 10 clips for a series. No drift, no morph artifacts.”
@ugc_studio
X / Twitter
“API at 60 RPM is clean. Built an automated pipeline that generates 200 clips per day.”
Alex T.
Developer
“Ambient audio matches the scene perfectly. Forest clip added birds and wind without any prompt.”
Nina K.
Sound Designer
“Replaced a 3-hour product shoot with 15 minutes of I2V generation. ROI is insane.”
@dtc_brands
r/ecommerce
“Camera direction prompts work: orbit, push-in, dolly. First model that actually follows instructions.”
Chris W.
Commercial Director
“Character consistency solved. Same face across 10 clips for a series. No drift, no morph artifacts.”
@ugc_studio
X / Twitter
“API at 60 RPM is clean. Built an automated pipeline that generates 200 clips per day.”
Alex T.
Developer
“Ambient audio matches the scene perfectly. Forest clip added birds and wind without any prompt.”
Nina K.
Sound Designer
“Replaced a 3-hour product shoot with 15 minutes of I2V generation. ROI is insane.”
@dtc_brands
r/ecommerce
“Camera direction prompts work: orbit, push-in, dolly. First model that actually follows instructions.”
Chris W.
Commercial Director
// Pricing
Simple Credit Packs, No Subscription
Credits power Grok Imagine Video 1.5 image-to-video in your browser — 480p or 720p MP4 with native audio, up to 15 seconds per clip, no watermarks, commercial usage included. One-time packs with no subscription; credits never expire and are only deducted on successful generation. Explore what's new in 1.5 before you buy.
// Starter
$9.9
100 credits · $0.099/credit
Try Grok Imagine Video 1.5 online with a lightweight credit pack — ideal for testing image-to-video and native audio before scaling up.
- Image-to-video with Grok Imagine Video 1.5
- 480p & 720p MP4 output
- Up to 15 seconds per clip
- Native audio synced in every generation
- Commercial usage rights included
- No watermarks on downloads
- Credits deducted on success only
- Standard queue speed
// Pro
$29.9
330 credits · $0.091/credit
For creators who generate Grok Imagine Video 1.5 clips regularly — better per-credit value for daily image-to-video workflows.
- Better per-credit value than Starter
- Full I2V access at 480p & 720p
- Native audio on every clip
- Commercial usage rights included
- No watermarks on downloads
- Credits never expire
- Priority queue speed
Most Popular
// Scale
$49.9
600 credits · $0.083/credit
Best balance for marketing teams and content pipelines — run more Grok Imagine Video 1.5 generations at a lower per-credit cost.
- Strong per-credit savings vs. Starter
- Scale I2V production at 480p & 720p
- Native audio & MP4 downloads
- Commercial usage rights included
- No watermarks on downloads
- Faster priority processing
- Priority email support
// Max
$99.9
1,250 credits · $0.080/credit
Lowest per-credit cost for high-volume production — campaigns, client deliverables, and daily Grok Imagine Video 1.5 output at scale.
- Lowest per-credit cost across all plans
- Full Grok Imagine Video 1.5 I2V at 480p & 720p
- Native audio included on all clips
- Commercial usage rights included
- No watermarks on downloads
- Fastest priority queue
- Priority email support
Prices include all taxes. One-time packs — credits never expire.
One-time purchaseCredits never expireCommercial useNative audio included
Frequently Asked Questions
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is xAI's next-generation AI image-to-video model, officially released May 31, 2026. It animates input images into cinematic video clips up to 15 seconds at 480p or 720p, with native audio generated in sync. It currently holds the #1 position on the Image-to-Video Arena leaderboard with a +52 Elo improvement over version 1.0.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 uses credits consumed per second of output: 480p costs 2 credits/sec and 720p costs 4 credits/sec. A 5-second 480p clip uses 10 credits; a 10-second 720p clip uses 40 credits. Credits are deducted only on successful generations. Credit packs: 100 credits ($9.9), 330 ($29.9), 600 ($49.9), and 1,250 ($99.9). See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 outranks Kling 3.0 on the Arena.ai image-to-video leaderboard. Grok 1.5 also generates native audio automatically, while Kling 3.0 does not. For image-to-video workflows, Grok 1.5 is the top-ranked choice.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 ranks #1 on the Image-to-Video Arena, ahead of Veo 3.1. Grok 1.5 ships native audio in every clip; Veo 3.1 still needs separate audio workflows. For still-image animation, Grok 1.5 is the stronger pick as of May 2026.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP images as input. Output is MP4 video at 480p or 720p, up to 15 seconds per generation. Upload through the web UI or pass image URLs via the xAI API.
You can try Grok Imagine Video 1.5 at no upfront cost — new users receive 12 credits on signup, enough to generate one clip depending on your resolution and duration (2 credits/sec at 480p, 4 credits/sec at 720p). After that, each generation consumes credits the same way. For more runs, the Starter pack (100 credits) is a lightweight option. Check our pricing page for credit packs and usage details.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 supports 480p and 720p output. Video duration goes up to 15 seconds per generation. It accepts multiple aspect ratios to match your input image. For longer content, the Video Extend feature lets you chain clips together while maintaining character and scene consistency.
Yes. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 includes native audio generation — the model produces synchronized ambient sounds, dialogue, and music as part of the same generation pass. No separate audio tool is required. Audio is included at no extra credit cost.
Effective prompts combine three elements: camera direction (e.g. "slow push-in", "orbit left"), subject action (e.g. "turns to face camera"), and pacing (e.g. "gradual", "cinematic"). Grok Imagine Video 1.5 follows these instructions precisely. See the full prompt guide with 30 copy-ready examples for more.
The closest alternatives are Kling 3.0, Google Veo 3.1, and Sora 2. Kling 3.0 offers higher 1080p resolution but lacks native audio; Veo 3.1 supports audio but at higher pricing; Sora 2 allows longer 20-second clips. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 currently ranks #1 on the Image-to-Video Arena leaderboard, leading on speed, pricing, and native audio.
Yes. Videos generated through paid plans carry full commercial usage rights for advertising, marketing, and distribution. Always review xAI's terms of service for content restrictions, particularly around generating likeness content or regulated industries.