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Grok Imagine Video 1.5 API

xAI's video model — native audio, up to 1080p and 15 s

xai/grok-imagine-video/text-to-video xai/grok-imagine-video/reference-to-video

FromUp to −12%

$0.07/s$0.08

per second of video · 480p

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Try Grok Imagine Video 1.5

Runs on your balance at the price shown on the button. Results are saved to your account.

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Prompt*

0/5000

Aspect ratio

Output frame shape.

Resolution

Output resolution. Higher resolutions cost more per second.

Duration

Length of the generated clip in seconds (1–15s). You pay per second.

Estimated cost…

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Your video will appear here

Write a prompt, pick your settings and hit Run. You only pay for successful generations.

What is Grok Imagine Video 1.5?

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 from xAI generates 1–15 second videos with native audio at 480p, 720p or 1080p, from text or from reference images.

Up to 1080p

480p, 720p and 1080p

1–15 seconds

Pay per second

Native audio

Included

References

Image references

Expressive and fast

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 produces lively motion, expressive characters and synchronized sound, with quick turnaround — popular for social clips, memes and music visuals.

Reference images

Attach reference images of people, products or styles and mention them in the prompt as @Image1, @Image2…

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 pricing

Pay per second of video. No subscription. Failed generations are refunded automatically.

Tier	Official price	Cheaper Gen.	You save
480p audio included	~~$0.08~~/s	$0.07/s	−12%
720p audio included	~~$0.14~~/s	$0.123/s	−12%
1080p audio included	~~$0.25~~/s	$0.22/s	−12%

Official price: xAI API list price for grok-imagine-video-1.5 ($0.08 / s at 480p, $0.14 at 720p, $0.25 at 1080p; $0.01 per input image). Prices verified 2026-10-16.
Each reference image adds $0.01 (before our discount).

Specifications

Resolutions: 480p · 720p · 1080p
Duration: 1–15 s
Aspect ratios: 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3
Audio: Yes (included)
Model id (xAI): grok-imagine-video-1.5
Released: May 30, 2026

Use Grok Imagine Video 1.5 via API

One request to start a job, one to fetch the result. Same shape for every model.

Full API reference

import os, time, requests

API = "https://cheapergen.com/api/v1"
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY']}"}

# 1. Submit the job
job = requests.post(f"{API}/run/xai/grok-imagine-video/text-to-video", headers=headers, json={
    "prompt": "A corgi DJ in sunglasses spins records at a beach party at sunset, crowd cheering, upbeat house music",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "duration": 8
}).json()

# 2. Poll until it finishes (or pass "webhook_url" and skip polling)
while job["status"] in ("queued", "running"):
    time.sleep(3)
    job = requests.get(f"{API}/generations/{job['id']}", headers=headers).json()

print(job["status"], job["output"]["video"]["url"] if job["status"] == "succeeded" else job["error"])

const API = "https://cheapergen.com/api/v1";
const headers = {
  Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY}`,
  "Content-Type": "application/json",
};

// 1. Submit the job
let job = await fetch(`${API}/run/xai/grok-imagine-video/text-to-video`, {
  method: "POST",
  headers,
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "prompt": "A corgi DJ in sunglasses spins records at a beach party at sunset, crowd cheering, upbeat house music",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "duration": 8
  }),
}).then((r) => r.json());

// 2. Poll until it finishes (or pass webhook_url and skip polling)
while (job.status === "queued" || job.status === "running") {
  await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 3000));
  job = await fetch(`${API}/generations/${job.id}`, { headers }).then((r) => r.json());
}

console.log(job.status === "succeeded" ? job.output.video.url : job.error);

curl -X POST https://cheapergen.com/api/v1/run/xai/grok-imagine-video/text-to-video \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "prompt": "A corgi DJ in sunglasses spins records at a beach party at sunset, crowd cheering, upbeat house music",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "resolution": "720p",
  "duration": 8
}'

Text to Video

xai/grok-imagine-video/text-to-video

Reference to Video

xai/grok-imagine-video/reference-to-video

Example prompts

Hit “Try it” to load a prompt into the playground above.

A tiny dragon sneezes fire and lights birthday candles, kids gasp and laugh
Try it
Retro 80s synthwave car chase through a neon city, synth soundtrack
Try it
Vertical: a barista cat makes latte art and purrs
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Grok Imagine Video 1.5 FAQ

Per second of output at the chosen resolution, with audio included; each reference image adds a cent before our discount. Failed generations are never charged.

Yes. Requests run on xAI's grok-imagine-video-1.5 through an official xAI API channel, at a lower price than xAI's list price.

Yes, subject to xAI's terms and acceptable use policy and our Terms of Service.

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Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is developed by xAI. Cheaper Gen. provides API access through official upstream endpoints and does not own the model. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. · Markdown · OpenAPI