Magic Hour

image_to_video_create_video

What this API does

Create the same Image To Video you can make in the browser, but programmatically, so you can automate it, run it at scale, or connect it to your own app or workflow.

Good for

Automation and batch processing
Adding image to video into apps, pipelines, or tools

How it works (3 steps)

Upload your inputs (video, image, or audio) with Generate Upload URLs and copy the file_path.
Send a request to create a image to video job with the basic fields.
Check the job status until it's complete, then download the result from downloads.

Key options

Inputs: usually a file, sometimes a YouTube link, depending on project type
Resolution: free users are limited to 576px; higher plans unlock HD and larger sizes
Extra fields: e.g. face_swap_mode, start_seconds/end_seconds, or a text prompt

Cost
Credits are only charged for the frames that actually render. You'll see an estimate when the job is queued, and the final total after it's done.

For detailed examples, see the product page.

MCP guidance:

This starts an async video generation job and returns id plus credits_charged immediately. If the user wants the finished result, call the wait_for_video_project helper with the returned id, or poll the matching GET /v1/video-projects/{id} endpoint until status is complete, error, or canceled. Completed projects include downloads with direct URLs. The custom wait helper also returns exact_download_urls separately from expiration metadata.
For *_file_path values, prefer an existing Magic Hour file path or a file_path returned by the upload-URL endpoint after the file bytes are uploaded. Direct public media URLs may work when they are stable, fetchable, and return raw file bytes, but hotlinked URLs can fail; when in doubt, use the presigned upload flow first and pass the returned file_path.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`name`	No	Give your video a custom name for easy identification.	Image To Video - dateTime
`audio`	No	Whether to include audio in the video. Defaults to `false` if not specified. Audio support varies by model: * `gemini-omni-1.1`: Not supported * `kling-2.6`: Not supported * `kling-3.0`: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled * `ltx-2.3`: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * `ltx-2.5`: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * `minimax-h3`: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * `seedance-1.5`: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled * `seedance-2.0`: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * `seedance-2.0-mini`: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * `seedance-2.5`: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * `sora-2`: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * `veo3.1`: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled * `veo3.1-lite`: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled * `wan-2.2`: Not supported * `wan-3.0`: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio
`model`	No	The AI model to use for video generation. * `default`: uses our currently recommended model for general use. For paid tiers, defaults to `kling-3.0`. For free tiers, it defaults to `ltx-2.5`. * `gemini-omni-1.1`: Best for precise short clips, first/last frames, and high-resolution output. * `kling-2.6`: Best for action, motion blur, and controlled camera moves. * `kling-3.0`: Best for cinematic stories, references, and optional audio. * `ltx-2.3`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration. * `ltx-2.5`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration. * `minimax-h3`: Great for reference-driven clips with native audio and longer durations. * `seedance-1.5`: Best for smooth, consistent motion with an end frame. * `seedance-2.0`: Best for reference-led clips with precise subject control. * `seedance-2.0-mini`: Faster reference-led clips with consistent motion and audio. * `seedance-2.5`: Best for premium realism, detail, and natural motion. * `sora-2`: Best for creative concepts and longer clips with audio. * `veo3.1`: Best for romantic interactions and expressive action, with realistic detail. * `veo3.1-lite`: Balanced realism and audio at a lower cost than Veo 3.1. * `wan-2.2`: Best for physical motion, action, and camera movement. * `wan-3.0`: High-quality video with native audio, long clips, and end-frame control. If you specify the deprecated model value that includes the `-audio` suffix, this will be the same as included `audio` as `true`.	default
`style`	No	Attributed used to dictate the style of the output
`assets`	Yes	Provide the assets for image-to-video. Sora 2 only supports images with an aspect ratio of `9:16` or `16:9`.
`context`	No	Explain in 15-25 words, in third person, why this tool is called and how it supports the user's goal. For analytics only. You MUST describe only the abstract purpose of the tool call. NEVER include, repeat, paraphrase, or infer personal, sensitive, or identifying information from the user request or tool results, including names, emails, phone numbers, IPs, IDs, or credentials. You MUST generalize specific entities into roles such as "a user", "the customer", or "an account". Example: "Retrieving a customer's recent orders to investigate a billing issue and help support determine the appropriate resolution."
`resolution`	No	Controls the output video resolution. Defaults to `720p` on paid tiers and `480p` on free tiers. * `gemini-omni-1.1`: Supports 360p, 720p, 1080p, 4k. * `kling-2.6`: Supports 720p, 1080p. * `kling-3.0`: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k. * `ltx-2.3`: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * `ltx-2.5`: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * `minimax-h3`: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * `seedance-1.5`: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * `seedance-2.0`: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4k. * `seedance-2.0-mini`: Supports 480p, 720p. * `seedance-2.5`: Supports 480p, 720p. * `sora-2`: Supports 720p. * `veo3.1`: Supports 720p, 1080p. * `veo3.1-lite`: Supports 720p, 1080p. * `wan-2.2`: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * `wan-3.0`: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.
`end_seconds`	Yes	The total duration of the output video in seconds. Supported durations depend on the chosen model: * `gemini-omni-1.1`: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 * `kling-2.6`: 5, 10 * `kling-3.0`: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 * `ltx-2.3`: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 * `ltx-2.5`: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 * `minimax-h3`: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 * `seedance-1.5`: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 * `seedance-2.0`: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 * `seedance-2.0-mini`: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 * `seedance-2.5`: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 * `sora-2`: 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 * `veo3.1`: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 * `veo3.1-lite`: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 * `wan-2.2`: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 * `wan-3.0`: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes	Unique ID of the video. Use it with the [Get video Project API](https://docs.magichour.ai/api-reference/video-projects/get-video-details) to fetch status and downloads.
`credits_charged`	Yes	The amount of credits deducted from your account to generate the video. If the status is not 'complete', this value is an estimate and may be adjusted upon completion based on the actual FPS of the output video. If video generation fails, credits will be refunded, and this field will be updated to include the refund.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed6 schema fields changedSep 18, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / assets / properties / end_image_file_path / description

