Alibaba's multimodal generation model from the Wan AI suite, supporting text-to-video, image-to-video, reference-to-video with audio, and text-to-image, in both Chinese and English

Wan 2.6 Benchmarks

Wan 2.6 ranks 23rd in global text-to-image performance with a 1214 Elo, while achieving a significantly higher 7th place ranking in image editing with a 1220 Elo. The model demonstrates competitive stability across the Wan AI suite for both English and Chinese prompt instructions.

Lumenfall Arena
#2
Text-to-Video
1189 Elo
Lumenfall Arena
#2
Image-to-Video
1072 Elo
Lumenfall Arena
#9
Image Editing
1209 Elo
Lumenfall Arena
#28
Text-to-Image
1231 Elo

Text-to-Video Landscape

Image-to-Video Landscape

Image Editing Landscape

Text-to-Image Landscape

Competition Results

Image Editing

Prompt Adherence

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Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Text-to-Image

Prompt Adherence

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Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel. In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.”

#9
Chalkboard Menu
69 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”

#19
Modern Clean Menu
69 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

Text-to-Video

Prompt Adherence

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Text-to-Video
Prompt

“A medium shot of Will Smith sitting at a cozy, dimly lit Italian restaurant, twirling a forkful of spaghetti with a playful grin on his face. The camera slowly dollies in as he takes a bite, capturing the rich, steaming sauce. Warm candlelight, cinematic lighting, hyperrealistic, 4K. Smooth motion, consistent face, detailed hands, natural spaghetti physics.”

Image Editing

Aesthetics

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Wan 2.6 edited result for Golden Hour Stroll
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#1
Golden Hour Stroll
45 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

Image-to-Video

Aesthetics

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#4
Celebrity Arrival
5 models
Image-to-Video
Source
Prompt

“Ultra-realistic celebrity arrival scene in New York City, filmed as one continuous handheld shot from inside a dense crowd behind barricades. Documentary realism, natural micro-shake, no cuts, no artificial camera moves. Use the subject from the reference image as the main character. Keep face identity highly consistent across all frames. The outfit must match the reference image exactly. The subject should appear calm and controlled, with a subtle confident smile. Nighttime outside a fancy hotel. Lighting comes from street lights, hotel entrance lights, media flashes, phone screens, and reflections on polished cars and glass. Soft realistic shadows and slight atmospheric haze. Natural environment audio only: loud crowd cheering, overlapping voices, shouting fans, camera shutter clicks, phones recording, distant city noise, footsteps, fabric movement, and security activity. Scene flow: The camera begins inside the crowd, partially blocked by heads, raised phones, waving hands, and phone screens. The crowd is chaotic and excited. The camera lifts slightly above shoulder level. Focus shifts naturally between the crowd and the hotel entrance. The subject exits the hotel in the distance as camera flashes go off. Security pushes the crowd back, causing natural camera shake. Through gaps in the crowd, the subject becomes visible, first soft and partially obscured, then clearer as he walks forward with a small escort team. The subject walks up to a fan and signs a printed photo of himself from the reference image. The camera pushes in naturally, not digitally. The subject is now clearly visible near center frame. He walks confidently, raises one hand, and gives a calm wave with a slight smile while the camera struggles to keep him framed. A convoy of three large premium SUVs appears by the curb. Security opens the back door of the middle black Suburban. The subject enters quickly, rolls the window down, and waves to the crowd as the vehicles begin moving away. The crowd jumps, cheers, and records the moment on their phones.”

Text-to-Image

Aesthetics

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Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel. In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.”

