Vidu API - AI Video Generation APIs

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Vidu API, developers can create videos that follow reference images or styles, ensuring brand consistency and creative control. The API's Q2 Pro model delivers high-quality output suitable for commercial video production and content creation workflows.

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Vidu Q3 Text to Video API Documentation

https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu/v1

Authentication

All requests require an API key passed via header.

Header Type Required Description
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key string Yes Your API subscription key

Vidu generate request - Vidu

Request Code

POST https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu/v1/vidu-request
Content-Type: application/json
Cache-Control: no-cache
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY

{
  "prompt": "A slow-motion capture of a hummingbird hovering beside a vibrant red hibiscus flower, iridescent feathers catching sunlight, shallow depth of field, garden background",
  "duration": 5,
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "resolution": "720p",
  "audio": true
}
import requests

url = "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu/v1/vidu-request"
headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
    "Cache-Control": "no-cache",
    "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key": "YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY"
}
data = {
    "prompt": "A slow-motion capture of a hummingbird hovering beside a vibrant red hibiscus flower, iridescent feathers catching sunlight, shallow depth of field, garden background",
    "duration": 5,
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "audio": True
}

response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
print(response.json())
const url = 'https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu/v1/vidu-request';

const data = {
  prompt: 'A slow-motion capture of a hummingbird hovering beside a vibrant red hibiscus flower, iridescent feathers catching sunlight, shallow depth of field, garden background',
  duration: 5,
  aspect_ratio: '16:9',
  resolution: '720p',
  audio: true
};

fetch(url, {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'Cache-Control': 'no-cache',
    'Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key': 'YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify(data)
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
curl -X POST "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu/v1/vidu-request" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Cache-Control: no-cache" \
  -H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY" \
  --data-raw '{
    "prompt": "A slow-motion capture of a hummingbird hovering beside a vibrant red hibiscus flower, iridescent feathers catching sunlight, shallow depth of field, garden background",
    "duration": 5,
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "audio": true
}'

Output

{
  "request_id": "vidu_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "QUEUED",
  "polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/vidu_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}

Webhook (Optional)

Add the X-Webhook-URL header to your generate request to receive a POST callback instead of polling.

X-Webhook-URL: https://your-server.com/webhook/callback

Request Parameters - Vidu generate request

Field Type Required Default Description
prompt string Yes Detailed text description of the desired video scene
duration integer Yes Duration of the generated video in seconds (recommended: 3–10)
aspect_ratio string Yes Video aspect ratio: "16:9", "9:16", "1:1", "4:3", or "3:4"
resolution string Yes Output resolution: "720p", "1080p", or "4K"
audio boolean Yes Whether to generate synchronized audio with the video

Minimum Request

{
  "prompt": "A slow-motion capture of a hummingbird hovering beside a vibrant red hibiscus flower, iridescent feathers catching sunlight, shallow depth of field, garden background",
  "duration": 5,
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "resolution": "720p",
  "audio": true
}

Full Request (all options)

{
  "prompt": "A slow-motion capture of a hummingbird hovering beside a vibrant red hibiscus flower, iridescent feathers catching sunlight, shallow depth of field, garden background",
  "duration": 5,
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "resolution": "720p",
  "audio": true
}

Response

{
  "request_id": "vidu_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "QUEUED",
  "polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/vidu_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}

Request Headers

Header Value
Content-Type application/json
Cache-Control no-cache
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key Your API subscription key

Response Handling

Common status codes for Vidu generate request.

Code Meaning
202 Accepted — Request queued
Bad Request
401 Unauthorized
403 Forbidden
404 Not Found
Too Many Requests
500 Internal Server Error

Response Handling

Common status codes.

CodeMeaning
202Accepted — Request queued
Bad Request
401Unauthorized
402Insufficient Balance
403Forbidden
Too Many Requests
500Internal Server Error

Error Responses

Queue system errors and model validation errors.

Queue System Errors

// 402 — Insufficient balance
{
  "error": "Insufficient Balance",
  "message": "Your wallet does not have enough balance."
}
// 400 — Model not found
{
  "error": "Model not found",
  "message": "Model 'vidu' not found or is disabled"
}

Error via Status/Webhook

{
  "request_id": "vidu_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "ERROR",
  "model_id": "vidu",
  "error": "Description of the error",
  "output": null
}

Retrieving Results

Poll the universal status endpoint to check progress and retrieve results.

