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xAI previews Grok Imagine 1.5 for image-to-video generation

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xAI has released a preview of its Grok Imagine 1.5 model, an image-to-video generation system accessible via API. This new model can transform a single still image into a fluid video clip, incorporating user-defined motion, atmosphere, and physics based on text prompts. The system supports generating clips up to 720p resolution and allows for the stitching of multiple clips to create longer, consistent scenes. AI

IMPACT Enables creation of video content from static images, potentially impacting creative industries and content generation workflows.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=2 ai=1.0]

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xAI previews Grok Imagine 1.5 for image-to-video generation

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. xAI news TIER_1 (AF) ·

    Grok Imagine 1.5 Preview | xAI

    grok-imagine-video-1.5-preview, our latest image-to-video model, is now available via the xAI API in preview.

  2. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    xAI updates Grok Imagine to 1.5 with image-to-video generation at 720p resolution

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="876" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/grok_xai_video15.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1576" /></p> <p> xAI has released "grok-imagine-video-1.5-preview," an image…

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