Previous value: -"The image to use as the last frame of the video.\n\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Supports 360p, 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 1080p.\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Not supported\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`sora-2`**: Not supported\n* **`veo3.1`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. Requires a duration of 8 seconds or less.\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. Requires a duration of 8 seconds or less.\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Not supported\n"New value: +"The image to use as the last frame of the video.\n\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Supports 360p, 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 1080p.\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Not supported\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`sora-2`**: Not supported\n* **`veo3.1`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. Requires a duration of 8 seconds or less.\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. Requires a duration of 8 seconds or less.\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Not supported\n* **`wan-3.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n"

changedInput schema / properties / audio / description

Previous value: -"Whether to include audio in the video. Defaults to `false` if not specified.\n\nAudio support varies by model:\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Not supported\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Not supported\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`sora-2`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`veo3.1`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Not supported\n"New value: +"Whether to include audio in the video. Defaults to `false` if not specified.\n\nAudio support varies by model:\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Not supported\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Not supported\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`sora-2`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`veo3.1`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Not supported\n* **`wan-3.0`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n"

changedInput schema / properties / end_seconds / description

Previous value: -"The total duration of the output video in seconds. Supported durations depend on the chosen model:\n\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\n* **`kling-2.6`**: 5, 10\n* **`kling-3.0`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60\n* **`minimax-h3`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30\n* **`sora-2`**: 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60\n* **`veo3.1`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56\n* **`wan-2.2`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15\n"New value: +"The total duration of the output video in seconds. Supported durations depend on the chosen model:\n\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\n* **`kling-2.6`**: 5, 10\n* **`kling-3.0`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60\n* **`minimax-h3`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30\n* **`sora-2`**: 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60\n* **`veo3.1`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56\n* **`wan-2.2`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15\n* **`wan-3.0`**: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30\n"

