Why choose it
- Lowest-rate Grok tier
- Native audio on every clip
- One-to-fifteen-second duration
Original model creator
xAI
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
The lighter Grok Imagine Video 1.5 tier for 1–15 second native-audio clips from text or one start still, at 480p to 1080p.
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Official sample · Results vary by prompt and settings
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Story
Make a story using this model's shots
Turn a written story into a narrated multi-shot film. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite 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 Lite?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is the lowest-rate Grok path in Video Lab. Generate 1–15 second native-audio clips from text or animate one starting image at 480p, 720p, or 1080p. Reference packs stay on Grok Imagine Video 1.5.
Best for
Low-cost Grok drafts, quick social ideas, and native-audio tests before a final pass.
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: Not available.
Catalog delta
What’s new vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Differences below are from the live Video Lab catalog—duration, resolution, audio, modes, and controls—not from a ranked shoot-out.
- Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite modes: Text prompt, Animate image. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 modes: Text prompt, Animate image, References.
- Reference images: Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite not available. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 up to 7.
- Lite is the lighter Grok Imagine Video 1.5 tier: the same 1–15 second range, 480p to 1080p output, and native audio, without the reference-image mode.
How it compares
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Side-by-side from the Video Lab catalog. Try both with the same prompt when the modes overlap.
Spec
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Duration
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
1–15 seconds
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
1–15 seconds
Resolution
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
480p, 720p, 1080p
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
480p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16
Audio
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Native audio
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Native audio
Modes
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Text prompt, Animate image
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Text prompt, Animate image, References
References
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Not available
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Up to 7
Advanced controls
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
None listed
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
None listed
What to consider
- No reference-image mode—use Grok Imagine Video 1.5 for references
- 1080p uses more of this month’s generation allowance than 480p or 720p
Prompt direction
How to prompt Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Keep one subject, one action, and one sound cue per clip. Draft at 480p or 720p, then step up to 1080p or Grok Imagine Video 1.5 when the idea works.
Prompts that work
- 01A 480p draft: a skateboarder drops into a night bowl, low tracking shot, wheels roaring on concrete, 6 seconds.
- 02Vertical 9:16 street-food hook at 720p: sizzling wok flames, quick push-in, crowd chatter.
- 03Animate one product still: slow orbit on a marble plinth, soft hum, 5 seconds at 720p.
- 04Same prompt as Grok Imagine Video 1.5, then step up when you need reference images.
Questions, answered
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite FAQ
What is Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite best for?
It is the lowest-rate Grok tier for native-audio drafts and quick social clips from text or one start still.
Can I try Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite online?
Yes. Open Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite in Clip Studio Video Lab to generate in the browser. Generate 1–15 second native-audio clips at 480p, 720p, or 1080p from text or a start image. Reference-image and first/last-frame modes are not available. Sign in to generate; this model page is public.
How is Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite different from Grok Imagine Video 1.5?
Lite shares the 1–15 second range, 480p to 1080p output, and native audio. It has no reference-image mode, and each clip uses less of this month’s generation allowance.
Can Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite animate an image?
Yes. Video Lab can animate one starting image. The clip follows the source image’s framing.
How is Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite priced?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite uses your monthly generation allowance. Each Clip Studio plan includes a monthly generation allowance. Duration, resolution, audio, and other settings use that allowance. Plan details live on the pricing page. This page does not list a per-model dollar price.
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Make a story using Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite shots.
Paste a story or script. Clip Studio plans cinematic shots, narrates them, and renders a film you can download.
