Grok Imagine 1.5 API

Name: Grok Imagine 1.5 API - Example AI Video
Uploaded: 2026-08-07
Description: Sample video generated with the Grok Imagine 1.5 API on VideoGenAPI

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Explore the interface and see how easy it is to generate videos with Grok Imagine 1.5. Create an account and pick a plan to start generating.

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Grok Imagine 1.5

by xAI

Lightning-fast xAI's Grok Imagine 1.5 Video model perfect for quick prototyping and creative experimentation.

1080p • 5-10s • ~30s processing

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Grok Imagine 1.5 examples

Discover what's possible with Grok Imagine 1.5 AI video generation

A robot skateboarding through a futuristic city park, dynamic tracking shot, vibrant colors

Generated with the Grok Imagine 1.5 API at up to 1080p. Results vary with prompt detail and requested duration.

What is the Grok Imagine 1.5 API?

The Grok Imagine 1.5 API is a REST interface that lets developers generate AI videos programmatically using xAI's Grok Imagine 1.5 model. It supports text-to-video, image-to-video through a single POST endpoint. VideoGenAPI handles authentication, billing, and provider infrastructure - you only need one API key to start building with the Grok Imagine 1.5 API.

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Provider

REST

API protocol

~30s

Avg. generation

How to use the Grok Imagine 1.5 API

Integrate the Grok Imagine 1.5 API in your app in under 5 minutes with these four steps.

1

Create your VideoGenAPI account

Sign up free at VideoGenAPI.com and generate your API key from the dashboard. No xAI account needed.
2

Send a request to the Grok Imagine 1.5 API

POST to https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate with your API key, model "grok-imagine-1-5", and a text prompt describing your video.
3

Poll for completion

Use the returned generation_id to poll GET /api/v1/status/{id} until the job completes. Video completion webhooks are not available yet.
4

Download your video

Once status is "completed", retrieve the video URL from the response and embed it in your app, website, or workflow.

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Documentation

About Grok Imagine 1.5

info Overview

Grok Imagine 1.5 from xAI prioritizes speed without sacrificing decent visual quality. With ~30 second average processing, it's ideal for apps that need quick turnaround - chatbots that generate video, rapid prototyping tools, and interactive creative UIs. VideoGenAPI provides unified access alongside Google, ByteDance and Kling models, so you can route fast requests to Grok and premium requests to Veo 3 or Kling 3.

stars Key Strengths

check_circle ~30s average generation - among the fastest models
check_circle xAI Grok creative style with bold visuals
check_circle Text-to-video and image-to-video
check_circle 1080p output up to 10 seconds
check_circle Low cost for high-volume experimentation

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Text to Video
Image to Video

settings Specifications

Max Resolution: 1080p
Duration Range: 5-10s
Avg. Processing: ~30s

workspace_premium Why Grok Imagine 1.5 via VideoGenAPI?

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Unified API: Access Grok Imagine 1.5 alongside 15 other models with one API key - no separate xAI setup.
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Per-video pricing: Grok Imagine 1.5 videos count against your monthly plan, from $0.011/video, with no per-second billing.
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Production-ready: one REST endpoint, status polling, an MCP server for AI agents, and full docs.

Use cases

What you can build with Grok Imagine 1.5

1

Chatbot video replies

Let AI assistants generate video responses in near real-time.

2

Interactive creative tools

Power live preview UIs where users iterate quickly on prompts.

3

Meme & viral content

Produce fun, shareable clips at high volume with fast turnaround.

API reference

Grok Imagine 1.5 API documentation

Quick start guide to integrate Grok Imagine 1.5 in your application

code Endpoint

POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate

tune Grok Imagine 1.5 API parameters

Request parameters accepted by the Grok Imagine 1.5 API on POST /api/v1/generate
Parameter	Type	Required	Grok Imagine 1.5 values
model	string	Yes	`"grok-imagine-1-5"`
prompt	string	Yes	Scene description, up to 1,000 characters.
image_url	string	No	Public jpg, png, gif or webp URL. Animates the image (image-to-video).
duration	integer	No	5 to 10 seconds, up to 15s on every plan.
resolution	string	No	480p, 720p, 1080p.
aspect_ratio	string	No	16:9, 4:3, 1:1 or 9:16 (text-to-video).
seed	integer	No	Fixed value for reproducible output, -1 for random.
add_audio	boolean	No	Adds an AI sound-effects track when set to true.

