Grok Imagine Video

AI Video Generation Model

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xAI's video generation model based on the Aurora architecture, supporting text-to-video, image-to-video, and video editing with native audio-visual synthesis at up to 720p

15 seconds
Max Video Duration
Supported Modes
Text to Video Image to Video Video to Video
Active

Details

Model ID
grok-imagine-video
Also known as: grok-video
Creator
xAI
Family
grok-imagine
Released
February 2026
Tags
video-generation text-to-video image-to-video video-editing audio-generation
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Available at 1 provider

Starting from

$0.050 /second via Replicate

Prices shown are in USD

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Provider Performance

Fastest generation through replicate at 379ms median latency with 100.0% success rate.

Aggregated from real API requests over the last 30 days.

Generation Time

replicate
379ms p95: 1,759ms

Success Rate

replicate
100.0%
101 / 101 requests

Provider Rankings

# Provider p50 Gen Time p95 Gen Time Success Rate TTFB (p50)
1 replicate 379ms 1,759ms 100.0%
Data updated every 15 minutes. Based on all API requests through Lumenfall over the last 30 days.

Providers & Pricing (1)

Grok Imagine Video is available exclusively through Replicate, starting at $0.05/video.

Replicate
Text to Video Image to Video Video to Video
replicate/grok-imagine-video
Provider Model ID: xai/grok-imagine-video
$0.050 /second

grok-video API Async video generation

Lumenfall provides an OpenAI-compatible API for generating 720p videos, performing image-to-video transformations, and executing video edits using Grok Imagine Video.

Base URL
https://api.lumenfall.ai/v1
Model
grok-imagine-video

Code Examples

Video to Video

/v1/videos/generations
# Step 1: Submit video-to-video request
VIDEO_ID=$(curl -s -X POST \
  https://api.lumenfall.ai/v1/videos \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $LUMENFALL_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "grok-imagine-video",
    "prompt": "Apply cinematic color grading to @Video1",
    "video_url": "https://example.com/source.mp4",
    "keep_audio": true,
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9"
  }' | jq -r '.id')
echo "Video ID: $VIDEO_ID"
# Step 2: Poll for completion
while true; do
  RESULT=$(curl -s \
    https://api.lumenfall.ai/v1/videos/$VIDEO_ID \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $LUMENFALL_API_KEY")
  STATUS=$(echo $RESULT | jq -r '.status')
  echo "Status: $STATUS"
  if [ "$STATUS" = "completed" ]; then
    echo $RESULT | jq -r '.output.url'
    break
  elif [ "$STATUS" = "failed" ]; then
    echo $RESULT | jq -r '.error.message'
    break
  fi
  sleep 5
done

Parameter Reference

Required Supported Not available

Core Parameters

Parameter Type Description Modes
prompt string Required. Text prompt for video generation
T2V I2V V2V
duration number Video duration in seconds
T2V I2V V2V

Size & Layout

Parameter Type Description Modes
size string Video dimensions as WxH pixels (e.g. "1920x1080") or aspect ratio (e.g. "16:9")
auto 1365x768 768x1365 1254x836 836x1254 887x1182 1024x1024 1183x887
WxH determines both shape and scale (aspect_ratio and resolution are ignored when size is provided). W:H format is equivalent to aspect_ratio.
T2V I2V V2V
aspect_ratio string Aspect ratio of the output video (e.g. "16:9", "1:1")
auto 9:16 2:3 3:4 1:1 4:3 3:2 16:9
Controls shape independently of scale. Use with resolution to control both. If size is also provided, size takes precedence. Any ratio is accepted and mapped to the nearest supported value.
T2V I2V V2V
resolution string Output resolution tier (e.g. "1K", "4K")
auto 1K
Controls scale independently of shape. Higher tiers produce larger videos and cost more. If size is also provided, size takes precedence for scale. Any tier is accepted and mapped to the nearest supported value.
T2V I2V V2V
Output size aspect_ratio + resolution
Flexible
Auto "auto" Model chooses optimal dimensions
1K 7 sizes
Output size aspect_ratio + resolution
1183 × 887 "1183x887" or "4:3" + "1K"
1024 × 1024 "1024x1024" or "1:1" + "1K"
887 × 1182 "887x1182" or "3:4" + "1K"
836 × 1254 "836x1254" or "2:3" + "1K"
1254 × 836 "1254x836" or "3:2" + "1K"
768 × 1365 "768x1365" or "9:16" + "1K"
1365 × 768 "1365x768" or "16:9" + "1K"

How these parameters work

size

Exact pixel dimensions

"1920x1080"
aspect_ratio

Shape only, default scale

"16:9"
resolution

Scale tier, preserves shape

"1K"

Priority when combined

size aspect_ratio + resolution aspect_ratio resolution

size is most specific and always wins. aspect_ratio and resolution control shape and scale independently.

