--- title: Image to Video API — Animate Images via REST | ModelsLab description: Image to video API: turn a still image into a short clip with SVD, MiniMax H3, Kling or Veo on one REST endpoint. Self-hosted clips from $0.05. url: https://modelslab.com/image-to-video-api canonical: https://modelslab.com/image-to-video-api type: website component: Seo/ImageToVideoApi generated_at: 2026-10-13T07:40:08.360400Z --- Video API Image to Video API --- Animate a still image into a short video clip with one REST request. Self-hosted SVD clips cost $0.05 on plans from $21/mo, and eight self-hosted video models are unlimited on $149/mo. [Get API key](https://modelslab.com/register) [See pricing](https://modelslab.com/pricing) - SVD clips from $0.05 - 8 video models unlimited on $149/mo - Plans from $21/mo Animate an image with one request --- Send the image URL, a prompt and a `model_id` to `POST /api/v7/video-fusion/image-to-video`. The prompt describes the motion you want. The response has the output URL or a request id. - `init_image`: an array of image URLs, even for one image. - `prompt`: the motion and the scene. - `model_id`: the video model to run. - `duration`: 4 to 30 seconds, where the model supports it. - `webhook`: a URL. We post the result to it when the clip is ready. Without a webhook, fetch the result with `POST /api/v7/video-fusion/fetch/{id}`. One subscription and one API key cover image, video, speech and LLM APIs. 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Partner models Kling, Veo and Seedance use the same endpoint. To switch between models, change `model_id`. The request shape stays the same. To generate a clip from a prompt alone, use the [Text to Video API](https://modelslab.com/text-to-video-api). Image to video pricing --- SVD costs $0.05 a clip on Basic and Standard, charged from the plan allowance. On the $149 Open Source Unlimited plan, the eight self-hosted video models have no per-clip charge. Partner models are priced per second. | Model | model\_id | Basic ($21) and Standard ($47) | Open Source Unlimited ($149) | |---|---|---|---| | Self-hosted on our GPUs | | SVD | svd | $0.05 a clip | Unlimited on $149 | | MiniMax H3 reference-to-video | h3-minimax-r2v | $0.05 per second | Unlimited on $149 | | MiniMax H3 start-end-frame | h3-minimax-start-end-frame | $0.05 per second | Unlimited on $149 | | Partner models | | Kling, Veo, Seedance | Set per model | Priced per second, from the plan allowance, then the wallet | Priced per second, billed from the wallet | Each plan is a dollar allowance, not a call count. Basic, Standard and Open Source Unlimited cost $21, $47 and $149 a month and run 5, 10 and 15 generations in parallel. Image to video API quick start --- Animate an image with SVD, then get the result by webhook or with the fetch endpoint. Replace YOUR\_MODELSLAB\_API\_KEY with the key from your dashboard. ### Image to video with Python and a webhook (SVD) Python ``` 1import requests 2 3response = requests.post( 4 "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/video-fusion/image-to-video", 5 headers={ 6 "key": "YOUR_MODELSLAB_API_KEY", 7 "Content-Type": "application/json", 8 }, 9 json={ 10 "model_id": "svd", 11 "prompt": "slow camera push-in, leaves moving in the wind", 12 # init_image is a list, even for one image 13 "init_image": ["https://example.com/product-shot.jpg"], 14 # We post the finished clip to this URL. 15 "webhook": "https://example.com/modelslab-webhook", 16 }, 17) 18 19print(response.json()) ``` ### Image to video with JavaScript, then poll the fetch endpoint JavaScript ``` 1const headers = { 2 'Content-Type': 'application/json', 3 key: 'YOUR_MODELSLAB_API_KEY', 4}; 5 6const submit = await fetch('https://modelslab.com/api/v7/video-fusion/image-to-video', { 7 method: 'POST', 8 headers, 9 body: JSON.stringify({ 10 model_id: 'svd', 11 prompt: 'slow orbit around the product, soft studio light', 12 init_image: ['https://example.com/product-shot.jpg'], 13 }), 14}); 15 16const { id, output } = await submit.json(); 17 18// No output yet? Poll the fetch endpoint with the request id. 19let video = output?.[0]; 20while (!video) { 21 await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 5000)); 22 const poll = await fetch(`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/video-fusion/fetch/${id}`, { 23 method: 'POST', 24 headers, 25 }); 26 video = (await poll.json()).output?.[0]; 27} 28 29console.log(video); ``` ### Image to video with cURL Bash ``` 1curl https://modelslab.com/api/v7/video-fusion/image-to-video \ 2 -H "key: YOUR_MODELSLAB_API_KEY" \ 3 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ 4 -d '{ 5 "model_id": "svd", 6 "prompt": "gentle waves, clouds drifting across the sky", 7 "init_image": ["https://example.com/beach.jpg"] 8 }' ``` ### Start Creating Amazing AI Videos in Minutes Choose plan as per your needs, cancel anytime. 