Average generation time: ~30s. Poll GET /api/v1/status/{id} with the returned generation_id. Full reference: /docs/generate.

send Request Example

{
  "model": "grok-imagine-1-5",
  "prompt": "A robot skateboarding through a futuristic city park, dynamic tracking shot, vibrant colors",
  "duration": 10,
  "resolution": "480p"
}

download Response Example

{
  "success": true,
  "generation_id": "gen_abc123xyz",
  "status": "in_progress",
  "estimated_time": 30}

integration_instructions Code Examples

const response = await fetch('https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    model: 'grok-imagine-1-5',
    prompt: 'A robot skateboarding through a futuristic city park, dynamic tracking shot, vibrant colors',
    duration: 10  })
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.generation_id);

import requests

response = requests.post(
    'https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate',
    headers={
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
    },
    json={
        'model': 'grok-imagine-1-5',
        'prompt': 'A robot skateboarding through a futuristic city park, dynamic tracking shot, vibrant colors',
        'duration': 10    }
)

data = response.json()
print(data['generation_id'])

$ch = curl_init('https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'Content-Type: application/json',
    'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, json_encode([
    'model' => 'grok-imagine-1-5',
    'prompt' => 'A robot skateboarding through a futuristic city park, dynamic tracking shot, vibrant colors',
    'duration' => 10]));

$response = curl_exec($ch);
$data = json_decode($response, true);
echo $data['generation_id'];

curl -X POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "grok-imagine-1-5",
    "prompt": "A robot skateboarding through a futuristic city park, dynamic tracking shot, vibrant colors",
    "duration": 10  }'

Grok Imagine 1.5 image-to-video request

curl -X POST https://videogenapi.com/api/v1/generate \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "model": "grok-imagine-1-5",
    "prompt": "Slow push in, soft natural light, subtle movement",
    "image_url": "https://example.com/your-image.jpg",
    "duration": 5
  }'

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Pricing

Grok Imagine 1.5 API pricing

Grok Imagine 1.5 is billed per video, not per second of output. See the cost calculator for your volume.

$0.011

per Grok Imagine 1.5 video on the Starter plan

Grok Imagine 1.5 API cost per video by VideoGenAPI plan
Plan	Monthly	Videos	Cost / video
Basic	$29	1,500	$0.019
Starter	$49	4,500	$0.011
Unlimited	$199	No cap	Flat

check_circle One API key for Grok Imagine 1.5 and 15 other models
check_circle No xAI account required
check_circle Billed per video, never per second of output

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Comparison

Grok Imagine 1.5 API vs alternatives

How the Grok Imagine 1.5 API compares on resolution, clip length, generation speed and price. All models below share one API key.

Comparison of the Grok Imagine 1.5 API against alternative AI video generation models on VideoGenAPI
Model	Provider	Max resolution	Clip length	Avg. speed	Price / video
Grok Imagine 1.5 API This page	xAI	1080p	5-10s	~30s	Included, from $0.011
Seedance 2.0 API	ByteDance	1080p	5-10s	~30s	Included, from $0.011
Nano Banana API	LanneTech	720p	5-10s	~50s	Included, from $0.011
LTX-2 API	Lightricks	4K	6-10s	~30s	Included, from $0.011

Switching between these models means changing the grok-imagine-1-5 value in your request body. The endpoint, authentication and status polling stay the same.

Limits

Grok Imagine 1.5 API limitations

Plan duration and resolution caps apply even when the model supports higher output. See pricing.
Jobs are asynchronous: poll GET /api/v1/status/{id}. Video completion webhooks are not available yet.
Rate limits and fair-use throttling are documented on /docs/rate-limits.
Prompts and images that violate the content guidelines are rejected.

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Reviewed by Enzo Lanne · Founder, VideoGenAPI · Updated 7 August 2026

FAQ

Grok Imagine 1.5 API questions

How fast is the Grok Imagine 1.5 API? expand_more

Around 30 seconds per generation, tied with Seedance 2 as the fastest option on VideoGenAPI. For comparison, Veo 2 averages 110 seconds and Kling 3 around 250.

Can I use Grok Imagine 1.5 for real-time features? expand_more

Close to it. At roughly 30 seconds it is fast enough for a user to wait through with a progress indicator, which is what makes it viable for chatbot video replies and live preview interfaces.

Do I need an xAI or X Premium account? expand_more

No. VideoGenAPI handles the xAI integration, so a single VideoGenAPI key reaches Grok Imagine 1.5 alongside every other model.

What are the limits of Grok Imagine 1.5? expand_more

Clips run 5 to 10 seconds at up to 1080p. It is built for speed rather than maximum fidelity, so use Veo 3.1 or Kling 3 when a client is paying for the polish.

Does Grok Imagine 1.5 support image-to-video? expand_more

Yes. Both text-to-video and image-to-video work via POST /api/v1/generate with model "grok-imagine-1-5".

How much does one Grok Imagine 1.5 API video cost? expand_more

Each Grok Imagine 1.5 generation counts as one video in your VideoGenAPI plan, whatever its length within plan limits. On Starter ($49/month for 4,500 videos) that is about $0.011 per video, with clips up to 15 seconds. Unlimited ($199/month) removes the monthly cap. Per-second video APIs bill every second of output instead, so a 10-second clip costs ten times a 1-second one.

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