Entry draft
$0.33
5s · 480p
WAN SUPPORTED AUDIO DRAFT ROUTE
Wan 2.5
Audio-ready 5-10s clips for text or image starts, prompt expansion, and 480p to 1080p checks.
Use Wan 2.5 when you need the supported older Wan route for short audio-ready tests: text-to-video, image-to-video, optional soundtrack upload, prompt expansion, seed control and lower-resolution draft passes.
Audio-ready tests
Use native sound or attach a short WAV/MP3 track when timing matters.
Text or image start
Generate from a prompt or one source image for quick motion checks.
480p to 1080p
Pick lower-cost draft resolution or 1080p when the shot needs more detail.
Prompt expansion
Use expansion when a simple brief needs more visual detail.
Max 10s
Keep Wan 2.5 focused on short single-beat or two-beat clips.
Pay-as-you-go
See exact live price before you generate.
Wan 2.5 pricing at a glance
Preset short-clip totals - see the exact live price in the app before you generate.
Standard preview
$1.30
10s · 720p
Common production check
$1.95
Most popular10s · 1080p
Max duration
10s
Up to 1080p
All prices are MaxVideoAI display prices in USD credits for preset scenarios.
Wan 2.5 Example Gallery
Clips generated with the exact configuration you have access to in MaxVideoAI.
Real community renders
See what's possible with Wan 2.5 – Text or Image to Video with Optional Audio in MaxVideoAI (480p–1080p, 5–10s).
Recreate any shot
Jump into the app with one click and reuse the setup.
Native audio
Dialogue, ambience and SFX generated in sync.
Multi-shot continuity
Keep characters, style and scene consistency across sequences.
Production-aware
Built-in guardrails and safety filters for responsible review.
Wan 2.5 or Wan 2.6?
Use Wan 2.5 for short audio-ready checks and lower-resolution drafts. Use Wan 2.6 when you need 15s, multi-shot or reference-video guidance.
Need the soundtrack to steer timing?
Attach a short audio file when rhythm or mood should guide the clip, then keep the visual prompt simple.
Comparing audio-native routes?
Compare Wan 2.5 with Sora 2 when you are choosing between lower-cost checks and Sora-style synced outputs.
How to Write a Great Wan 2.5 Prompt
Wan 2.5 works best with a single clear action and a short, concrete prompt.
Tip: duration + aspect ratio are set in the UI - your prompt controls subject, motion, camera, lighting, style, and optional sound. Prompt expansion helps short prompts.
Source: Wan AI
How Wan 2.5 uses references
Text prompt
Describe one subject, one action, one camera move and one sound direction.
Image start
Use a single image to hold framing, product shape or character identity.
Audio file
Attach a short soundtrack when rhythm, ambience or mood should drive the take.
Prompt expansion
Turn expansion on for sparse briefs; turn it off when every visual detail is deliberate.
Wan 2.6 upgrade
Move to Wan 2.6 for longer clips, multi-shot plans or reference-video consistency.
Quick prompt (fast iteration)
Use 1–2 sentences when you want variations.
[Subject] [action] in [scene], [camera move], [lighting/style], [optional sound cue]. Negative: [text, logos, extra people, blur]
EXAMPLE
[Subject] [action] in [scene], [camera move], [lighting/style], [optional sound cue]. Negative: [text, logos, extra people, blur]
Global principles
- One subject, one action.
- Specify camera move and lighting.
- Use a short negative prompt to avoid artifacts.
Engine quirks / what to watch for
- Short prompts are expanded automatically.
- Audio URL can sync timing; keep cues minimal.
- Avoid multiple beats in one short clip.
Demo: a prompt for Wan 2.5
Text-to-videoSubject: Fitness smartwatch on a runner’s wrist • Action: Shot follows the run and beat changes of the track
Camera: Close-up, then synchronized pull-back • Style: Vertical product sport story, rain and music energy
Audio: Energetic electronic track
View full prompt
10s vertical shot of a fitness smartwatch on a runner’s wrist, timed to an energetic electronic track. Start: close-up on beat one with raindrops on glass. Beat change: pull back to the runner sprinting in slow motion on a neon-lit bridge. Final beat: swing to profile close-up with…
5s9:16Audio on
5s9:16
View full renderTips & Limitations
Wan 2.5 works best for short, sound-led beats — keep the visual brief simple and let timing come from the audio.