#19
Modern Clean Menu
69 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

#22
Vintage Cafe Logo
70 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

Text-to-Image

Creativity

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Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

#22
Vintage Cafe Logo
70 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

Image Editing

Creativity

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Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Image Editing

Photorealism

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Wan 2.6 edited result for Golden Hour Stroll
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#1
Golden Hour Stroll
45 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Wan 2.6 edited result for Bald man challenge
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#15
Bald man challenge
43 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

Wan 2.6 edited result for Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
Image Editing
Edit instruction
{
  "action": "image_edit",
  "reference": "uploaded neutral portrait",
  "change": "Warm genuine Duchenne smile: lips curved up, slight natural teeth, soft eye crinkles, subtle cheek raise",
  "details": "Realistic smiling skin (dimples if present, soft cheek shadows), slightly brighter eyes; keep exact eye shape/color/iris",
  "preserve_exact": "Face identity/structure, eyes/nose/lips/eyebrows, hair, skin texture/pores/freckles, makeup, clothing, head pose, background, lighting, shadows, framing",
  "no_changes": "No face shape change, no new features, no gaze shift, no hair/clothing/lighting/background edits",
  "style": "Ultra-photorealistic 8K portrait, sharp face focus, natural soft lighting, realistic skin glow"
}
3 attempts – showing best result
Wan 2.6 edited result for Night Sky Transformation
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#13
Night Sky Transformation
16 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.”

3 attempts – showing best result
Image-to-Video

Physics & Realism

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#4
Celebrity Arrival
5 models
Image-to-Video
Source
Prompt

“Ultra-realistic celebrity arrival scene in New York City, filmed as one continuous handheld shot from inside a dense crowd behind barricades. Documentary realism, natural micro-shake, no cuts, no artificial camera moves. Use the subject from the reference image as the main character. Keep face identity highly consistent across all frames. The outfit must match the reference image exactly. The subject should appear calm and controlled, with a subtle confident smile. Nighttime outside a fancy hotel. Lighting comes from street lights, hotel entrance lights, media flashes, phone screens, and reflections on polished cars and glass. Soft realistic shadows and slight atmospheric haze. Natural environment audio only: loud crowd cheering, overlapping voices, shouting fans, camera shutter clicks, phones recording, distant city noise, footsteps, fabric movement, and security activity. Scene flow: The camera begins inside the crowd, partially blocked by heads, raised phones, waving hands, and phone screens. The crowd is chaotic and excited. The camera lifts slightly above shoulder level. Focus shifts naturally between the crowd and the hotel entrance. The subject exits the hotel in the distance as camera flashes go off. Security pushes the crowd back, causing natural camera shake. Through gaps in the crowd, the subject becomes visible, first soft and partially obscured, then clearer as he walks forward with a small escort team. The subject walks up to a fan and signs a printed photo of himself from the reference image. The camera pushes in naturally, not digitally. The subject is now clearly visible near center frame. He walks confidently, raises one hand, and gives a calm wave with a slight smile while the camera struggles to keep him framed. A convoy of three large premium SUVs appears by the curb. Security opens the back door of the middle black Suburban. The subject enters quickly, rolls the window down, and waves to the crowd as the vehicles begin moving away. The crowd jumps, cheers, and records the moment on their phones.”

Text-to-Image

Photorealism

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Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Photorealistic scene inside a yellow New York taxi at night. A capybara is driving, wearing a yellow taxi driver cap and a dark jacket. It has a calm, professional expression and both front paws on the steering wheel. In the back seat sits a human businesswoman in a coat, looking at her phone with a completely normal, bored expression (as if this is just another normal ride). Through the windows you can see the streets of Manhattan at night with blurred lights. Realistic taxi interior, photorealistic, detailed fur and fabric, 35mm lens, night lighting with reflections, shallow depth of field.”

#9
Chalkboard Menu
69 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”

Text-to-Video

Physics & Realism

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Text-to-Video
Prompt

“A medium shot of Will Smith sitting at a cozy, dimly lit Italian restaurant, twirling a forkful of spaghetti with a playful grin on his face. The camera slowly dollies in as he takes a bite, capturing the rich, steaming sauce. Warm candlelight, cinematic lighting, hyperrealistic, 4K. Smooth motion, consistent face, detailed hands, natural spaghetti physics.”

