The Wan image-to-video model generates smooth videos from a first-frame image, a last-frame image, and an optional text prompt.
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Video specifications: Fixed 5-second duration and custom resolution (480P/720P/1080P).
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Additional capabilities: Prompt rewriting and watermarking.
Quick links: API reference | Prompt guide
Getting started
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Prompt |
First frame |
Last frame |
Output video |
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A cute blue monster with a slightly sad expression stands in the rain. The camera slowly zooms in and stops on the moment it looks up at the sky. |
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Before calling the API: Get an API key, set it as an environment variable, and install the DashScope SDK.
Python SDK
Requires DashScope Python SDK ≥ 1.25.8 before running the code below. Older versions may show "url error, please check url!" errors. Install the SDK.
import os
from http import HTTPStatus
from dashscope import VideoSynthesis
import dashscope
# This URL is for the Singapore region. URLs differ by region. Get your URL: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/image-to-video-by-first-and-last-frame-api-reference
dashscope.base_http_api_url = 'https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1'
# API keys differ by region. Get your API key: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/get-api-key
api_key = os.getenv("DASHSCOPE_API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
print('please wait...')
rsp = VideoSynthesis.call(api_key=api_key,
model="wan2.2-kf2v-flash",
prompt="A cute blue monster with a slightly sad expression stands in the rain. The camera slowly zooms in and stops on the moment it looks up at the sky.",
first_frame_url="https://help-static-aliyun-doc.aliyuncs.com/file-manage-files/zh-CN/20260126/ixdxvt/wan-kf2v-blue-1.png",
last_frame_url="https://help-static-aliyun-doc.aliyuncs.com/file-manage-files/zh-CN/20260126/nhtdrc/wan-kf2v-blue-2.png",
duration=5, # Fixed at 5 seconds. Do not change.
prompt_extend=True,
watermark=True)
print(rsp)
if rsp.status_code == HTTPStatus.OK:
print("video_url:", rsp.output.video_url)
else:
print('Failed, status_code: %s, code: %s, message: %s' % (rsp.status_code, rsp.code, rsp.message))
Java SDK
Requires DashScope Java SDK ≥ 2.22.6 before running the code below. Older versions may show "url error, please check url!" errors. Install the SDK.
import com.alibaba.dashscope.aigc.videosynthesis.VideoSynthesis;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.aigc.videosynthesis.VideoSynthesisParam;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.aigc.videosynthesis.VideoSynthesisResult;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.exception.ApiException;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.exception.InputRequiredException;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.exception.NoApiKeyException;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.utils.JsonUtils;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.utils.Constants;
public class Image2Video {
static {
// This URL is for the Singapore region. URLs differ by region. Get your URL: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/image-to-video-by-first-and-last-frame-api-reference
Constants.baseHttpApiUrl = "https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1";
}
// If you have not set an environment variable, replace the line below with: apiKey="sk-xxx"
// API keys differ by region. Get your API key: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/get-api-key
static String apiKey = System.getenv("DASHSCOPE_API_KEY");
public static void image2video() throws ApiException, NoApiKeyException, InputRequiredException {
VideoSynthesis vs = new VideoSynthesis();
VideoSynthesisParam param =
VideoSynthesisParam.builder()
.apiKey(apiKey)
.model("wan2.2-kf2v-flash")
.prompt("A cute blue monster with a slightly sad expression stands in the rain. The camera slowly zooms in and stops on the moment it looks up at the sky.")
.firstFrameUrl("https://help-static-aliyun-doc.aliyuncs.com/file-manage-files/zh-CN/20260126/ixdxvt/wan-kf2v-blue-1.png")
.lastFrameUrl("https://help-static-aliyun-doc.aliyuncs.com/file-manage-files/zh-CN/20260126/nhtdrc/wan-kf2v-blue-2.png")
.resolution("720P")
.promptExtend(true)
.watermark(true)
.build();
System.out.println("please wait...");
VideoSynthesisResult result = vs.call(param);
System.out.println(JsonUtils.toJson(result));
}
public static void main(String[] args) {
try {
image2video();
} catch (ApiException | NoApiKeyException | InputRequiredException e) {
System.out.println(e.getMessage());
}
System.exit(0);
}
}
curl
Step 1: Create a task to get the task ID
curl --location 'https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1/services/aigc/image2video/video-synthesis' \
-H 'X-DashScope-Async: enable' \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $DASHSCOPE_API_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "wan2.2-kf2v-flash",
"input": {
"first_frame_url": "https://help-static-aliyun-doc.aliyuncs.com/file-manage-files/zh-CN/20260126/ixdxvt/wan-kf2v-blue-1.png",
"last_frame_url": "https://help-static-aliyun-doc.aliyuncs.com/file-manage-files/zh-CN/20260126/nhtdrc/wan-kf2v-blue-2.png",
"prompt": "A cute blue monster with a slightly sad expression stands in the rain. The camera slowly zooms in and stops on the moment it looks up at the sky."