What works best
- Treat it as a 5–10s “hero beat”: one subject, one clear action, one camera move.
- If timing matters, use an Audio URL and describe what should land on key moments (1–2 cues max).
- Keep dialogue short (one line). Ambience + one SFX cue is usually enough.
- For Image→Video, start from a clean still and prompt motion + camera — don’t re-describe the whole scene.
- Prompt expansion is great for short prompts; keep your input literal and structured so it expands in the right direction.
Common problems → fast fixes
- Audio feels off → remember uploaded audio is trimmed to the first 5/10s; prompt to the segment you’re actually using.
- Too much happening / messy motion → cut to one main action; remove extra beats; simplify the background.
- Drift / ignores details → move subject + action + camera to the first line; keep constraints positive (“clean background”, “centered subject”).
- Lip sync drifts → shorten the line and slow the delivery; avoid long monologues.
- Prompt expansion changes nuance → disable expansion for literal control, or shorten the prompt and remove ambiguous adjectives.
Hard limits to keep in mind
- Duration is 5s or 10s per render.
- Audio URL: if audio is longer than the video, it’s truncated; if shorter, the remaining video is silent.
- Prompts are short-form (max ~800 chars). Negative prompts are capped too — keep them minimal.
- Safety checks can block borderline content — keep people/likeness and dialogue brand-safe.
Use Wan 2.5 when you want:
- Native audio in the same render
- Simple short beats at lower cost
- Quick ideation with sound-led timing
Use Wan 2.6 when you need:
- Reference-to-video consistency
- Timestamped multi-shot sequences
- More aspect-ratio control and structure
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Each page includes real outputs and practical best-use cases.
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Compare Wan 2.5 vs Kling 2.6 Pro →Real Specs – Wan 2.5 in MaxVideoAI (480p–1080p, 5–10s)
The limits that shape your renders.
Price / second
480p $0.07/s720p $0.13/s1080p $0.20/s
Text-to-Video
Supported
Image-to-Video
Supported
Start / reference image
Supported
Max resolution
1080p
Max duration
10s
Aspect ratios
16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1
FPS options
24 fps
Output format
MP4
Audio output
Supported
Lip sync
Supported
Camera / motion controls
Basic
Watermark
No (MaxVideoAI)
Release date
Sep 2025
Audio-led workflows
Designed for sound-led clips where timing matters. Use it to sync visuals to music or voiceover.
Details
Audio-led workflows
Designed for sound-led clips where timing matters. Use it to sync visuals to music or voiceover.
- Add music or VO cues in the prompt.
- Use an audio URL to lock timing.
- Keep visuals aligned with the beat.
- Great for music-driven reveals.
Prompt discipline
Structured direction yields more reliable results than long prose. Keep instructions clear and sequential.
Details
Prompt discipline
Structured direction yields more reliable results than long prose. Keep instructions clear and sequential.
- Write beats in order.
- Specify camera intent before style.
- Keep subject wording consistent.
- Reserve complex styling for later passes.
Safety & people / likeness
Built-in safeguards and best practices for responsible creation with Wan 2.5.
- Use original characters and owned references.
- Avoid real people, celebrities and protected characters.
- Do not use someone's likeness without consent.
- Avoid copyrighted franchises, logos and protected IP.
FAQ – Wan 2.5 in MaxVideoAI
Does Wan 2.5 always generate audio?
Yes. If you don’t upload a track, Wan generates native audio. If you upload WAV/MP3, your track is trimmed/looped to 5 or 10 seconds and used as the main audio.
What resolutions and durations should I use?
480p/5s for fastest look-dev; 720p/5–10s for internal reviews and social; 1080p/10s for hero beats and client-ready shots.
Can Wan 2.5 handle vertical and square videos?
Yes. Choose 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1 before rendering; 9:16 is best for mobile-first placements.
Does Wan 2.5 support Image → Video?
Yes. Upload one still (portrait, product, concept art) and focus the prompt on motion, camera and audio.
How is Wan 2.5 priced versus other engines?
Per-second by resolution (0.05/0.10/0.15 $/s). It’s mid-tier: cheaper than premium long-form, more capable than ultra-budget silent engines.