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From prompt to

pixel-perfect reality.

State-of-the-art image and video generation, editing, and restyling — one API for every visual modality.

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Up to 2K resolution 10 images per request Video up to 15s From $0.02 / image

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Text & image to video

Product demos, visual effects, and creative content. Turn a photo into a cinematic video with smooth pans, zooms, and reveals.

Text-to-video and image-to-video in one API
Up to 15-second clips with motion control
High-fidelity output across photoreal and stylized scenes

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Virtual try-on

Upload a photo of a person and a clothing item — the API generates a video of them wearing it. Perfect for e-commerce and fashion.

Combine product and client references into one shot
Preserves garment shape, texture, and color
Returns ready-to-use video for product detail pages

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Product placement

Turn a single product photo into scroll-stopping content for every channel. Generate up to 10 images per request at 2K resolution.

Restage your product in any environment or angle
Add people, change perspective, or shift the scene
Up to 10 images per request at 2K resolution

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Precision edits

Edit colors and objects with accuracy for complete control over your product showcase.

Target specific attributes without disturbing the rest
Iterate on colors, materials, and details in seconds
Switch between image and video edits on demand

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Creative restyle

Seamlessly switch between styles to reinvent the experience in seconds. Drag the slider to compare the original with the restyle.

Apply cinematic, anime, retro, watercolor, and more
Side-by-side compare with the source video
One source — endless creative directions

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Mockups into reality

Turn your rough ideas into multiple realities at the click of a button.

Go from sketch or render to polished output
Explore variations across mood, lighting, and style
Bridge concept and production with a single prompt

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Start generating images and videos with just a few lines of code.

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import xai_sdk

client = xai_sdk.Client()

response = client.video.generate(
    prompt="A glowing crystal-powered rocket launching from Mars",
    model="grok-imagine-video",
    duration=10,
    aspect_ratio="16:9",
    resolution="720p",
)

print(response.video.url)

# 1. Start generation
curl -X POST https://api.x.ai/v1/videos/generations \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $XAI_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "grok-imagine-video",
    "prompt": "A glowing crystal-powered rocket launching from Mars"
  }'

# 2. Poll with the returned request_id
curl -X GET "https://api.x.ai/v1/videos/REQUEST_ID" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $XAI_API_KEY"

import OpenAI from "openai";

const client = new OpenAI({
    apiKey: process.env.XAI_API_KEY,
    baseURL: "https://api.x.ai/v1",
});

// 1. Start generation
const { request_id } = await client.post("/videos/generations", {
    body: {
        model: "grok-imagine-video",
        prompt: "A glowing crystal-powered rocket launching from Mars",
    },
});

// 2. Poll until done
let result;
do {
    await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 5000));
    result = await client.get(`/videos/${request_id}`);
} while (result.status !== "done");

console.log(result.video.url);

import time
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.x.ai/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
)

# 1. Start generation
response = client.post(
    "/videos/generations",
    body={
        "model": "grok-imagine-video",
        "prompt": "A glowing crystal-powered rocket launching from Mars",
    },
)
request_id = response["request_id"]

# 2. Poll until done
while True:
    result = client.get(f"/videos/{request_id}")
    if result["status"] == "done":
        print(result["video"]["url"])
        break
    time.sleep(5)

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Powerful without compromise

Our image and video models top the leaderboards on quality, speed, and price.

Model	Rank	Price	Latency
Grok Imagine	1
Veo 3.1 Fast	4
Veo 3	5
Sora 2 Pro	9
Sora 2	12

Source:Artificial Analysis Text-to-Video Rankings, 2026-01-28

“Grok Imagine API delivers outstanding video quality with native audio generation, combining photorealistic realism, strong creative style, and an impressive level of control.”

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