Image-to-Video

Motion Quality

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#4
Celebrity Arrival
5 models
Image-to-Video
Source
Prompt

“Ultra-realistic celebrity arrival scene in New York City, filmed as one continuous handheld shot from inside a dense crowd behind barricades. Documentary realism, natural micro-shake, no cuts, no artificial camera moves. Use the subject from the reference image as the main character. Keep face identity highly consistent across all frames. The outfit must match the reference image exactly. The subject should appear calm and controlled, with a subtle confident smile. Nighttime outside a fancy hotel. Lighting comes from street lights, hotel entrance lights, media flashes, phone screens, and reflections on polished cars and glass. Soft realistic shadows and slight atmospheric haze. Natural environment audio only: loud crowd cheering, overlapping voices, shouting fans, camera shutter clicks, phones recording, distant city noise, footsteps, fabric movement, and security activity. Scene flow: The camera begins inside the crowd, partially blocked by heads, raised phones, waving hands, and phone screens. The crowd is chaotic and excited. The camera lifts slightly above shoulder level. Focus shifts naturally between the crowd and the hotel entrance. The subject exits the hotel in the distance as camera flashes go off. Security pushes the crowd back, causing natural camera shake. Through gaps in the crowd, the subject becomes visible, first soft and partially obscured, then clearer as he walks forward with a small escort team. The subject walks up to a fan and signs a printed photo of himself from the reference image. The camera pushes in naturally, not digitally. The subject is now clearly visible near center frame. He walks confidently, raises one hand, and gives a calm wave with a slight smile while the camera struggles to keep him framed. A convoy of three large premium SUVs appears by the curb. Security opens the back door of the middle black Suburban. The subject enters quickly, rolls the window down, and waves to the crowd as the vehicles begin moving away. The crowd jumps, cheers, and records the moment on their phones.”

Text-to-Video

Motion Quality

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Text-to-Video
Prompt

“A medium shot of Will Smith sitting at a cozy, dimly lit Italian restaurant, twirling a forkful of spaghetti with a playful grin on his face. The camera slowly dollies in as he takes a bite, capturing the rich, steaming sauce. Warm candlelight, cinematic lighting, hyperrealistic, 4K. Smooth motion, consistent face, detailed hands, natural spaghetti physics.”

Text-to-Image

Text Rendering

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Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

#9
Chalkboard Menu
69 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”

#19
Modern Clean Menu
69 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

#22
Vintage Cafe Logo
70 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

Image Editing

Preservation

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Wan 2.6 edited result for Golden Hour Stroll
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#1
Golden Hour Stroll
45 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

Wan 2.6 edited result for Bald man challenge
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#15
Bald man challenge
43 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Wan 2.6 edited result for Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
Image Editing
Edit instruction
{
  "action": "image_edit",
  "reference": "uploaded neutral portrait",
  "change": "Warm genuine Duchenne smile: lips curved up, slight natural teeth, soft eye crinkles, subtle cheek raise",
  "details": "Realistic smiling skin (dimples if present, soft cheek shadows), slightly brighter eyes; keep exact eye shape/color/iris",
  "preserve_exact": "Face identity/structure, eyes/nose/lips/eyebrows, hair, skin texture/pores/freckles, makeup, clothing, head pose, background, lighting, shadows, framing",
  "no_changes": "No face shape change, no new features, no gaze shift, no hair/clothing/lighting/background edits",
  "style": "Ultra-photorealistic 8K portrait, sharp face focus, natural soft lighting, realistic skin glow"
}
3 attempts – showing best result
Text-to-Video

Human Fidelity

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Text-to-Video
Prompt

“A medium shot of Will Smith sitting at a cozy, dimly lit Italian restaurant, twirling a forkful of spaghetti with a playful grin on his face. The camera slowly dollies in as he takes a bite, capturing the rich, steaming sauce. Warm candlelight, cinematic lighting, hyperrealistic, 4K. Smooth motion, consistent face, detailed hands, natural spaghetti physics.”

