Why choose it
- Single-image and reference modes
- One-to-fifteen-second duration
- Up to 1080p
Original model creator
xAI
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Run xAI’s Grok Imagine Video 1.5 in your browser: 1–15 second native-audio clips at 480p, 720p, or 1080p from text or a start image, or up to seven references at 480p or 720p.
Runs online, no installIncluded in plans from $19/moSpecs checked 4 October 2026
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Independent testSourced output
Independent test · Results vary by prompt and settings
See the model move.
Story
Make a story using this model's shots
Turn a written story into a narrated multi-shot film. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 is the shot language on this page — start a story after signup, then come back here when you want a single directed take.
Example output
Story arc
Direct answer
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
Catalog modes: Text prompt · Animate image · References. References: Up to 7.
How it compares
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs Seedance 2.5
Side-by-side from the Video Lab catalog. Try both with the same prompt when the modes overlap.
Spec
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Seedance 2.5
Duration
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
1–15 seconds
Seedance 2.5
4–30 seconds
Resolution
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
480p, 720p, 1080p
Seedance 2.5
480p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16
Seedance 2.5
21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Audio
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Native audio
Seedance 2.5
Optional generated audio
Modes
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Text prompt, Animate image, References
Seedance 2.5
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
References
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Up to 7
Seedance 2.5
Up to 30
Advanced controls
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
None listed
Seedance 2.5
None listed
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What to consider
- Higher resolutions use more of this month’s generation allowance
- 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.
Prompts that work
- 01Draft a vivid 4-second concept at 480p, then keep the prompt and move to 1080p.
- 02Up to seven references at 720p for a character, then single-image animation up to 1080p.
- 03Native-audio social: a neon alley reveal, 9 seconds, bass and rain.
- 04Square 1-second sting for a bumper, then a 15-second story once the look lands.
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 I try Grok Imagine Video 1.5 online?
Yes. Open Grok Imagine Video 1.5 in Clip Studio Video Lab to generate in the browser. Generate 1–15 second native-audio clips at 480p, 720p, or 1080p from text, a start image, or up to seven references. First/last-frame mode is not available. Sign in to generate; this model page is public.
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.
How does Grok Imagine 1.5 compare with Seedance 2.5?
Grok supports 1–15 seconds, native audio, and up to seven references without first/last frames. Seedance 2.5 offers 4–30 seconds, optional audio, first/last frames, and up to 30 references.
Are failed generations charged?
Clip Studio returns that usage to this month’s limit when a generation produces no usable output, including provider or safety failures.
How is Grok Imagine Video 1.5 priced?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 uses your monthly generation allowance. Video Lab is included in every Clip Studio plan, from $19/mo. Each plan includes a monthly generation allowance. Model, duration, resolution, and audio decide how much of it a clip uses, and each setup is quoted before you generate. Plan details live on the pricing page.
Change the lens
Compare Grok Imagine Video 1.5 with another model.
Official samplexAIOriginal model creatorGrok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
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Official sampleGoogleOriginal model creatorVeo 3.1 Lite
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Make a story using Grok Imagine Video 1.5 shots.
Paste a story or script. Clip Studio plans cinematic shots, narrates them, and renders a film you can download.
