Wan 2.5 by Alibaba

Wan 2.5 AI Video Generator

The Wan 2.5 AI video generator turns a text prompt into a 5 or 10 second clip, in up to 1080p. It comes from Alibaba's Wan series and is older than Wan 3.0 Prime. It has the lowest starting credit cost of any video model on Playground, so you can test lots of video ideas with Wan 2.5 and make your credits go further.

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Wan 2.5

AI video model by Alibaba

Prompt

A barista pours latte art into a white cup on a wooden counter, morning sunlight through the window, steam rising, slow push in on the cup, warm cozy colors.

Shape

9:16

Length

10s

Quality

1080p

Generate this videofrom 40 credits

Clip length

5 or 10s

Quality

480p, 720p or 1080p

Start from

Text

Price

From 40 credits

What Wan 2.5 is best for

Testing lots of video ideas

Wan 2.5 has the lowest starting credit cost of any video model on Playground, so it suits rough drafts. Try several takes on one concept, keep the best, then remake it in a newer model if you need a longer clip.

Short clips for social feeds

Choose from 5 shapes, including vertical for Reels, TikTok and Shorts and square for feed posts. A 5 second clip is enough for a hook, a loop or a short product moment.

Ad concepts on a small budget

Sketch out ad and promo ideas before you spend more. Show your team a few moving drafts, then make a matching cover or thumbnail in the AI image generator.

How to use the Wan 2.5 AI video generator

1
Write your prompt
Open the video generator with Wan 2.5 selected and describe the scene in plain words: who is in it, what happens, where it takes place and how the camera moves. Wan 2.5 works from a text prompt.
2
Pick length, quality and shape
Choose 5 or 10 seconds, a resolution of 480p, 720p or 1080p, and one of 5 aspect ratios. Start at 480p while you test ideas, then switch to 1080p for the version you want to keep.
3
Generate and download
Hit generate. Your finished clip is saved in your gallery, ready to download. If it is close but not quite right, change one detail in the prompt and run it again.

Open Wan 2.5 in the video generator

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Vertical, square or widescreen

Wan 2.5 gives you 5 aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3 or 3:4. Use vertical for Reels, TikTok and Shorts, widescreen for YouTube and websites, and square or the other shapes for feed posts and ads. Drafts start at a low credit cost, so test one idea in two shapes and see which framing works before you commit.

Wan 2.5 prompt tips

Put the main subject and the action in your first sentence, then add the setting, the light and the camera move.
Keep to one clear action per clip, since a 5 second shot has room for one moment, not a whole story.
Because drafts start at a low credit cost, run the same prompt two or three times at 480p and pick the best take before you spend credits on 1080p.
When a draft works and you need a much longer clip, rerun the idea in Kling 4, which is built for longer clips with realistic motion.

Example prompt

“A barista pours latte art into a white cup on a wooden counter, morning sunlight through the window, steam rising, slow push in on the cup, warm cozy colors.”

Try this prompt with Wan 2.5

Wan 2.5 price in credits

A Wan 2.5 video costs from 40 to 225 credits, depending on the length and resolution you choose. That is the lowest starting price of any video model on Playground. See how many credits each plan includes on the pricing page.

See plans and credits

Wan 2.5 credits per video
Quality	5s	10s
480p	40	75
720p	75	150
1080p	115	225

Wan 2.5 vs other AI video models

Wan 2.5 is the budget pick. For longer clips or photo-to-video, try Wan 3.0 Prime. For short, punchy clips with sharp detail, see Seedance 2.5. For stylish clips with a low-resolution preview option, look at PixVerse V6, or browse all AI video models.

Model	Best for	Longest clip	Top quality	From
Kling 4	The newest Kling model, with the longest clips	30s	1080p	120 credits
Seedance 2.5	ByteDance's newest Seedance, sharp detail and lively motion	8s	720p	65 credits
Wan 3.0 Prime	Newest Wan model, from cheap drafts to long clips	30s	1080p	55 credits
Kling 3	Film-like camera moves, up to 4K	15s	4K	130 credits
Google Omni Flash	Google's quick video model for short clips	8s	720p	75 credits
PixVerse V6	Fast, stylish short clips in four resolutions	10s	1080p	55 credits
Seedance 2.0	Dependable all-rounder that can animate a photo	10s	1080p	60 credits
Kling 3 Omni	Short widescreen shots for b-roll and storyboards	5s	720p	80 credits
Wan 2.5	Low cost, good for trying ideas	10s	1080p	40 credits

Wan 2.5 FAQ

What is Wan 2.5?

Wan 2.5 is a text to video model from Alibaba's Wan series. You write a prompt and get a short clip in up to 1080p. It is older than Wan 3.0 Prime.

How long are Wan 2.5 videos, and can it make 1080p?

Clips are 5 or 10 seconds long, in 480p, 720p or 1080p. Draft at 480p to save credits, then make your final version in 1080p. For longer clips, see all AI video models on Playground.

How much does Wan 2.5 cost?

Each video costs 40 to 225 credits, depending on length and resolution. That is the lowest starting price of any video model on Playground.

Is Wan 2.5 free?

Wan 2.5 runs on credits, and the free plan does not include enough for a video. Once you have a plan, it has the lowest starting price of the video models on Playground.

Does Wan 2.5 do image to video?

Not on Playground: Wan 2.5 works from a text prompt only. To animate a photo, use Wan 3.0 Prime or Seedance 2.0, or add a ready-made video effect to your photo.

Wan 2.5 vs Wan 3.0: what is the difference?

Both come from Alibaba. Wan 3.0 Prime is newer, can start from a photo and makes longer clips, while Wan 2.5 starts at fewer credits per clip, which makes it a good choice for drafts.

How do I write good Wan 2.5 prompts?

Describe the subject, the action, the setting and the camera move in a sentence or two. Keep each clip to one clear moment, and change one detail at a time when you retry.