changedInput schema / properties / model / description

Previous value: -"The AI model to use for video generation.\n\n* `default`: uses our currently recommended model for general use. For paid tiers, defaults to `kling-3.0`. For free tiers, it defaults to `ltx-2.5`.\n* `gemini-omni-1.1`: Best for precise short clips, first/last frames, and high-resolution output.\n* `kling-2.6`: Best for action, motion blur, and controlled camera moves.\n* `kling-3.0`: Best for cinematic stories, references, and optional audio.\n* `ltx-2.3`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `ltx-2.5`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `minimax-h3`: Great for reference-driven clips with native audio and longer durations.\n* `seedance-1.5`: Best for smooth, consistent motion with an end frame.\n* `seedance-2.0`: Best for reference-led clips with precise subject control.\n* `seedance-2.0-mini`: Faster reference-led clips with consistent motion and audio.\n* `seedance-2.5`: Best for premium realism, detail, and natural motion.\n* `sora-2`: Best for creative concepts and longer clips with audio.\n* `veo3.1`: Best for romantic interactions and expressive action, with realistic detail.\n* `veo3.1-lite`: Balanced realism and audio at a lower cost than Veo 3.1.\n* `wan-2.2`: Best for physical motion, action, and camera movement.\n\nIf you specify the deprecated model value that includes the `-audio` suffix, this will be the same as included `audio` as `true`."New value: +"The AI model to use for video generation.\n\n* `default`: uses our currently recommended model for general use. For paid tiers, defaults to `kling-3.0`. For free tiers, it defaults to `ltx-2.5`.\n* `gemini-omni-1.1`: Best for precise short clips, first/last frames, and high-resolution output.\n* `kling-2.6`: Best for action, motion blur, and controlled camera moves.\n* `kling-3.0`: Best for cinematic stories, references, and optional audio.\n* `ltx-2.3`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `ltx-2.5`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `minimax-h3`: Great for reference-driven clips with native audio and longer durations.\n* `seedance-1.5`: Best for smooth, consistent motion with an end frame.\n* `seedance-2.0`: Best for reference-led clips with precise subject control.\n* `seedance-2.0-mini`: Faster reference-led clips with consistent motion and audio.\n* `seedance-2.5`: Best for premium realism, detail, and natural motion.\n* `sora-2`: Best for creative concepts and longer clips with audio.\n* `veo3.1`: Best for romantic interactions and expressive action, with realistic detail.\n* `veo3.1-lite`: Balanced realism and audio at a lower cost than Veo 3.1.\n* `wan-2.2`: Best for physical motion, action, and camera movement.\n* `wan-3.0`: High-quality video with native audio, long clips, and end-frame control.\n\nIf you specify the deprecated model value that includes the `-audio` suffix, this will be the same as included `audio` as `true`."

changedInput schema / properties / model / enum

Previous value: -[
-  "default",
-  "ltx-2",
-  "ltx-2.5",
-  "minimax-h3",
-  "wan-2.2",
-  "seedance-1.5",
-  "seedance-2.0",
-  "seedance-2.0-mini",
-  "seedance-2.5",
-  "kling-2.5",
-  "kling-2.6",
-  "kling-3.0",
-  "gemini-omni-1.1",
-  "veo3.1",
-  "veo3.1-lite",
-  "sora-2",
-  "kling-1.6",
-  "ltx-2.3",
-  "seedance",
-  "kling-2.5-audio",
-  "veo3.1-audio"
-]New value: +[
+  "default",
+  "ltx-2",
+  "ltx-2.5",
+  "minimax-h3",
+  "wan-3.0",
+  "wan-2.2",
+  "seedance-1.5",
+  "seedance-2.0",
+  "seedance-2.0-mini",
+  "seedance-2.5",
+  "kling-2.5",
+  "kling-2.6",
+  "kling-3.0",
+  "gemini-omni-1.1",
+  "veo3.1",
+  "veo3.1-lite",
+  "sora-2",
+  "kling-1.6",
+  "ltx-2.3",
+  "seedance",
+  "kling-2.5-audio",
+  "veo3.1-audio"
+]

changedInput schema / properties / resolution / description

Previous value: -"Controls the output video resolution. Defaults to `720p` on paid tiers and `480p` on free tiers.\n\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Supports 360p, 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`sora-2`**: Supports 720p.\n* **`veo3.1`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n"New value: +"Controls the output video resolution. Defaults to `720p` on paid tiers and `480p` on free tiers.\n\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Supports 360p, 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`sora-2`**: Supports 720p.\n* **`veo3.1`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`wan-3.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n"

Changed1 schema field changedSep 12, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / model / enum

