What is Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is xAI's next-generation AI image-to-video model, officially released May 31, 2026. It animates input images into cinematic video clips up to 15 seconds at 480p or 720p, with native audio generated in sync.
Feature
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Native Audio Generation: Dialogue, ambient sound, and music are generated in-sync with the video — no separate audio pipeline needed.
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Advanced Face Accuracy: Blind testing showed substantial gains in face realism.
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Temporal Coherence & Video Extend: Chain multiple clips into longer narratives using the Extend Video feature.
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Improved Photorealism & Lighting Quality: Lighting and textures look noticeably sharper than v1.0, with more accurate physical lighting and material detail.
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Superior Motion Control: Optional motion prompts guide camera moves, subject actions, and atmosphere while preserving your source image.
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Faster Generation & Wider API: A 15-second clip typically renders in about 15 seconds — roughly 2× faster than v1.0.
How to Use Grok Imagine Video 1.5
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Upload Your Source Image: Upload a JPEG, PNG, or WebP as your starting frame.
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Add a Motion Prompt: Describe how you want the image to move.
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Generate with Native Audio: Your video renders in ~15 seconds at 480p or 720p — with ambient audio generated automatically.
Price
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 uses credits consumed per second of output:
- 480p costs 2 credits/sec
- 720p costs 4 credits/sec. Credit packs:
- 100 credits ($9.9),
- 330 ($29.9),
- 600 ($49.9),
- and 1,250 ($99.9).
Helpful Tips
- Use Grok Imagine Video 1.5 for advertising & brand video, UGC & social content, product animation & e-commerce, film & narrative pre-viz, game & app trailers, and developer & API workflows.
- Leverage the daily free uses of Grok Imagine Video 1.5 document reading, and native audio generation, users can explore a vast range of AI-powered tools to support various tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Grok Imagine Video 1.5?: Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is xAI's next-generation AI image-to-video model.
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How much does Grok Imagine Video 1.5 cost?: Grok Imagine Video 1.5 uses credits consumed per second of output.
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How does Grok Imagine Video 1.5 compare to Kling 3.0?: Grok Imagine Video 1.5 outranks Kling 3.0 on the Arena.ai image-to-video leaderboard.
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What file formats does Grok Imagine Video 1.5 accept?: Grok Imagine Video 1.5 accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP images as input.
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Is Grok Imagine Video 1.5 free to try?: You can try Grok Imagine Video 1.5 at no upfront cost — new users receive 12 credits on signup.