Image Editing

Adding & Editing Objects

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Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Image-to-Video

Preservation

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#4
Celebrity Arrival
5 models
Image-to-Video
Source
Prompt

“Ultra-realistic celebrity arrival scene in New York City, filmed as one continuous handheld shot from inside a dense crowd behind barricades. Documentary realism, natural micro-shake, no cuts, no artificial camera moves. Use the subject from the reference image as the main character. Keep face identity highly consistent across all frames. The outfit must match the reference image exactly. The subject should appear calm and controlled, with a subtle confident smile. Nighttime outside a fancy hotel. Lighting comes from street lights, hotel entrance lights, media flashes, phone screens, and reflections on polished cars and glass. Soft realistic shadows and slight atmospheric haze. Natural environment audio only: loud crowd cheering, overlapping voices, shouting fans, camera shutter clicks, phones recording, distant city noise, footsteps, fabric movement, and security activity. Scene flow: The camera begins inside the crowd, partially blocked by heads, raised phones, waving hands, and phone screens. The crowd is chaotic and excited. The camera lifts slightly above shoulder level. Focus shifts naturally between the crowd and the hotel entrance. The subject exits the hotel in the distance as camera flashes go off. Security pushes the crowd back, causing natural camera shake. Through gaps in the crowd, the subject becomes visible, first soft and partially obscured, then clearer as he walks forward with a small escort team. The subject walks up to a fan and signs a printed photo of himself from the reference image. The camera pushes in naturally, not digitally. The subject is now clearly visible near center frame. He walks confidently, raises one hand, and gives a calm wave with a slight smile while the camera struggles to keep him framed. A convoy of three large premium SUVs appears by the curb. Security opens the back door of the middle black Suburban. The subject enters quickly, rolls the window down, and waves to the crowd as the vehicles begin moving away. The crowd jumps, cheers, and records the moment on their phones.”

Image Editing

Backgrounds & Scenes

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Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Wan 2.6 edited result for Night Sky Transformation
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#13
Night Sky Transformation
16 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.”

3 attempts – showing best result
Image-to-Video

Human Fidelity

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#4
Celebrity Arrival
5 models
Image-to-Video
Source
Prompt

“Ultra-realistic celebrity arrival scene in New York City, filmed as one continuous handheld shot from inside a dense crowd behind barricades. Documentary realism, natural micro-shake, no cuts, no artificial camera moves. Use the subject from the reference image as the main character. Keep face identity highly consistent across all frames. The outfit must match the reference image exactly. The subject should appear calm and controlled, with a subtle confident smile. Nighttime outside a fancy hotel. Lighting comes from street lights, hotel entrance lights, media flashes, phone screens, and reflections on polished cars and glass. Soft realistic shadows and slight atmospheric haze. Natural environment audio only: loud crowd cheering, overlapping voices, shouting fans, camera shutter clicks, phones recording, distant city noise, footsteps, fabric movement, and security activity. Scene flow: The camera begins inside the crowd, partially blocked by heads, raised phones, waving hands, and phone screens. The crowd is chaotic and excited. The camera lifts slightly above shoulder level. Focus shifts naturally between the crowd and the hotel entrance. The subject exits the hotel in the distance as camera flashes go off. Security pushes the crowd back, causing natural camera shake. Through gaps in the crowd, the subject becomes visible, first soft and partially obscured, then clearer as he walks forward with a small escort team. The subject walks up to a fan and signs a printed photo of himself from the reference image. The camera pushes in naturally, not digitally. The subject is now clearly visible near center frame. He walks confidently, raises one hand, and gives a calm wave with a slight smile while the camera struggles to keep him framed. A convoy of three large premium SUVs appears by the curb. Security opens the back door of the middle black Suburban. The subject enters quickly, rolls the window down, and waves to the crowd as the vehicles begin moving away. The crowd jumps, cheers, and records the moment on their phones.”

Image Editing

Lighting, Shadows & Materials

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Wan 2.6 edited result for Golden Hour Stroll
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#1
Golden Hour Stroll
45 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Image Editing
Source
Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Wan 2.6 edited result for Bald man challenge
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#15
Bald man challenge
43 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

Wan 2.6 edited result for Night Sky Transformation
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#13
Night Sky Transformation
16 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.”