Previous value: -[
-  "default",
-  "ltx-2",
-  "ltx-2.3",
-  "ltx-2.5",
-  "minimax-h3",
-  "wan-2.2",
-  "seedance-1.5",
-  "seedance-2.0",
-  "seedance-2.0-mini",
-  "seedance-2.5",
-  "kling-2.5",
-  "kling-2.6",
-  "kling-3.0",
-  "gemini-omni-1.1",
-  "veo3.1",
-  "veo3.1-lite",
-  "sora-2",
-  "kling-1.6",
-  "seedance",
-  "kling-2.5-audio",
-  "veo3.1-audio"
-]New value: +[
+  "default",
+  "ltx-2",
+  "ltx-2.5",
+  "minimax-h3",
+  "wan-2.2",
+  "seedance-1.5",
+  "seedance-2.0",
+  "seedance-2.0-mini",
+  "seedance-2.5",
+  "kling-2.5",
+  "kling-2.6",
+  "kling-3.0",
+  "gemini-omni-1.1",
+  "veo3.1",
+  "veo3.1-lite",
+  "sora-2",
+  "kling-1.6",
+  "ltx-2.3",
+  "seedance",
+  "kling-2.5-audio",
+  "veo3.1-audio"
+]

Changed1 schema field changedSep 11, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / context

Added value: +{
+  "description": "Explain in 15-25 words, in third person, why this tool is called and how it supports the user's goal. For analytics only. You MUST describe only the abstract purpose of the tool call. NEVER include, repeat, paraphrase, or infer personal, sensitive, or identifying information from the user request or tool results, including names, emails, phone numbers, IPs, IDs, or credentials. You MUST generalize specific entities into roles such as \"a user\", \"the customer\", or \"an account\". Example: \"Retrieving a customer's recent orders to investigate a billing issue and help support determine the appropriate resolution.\"",
+  "type": "string"
+}

Changed2 schema fields changedSep 5, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / model / description

Previous value: -"The AI model to use for video generation.\n\n* `default`: uses our currently recommended model for general use. For paid tiers, defaults to `kling-3.0`. For free tiers, it defaults to `ltx-2.3`.\n* `gemini-omni-1.1`: Best for precise short clips, first/last frames, and high-resolution output.\n* `kling-2.6`: Best for action, motion blur, and controlled camera moves.\n* `kling-3.0`: Best for cinematic stories, references, and optional audio.\n* `ltx-2.3`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `ltx-2.5`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `minimax-h3`: Great for reference-driven clips with native audio and longer durations.\n* `seedance-1.5`: Best for smooth, consistent motion with an end frame.\n* `seedance-2.0`: Best for reference-led clips with precise subject control.\n* `seedance-2.0-mini`: Faster reference-led clips with consistent motion and audio.\n* `seedance-2.5`: Best for premium realism, detail, and natural motion.\n* `sora-2`: Best for creative concepts and longer clips with audio.\n* `veo3.1`: Best for romantic interactions and expressive action, with realistic detail.\n* `veo3.1-lite`: Balanced realism and audio at a lower cost than Veo 3.1.\n* `wan-2.2`: Best for physical motion, action, and camera movement.\n\nIf you specify the deprecated model value that includes the `-audio` suffix, this will be the same as included `audio` as `true`."New value: +"The AI model to use for video generation.\n\n* `default`: uses our currently recommended model for general use. For paid tiers, defaults to `kling-3.0`. For free tiers, it defaults to `ltx-2.5`.\n* `gemini-omni-1.1`: Best for precise short clips, first/last frames, and high-resolution output.\n* `kling-2.6`: Best for action, motion blur, and controlled camera moves.\n* `kling-3.0`: Best for cinematic stories, references, and optional audio.\n* `ltx-2.3`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `ltx-2.5`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `minimax-h3`: Great for reference-driven clips with native audio and longer durations.\n* `seedance-1.5`: Best for smooth, consistent motion with an end frame.\n* `seedance-2.0`: Best for reference-led clips with precise subject control.\n* `seedance-2.0-mini`: Faster reference-led clips with consistent motion and audio.\n* `seedance-2.5`: Best for premium realism, detail, and natural motion.\n* `sora-2`: Best for creative concepts and longer clips with audio.\n* `veo3.1`: Best for romantic interactions and expressive action, with realistic detail.\n* `veo3.1-lite`: Balanced realism and audio at a lower cost than Veo 3.1.\n* `wan-2.2`: Best for physical motion, action, and camera movement.\n\nIf you specify the deprecated model value that includes the `-audio` suffix, this will be the same as included `audio` as `true`."

