720p · 1080p

Alibaba video generation family with text, image and reference-to-video plus synchronized audio.
720p · 1080p
T2V/I2V: 2–15s · R2V: 2–10s
Text-to-Video · Image-to-Video · Image-to-Video Flash · Reference-to-Video · Reference-to-Video Flash
Native synchronized audio in Wan 2.6 T2V/I2V/R2V; supports automatic dubbing or uploaded audio in supported generation modes
Wan 2.6 is a production-oriented generative video family available through Alibaba Cloud Model Studio, supporting multi-shot narratives and audio synchronization.
| API Access | Alibaba Cloud Model Studio API |
| Main Specialization | Multimodal video generation with synchronized audio, multi-shot narratives and reference video |
| Target Audience | Developers, creators and production teams using Alibaba Cloud Model Studio |
| Best For | Cinematic short-form video, multi-shot storytelling, character-reference video, multi-character dialogue and synchronized audiovisual content |
| Current Model | Wan 2.6 family entry; Wan 2.7 is the newer recommended Wan generation family |
| Text-to-Video | Wan 2.6 T2V: text + optional audio → synchronized video; supports multi-shot narrative |
| Image-to-Video | Wan 2.6 I2V: first-frame image + prompt + optional audio → synchronized video; supports multi-shot narrative |
| Reference-to-Video | Wan 2.6 R2V uses reference video to preserve character appearance and voice; supports single- and multi-character scenes |
| Multi-Shot Generation | Native multi-shot narrative in T2V/I2V; R2V supports narrative single/multi-character compositions |
| Generation Modes | Text-to-Video · Image-to-Video · Image-to-Video Flash · Reference-to-Video · Reference-to-Video Flash |
| Pricing model | Usage-based API per generated second; price varies by model, resolution and audio |
| Maximum Resolution | 720p · 1080p |
| Maximum Clip Duration | T2V/I2V: 2–15s · R2V: 2–10s |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps · MP4 · H.264 |
| Aspect Ratios | Multiple aspect ratios via supported output size presets; exact sizes depend on T2V/I2V/R2V model and resolution |
| Character Consistency | R2V preserves referenced people, animals or objects across new scenes, including appearance and voice; supports multiple subjects |
| Native Audio Generation | Native synchronized audio in Wan 2.6 T2V/I2V/R2V; supports automatic dubbing or uploaded audio in supported generation modes |
| Voice / Dialogue | Synchronized audiovisual generation; R2V can preserve a referenced character's voice and supports multi-character interaction |
| Starting Price | International API from $0.025/sec for Wan 2.6 R2V Flash 720p without audio; $0.05/sec with audio · standard T2V 720p $0.10/sec |
| Model Version | Wan 2.6: T2V · I2V · I2V Flash · R2V · R2V Flash |
| Last Verified | 2026-10-06 |
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