# Wan 2.6

Animate one start image into a video clip with Wan 2.6 by Alibaba, at 1,378 credits per clip. See its settings, limits and exact prices.

Wan 2.6 is an Alibaba model that animates one image: it has no text-to-video mode in the Studio, so you must attach a start image. The clip is 5 seconds, follows the shape of your image and has no sound option. It costs 1,378 credits per clip.

## At a glance

- **Maker:** Alibaba
- **Type:** Video model
- **Modes:** Image to video
- **Aspect ratios:** Follows the start image
- **Outputs per run:** 1 to 4, set with **Count**
- **Start image:** Required: one start image (JPEG, PNG or WEBP, up to 20 MB).
- **Length:** 5 s only
- **Resolution:** No resolution choice
- **Sound:** No sound option

## What it costs

These are credits per clip, as of 2026-10-10. The Studio shows the live quote for your settings before you generate, and the total it charges is that quote multiplied by **Count**.

| Length | Credits per clip |
| --- | --- |
| 5 s | 1,378 |

## Use it in Studio

1. **Open Animate a Photo** In Studio, open **Animate a Photo**. Wan 2.6 needs a start image, so it works from this entry point. Sign in when the Studio asks.
2. **Choose Wan 2.6** Open the model picker, which groups models by maker, and choose Wan 2.6.
3. **Add your image and describe the motion** Attach one start image (JPEG, PNG or WEBP, up to 20 MB), then describe how it should move.
4. **Set the output** This model offers no aspect ratio, resolution, length or sound choice. Set **Count** from 1 to 4.
5. **Check the price and generate** The Studio shows the credit price for your settings. Videos run in the background: the card updates in place when the clip is ready, and the clip is saved to your **Library**.

## Limits

- Image to video only: the Studio says "Add an image to animate" until you attach a start image.
- You need to be signed in to generate. Wan 2.6 is available on every plan, including Free; credits are the limit.
- One start image only. The Studio has no end frame, no multiple reference images and no video-to-video input.
- A video that has not finished within 30 minutes is marked failed and refunded. A failed generation is refunded, and the Studio does not run a different model in its place.

## Common questions

**What aspect ratio will my clip have?**

The clip follows your start image, so the Studio offers no aspect ratio choice for Wan 2.6.

**Can I make a clip from text alone?**

Not with Wan 2.6. Pick a model that lists text-to-video, such as [Kling 3.0](https://www.uova.com/help/models/video/kling-3-0).

**Does Wan 2.6 make sound?**

No. Wan 2.6 has no sound option in the Studio.

**Similar models**

- [Hailuo 2.3 Pro](https://www.uova.com/help/models/video/hailuo-2-3-pro): Default credits: 901.
- [Kling 2.5 Turbo](https://www.uova.com/help/models/video/kling-2-5-turbo): Default credits: 386.

Source: https://www.uova.com/help/models/video/wan-2-6