How matching works

Shape matching – we pick the closest supported ratio. Ask for 7:1 on a model with 4:1 and 8:1, you get 8:1.
Scale matching – providers use different tier formats: K tiers (0.5K 1K 2K 4K) or megapixel tiers (0.25 1). If the exact tier isn't available, you get the nearest one.
Dimension clamping – if a model has pixel limits, we clamp dimensions to fit and keep the aspect ratio intact.

Media Inputs

Parameter Type Description Modes
input_reference array Required for I2V. Input image(s) to animate into video
T2V I2V V2V
input_video string Required. Input video URL to transform
T2V I2V V2V

Output & Format

Parameter Type Description Modes
n integer Number of videos to generate
Default: 1
Gateway generates multiple videos in parallel even if provider only supports 1.
T2V I2V V2V

Parameter Normalization

How we handle parameters across different providers

Not every provider speaks the same language. When you send a parameter, we handle it in one of four ways depending on what the model supports:

Behavior What happens Example
passthrough Sent as-is to the provider style, quality
renamed Same value, mapped to the field name the provider expects prompt
converted Transformed to the provider's native format size
emulated Works even if the provider has no concept of it n, response_format

Parameters we don't recognize pass straight through to the upstream API, so provider-specific options still work.

Grok Imagine Video FAQ

How much does Grok Imagine Video cost?

Grok Imagine Video starts at $0.05 per video through Lumenfall. Pricing varies by provider. Lumenfall does not add any markup to provider pricing.

How do I use Grok Imagine Video via API?

You can use Grok Imagine Video through Lumenfall's OpenAI-compatible API. Send requests to the unified endpoint with model ID "grok-imagine-video". Code examples are available in Python, JavaScript, and cURL.

Which providers offer Grok Imagine Video?

Grok Imagine Video is available through Replicate on Lumenfall. Lumenfall automatically routes requests to the best available provider.

Overview

Grok Imagine Video is a high-fidelity video generation model developed by xAI, designed to produce video content with integrated, synchronized audio. Built on the proprietary Aurora architecture, the model supports multiple input modalities including text-to-video, image-to-video, and direct video editing. It is distinctive for its native audio-visual synthesis, meaning the model generates temporal audio that aligns with the visual motion rather than adding a separate soundtrack post-generation.

Strengths

  • Native Audio-Visual Synthesis: The model generates synchronized spatial and temporal audio concurrently with the video frames, ensuring that sound effects match the actions on screen.
  • Multi-Modal Flexibility: It handles three distinct workflows (text prompts, image-to-video animation, and video-to-video editing) within a single unified framework.
  • Temporal Consistency: The Aurora architecture maintains stable object identity and physical logic across sequences, reducing the “morphing” artifacts common in earlier generation diffusion models.
  • Resolution and Quality: Capable of outputting video at up to 720p resolution, balancing computational efficiency with visual detail suitable for social media and web content.

Limitations

  • Resolution Ceiling: While 720p is effective for many applications, it falls short of the 1080p or 4K standards required for cinematic production or high-end commercial use.
  • Action Duration: Like most current generative video models, it is optimized for short-form clips; maintaining narrative or structural coherence over extended durations (e.g., several minutes) remains a challenge.
  • Inference Latency: The computational demands of native audio-visual generation may result in longer wait times compared to visual-only models.

Technical Background

Grok Imagine Video is built on xAI’s Aurora architecture, a specialized framework designed for high-dimensional temporal data. Unlike models that layer audio on top of finished video, Aurora utilizes a joint embedding space that treats audio and video as co-dependent signals during the generation process. This approach allows the model to “understand” the relationship between physics, motion, and sound within a single transformer-based or diffusion-variant bottleneck.

Best For

This model is ideal for creating short-form social media content, rapid prototyping for advertisements, and animating still photography with realistic environmental sound. It is a strong choice for developers who need “all-in-one” asset generation where visual motion and audio cues must be perfectly aligned without manual editing. Grok Imagine Video is available for testing and integration through Lumenfall’s unified API and playground, allowing for seamless incorporation into automated media pipelines.

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