Build on text, images, and video references. Shape the visual style with negative prompts, audio, and multi-shot settings in the Wan 2.6 workspace.
Example footage, not an account-generated result. Settings do not change this demo. No uploads or credits used.
Want to see real output styles before you generate? Explore the Wan showcase.
Wan 2.6 matches Wan 2.5's 1080p resolution while offering improved style control. Every generated video renders at HD quality — suitable for social media, advertising, and professional content delivery.
Reference footage, not a result generated in your account.
Wan 2.6 brought I2V to the series for the first time. Upload any still image — product photo, portrait, landscape — and Wan 2.6 animates it with natural motion and consistent visual style.
“A glass perfume bottle with gold accents against deep black, slow orbit from left to right, a single rim light catching the crystal, luxury fragrance aesthetic.”
Improved style prompt understanding — the model responds more accurately to aesthetic descriptors like "Wes Anderson palette," "Studio Ghibli mood," and specific cinematic references.
Like all Wan versions, Wan 2.6 understands prompts in both English and Chinese, with specific optimization for East Asian settings and cultural contexts.
Wan 2.6 sits at the midpoint of the Wan version series. Here is how it compares to every version. For current credit packs and generation pricing across models, see the pricing page.
| Feature | Wan 2.5 | Wan 2.6 | Wan 2.7 | Wan 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Text to Video | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image to Video | ✓ | ✓ (Improved) | ✓ | ✓ (Improved) |
| Style control | Basic | Improved | Advanced | Expected |
| Motion consistency | Standard | Improved | Advanced | Expected |
| Multi-shot support | — | — | ✓ | Expected |
| Real-time preview | — | — | — | Expected |
| Camera control | — | — | Partial | Expected |
| Generation speed | Fastest | Fast | Standard | TBC |
| Audio generation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Expected |
| Status | UI preview | UI preview | UI preview | UI preview |
Wan 2.6 introduced image-to-video to the Wan series. Here is how to get the best results. For a broader workflow that prepares you for Wan 3.0, start with the Wan 3.0 guide.
Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP file under 10MB. Clear subjects and good lighting work best. Horizontal for video, vertical for Reels/TikTok.
Describe how you want the image to move. "Gentle wind moves hair" or "Camera orbits slowly" gives you directional control over the animation.
Match the aspect ratio to your source image. Duration of 3–5 seconds works best for most I2V content to avoid visual drift.
Watch the output to ensure subject consistency and natural motion. If needed, adjust the motion prompt and regenerate for better results.
T2V Example 1 — Cinematic
"A scientist stands at a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking a rain-soaked city at night, slow push-in from behind, neon reflections on the glass, cool desaturated grade, Blade Runner 2049 palette"T2V Example 2 — Product
"A glass perfume bottle with gold accents floating against deep black, slow orbit from left to right, single rim light catching the crystal, luxury fragrance commercial aesthetic"T2V Example 3 — Anime
"A young woman sits on a train watching the countryside blur past the window, camera slowly pulling back from her reflection, warm afternoon light, melancholy mood, Makoto Shinkai color palette"I2V Motion Prompt
"The water in the background begins to ripple gently, the subject's clothing moves slightly in an unseen breeze, slow camera push-in, warm ambient light intensifies subtly"Named aesthetic references like directors or art movements are interpreted more accurately. Try adding references like:
"Blade Runner 2049 color palette", "Studio Ghibli mood", "Wes Anderson symmetry", "warm Kodak film grain"
Wan 2.6 is the version that changed what the platform could do. Released in mid-2025, it introduced two capabilities that Wan 2.5 did not have: 1080p full HD output and image-to-video (I2V) generation.
At 1080p with I2V, Wan 2.6 became a production tool — suitable for social media content, brand campaigns, and digital advertising at delivery-ready quality. While Wan 2.7 is now the recommended version, Wan 2.6 remains fully live and capable for 1080p text and image workflows.
The most significant capability Wan 2.6 introduced is image-to-video (I2V). Before Wan 2.6, Wan was a text-only platform. Wan 2.6 opened a second path: start from an image you already have and animate it.
Both versions share the 1080p ceiling and support T2V and I2V. Wan 2.7's advantage lies in enhanced motion consistency and multi-shot support. For single-shot clips or product animation, Wan 2.6 remains a strong, production-ready choice.
Wan 2.6 is a production-ready AI video generator that creates 1080p videos from text prompts or images. It introduced image-to-video (I2V) to the Wan series, enabling more controllable and structured video generation workflows.
WanAI uses one-time credit packs. Purchased credits do not expire. Visit Pricing to compare the current packs; generation costs will be shown before you submit a video task.
Yes. Wan 2.6 introduced image-to-video (I2V), allowing you to upload a still image and generate video with consistent structure and natural motion.
Both support 1080p output and text-to-video and image-to-video workflows. Wan 2.7 adds improved motion consistency, multi-shot sequence support, and partial camera control. Wan 2.6 remains a strong option for faster, single-shot video generation.
No. Wan 2.6 is fully web-based. You can generate videos directly in your browser without installation or local hardware requirements.
Yes. All Wan versions share the same account and credit balance. You can switch between versions at any time using the version selector.
Wan 2.6 is best for image-to-video creation, product animation, and controlled 1080p workflows. It is also a good choice for users who want a balance between speed and visual quality.
Stable · Live
Role: Faster generation, up to 1080p, T2V+I2V
Best for: Rapid iteration or cost-conscious batch output
Recommended · Live
Role: Enhanced consistency + Multi-shot
Best for: Most creators — the best available version
Now Live
Role: 30-second video + Multi-subject consistency
Best for: Longer commercial video workflows