--- title: "Text-to-Video" method: POST path: "/v1/text-to-video" tags: ["Video Projects"] --- # Text-to-Video `POST /v1/text-to-video` **What this API does** Create the same Text To Video you can make in the browser, but programmatically, so you can automate it, run it at scale, or connect it to your own app or workflow. **Good for** - Automation and batch processing - Adding text to video into apps, pipelines, or tools **How it works (3 steps)** 1) Upload your inputs (video, image, or audio) with [Generate Upload URLs](https://docs.magichour.ai/api-reference/files/generate-asset-upload-urls) and copy the `file_path`. 2) Send a request to create a text to video job with the basic fields. 3) Check the job status until it's `complete`, then download the result from `downloads`. **Key options** - Inputs: usually a file, sometimes a YouTube link, depending on project type - Resolution: free users are limited to 576px; higher plans unlock HD and larger sizes - Extra fields: e.g. `face_swap_mode`, `start_seconds`/`end_seconds`, or a text prompt **Cost** Credits are only charged for the frames that actually render. You'll see an estimate when the job is queued, and the final total after it's done. For detailed examples, see the [product page](https://magichour.ai/products/text-to-video). ## Request body - object - `name` string — Give your video a custom name for easy identification. - `end_seconds` number, float, required — The total duration of the output video in seconds. Supported durations depend on the chosen model: * **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: any integer from 3 to 10 * **`kling-2.6`**: 5, 10 * **`kling-3.0`**: any integer from 3 to 15 * **`ltx-2.5`**: any integer from 1 to 60 * **`minimax-h3`**: any integer from 1 to 30 * **`seedance-1.5`**: any integer from 4 to 12 * **`seedance-2.0`**: any integer from 4 to 15 * **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: any integer from 4 to 15 * **`seedance-2.5`**: any integer from 4 to 30 * **`sora-2`**: 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 * **`veo3.1`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 * **`veo3.1-lite`**: 4, 6, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 * **`wan-2.2`**: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 * **`wan-3.0`**: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 - `aspect_ratio` '16:9' | '9:16' | '1:1' — Determines the aspect ratio of the output video. * **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Supports 16:9, 9:16. * **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9, 1:1. * **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9, 1:1. * **`ltx-2.5`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9, 1:1. * **`minimax-h3`**: Supports 16:9, 9:16, 1:1. * **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9, 1:1. * **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9, 1:1. * **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9, 1:1. * **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9, 1:1. * **`sora-2`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9. * **`veo3.1`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9. * **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9. * **`wan-2.2`**: Supports 9:16, 16:9, 1:1. * **`wan-3.0`**: Supports 16:9, 9:16, 1:1. - `resolution` '360p' | '480p' | '720p' | '1080p' | '4k' — Controls the output video resolution. Defaults to `720p` on paid tiers and `480p` on free tiers. * **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Supports 360p, 720p, 1080p, 4k. * **`kling-2.6`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. * **`kling-3.0`**: Supports 720p, 1080p, 4k. * **`ltx-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * **`minimax-h3`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * **`seedance-1.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * **`seedance-2.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4k. * **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Supports 480p, 720p. * **`seedance-2.5`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * **`sora-2`**: Supports 720p. * **`veo3.1`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. * **`veo3.1-lite`**: Supports 720p, 1080p. * **`wan-2.2`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. * **`wan-3.0`**: Supports 480p, 720p, 1080p. - `model` 'default' | 'kling-3.0' | 'gemini-omni-1.1' | 'seedance-2.0' | 'ltx-2.5' | 'minimax-h3' | 'wan-3.0' | 'wan-2.2' | 'seedance-1.5' | 'seedance-2.0-mini' | 'seedance-2.5' | 'kling-2.6' | 'veo3.1-lite' | 'veo3.1' | 'sora-2' | 'ltx-2.3' | 'ltx-2' | 'kling-2.5' | 'kling-1.6' | 'seedance' | 