},
"parameters": {
"resolution": "720P",
"prompt_extend": true,
"watermark": true
}
}'
Step 2: Get the result using the task ID
Replace {task_id} with the task_id value returned by the previous API call. task_id is valid for queries within 24 hours.
curl -X GET https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1/tasks/{task_id} \
--header "Authorization: Bearer $DASHSCOPE_API_KEY"Sample output
video_url expires after 24 hours. Download the video promptly.{
"request_id": "c1209113-8437-424f-a386-xxxxxx",
"output": {
"task_id": "966cebcd-dedc-4962-af88-xxxxxx",
"task_status": "SUCCEEDED",
"video_url": "https://dashscope-result-sh.oss-accelerate.aliyuncs.com/xxx.mp4?Expires=xxx",
...
},
...
}
Availability
Models vary by region. Resources are region-isolated. When calling the API, ensure your model, endpoint URL, and API key are all from the same region. Cross-region calls will fail.
Supported models:
International
In the International deployment mode, the access point and data storage are located in the Singapore region, and model inference compute resources are dynamically scheduled worldwide, excluding Chinese Mainland.
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Model |
Features |
Input modalities |
Output video specifications |
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wan2.2-kf2v-flash |
Video without audio Overall stability and success rate have improved compared to model 2.1. |
Text, image |
Resolution options: 480P, 720P, 1080P Video duration: 5s Defined specifications: 30 fps, MP4 (H.264 encoding) |
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wan2.1-kf2v-plus |
Video without audio |
Text, image |
Resolution options: 720P Video duration: 5s Defined specifications: 30 fps, MP4 (H.264 encoding) |
Chinese Mainland
In the Chinese Mainland deployment mode, the access point and data storage are located in the Beijing region, and model inference compute resources are restricted to Chinese Mainland.
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Model |
Features |
Input modalities |
Output video specifications |
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wan2.2-kf2v-flash |
Video without audio Overall stability and success rate have improved compared to model 2.1. |
Text, image |
Resolution options: 480P, 720P, 1080P Video duration: 5s Defined specifications: 30 fps, MP4 (H.264 encoding) |
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wanx2.1-kf2v-plus |
Video without audio |
Text, image |
Resolution options: 720P Video duration: 5s Defined specifications: 30 fps, MP4 (H.264 encoding) |
Sample codes in this topic apply to the Singapore region.
Core capabilities
Generate video from first and last frames
Supported models: All models.
Generates smooth videos from first-frame and last-frame images.
Parameters:
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first_frame_url: Required. Provide the first-frame image. -
last_frame_url: Required. Provide the last-frame image. -
prompt: Optional (recommended). Controls how the video changes over time.
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Prompt |
First frame |
Last frame |
Output video |
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Realistic style. A curious black kitten looks up at the sky. The camera starts at eye level and gradually rises until it captures the kitten’s curious gaze from above. |
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Python SDK
Requires DashScope Python SDK ≥ 1.25.8. Upgrade if needed.import os
from http import HTTPStatus
from dashscope import VideoSynthesis
import dashscope
# This URL is for the Singapore region. URLs differ by region. Get your URL: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/image-to-video-by-first-and-last-frame-api-reference
dashscope.base_http_api_url = 'https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1'
# API keys differ by region. Get your API key: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/get-api-key
api_key = os.getenv("DASHSCOPE_API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
def sample_async_call_kf2v():
# Asynchronous call returns a task_id
rsp = VideoSynthesis.async_call(api_key=api_key,
model="wan2.2-kf2v-flash",
prompt="Realistic style. A curious black kitten looks up at the sky. The camera starts at eye level and gradually rises until it captures the kitten’s curious gaze from above.",
first_frame_url="https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/first_frame.png",
last_frame_url="https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/last_frame.png",
duration=5, # Fixed at 5 seconds. Do not change.