changedInput schema / properties / resolution / enum

Previous value: -[
-  "480p",
-  "720p",
-  "1080p",
-  "4k"
-]New value: +[
+  "360p",
+  "480p",
+  "720p",
+  "1080p",
+  "4k"
+]

Changed6 schema fields changedSep 2, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / assets / properties / end_image_file_path / description

Previous value: -"The image to use as the last frame of the video.\n\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 1080p.\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Not supported\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`sora-2`**: Not supported\n* **`veo3.1`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. Requires a duration of 8 seconds or less.\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. Requires a duration of 8 seconds or less.\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Not supported\n"New value: +"The image to use as the last frame of the video.\n\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Supports 360p, 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 1080p.\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Not supported\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`sora-2`**: Not supported\n* **`veo3.1`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. Requires a duration of 8 seconds or less.\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. Requires a duration of 8 seconds or less.\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Not supported\n"

changedInput schema / properties / audio / description

Previous value: -"Whether to include audio in the video. Defaults to `false` if not specified.\n\nAudio support varies by model:\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Not supported\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`sora-2`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`veo3.1`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Not supported\n"New value: +"Whether to include audio in the video. Defaults to `false` if not specified.\n\nAudio support varies by model:\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Not supported\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Not supported\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`sora-2`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio\n* **`veo3.1`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Not supported\n"

changedInput schema / properties / end_seconds / description

Previous value: -"The total duration of the output video in seconds. Supported durations depend on the chosen model:\n\n* **`kling-2.6`**: 5, 10\n* **`kling-3.0`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30\n* **`minimax-h3`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30\n* **`sora-2`**: 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60\n* **`veo3.1`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56\n* **`wan-2.2`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15\n"New value: +"The total duration of the output video in seconds. Supported durations depend on the chosen model:\n\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\n* **`kling-2.6`**: 5, 10\n* **`kling-3.0`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60\n* **`minimax-h3`**: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30\n* **`sora-2`**: 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60\n* **`veo3.1`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56\n* **`wan-2.2`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15\n"

changedInput schema / properties / model / description

Previous value: -"The AI model to use for video generation.\n\n* `default`: uses our currently recommended model for general use. For paid tiers, defaults to `kling-3.0`. For free tiers, it defaults to `ltx-2.3`.\n* `kling-2.6`: Great for action, motion blur, and camera moves.\n* `kling-3.0`: Best overall quality for cinematic storytelling.\n* `ltx-2.3`: Fastest output. Best for rapid iteration.\n* `minimax-h3`: Reference-driven video with native audio.\n* `seedance-1.5`: Smooth, consistent motion with precision.\n* `seedance-2.0`: Top quality with reference-to-video control.\n* `seedance-2.0-mini`: Fast, consistent video with strong motion quality\n* `seedance-2.5`: Highest quality with superior realism, detail, and motion\n* `sora-2`: Open AI's model. Great for creativity and viral clips.\n* `veo3.1`: Google's model. Highest realism and detail.\n* `veo3.1-lite`: Veo quality at a more accessible cost.\n* `wan-2.2`: Strong physics, camera moves, and motion.\n\nIf you specify the deprecated model value that includes the `-audio` suffix, this will be the same as included `audio` as `true`."New value: +"The AI model to use for video generation.\n\n* `default`: uses our currently recommended model for general use. For paid tiers, defaults to `kling-3.0`. For free tiers, it defaults to `ltx-2.3`.\n* `gemini-omni-1.1`: Best for precise short clips, first/last frames, and high-resolution output.\n* `kling-2.6`: Best for action, motion blur, and controlled camera moves.\n* `kling-3.0`: Best for cinematic stories, references, and optional audio.\n* `ltx-2.3`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `ltx-2.5`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration.\n* `minimax-h3`: Great for reference-driven clips with native audio and longer durations.\n* `seedance-1.5`: Best for smooth, consistent motion with an end frame.\n* `seedance-2.0`: Best for reference-led clips with precise subject control.\n* `seedance-2.0-mini`: Faster reference-led clips with consistent motion and audio.\n* `seedance-2.5`: Best for premium realism, detail, and natural motion.\n* `sora-2`: Best for creative concepts and longer clips with audio.\n* `veo3.1`: Best for romantic interactions and expressive action, with realistic detail.\n* `veo3.1-lite`: Balanced realism and audio at a lower cost than Veo 3.1.\n* `wan-2.2`: Best for physical motion, action, and camera movement.\n\nIf you specify the deprecated model value that includes the `-audio` suffix, this will be the same as included `audio` as `true`."

