alibaba/wan/effects
Wan Effects is Alibaba's image-to-video AI model. Bring static images to life with fluid animation, consistent character motion, and professional-grade video output.
PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF · 20 MiB maximum
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OpenAI-compatible endpoint with unified authentication and usage tracking.
https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/runalibaba/wan/effectsInput Schema
7 parameters · 1 required · 6 optional
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
image | string | Required | URL of the input image. |
seed | integer | Optional | Random seed for reproducibility. If None, a random seed is chosen. |
subject | string | Optional | The subject to insert into the predefined prompt template for the selected effect. |
lora_scale | number | Optional | The scale of the LoRA weight. Used to adjust effect intensity. · Min: 0.1 · Max: 2 · Default: 1 |
turbo_mode | boolean | Optional | Whether to use turbo mode. If True, the video will be generated faster but with lower quality. · Default: false |
effect_type | string | Optional | The type of effect to apply to the video. · Options: squish, muscle, inflate, crush, rotate, gun-shooting, deflate, cakeify, hulk, baby, bride, classy, puppy, snow-white, disney-princess, mona-lisa, painting, pirate-captain, princess, jungle, samurai, vip, warrior, zen, assassin, timelapse, tsunami, fire, zoom-call, doom-fps, fus-ro-dah, hug-jesus, robot-face-reveal, super-saiyan, jumpscare, laughing, cartoon-jaw-drop, crying, kissing, angry-face, selfie-younger-self, animeify, blast · Default: "cakeify" squishmuscleinflatecrushrotategun-shootingdeflatecakeifyhulkbabybrideclassypuppysnow-whitedisney-princessmona-lisapaintingpirate-captainprincessjunglesamuraivipwarriorzenassassintimelapsetsunamifirezoom-calldoom-fpsfus-ro-dahhug-jesusrobot-face-revealsuper-saiyanjumpscarelaughingcartoon-jaw-dropcryingkissingangry-faceselfie-younger-selfanimeifyblast |
aspect_ratio | string | Optional | The aspect ratio of the generated image. · Options: 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16 21:916:93:24:35:41:14:53:42:39:16 |
Output Schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
id | string | Unique identifier for the generation task |
status | string | Task status: pending, running, completed, failed, timeout |
model | string | Model used for the generation |
outputs | array | Array of output items |
outputs[].url | string | URL of the generated artifact |
outputs[].content_type | string | MIME type (e.g. image/png, video/mp4) |
error | object | null | Error details if failed, null on success |
error.type | string | Machine-readable error type code |
error.message | string | Human-readable error description |
Async Workflow
This model uses asynchronous execution. Submit a request and poll for the result.
- Submit — POST to /v1/run, receive an
id - Poll — GET /v1/run/{id} until status is
completed,failed, ortimeout - Retrieve — Read
outputsfrom the completed response
Code Examples
Ready-to-run snippets
# Step 1: Submit
curl -X POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "alibaba/wan/effects",
"image": "https://static.sandbase.ai/examples/alibaba/wan/effects/input_image_0.jpg",
"subject": "a cute kitten",
"lora_scale": 1,
"turbo_mode": false,
"effect_type": "cakeify",
"prompt": "a beautiful sunset over mountains"
}'
# Step 2: Poll result (replace <id>)
curl https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run/<id> \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"API README
Wan Effects
alibaba/wan/effects is a dedicated video effects generation route in Alibaba's Wan model family. It is designed around the named transformation, using the supplied text or media references to produce a coherent creative result rather than exposing a generic endpoint with loosely related controls.
The route combines its task-specific conditioning with the family's strengths in temporal coherence, cinematic motion, and detailed visual synthesis. This makes it useful for production workflows that need deliberate art direction, recognizable subjects, consistent scene logic, and a finished asset that can move directly into review or downstream editing.
Highlights
Scene-aware effects. Adds visual phenomena that respond to the subject, environment, lighting, and camera.
Temporal consistency. Develops the effect coherently across frames rather than as unrelated overlays.
Physical integration. Coordinates particles, illumination, atmosphere, and occlusion with scene content.
Creative transformation. Turns concise direction into a production-style moving effect with evolving action.
Pricing
| Billing unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Per request | $0.35 |
When to Use
| ✅ Good fit | ❌ Consider alternatives |
|---|---|
| The model's named workflow matches the source material and intended output | A different input modality or model route is required |
| A managed asynchronous result is suitable for the production pipeline | A synchronous, interactive editor is essential |
| The documented controls cover the required duration, framing, or format | The project needs controls outside this endpoint's schema |
| Creative iteration benefits from a repeatable request structure | Exact deterministic pixels, frames, geometry, or samples are mandatory |
| A finished downloadable media asset is the desired deliverable | Editable source layers or a native project file are required |
Prompt Guide
For image-conditioned generation, state the intended result first, then add the subject or source treatment, progression, style, and delivery constraints. Keep one creative variable per phrase, use the documented field names for controls, and change one setting at a time when comparing results.
{
"aspect_ratio": "21:9",
"image": "https://static.sandbase.ai/examples/alibaba/wan/effects/input_image_0.jpg"
}
Technical Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model ID | alibaba/wan/effects |
| Inputs | aspect_ratio, effect_type, image, lora_scale, seed, subject, turbo_mode |
| Required inputs | image |
| Output fields | content_type, url |
| Execution | Async (submit, then poll for result) |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 / 16:9 / 3:2 / 4:3 / 5:4 / 1:1 / 4:5 / 3:4 / 2:3 / 9:16 |
Related Models
alibaba/wan/2.1/flf-to-video— Compare this concrete local family route.alibaba/wan/2.1/image-to-video— Compare this concrete local family route.alibaba/wan/2.1/image-to-video/lora— Compare this concrete local family route.