100% refund policy on monthly & yearly plans — cancel anytime MonthlyYearly 2 Months Free [Contact Sales](https://calendly.com/support-lael/30min?month=2024-11) Best Value ### Open Source Unlimited Mission-Critical $149 /month Get API Key100% refund policy · cancel anytime Unlimited Open Source Models 100% refund policy 24x7 Support 15 parallel generations Access to all APIs Unlimited generations on all open-source models For mission critical workloads Add Team Members Priority GPU Clusters Most Popular ### Standard Production $47 /month Get API Key100% refund policy · cancel anytime Moderate Traffic 100% refund policy Priority Developer Support 10 concurrent API requests For Production workloads API access to all models Prototype ### Basic Prototype $21 /month Get API Key100% refund policy · cancel anytime Moderate Traffic 100% refund policy Developer Support via Discord/Email 5 concurrent API requests API access to all models Shared GPU Get your image to video API key --- Plans start at $21 a month. The same key works for image, video, speech and LLM APIs. [Get API key](https://modelslab.com/register) Related Video APIs --- - [Text to Video API](/text-to-video-api)AI video generation from a prompt, self-hosted and partner models. - [Cheapest AI video API](/cheapest-ai-video-api)Per-clip prices for every video model. - [Lip Sync API](/lip-sync-api)Sync a face video to new speech. - [Best AI video APIs in 2026](/best-ai-video-api-2026)Video providers compared. - [Cheapest AI API](/cheapest-ai-api)Image, video and speech prices side by side. - [Unlimited AI API](/unlimited)Every self-hosted open-source model for $149/mo. Get Expert Support in Seconds We're Here to Help. --- Want to know more? You can email us anytime at Chat with support[View Docs](https://docs.modelslab.com) POST to /api/v7/video-fusion/image-to-video with your API key, a `model_id`, a `prompt` and the image URL in `init_image`. Short renders return an output URL; longer ones return an id you fetch from /api/v7/video-fusion/fetch/{id}, or you pass a `webhook` and ModelsLab posts the result to you. Self-hosted models such as SVD and the MiniMax H3 reference-to-video and start-end-frame models run on our own GPUs. Partner models such as Kling, Veo and Seedance are on the same endpoint; you switch with `model_id`. On Basic ($21/month) and Standard ($47/month), a self-hosted SVD clip costs $0.05 from the usage included in your plan. The $149/month Open Source Unlimited plan has no per-clip charge on the eight self-hosted video models. Partner models are priced per second. On Basic and Standard they use your plan's included usage first, then your wallet; on the $149 plan they bill from your wallet. Yes, on models that support them: pass `duration` (4 to 30 seconds, depending on the model) and `aspect_ratio`. Longer clips on per-second partner models cost more. ModelsLab is a paid service. Plans start at $21/month. Creating an account is free, but generating video requires an active plan. Yes. One subscription and one API key cover image to video, text to video, image generation, speech and LLM calls. Explore Our Other Solutions --- Unlock your creative potential and scale your business with ModelsLab's comprehensive suite of AI-powered solutions. [Imagen ### AI Image Generation & Tools Generate, edit, upscale, and transform images with state-of-the-art AI models. Explore Imagen](https://modelslab.com/imagen) [Audio Gen ### AI Audio Generation Text-to-speech, voice cloning, music generation, and audio processing APIs. Explore Audio Gen](https://modelslab.com/audio-gen) [Chat ### Engage Seamlessly with LLM Access powerful language models for chatbots, content generation, and AI assistants. Explore Chat](https://modelslab.com/chatbot-api) [3D Verse ### Create Stunning 3D Models Transform images and text into 3D models with advanced AI-powered generation. 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Self-hosted models such as SVD and the MiniMax H3 reference-to-video and start-end-frame models run on our own GPUs. Partner models such as Kling, Veo and Seedance are on the same endpoint; you switch with `model_id`. ### How much does image to video cost? On Basic ($21/month) and Standard ($47/month), a self-hosted SVD clip costs $0.05 from the usage included in your plan. The $149/month Open Source Unlimited plan has no per-clip charge on the eight self-hosted video models. Partner models are priced per second. On Basic and Standard they use your plan's included usage first, then your wallet; on the $149 plan they bill from your wallet. ### Can I set the clip length and aspect ratio? Yes, on models that support them: pass `duration` (4 to 30 seconds, depending on the model) and `aspect_ratio`. Longer clips on per-second partner models cost more. ### Is there a free image to video API? ModelsLab is a paid service. Plans start at $21/month. Creating an account is free, but generating video requires an active plan. ### Can I use the same API key for text to video and images? Yes. One subscription and one API key cover image to video, text to video, image generation, speech and LLM calls. --- *This markdown version is optimized for AI agents and LLMs.* **Links:** - [Website](https://modelslab.com) - [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com) - [Blog](https://modelslab.com/blog) --- *Generated by ModelsLab - 2026-10-13*