Wan 2.1 is the model that put open-source video on the map — and it's still one of the best value ways to animate a photo. Upload an image, describe the motion, and get a smooth AI video in landscape or vertical format, from just 2 credits.
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Wan 2.1 lets you pick 9:16 or 16:9 output natively — generate vertical videos sized for TikTok, Reels and Shorts without cropping or letterboxing.
The image-to-video pipeline keeps your subject's identity and composition while adding the motion you describe — subtle drifts or dramatic action scenes.
Wan 2.1 popularized detailed cinematic prompting in open video models. Camera language like 'slow dolly in' and 'orbit' translates directly into motion.
Animate a photo with Wan 2.1 for as little as 2 credits — the lowest entry price for image-to-video in this tool, ideal for testing many ideas.
As the most widely-deployed open video model, Wan 2.1's behavior is predictable and consistent — what you prompt is what you get.
Not starting from a photo? Switch to the Text to Video tab and generate full scenes from a written prompt with the same Wan 2.1 engine.
Pick a product shot, portrait, artwork or any image you want to bring to life.
Write a prompt like 'slow zoom in, subject smiles, hair moves in the breeze'.
Select 16:9 or 9:16, 480p or 720p, and 5 or 10 seconds.
Generate, preview your animated photo, and download the MP4.
Clear answers for people comparing AI image to video tools, old photo animation, and photo to video workflows.
Wan 2.1 is Alibaba's first-generation open-source video model. Its image-to-video mode takes a still image plus a motion prompt and produces a smooth AI video, keeping your original subject while adding realistic movement.
A 5-second 480p Wan 2.1 video costs 2 credits; 720p and 10-second durations cost proportionally more. It's the most affordable way to animate a photo in this tool, and credits are refunded if generation fails.
Wan 2.1 supports both 16:9 landscape and 9:16 vertical output at 480p and 720p — switch formats with one click in the playground, no cropping needed.
Clear, well-lit images with a distinct subject work best: portraits, product shots, illustrations, landscapes and old photos. Avoid cluttered frames where no single subject stands out.
Wan 2.5 produces higher-quality, more physical motion up to 1080p, while Wan 2.1 is cheaper and offers native vertical 9:16 output. If you're iterating or making social-first content, start with 2.1; for hero assets, use 2.5.
Yes. The playground above includes a Text to Video tab powered by the same Wan 2.1 engine — write a scene description and generate without any input image.
Absolutely. While newer Wan versions push peak quality higher, Wan 2.1 remains a favorite for budget projects, vertical social video, and fast iteration — at half the credit cost of flagship models.
No. This tool runs Wan 2.1 in the cloud — no ComfyUI workflow, no Python environment, no GPU. Just upload, prompt, and generate in your browser.
From 2 credits per video — the easiest way to bring still images to life with AI.
