Grok Imagine Video API
videoVideo generation by xai
xAI text-to-video and image-to-video model with audio generation.
Call Grok Imagine Video from Node.js, Python, or any HTTP client. No GPU provisioning, no cold starts, no Docker images — just an API key and a prompt.
Free credits included. Powering 1M+ generations daily.
Start in 60 seconds
Install the official SDK for Node.js or Python, drop in your API key, and generate your first video.
npm install getimg-ai
import GetimgAI from "getimg-ai";
const client = new GetimgAI();
const submission = await client.videos.generations.create({
model: "grok-imagine-video",
prompt: "tesla cybertruck, made out of tiny dust-like voxels, purple monochrome, camera slowly spins showcasing the vehicle",
aspect_ratio: "16:9",
resolution: "720p",
duration: 6
});
const requestId = submission.id;
// Poll
let result;
while (true) {
result = await client.videos.generations.retrieve(requestId);
if (result.status === "completed") break;
if (result.status === "failed") {
throw new Error(result.error.message);
}
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 5000));
}
console.log(result.data[0].url);How Grok Imagine Video API works
Submit a generation request, poll for completion, download the video.
Send a request
POST to /v2/videos/generations with your prompt, duration, and resolution.
Get your video
Poll the status endpoint. When it completes, download the video from the returned URL.
What you can build with Grok Imagine Video
Every example uses the same authentication and works with the official getimg-ai and getimg SDKs, or plain HTTP.
Text to video
Generate a video using just a text prompt.
import GetimgAI from "getimg-ai";
const client = new GetimgAI();
const submission = await client.videos.generations.create({
model: "grok-imagine-video",
prompt: "tesla cybertruck, made out of tiny dust-like voxels, purple monochrome, camera slowly spins showcasing the vehicle",
aspect_ratio: "16:9",
resolution: "720p",
duration: 6
});
const requestId = submission.id;
// Poll
let result;
while (true) {
result = await client.videos.generations.retrieve(requestId);
if (result.status === "completed") break;
if (result.status === "failed") {
throw new Error(result.error.message);
}
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 5000));
}
console.log(result.data[0].url);Image to video
Animate a still image as the starting frame.
import GetimgAI from "getimg-ai";
const client = new GetimgAI();
const submission = await client.videos.generations.create({
model: "grok-imagine-video",
prompt: "Animate the scene with subtle camera movement and natural motion.",
aspect_ratio: "16:9",
resolution: "720p",
duration: 6,
images: [
{
url: "https://your-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/first.png",
role: "first_frame"
}
]
});
const requestId = submission.id;
// Poll
let result;
while (true) {
result = await client.videos.generations.retrieve(requestId);
if (result.status === "completed") break;
if (result.status === "failed") {
throw new Error(result.error.message);
}
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 5000));
}
console.log(result.data[0].url);Reference image
Guide the generation with a character, style, or content reference.
import GetimgAI from "getimg-ai";
const client = new GetimgAI();
const submission = await client.videos.generations.create({
model: "grok-imagine-video",
prompt: "A cinematic shot inspired by the provided reference image.",
aspect_ratio: "16:9",
resolution: "720p",
duration: 6,
images: [
{
url: "https://your-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/reference.png",
role: "reference_image"
}
]
});
const requestId = submission.id;
// Poll
let result;
while (true) {
result = await client.videos.generations.retrieve(requestId);
if (result.status === "completed") break;
if (result.status === "failed") {
throw new Error(result.error.message);
}
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 5000));
}
console.log(result.data[0].url);Grok Imagine Video pricing
Pay per video. No subscriptions, no minimums, no idle GPU costs.
Grok Imagine Video
$0.06 – $0.08 /second
/v2/videos/generationsxAI text-to-video and image-to-video model with audio generation.
| Resolution | Price | 5s videos for $10 |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.06 /second | 33 |
| 720p | $0.08 /second | 25 |
More from xai
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Grok Imagine Video API — frequently asked questions
How do I use the Grok Imagine Video API?
Install the official Node.js (npm install getimg-ai) or Python (pip install getimg) SDK, or call the endpoint directly over HTTP from any client.
Make a POST request to /v2/videos/generations with your API key and a JSON body containing the model ID (grok-imagine-video) and a prompt. The API returns a request ID. Poll the status endpoint until the video is ready.
See the API documentation for the full parameter reference.
Which SDK should I use?
Use getimg-ai for Node.js and TypeScript projects, and getimg for Python. Both wrap the same REST API with typed inputs, retries, and built-in polling for video generations.
For other languages — Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP — call the HTTP endpoints directly. Every example on this page includes a cURL snippet you can port to any HTTP client.
What resolutions does Grok Imagine Video support?
Grok Imagine Video supports the following resolutions: 720p, 480p across 7 aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3). Videos can be 1 to 15 seconds long.
How much does Grok Imagine Video cost?
Grok Imagine Video uses pay-per-video pricing with no subscriptions or minimum commitments. Rates vary by resolution and sound options. See the pricing table above for exact rates per second.
Does Grok Imagine Video support reference images?
Yes. Grok Imagine Video accepts up to 1 first frame and up to 1 reference image. Reference images guide the generation toward a specific style, composition, or subject. See the example above.
Start building with Grok Imagine Video
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