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Grok Imagine Video 1.5

A flexible native-audio model for text, single-image animation, and multi-reference clips from 480p to 1080p.

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Independent testSourced output

Independent test · Results vary by prompt and settings

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When should you use Grok Imagine Video 1.5?

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 covers a broad production range: generate from text, animate a starting image, or guide a clip with up to seven references. Use lower-resolution drafts to explore a direction, then move supported single-image work to 1080p when the composition is ready.

Best for

Draft-to-final iteration, native-audio social ideas, and teams comparing quality against cost.

Technical readout

The supported shot envelope.

Duration
1–15 seconds
Resolution
480p, 720p, or 1080p
Aspect ratio
Landscape, portrait, and square formats
Audio
Native audio

Why choose it

  • Single-image and reference modes
  • One-to-fifteen-second duration
  • Up to 1080p

What to consider

  • Higher resolutions materially increase credit use
  • Provider safety refusals may still incur upstream processing cost

Prompt direction

How to prompt Grok Imagine Video 1.5

Draft the idea at lower resolution, then keep the prompt and move to 1080p once the composition and motion are working.

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Questions, answered

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 FAQ

What is Grok Imagine Video 1.5 best for?

It is especially useful for moving from low-resolution concept tests to higher-resolution native-audio outputs.

Can Grok Imagine use reference images?

Yes. Video Lab supports one to seven reference images at 480p or 720p, plus single-image animation up to 1080p.

Are failed generations charged?

Clip Studio refunds credits when a generation produces no usable output, including provider or safety failures.

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Direct your first Grok Imagine Video 1.5 shot.

Write the prompt, choose supported controls, and see the exact credit quote before you generate.

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