'kling-2.5-audio' | 'veo3.1-audio' — The AI model to use for video generation. * `default`: uses our currently recommended model for general use. For paid tiers, defaults to `kling-3.0`. For free tiers, it defaults to `ltx-2.5`. * `gemini-omni-1.1`: Best for precise short clips, first/last frames, and high-resolution output. * `kling-2.6`: Best for action, motion blur, and controlled camera moves. * `kling-3.0`: Best for cinematic stories, references, and optional audio. * `ltx-2.5`: Fastest for general scenes, long clips, audio, and rapid iteration. * `minimax-h3`: Great for reference-driven clips with native audio and longer durations. * `seedance-1.5`: Best for smooth, consistent motion with an end frame. * `seedance-2.0`: Best for reference-led clips with precise subject control. * `seedance-2.0-mini`: Faster reference-led clips with consistent motion and audio. * `seedance-2.5`: Best for premium realism, detail, and natural motion. * `sora-2`: Best for creative concepts and longer clips with audio. * `veo3.1`: Best for romantic interactions and expressive action, with realistic detail. * `veo3.1-lite`: Balanced realism and audio at a lower cost than Veo 3.1. * `wan-2.2`: Best for physical motion, action, and camera movement. * `wan-3.0`: High-quality video with native audio, long clips, and end-frame control. If you specify the deprecated model value that includes the `-audio` suffix, this will be the same as included `audio` as `true`. - `audio` boolean — Whether to include audio in the video. Defaults to `false` if not specified. Audio support varies by model: * **`gemini-omni-1.1`**: Not supported * **`kling-2.6`**: Not supported * **`kling-3.0`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled * **`ltx-2.5`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * **`minimax-h3`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * **`seedance-1.5`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled * **`seedance-2.0`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * **`seedance-2.0-mini`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * **`seedance-2.5`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * **`sora-2`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio * **`veo3.1`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled * **`veo3.1-lite`**: Toggle-able: audio adds extra credits when enabled * **`wan-2.2`**: Not supported * **`wan-3.0`**: Toggle-able: no additional credits for audio - `style` object, required - `prompt` string, required — The prompt used for the video. - `references` object[] - `name` string, required - `file_path` string, required ## Response `200` Success - object — Success - `id` string, required — Unique ID of the video. Use it with the [Get video Project API](https://docs.magichour.ai/api-reference/video-projects/get-video-details) to fetch status and downloads. - `credits_charged` integer, required — The amount of credits deducted from your account to generate the video. If the status is not 'complete', this value is an estimate and may be adjusted upon completion based on the actual FPS of the output video. If video generation fails, credits will be refunded, and this field will be updated to include the refund. ## Other responses - `400` — Invalid Request - `401` — Unauthorized - `402` — Payment Required - `404` — Not Found - `422` — Unprocessable Entity - `500` — Internal Server Error ## Changes - **2026-09-25** `e1d2c7933d94` — 1 info - the `style/prompt` request property's maxLength was increased from `5000` to `10000` - **2026-09-24** `73d5067f2d3b` — 2 info - added the new optional request property `references` - the `style/prompt` request property's maxLength was increased from `2000` to `5000` - **2026-09-17** `f63b0aa77b51` — 1 info - added the new `wan-3.0` enum value to the request property `model` - **2026-09-05** `559e5af9059b` — 1 info - added the new `360p` enum value to the request property `resolution` - **2026-09-02** `9aeb9397c62a` — 10 info - added the new `gemini-omni-1.1` enum value to the request property `model` - added the new `ltx-2.5` enum value to the request property `model` - added the non-success response with the status `500` - removed the `Not Found` enum value from the `message` response property for the response status `404` - …6 more [Full history](https://skmtc.dev/magichourhq/apis/magic-hour-api/changes/v1/text-to-video/post.md) --- [API](https://skmtc.dev/magichourhq/apis/magic-hour-api.md) · [All operations](https://skmtc.dev/magichourhq/apis/magic-hour-api/llms.txt) · [OpenAPI document](https://skmtc.dev/magichourhq/apis/magic-hour-api/revisions/e1d2c7933d94?raw)