Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite: Low-Cost AI Video With Sound

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite specs

Made by

xAI

Clip length

1 to 15 seconds

Resolutions

480p, 720p, 1080p

Shapes

1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3

Starts from

Text, Image

Extra inputs

A first frame

Sound

Generated with the video

Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite pricing

These are the published per-second rates. The composer shows the exact estimate for your settings before you generate, and failed generations aren't charged. Prices last checked September 24, 2026. Credits come with our plans.

What it's good at

• Very low prices: $0.02 a second at 480p and $0.03 at 720p.
• Native audio with the video.
• Text-to-video or image-to-video from one starting frame.
• Any length from 1 to 15 seconds.
• Seven shapes, including 3:2 and 2:3.

Best for

• Social clips at volume

  Lots of short videos without a big bill.

• Ad variations

  Try many hooks before you spend on a premium render.

• Prompt testing

  Check wording and motion cheaply.

• Quick photo animation

  One frame in, a short clip with sound out.

Things to know

• No reference images, only a single starting frame.
• 1080p costs much more than 720p ($0.14 vs $0.03 a second).
• Each starting image adds $0.01.
• With a first frame, use Auto size or a resolution preset; without one, pick an exact size.

A Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite prompt to try

A golden retriever puppy tumbles into a pile of autumn leaves, leaves flying, happy barking, slow motion.

Try it at 480p or 720p. At these prices you can afford a few versions and keep the best.

Alternatives to Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite

• Grok Imagine Video 1.5Reference images and preset voices.
• MiniMax H3 Max TurboAnother low-cost option with sound.
• LTX-2.3 FastCheap HD with your own audio.

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Use Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite for

• Text to Video
• Image to Video

Frequently asked questions