Grok Imagine Video: Animate a Photo or a Prompt

Describe a scene or upload one image, and xAI's video models return a short, single-shot clip. Run it in your browser or Telegram and pay only for the clips you make.

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1Versions and prices

Versions and prices

Version	Best for	Price
xAI Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Accepts a reference photo	Grok · текст или фото · 6–15 секунд · 480p/720p	$0.071 per video

Made with Grok Imagine Video

Two Grok Imagine video models, one workflow

xAI's Grok family isn't just for stills. Tokion carries two of its video models: Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Grok Imagine 1.5. Both accept either a text prompt or a single photo and return a short clip built around one continuous shot.

The difference is in the controls. Video 1.5 lets you choose between 480p and 720p and offers the widest range of clip lengths. Grok Imagine 1.5 gives you a few fixed duration options. The versions table on this page lists the exact settings and current per-clip rates, so you can compare before you spend anything.

Think of the output as a moving shot, not an edited video. A slow push through a greenhouse, steam curling off a coffee cup, waves rolling onto a beach: short, looping-friendly fragments you can post as-is or cut together into something longer.

Image to video: bring a still to life

Upload one image and describe what should move. The model keeps your composition and subject, then adds the motion you asked for: hair in the wind, a slow camera orbit, light sweeping across a product.

For Etsy, Shopify and Amazon sellers, that means a static product shot becomes a short video for a listing, an ad or a social post, with no reshoot. Photographers and illustrators can turn a portfolio highlight into a living piece that stands out on Instagram or Behance. And a favorite family photo can become a small clip worth sending to people you love.

Text to video: ideas without a camera

No image? Write the scene. Describe the setting, the light and how the camera moves, and Grok builds the whole shot from scratch. It's a quick way to make B-roll for a YouTube intro, a background loop for a quote post, or a mood clip for a product launch.

Agencies and small brands can use it as a rough animatic. Showing a client or partner a moving draft of the concept makes approvals faster, and the production budget goes to the direction everyone already agreed on.

Running Grok video on Tokion

Open the web app or the Telegram bot @tokionaibot, switch to the Video section and choose a version under xAI Grok. Enter your prompt, attach a photo if you want one, pick the length and format, and start the run. Download the finished clip when it's ready.

It's pay as you go: each clip is charged on its own, and the cost scales with the duration you pick. No subscription. Your balance is shared across video and image models, chat with dozens of language models and the API. To call Grok from your own product, use the same account key; setup is on /api-landing.

Who it's for

Short-form creators

Hooks, B-roll and vertical fillers for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Try several takes on the same idea and keep the one that stops the scroll.

Online sellers and small brands

Turn existing product photos into short motion clips for listings, ads and launch posts on Shopify, Etsy or Amazon, without booking a shoot.

Photographers and illustrators

Give your best frame subtle movement for portfolio reels and social posts: drifting fabric, flickering light, moving water.

Agencies and marketers

Animated concept drafts for pitches and approvals, so clients react to motion and mood instead of a written treatment.

Pro tips

Write motion, not just scenery: who or what moves, in which direction and how fast. 'Camera slowly pushes in as steam rises' beats 'a nice cup of coffee'.
Keep it to one action per clip. Cramming several events into a few seconds makes movement rushed and unnatural.
For image-to-video, use a sharp photo with a clear main subject and some breathing room around it, so the camera has space to move.
Borrow camera language: 'dolly in', 'overhead shot', 'slow orbit', 'locked-off tripod shot'. The model responds well to it.
Test a concept at the shortest length first, then rerun the winning prompt longer. It's the cheapest way to iterate.
Keep facial motion gentle ('a slight smile', 'blinks', 'turns head a little'); big expressions can distort features.

Good to know

Each result is a single short shot. Longer videos with multiple scenes need to be assembled from several clips in an editor.
Image-to-video takes one photo per clip; you can't blend several references into one video.
Small text and logos can warp as they move. Add titles and branding in your editor.
Real celebrities, explicit content and other companies' trademarks aren't supported.

Questions

What's the difference between Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Grok Imagine 1.5?

Both create clips from text or a single photo. Video 1.5 lets you choose 480p or 720p and has a wider range of lengths; Grok Imagine 1.5 offers a few fixed durations. The table above shows current rates for each.

How long are the clips?

They're short, single-shot clips a few seconds long. The exact length options for each version are listed in the run form, and the price goes up with duration.

Can I animate an old family photo?

Yes, as long as it's your photo. Ask for soft, natural motion. For faded or damaged prints, restore the image first with the photo restoration tool; animation works better from a clean source.

Does the video include sound?

Plan on silent footage and add music or voiceover when you edit. That also gives you full control over timing.

Do I need an xAI account?

No. Everything runs through your Tokion account and one prepaid balance, in the browser or in the Telegram bot.

Can I use the clips in ads?

Yes, provided the source photo is yours and the clip doesn't include other brands' trademarks or real people who haven't agreed to it. You're responsible for what you prompt.

Is there a subscription?

No. You top up a balance and pay per clip. New accounts receive a starter balance, so you can test Grok before adding funds.