Grok Imagine Video — xAI's native-audio video model — fast, cheap, and 1080p out of the box.
xAI · From 40 credits / 5s on Dahab Studio.
Grok Imagine Video is xAI's text-to-video and image-to-video model. It generates 1–15 second clips at 720p or 1080p with native synchronised audio — meaning no separate TTS or SFX pipeline is needed for most use cases. On Dahab Studio you pay by the second in EGP credits with no monthly subscription required.
Specs
- Max duration: 15s
- Resolution: 720p / 1080p
- Aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3
- Native audio: Yes
- Multi-reference: No
- Pricing: 40 cr / 5s, 79 cr / 15s
Use cases
- Social-media shorts: Generate 9:16 vertical clips for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts with audio baked in — no separate sound pass.
- Quick concept videos: Test a creative idea in 15 seconds for under 80 EGP. Iterate on prompts without burning a Veo or Seedance budget.
- Image-to-video animation: Upload a still image and animate it with a one-line prompt. Grok preserves the source frame as the start frame.
- Brand atmosphere clips: Cinematic mood reels for landing pages and product hero sections — wide aspect ratios up to 16:9.
Grok Video vs alternatives
- vs Google Veo 3.1: Cheaper per second, longer max duration (15s vs 8s), and direct API access. Veo wins on photorealism for premium shots.
- vs Bytedance Seedance 2.0: Faster generation and lower cost. Seedance wins when you need multi-reference (4 images + 1 video).
- vs Pika: Native audio is included; no separate audio step. Pika requires SFX as a paid add-on.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Grok Imagine Video cost on Dahab Studio?
- 5-second clips cost 40 credits (40 EGP), and 15-second clips cost 119 credits (~$2.27 USD equivalent). Pay-as-you-go via Stripe or Egyptian wallets — no subscription needed.
- Does Grok Imagine generate audio?
- Yes. Grok produces native synchronised audio in the same generation pass — ambient sound, dialogue, music — so you don't need a separate TTS or SFX step.
- Can I use Grok Imagine for image-to-video?
- Yes. Upload a reference image and Grok will use it as the starting frame, animating from there based on your prompt. Available in the Generate page under image-to-video.
- What aspect ratios does Grok support?
- 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, and 2:3. Vertical 9:16 is the default for social-media workflows.
- Is Grok Imagine Video available in Arabic?
- Yes, prompts can be written in Arabic and Grok handles the visual generation. For Arabic dialogue with lipsync, use Dahab's Talking Head tool which routes through Grok video + ElevenLabs Egyptian TTS.
Related models
- Kling V3 Omni — Multi-reference video — up to 4 images + 1 video + audio output in one model.
- Bytedance Seedance 2.0 — Universal-reference video — up to 4 images + 1 video + 1 audio file.
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Google's fast-tier Veo 3.1 — 1080p with native synchronised audio.
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