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Wan 2.6 Text to Image

alibaba/wan/2.6/text-to-image

Alibaba Wan 2.6 text-to-image model with high-quality generation and selectable aspect ratio.

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Base price
$0.03USD / run
Execution
async
Model type
image
Input fields
3
Production route

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Input
The prompt to generate an image from.
The aspect ratio of the generated image. Allowed values: 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 9:21.
Random seed for reproducible results.
OutputReady

Your output will appear here

Complete the inputs, then click Run.

Specifications

Pricing

Base price
$0.03 / run
Billing formula
0.03

Context & modalities

Input
Schema-defined
Output
image

Capabilities

Chat
Not supported
Vision
Not supported
Reasoning
Not supported
Structured output
Not supported
Function calling
Not supported
Audio input
Not supported

Access

Provider
Alibaba
Model ID
alibaba/wan/2.6/text-to-image
Execution
async
API
Unified Run API
Endpoint
/v1/run

API README

Wan 2.6 Text to Image

Wan 2.6 Text to Image is the Wan 2.6 workflow for visual generation. It models visual appearance and time together so the route’s written direction, source imagery, speech, masks, or structural conditions influence one coherent result rather than a collection of disconnected frames or a generic endpoint response.

Choose this exact route when the available assets and deliverable specifically call for visual generation. Identify every subject and source, state the desired action or transformation, then describe camera behavior, pacing, environment, lighting, atmosphere, and preservation requirements; local schema fields handle resolution, duration, seed, and delivery separately from the creative brief.

Highlights

  • 2.6 Written-scene filmmaking. Builds subjects, action, setting, and shot language from a text brief.
  • 2.6 Temporal motion coherence. Maintains plausible movement and interaction across consecutive frames.
  • 2.6 Cinematic camera interpretation. Responds to framing, lens behavior, camera movement, and pacing.
  • Wan 2.6 image creation. Produces a new still visual with the 2.6 image model’s prompt alignment and rendering capabilities.

Pricing

ConfigurationBilling unitPrice
Base generationPer request$0.03

When to Use

✅ Good fit❌ Consider alternatives
The project needs this exact multimodal creation workflowThe intended task belongs to a different media route
Available source media matches every required fieldRequired assets or usage rights are unavailable
The brief can define subject, action, camera, and styleOutput must be deterministic at frame or pixel level
Supported duration, resolution, and framing fit deliveryFinal placement requires unsupported specifications
An asynchronous generation job fits productionA live or frame-synchronous response is mandatory

Prompt Guide

Describe the result as a shot or design brief: identify subjects and references, state the action or transformation, specify environment and composition, then add camera behavior, lighting, pacing, style, sound, and preservation constraints where relevant. Use exact reference identifiers exposed by the local schema.

{
  "prompt": "Flowing liquid metal in iridescent blue and gold forming an impossible Möbius strip, floating in a void with soft caustic reflections, 3D render, octane, studio lighting",
  "seed": 1,
  "aspect_ratio": "21:9"
}

Technical Specs

SpecValue
Model IDalibaba/wan/2.6/text-to-image
Input fieldsseed (integer)<br>prompt (string)<br>aspect_ratio (string; 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 9:21)
Required inputprompt
Output fieldsurl, content_type
ExecutionAsynchronous job

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Production API
Unified Run API endpoint
https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run
Model ID
alibaba/wan/2.6/text-to-image
# The quoted heredoc keeps Unicode and shell metacharacters unchanged.
result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
  -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data-binary @- <<'SANDBASE_JSON'
{
  "model": "alibaba/wan/2.6/text-to-image",
  "prompt": "Flowing liquid metal in iridescent blue and gold forming an impossible Möbius strip, floating in a void with soft caustic reflections, 3D render, octane, studio lighting",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9"
}
SANDBASE_JSON
)
run_id=$(printf '%s' "$result" | jq -r .id)
for attempt in $(seq 1 120); do
  status=$(printf '%s' "$result" | jq -r .status)
  case "$status" in completed|failed|timeout) break ;; esac
  sleep 2
  result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
    "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run/$run_id")
done
status=$(printf '%s' "$result" | jq -r .status)
[ "$status" = completed ] || { echo "Generation ended: $status" >&2; exit 1; }
printf '%s\n' "$result"

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Questions

FAQ

How do I call Wan 2.6 Text to Image through SandBase?

Create a SandBase API key, then send requests with the model ID "alibaba/wan/2.6/text-to-image" to Unified Run API (/v1/run) at https://api.sandbase.ai. The request examples on this page show the exact payload.

Do I need a separate Alibaba account?

No. One SandBase API key and balance gives you access to Wan 2.6 Text to Image and the other models in the catalog; you do not need to sign up with Alibaba separately.