Alibaba Video

Wan 2.6 I2V

Image-to-video variant animating static images with smooth motion and synchronized audio

— Max duration

1080P Max resolution

IMAGE-TO-VIDEO Formats

Yes Task tracking

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Model ID wan2.6-i2v /v1/videos/generations

Our pricing –20% vs official

Per second output video

$0.140 $0.112

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OpenAI-compatible ( api.belugapi.com/v1)

Async generation with task tracking & webhooks

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Capabilities

What Wan 2.6 I2V
can do for you.

Native API parity with the official provider — every feature surfaced one-to-one.

Async generation

Submit and poll, no long-lived connections needed

Task tracking

Monitor progress & retrieve results by ID

Webhooks

Get notified the moment your job is ready

Integration

2-line migration.
Zero friction.

BelugAPI is 100 % compatible with the OpenAI SDK. Point base_url to our endpoint and you're done — no refactoring, no learning curve.

Same request & response schema

Python · Node.js · REST · Go · Ruby

Synchronous & async invocation modes

Automatic failover & load balancing

Python

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
  api_key=bel-your-key,
  base_url=https://api.belugapi.com/v1
)

task = client.videos.generations.create(
  model=wan2.6-i2v,
  prompt=A drone shot flying through neon-lit Tokyo at night,
  duration=5
)
print(task.id)

Node.js

import OpenAI from openai;

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey:  bel-your-key,
  baseURL: https://api.belugapi.com/v1,
});

const task = await client.videos.generations.create({
  model:    wan2.6-i2v,
  prompt:   A drone shot flying through neon-lit Tokyo at night,
  duration: 5,
});
console.log(task.id);

cURL

curl https://api.belugapi.com/v1/v1/videos/generations \
  -H Authorization: Bearer bel-your-key \
  -H Content-Type: application/json \
  -d {"model":"wan2.6-i2v","prompt":"A drone shot...","duration":5}

Highlights

Built for production.

Image-to-video

Synchronized audio

Multi-shot

Complete guide

Everything about
Wan 2.6 I2V.

Specifications, pricing, capabilities, and integration tips — kept up to date with every Alibaba release.

By Alibaba 2 min read Updated May 2026

Image-to-video variant animating static images with smooth motion and synchronized audio

Overview

Wan 2.6 I2V is a cutting-edge ai video generator developed by Alibaba, designed to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence-powered content generation.

This model excels in image-to-video, synchronized audio, multi-shot, making it a top choice for professionals seeking high-quality, scalable AI solutions. Whether you're building production applications, researching new AI capabilities, or creating stunning visual content, Wan 2.6 I2V delivers industry-leading performance and reliability.

Key Specifications

Specification	Details
Model Name	Wan 2.6 I2V
Provider	Alibaba
Category	AI Video Generator
Model Type	Image To Video
Max Duration	15 seconds
Resolutions	1080p
Supported Formats	image-to-video

Pricing

BelugAPI Price: $0.066/sec
Official Price: $0.0825/sec
Savings: 20%

Key Features & Capabilities

Image To Video: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Synchronized Audio: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Multi Shot: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.

Use Cases & Applications

Product showcase animations
Character animation from stills
Social media video content
E-commerce visual storytelling

Frequently asked questions

What is Wan 2.6 I2V best used for?

Wan 2.6 I2V excels at image-to-video, synchronized audio, multi-shot, making it ideal for professional and enterprise applications.

Who developed Wan 2.6 I2V?

Wan 2.6 I2V was developed by Alibaba, a leading AI research and development company.

How do I integrate Wan 2.6 I2V into my application?

You can integrate Wan 2.6 I2V via its official API endpoint using standard HTTP requests with your API key. SDKs are available for Python, JavaScript, and other languages.

What is the pricing model for Wan 2.6 I2V?

Pricing is based on BelugAPI price. Check the pricing section above for detailed rates.

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