prompt_extend=True,
watermark=True)
print(rsp)
if rsp.status_code == HTTPStatus.OK:
print("task_id: %s" % rsp.output.task_id)
else:
print('Failed, status_code: %s, code: %s, message: %s' % (rsp.status_code, rsp.code, rsp.message))
# Wait for asynchronous task to complete
rsp = VideoSynthesis.wait(task=rsp, api_key=api_key)
print(rsp)
if rsp.status_code == HTTPStatus.OK:
print(rsp.output.video_url)
else:
print('Failed, status_code: %s, code: %s, message: %s' % (rsp.status_code, rsp.code, rsp.message))
if __name__ == '__main__':
sample_async_call_kf2v()
Java SDK
Requires DashScope Java SDK ≥ 2.22.6. Upgrade if needed.
import com.alibaba.dashscope.aigc.videosynthesis.VideoSynthesis;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.aigc.videosynthesis.VideoSynthesisParam;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.aigc.videosynthesis.VideoSynthesisResult;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.exception.ApiException;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.exception.InputRequiredException;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.exception.NoApiKeyException;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.utils.JsonUtils;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.utils.Constants;
public class Image2Video {
static {
// This URL is for the Singapore region. URLs differ by region. Get your URL: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/image-to-video-by-first-and-last-frame-api-reference
Constants.baseHttpApiUrl = "https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1";
}
// If you have not set an environment variable, replace the line below with: apiKey="sk-xxx"
// API keys differ by region. Get your API key: https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/get-api-key
static String apiKey = System.getenv("DASHSCOPE_API_KEY");
public static void image2video() throws ApiException, NoApiKeyException, InputRequiredException {
VideoSynthesis vs = new VideoSynthesis();
VideoSynthesisParam param =
VideoSynthesisParam.builder()
.apiKey(apiKey)
.model("wan2.2-kf2v-flash")
.prompt("Realistic style. A curious black kitten looks up at the sky. The camera starts at eye level and gradually rises until it captures the kitten’s curious gaze from above.")
.firstFrameUrl("https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/first_frame.png")
.lastFrameUrl("https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/last_frame.png")
.resolution("720P")
.promptExtend(true)
.watermark(true)
.build();
// Asynchronous call
VideoSynthesisResult task = vs.asyncCall(param);
System.out.println(JsonUtils.toJson(task));
System.out.println("please wait...");
// Get result
VideoSynthesisResult result = vs.wait(task, apiKey);
System.out.println(JsonUtils.toJson(result));
}
public static void main(String[] args) {
try {
image2video();
} catch (ApiException | NoApiKeyException | InputRequiredException e) {
System.out.println(e.getMessage());
}
System.exit(0);
}
}
curl
Step 1: Create a task to get the task ID
curl --location 'https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1/services/aigc/image2video/video-synthesis' \
-H 'X-DashScope-Async: enable' \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $DASHSCOPE_API_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "wan2.2-kf2v-flash",
"input": {
"first_frame_url": "https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/first_frame.png",
"last_frame_url": "https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/last_frame.png",
"prompt": "Realistic style. A curious black kitten looks up at the sky. The camera starts at eye level and gradually rises until it captures the kitten’s curious gaze from above."
},
"parameters": {
"resolution": "720P",
"prompt_extend": true,
"watermark": true
}
}'
Step 2: Get the result using the task ID
Replace {task_id} with the task_id value returned by the previous API call. task_id is valid for queries within 24 hours.
curl -X GET https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1/tasks/{task_id} \
--header "Authorization: Bearer $DASHSCOPE_API_KEY"Input image
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Number of images: One first-frame image and one last-frame image.
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Input methods: Image URL, local file path.
Sample code: Multiple image input methods
Python SDK
import os
from http import HTTPStatus
# dashscope sdk >= 1.23.4
from dashscope import VideoSynthesis
import dashscope
dashscope.base_http_api_url = 'https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1'
# Get the DashScope API key (Model Studio API key) from the environment variable
api_key = os.getenv("DASHSCOPE_API_KEY")
# ========== Image input method (choose one) ==========
# [Method 1] Use a public image URL
first_frame_url = "https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/first_frame.png"
last_frame_url = "https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/last_frame.png"
# [Method 2] Use a local file path (file:// + file path)
# Use an absolute path
# first_frame_url = "file://" + "/path/to/your/first_frame.png" # Linux/macOS
# last_frame_url = "file://" + "C:/path/to/your/last_frame.png" # Windows
# Or use a relative path
# first_frame_url = "file://" + "./first_frame.png" # Use your actual path
# last_frame_url = "file://" + "./last_frame.png" # Use your actual path
def sample_sync_call_kf2v():
print('please wait...')
rsp = VideoSynthesis.call(api_key=api_key,
model="wan2.2-kf2v-flash",
prompt="Realistic style, a small black cat looks up at the sky curiously, the camera gradually rises from eye level, and finally captures its curious gaze from a top-down view.",
first_frame_url=first_frame_url,
last_frame_url=last_frame_url,
resolution="720P",
prompt_extend=True)
print(rsp)
if rsp.status_code == HTTPStatus.OK:
print(rsp.output.video_url)
else:
print('Failed, status_code: %s, code: %s, message: %s' %
(rsp.status_code, rsp.code, rsp.message))
if __name__ == '__main__':
sample_sync_call_kf2v()
Java SDK
// Copyright (c) Alibaba, Inc. and its affiliates.
