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Wan V2.6 I2V

Start from your photo and watch it move

Wan V2.6 I2V is Alibaba's Wan model built for photos. I2V stands for image to video: you give it a picture, say how it should move, and it makes a clip with sound.

Video in chatmodel

The kind of clips you can make

These come from chatmodel's video presets: upload a photo, pick one, done. Or describe your own scene to Wan V2.6 I2V.

The Wan family in chatmodel

The newest is Wan V3.0 Prime. Ordered by release date.

  1. December 2025Wan V2.6 I2VYou're here
  2. December 2025Wan V2.6
  3. August 2026NewWan V3.0
  4. August 2026NewestWan V3.0 Prime

What it's good for

Try it with one of these

Press “Try this” and chatmodel opens with Wan V2.6 I2V selected and the message already written. Change any word you like.

Waves behind a holiday photo

“Bring this beach photo to life. The waves roll in gently, the palm leaves move in the breeze and a few clouds drift across the sky. The people stay still and smiling. Sound of waves.”

Try this

Garden flowers in the wind

“Make the flowers in this garden photo sway in a light summer breeze. A bee flies between the blooms and the leaves on the tree flicker in the sun. Still camera. Sound of birds.”

Try this

Snow on a winter street

“Add softly falling snow to this photo of a winter street. The shop lights glow, smoke rises from a chimney and the camera slowly pushes in. Quiet, muffled sound of a town in snow.”

Try this

In plain words

Wan V2.6 I2V starts from a photo you upload. You tell it what should move, and it makes a clip of 2 to 15 seconds with sound, up to 1080p.

It is the photo twin of Wan V2.6, which works from words.

How to get the most out of it

  1. Pick a clear, well-lit photo. A sharp picture gives the clip a strong start. For old photos, see restore old photos first.
  2. Say what moves and what stays still. “The waves roll, the people stay still” helps it keep faces steady.
  3. Choose gentle movement. Wind, water, light and smoke tend to be easier than people walking or dancing.
  4. Ask for the sound too. “Sound of waves” or “birdsong” makes the clip feel complete.

How it compares with its siblings

Wan V2.6 is the same generation for text. Wan V3.0 is newer and handles photos, text, a first and a last picture, and reference pictures, with clips up to 30 seconds. Wan V3.0 Prime is a step up from Wan V3.0.

When to pick another model

To join a first and a last picture, choose Wan V3.0 or Kling V3.0 I2V. To copy the movement of another video onto your photo, look at Kling V3.0 Motion.

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Frequently asked questions

What does I2V mean?

Image to video. You start from a picture instead of a written description.

Can I use an old family photo?

Yes. A clear photo works best. If it's faded or scratched, you may want to fix it first, as in our guide to restoring old photos.

How long can the clip be?

From 2 to 15 seconds, with sound.

Is video part of Pro?

Pro includes one video a day, so you can try it. For more, add Studio, an add-on to Pro with many more videos and images every day.

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