changedInput schema / properties / model / enum

Previous value: -[
-  "default",
-  "ltx-2",
-  "ltx-2.3",
-  "minimax-h3",
-  "wan-2.2",
-  "seedance-1.5",
-  "seedance-2.0",
-  "seedance-2.0-mini",
-  "seedance-2.5",
-  "kling-2.5",
-  "kling-2.6",
-  "kling-3.0",
-  "veo3.1",
-  "veo3.1-lite",
-  "sora-2",
-  "kling-1.6",
-  "seedance",
-  "kling-2.5-audio",
-  "veo3.1-audio"
-]New value: +[
+  "default",
+  "ltx-2",
+  "ltx-2.3",
+  "ltx-2.5",
+  "minimax-h3",
+  "wan-2.2",
+  "seedance-1.5",
+  "seedance-2.0",
+  "seedance-2.0-mini",
+  "seedance-2.5",
+  "kling-2.5",
+  "kling-2.6",
+  "kling-3.0",
+  "gemini-omni-1.1",
+  "veo3.1",
+  "veo3.1-lite",
+  "sora-2",
+  "kling-1.6",
+  "seedance",
+  "kling-2.5-audio",
+  "veo3.1-audio"
+]

changedInput schema / properties / resolution / description

Previous value: -"Controls the output video resolution. Defaults to `720p` on paid tiers and `480p` on free tiers.\n\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`sora-2`**: Supports 720p.\n* **`veo3.1`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n"New value: +"Controls the output video resolution. Defaults to `720p` on paid tiers and `480p` on free tiers.\n\n* **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Supports 360p, 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k.\n* **`ltx-2.3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`ltx-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`minimax-h3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n* **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p.\n* **`sora-2`**: Supports 720p.\n* **`veo3.1`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 720p, 1080p.\n* **`wan-2.2`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p.\n"

First observedSep 1, 2026

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A4.3/5.0

Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations present, the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it delivers: it discloses that the call starts an async job returning id plus credits_charged immediately, lists terminal statuses (complete, error, canceled), and explains cost accounting per rendered frame. File-path handling (prefer upload-endpoint paths over hotlinked URLs) is also surfaced. The only blemish is the "576px" free-tier claim, which doesn't match the schema's resolution enum, but the core async and cost traits are transparent.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is long but well organized with scannable headers ("What this API does", "Good for", "How it works", "Key options", "Cost", "MCP guidance"), and the essential purpose is front-loaded. Every major section earns its place except the "Key options" bullet list, which recycles generic examples from other products and introduces inaccuracies like the 576px limit. A tighter pass removing that boilerplate would push this to a 5.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (8 parameters, nested assets/style objects, per-model constraints), the combination of a 100%-covered schema and this description is nearly complete: workflow steps, async return values, polling helper, downloads, cost, and file-path flow are all covered. The output schema handles return values, so their absence from the description is not a gap. Minor factual mismatches (576px claim, non-applicable input examples) keep it from a perfect 5.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, and each parameter (model, resolution, end_seconds, assets, audio) already carries detailed per-model constraints, so the baseline is 3. The description adds marginal extra meaning via the file_path preference guidance and input-type hints, but the "Key options" examples (face_swap_mode, start_seconds/end_seconds, YouTube links) reference fields that do not exist in this schema. Net effect: the schema does the heavy lifting and the description neither compensates for a gap nor adds substantial new meaning.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description opens with "Create the same Image To Video you can make in the browser, but programmatically," giving a specific verb, resource, and intent. This clearly separates it from sibling creation tools such as text_to_video_create_video and video_to_video_create_video, so an agent can disambiguate by purpose alone. The heading "What this API does" front-loads the operative statement.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The "Good for" section explicitly names the intended use cases: automation, batch processing, and embedding image-to-video into apps or pipelines. The MCP guidance adds a concrete post-call workflow, instructing the agent to call wait_for_video_project with the returned id when a finished result is needed. It stops short of a 5 because it never states exclusions or names alternatives (e.g., when to choose text_to_video instead).

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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