# Vidu Q3 Turbo API (Shengshu)

> Vidu Q3 Turbo from Shengshu generates 1–16 second videos with synchronized audio at 540p, 720p or 1080p from text or a first and last frame — fast and among the lowest prices per second.

Page: https://cheapergen.com/models/shengshu/vidu-q3-turbo · API reference: https://cheapergen.com/models/shengshu/vidu-q3-turbo/api

## Pricing
Official list price source: Vidu API list price for viduq3-turbo at $0.005 per credit (540p 7 credits = $0.035 / s, 720p 11 = $0.055, 1080p 13 = $0.065; audio included). Prices verified 2026-10-16.

| Tier | Official | Cheaper Gen. | Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540p | $0.0350/s | $0.0332/s | 5% |
| 720p | $0.0550/s | $0.0522/s | 5% |
| 1080p | $0.0650/s | $0.0616/s | 5% |

## Specs
- Resolutions: 540p · 720p · 1080p
- Duration: 1–16 s
- Aspect ratios: 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 4:3 · 3:4
- Audio: Yes (included)

## Endpoints

### Text to Video — `POST https://cheapergen.com/api/v1/run/shengshu/vidu-q3-turbo/text-to-video`

| Param | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | yes | Describe the shot: subject, action, camera movement, lighting and style. |
| aspect_ratio | string (enum) (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4) | no | Output frame shape. |
| resolution | string (enum) (540p, 720p, 1080p) | no | Output resolution. Higher resolutions cost more per second. |
| duration | integer (1–16) | no | Length of the generated clip in seconds (1–16s). You pay per second. |
| generate_audio | boolean | no | Generate synchronized dialogue and sound effects. Included in the price. |
| seed | integer | no | Use the same seed and settings to reproduce a result. Leave empty for random. |

```bash
curl -X POST https://cheapergen.com/api/v1/run/shengshu/vidu-q3-turbo/text-to-video \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "prompt": "An anime-style girl on a rooftop at sunset, her scarf blowing in the wind, city lights flicking on below",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "resolution": "720p",
  "duration": 5
}'
```

### Image to Video — `POST https://cheapergen.com/api/v1/run/shengshu/vidu-q3-turbo/image-to-video`

| Param | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | yes | Describe the shot: subject, action, camera movement, lighting and style. |
| image_url | string (URL) | yes | Image used as the opening frame. JPG/PNG/WebP, URL or upload. |
| end_image_url | string (URL) | no | Optional closing frame — the model animates between the two. |
| resolution | string (enum) (540p, 720p, 1080p) | no | Output resolution. Higher resolutions cost more per second. |
| duration | integer (1–16) | no | Length of the generated clip in seconds (1–16s). You pay per second. |
| generate_audio | boolean | no | Generate synchronized dialogue and sound effects. Included in the price. |
| seed | integer | no | Use the same seed and settings to reproduce a result. Leave empty for random. |

```bash
curl -X POST https://cheapergen.com/api/v1/run/shengshu/vidu-q3-turbo/image-to-video \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "prompt": "The character turns and waves as cherry petals drift past; gentle camera orbit",
  "image_url": "https://cdn.cheapergen.ai/samples/portrait.jpg",
  "resolution": "720p",
  "duration": 5
}'
```

## Getting the result
Jobs are async. Poll `GET https://cheapergen.com/api/v1/generations/{id}` until status is succeeded/failed/canceled, or pass `webhook_url`. Failed generations are refunded automatically.

## FAQ
**How is Vidu Q3 Turbo priced?**
Vidu Q3 Turbo is billed per second of output video at the selected resolution. Audio is included at no extra cost, and failed generations are never charged.

**Is this the official Vidu Q3 Turbo?**
Yes. Requests run on Shengshu's Vidu Q3 Turbo through official API channels, at a lower price than Vidu's own list price.

**Can I use the output commercially?**
Yes, subject to Vidu's terms of use and our Terms of Service.

Vidu Q3 Turbo is developed by Shengshu. Cheaper Gen. provides API access and does not own the model.