// dashscope sdk >= 2.20.1
import com.alibaba.dashscope.aigc.videosynthesis.VideoSynthesis;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.aigc.videosynthesis.VideoSynthesisParam;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.aigc.videosynthesis.VideoSynthesisResult;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.exception.ApiException;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.exception.InputRequiredException;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.exception.NoApiKeyException;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.utils.Constants;
import com.alibaba.dashscope.utils.JsonUtils;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;
public class Kf2vSyncIntl {
static {
Constants.baseHttpApiUrl = "https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/api/v1";
}
// Get DashScope API key (Model Studio API key) from environment variable
static String apiKey = System.getenv("DASHSCOPE_API_KEY");
/**
* Image input method (choose one):
*
* [Method 1] Public URL
*/
static String firstFrameUrl = "https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/first_frame.png";
static String lastFrameUrl = "https://wanx.alicdn.com/material/20250318/last_frame.png";
/**
* [Method 2] Local file path (file:// + absolute path or file:/// + absolute path)
*/
// static String firstFrameUrl = "file://" + "/your/path/to/first_frame.png"; // Linux/macOS
// static String lastFrameUrl = "file:///" + "C:/path/to/your/img.png"; // Windows
public static void syncCall() {
Map<String, Object> parameters = new HashMap<>();
parameters.put("prompt_extend", true);
parameters.put("resolution", "720P");
VideoSynthesis videoSynthesis = new VideoSynthesis();
VideoSynthesisParam param =
VideoSynthesisParam.builder()
.apiKey(apiKey)
.model("wan2.2-kf2v-flash")
.prompt("Realistic style, a small black cat looks up at the sky curiously, the camera gradually rises from eye level, and finally captures its curious gaze from a top-down view.")
.firstFrameUrl(firstFrameUrl)
.lastFrameUrl(lastFrameUrl)
.parameters(parameters)
.build();
VideoSynthesisResult result = null;
try {
System.out.println("---sync call, please wait a moment----");
result = videoSynthesis.call(param);
} catch (ApiException | NoApiKeyException e){
throw new RuntimeException(e.getMessage());
} catch (InputRequiredException e) {
throw new RuntimeException(e);
}
System.out.println(JsonUtils.toJson(result));
}
public static void main(String[] args) {
syncCall();
}
}
Output video
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Number of videos: One.
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Specifications: Specifications vary by model. See Video specifications.
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URL expiration: 24 hours.
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Dimensions: Determined by the first-frame image and the
resolutionsetting.-
The model preserves the first-frame's aspect ratio and scales total pixel count to the target. Output dimensions are adjusted automatically to be divisible by 16 (encoding requirement).
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Example: 750×1000 input (3:4) with resolution="720P" (target ≈920K pixels) may output 816×1104 (≈0.739 ratio, ≈900K pixels, both divisible by 16).
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Billing and rate limiting
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For free quota and pricing details, see Model invocation pricing.
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For model rate limiting, see Wan series.
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Billing details:
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Input is free. Output billing is based on successful video seconds generated.
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Failed calls incur no charges and don't consume free quota.
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Image-to-video also supports savings plans.
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API reference
FAQ
Q: How do I generate a video with a specific aspect ratio (such as 3:4)?
A: The API doesn't support direct aspect ratio control -- only resolution.
The resolution parameter controls pixel count, not aspect ratio. The model preserves the first-frame's aspect ratio (first_frame_url) with minor adjustments for encoding (dimensions must be multiples of 16). For 3:4 video, upload a 3:4 first-frame image.
Example: 750×1000 input (3:4) with resolution="720P" (target ≈920K pixels) may output 816×1104 (≈0.739 ratio, ≈900K pixels, both divisible by 16).
Q: Why do I get a “url error, please check url!” error when running the SDK code?
A: Ensure your SDK version meets the minimum requirement: DashScope Python SDK ≥ 1.25.8 or DashScope Java SDK ≥ 2.22.6. Older versions may show "url error, please check url!" errors. Upgrade the SDK.