3 attempts – showing best result
Image-to-Video

Camera Control

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#4
Celebrity Arrival
5 models
Image-to-Video
Source
Prompt

“Ultra-realistic celebrity arrival scene in New York City, filmed as one continuous handheld shot from inside a dense crowd behind barricades. Documentary realism, natural micro-shake, no cuts, no artificial camera moves. Use the subject from the reference image as the main character. Keep face identity highly consistent across all frames. The outfit must match the reference image exactly. The subject should appear calm and controlled, with a subtle confident smile. Nighttime outside a fancy hotel. Lighting comes from street lights, hotel entrance lights, media flashes, phone screens, and reflections on polished cars and glass. Soft realistic shadows and slight atmospheric haze. Natural environment audio only: loud crowd cheering, overlapping voices, shouting fans, camera shutter clicks, phones recording, distant city noise, footsteps, fabric movement, and security activity. Scene flow: The camera begins inside the crowd, partially blocked by heads, raised phones, waving hands, and phone screens. The crowd is chaotic and excited. The camera lifts slightly above shoulder level. Focus shifts naturally between the crowd and the hotel entrance. The subject exits the hotel in the distance as camera flashes go off. Security pushes the crowd back, causing natural camera shake. Through gaps in the crowd, the subject becomes visible, first soft and partially obscured, then clearer as he walks forward with a small escort team. The subject walks up to a fan and signs a printed photo of himself from the reference image. The camera pushes in naturally, not digitally. The subject is now clearly visible near center frame. He walks confidently, raises one hand, and gives a calm wave with a slight smile while the camera struggles to keep him framed. A convoy of three large premium SUVs appears by the curb. Security opens the back door of the middle black Suburban. The subject enters quickly, rolls the window down, and waves to the crowd as the vehicles begin moving away. The crowd jumps, cheers, and records the moment on their phones.”

Image Editing

Face & Identity

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Wan 2.6 edited result for Bald man challenge
Original image before Wan 2.6 editing
Before After
#15
Bald man challenge
43 models
Image Editing
Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

Image Editing
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“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Wan 2.6 edited result for Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile
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{
  "action": "image_edit",
  "reference": "uploaded neutral portrait",
  "change": "Warm genuine Duchenne smile: lips curved up, slight natural teeth, soft eye crinkles, subtle cheek raise",
  "details": "Realistic smiling skin (dimples if present, soft cheek shadows), slightly brighter eyes; keep exact eye shape/color/iris",
  "preserve_exact": "Face identity/structure, eyes/nose/lips/eyebrows, hair, skin texture/pores/freckles, makeup, clothing, head pose, background, lighting, shadows, framing",
  "no_changes": "No face shape change, no new features, no gaze shift, no hair/clothing/lighting/background edits",
  "style": "Ultra-photorealistic 8K portrait, sharp face focus, natural soft lighting, realistic skin glow"
}
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Product, Branding & Commercial

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#9
Chalkboard Menu
69 models
Text-to-Image
Prompt

“Handwritten-style chalkboard menu in a cozy café, all text rendered in the exact same realistic chalk handwriting style with natural variations in letter size, slight slant, and chalk texture — no printed or digital fonts anywhere on the board. Title at the top in elegant cursive chalk handwriting: ‘TODAY’S SPECIALS – APRIL 30, 2026’. Below it, three menu items also in the same handwritten chalk style: ‘Truffle Mushroom Risotto – $24’, ‘Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs – $28’, ‘Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – $9’. At the very bottom, smaller text in the identical handwritten chalk style (slightly smaller but still clearly legible with the same handwriting characteristics): ‘All items made fresh daily • Ask about our gluten-free options’. Warm ambient café lighting, visible chalk dust and smudges, realistic handwriting imperfections, no clean printed text anywhere.”

#19
Modern Clean Menu
69 models
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“Modern minimalist restaurant menu design, white background with colorful food photos in grid, sections for appetizers/pizza/mains, bold sans-serif fonts, vibrant accents, clean professional layout for casual dining.”

#22
Vintage Cafe Logo
70 models
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“Vintage minimalist restaurant logo for "Caffè Florian", retro cloche dome with steam and "Est. 1720" banner, classic typography, warm brown and cream tones, subtle texture on light background, vector emblem style.”

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“Create a clean, modern vector infographic poster about the Apollo 11 mission. NASA-inspired palette (navy, white, muted red, light gray). Flat-vector style, crisp lines, consistent iconography, subtle gradients only. Steps (stop at landing): 1. Launch (Saturn Vicon) 2. Earth Orbit (Earth + orbit ring icon) 3. Translunar (trajectory arc icon) 4. Lunar Orbit (Moon + orbit ring icon) 5. Descent (lunar module descending icon) 6. Landing (lunar module on the surface icon) Small supporting elements (minimal text): • Crew strip: three silhouette icons with only last names: Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins. • Landing site marker: Moon pin labeled "Tranquility" only. Layout constraints: generous margins, large readable labels, clean background with subtle stars. Vector-only, print-poster look, high resolution.”

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3D Imaging & Modeling

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“Create a clear, 45° top-down isometric miniature 3D cartoon scene of Japan's signature dish: sushi, with soft refined textures, realistic PBR materials, gentle lighting, on a small raised diorama base with minimal garnish and plate. Solid light blue background. At top-center: 'JAPAN' in large bold text, 'SUSHI' below it, small flag icon. Perfectly centered, ultra-clean, high-clarity, square format.”

Image Editing

People & Poses

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Wan 2.6 edited result for Golden Hour Stroll
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#1
Golden Hour Stroll
45 models
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“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Image Editing

Artistic Restyling

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Image Editing
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“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

Image Editing
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“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

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Scenes & Atmospherics

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#4
Celebrity Arrival
5 models
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“Ultra-realistic celebrity arrival scene in New York City, filmed as one continuous handheld shot from inside a dense crowd behind barricades. Documentary realism, natural micro-shake, no cuts, no artificial camera moves. Use the subject from the reference image as the main character. Keep face identity highly consistent across all frames. The outfit must match the reference image exactly. The subject should appear calm and controlled, with a subtle confident smile. Nighttime outside a fancy hotel. Lighting comes from street lights, hotel entrance lights, media flashes, phone screens, and reflections on polished cars and glass. Soft realistic shadows and slight atmospheric haze. Natural environment audio only: loud crowd cheering, overlapping voices, shouting fans, camera shutter clicks, phones recording, distant city noise, footsteps, fabric movement, and security activity. Scene flow: The camera begins inside the crowd, partially blocked by heads, raised phones, waving hands, and phone screens. The crowd is chaotic and excited. The camera lifts slightly above shoulder level. Focus shifts naturally between the crowd and the hotel entrance. The subject exits the hotel in the distance as camera flashes go off. Security pushes the crowd back, causing natural camera shake. Through gaps in the crowd, the subject becomes visible, first soft and partially obscured, then clearer as he walks forward with a small escort team. The subject walks up to a fan and signs a printed photo of himself from the reference image. The camera pushes in naturally, not digitally. The subject is now clearly visible near center frame. He walks confidently, raises one hand, and gives a calm wave with a slight smile while the camera struggles to keep him framed. A convoy of three large premium SUVs appears by the curb. Security opens the back door of the middle black Suburban. The subject enters quickly, rolls the window down, and waves to the crowd as the vehicles begin moving away. The crowd jumps, cheers, and records the moment on their phones.”

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“Hyper-photorealistic interior of a lush Victorian glass greenhouse filled with exotic tropical plants, vibrant blooming orchids, tall ferns, colorful butterflies in flight, sunlight filtering through ornate glass roof creating realistic caustics and dew on leaves, intricate iron framework visible, misty atmosphere, 8K masterpiece.”

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“Perfectly symmetrical mandala made entirely of real flowers, petals, leaves, fruits, and seeds in vibrant natural colors, intricate layered patterns with radial symmetry, top-down view on a soft neutral background, hyper-detailed organic textures and subtle shadows, photorealistic, 8K masterpiece.”

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