Endpoint

GET https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/{request_id}
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY

cURL Example

curl -H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/vidu_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"

Response (Completed)

{
  "request_id": "vidu_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "COMPLETED",
  "model_id": "vidu",
  "error": null,
  "output": {
    "media_url": [
      "https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/v1/vidu_019dxxxx-xxxx/output.ext"
    ],
    "media_type": "application/octet-stream"
  },
  "created_at": "2026-03-31T10:00:00.000Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-03-31T10:00:15.000Z",
  "completed_at": "2026-03-31T10:00:15.000Z"
}

Response Fields

FieldTypeDescription
request_idstringUnique request identifier
statusstringQUEUED, PROCESSING, COMPLETED, FAILED, or ERROR
model_idstringModel that processed the request
errorstring|nullError message if failed
output.media_urlarrayURLs to generated media (R2 CDN)
output.media_typestringMIME type of the output
created_atstringWhen request was created
completed_atstring|nullWhen request completed
polling_urlstringStatus URL (initial response only)

Status Values

StatusDescription
QUEUEDRequest accepted, waiting to be processed
PROCESSINGBeing processed by the model
COMPLETEDDone — output contains the result
FAILEDFailed — check error field
ERRORSystem error — not charged

Status Flow

QUEUED → PROCESSING → COMPLETED
                    → FAILED
                    → ERROR

Typical Workflow

  1. Send a generate request to the API endpoint
  2. Save the request_id from the response
  3. Poll every 5-10 seconds: GET /v2/requests/status/{request_id}
  4. When status is "COMPLETED", download from output.media_url

Tip: Use X-Webhook-URL header to get a callback instead of polling.

Vidu Q3 Text to Video API Pricing

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2. Vidu v1

Vidu v1 Image to Image (Image Background Remover) API Documentation

https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454/v1

Authentication

All requests require an API key passed via header.

HeaderTypeRequiredDescription
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-KeystringYesYour API subscription key

Vidu Q2 Reference to Video Pro API generate request - Vidu Q2 Reference to Video Pro API

Request Code

POST https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454/v1/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-request
Content-Type: application/json
Cache-Control: no-cache
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY

{
  "prompt": "@Figure 1 Character Reference@Refer to the special effects, movements, and camera work of Video 1.",
  "reference_image_urls": [
    "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-image-3123041388101890.png"
  ],
  "reference_video_urls": [
    "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-video-3123002003131623.mp4"
  ],
  "duration": 4,
  "resolution": "720p",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "movement_amplitude": "auto"
}
import requests

url = "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454/v1/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-request"
headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
    "Cache-Control": "no-cache",
    "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key": "YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY"
}
data = {
    "prompt": "@Figure 1 Character Reference@Refer to the special effects, movements, and camera work of Video 1.",
    "reference_image_urls": [
        "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-image-3123041388101890.png"
    ],
    "reference_video_urls": [
        "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-video-3123002003131623.mp4"
    ],
    "duration": 4,
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "movement_amplitude": "auto"
}

response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
print(response.json())
const url = 'https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454/v1/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-request';

const data = {
  prompt: '@Figure 1 Character Reference@Refer to the special effects, movements, and camera work of Video 1.',
  reference_image_urls: [
    'https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-image-3123041388101890.png'
  ],
  reference_video_urls: [
    'https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-video-3123002003131623.mp4'
  ],
  duration: 4,
  resolution: '720p',
  aspect_ratio: '16:9',
  movement_amplitude: 'auto'
};

fetch(url, {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'Cache-Control': 'no-cache',
    'Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key': 'YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify(data)
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
curl -X POST "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454/v1/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-request" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Cache-Control: no-cache" \
  -H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY" \
  --data-raw '{
    "prompt": "@Figure 1 Character Reference@Refer to the special effects, movements, and camera work of Video 1.",
    "reference_image_urls": [
      "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-image-3123041388101890.png"
    ],
    "reference_video_urls": [
      "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-video-3123002003131623.mp4"
    ],
    "duration": 4,
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "movement_amplitude": "auto"
  }'

Output

{
  "request_id": "vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "QUEUED",
  "polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}

Webhook (Optional)

Add the X-Webhook-URL header to your generate request to receive a POST callback instead of polling.

X-Webhook-URL: https://your-server.com/webhook/callback

Request Parameters - Vidu Q2 Reference to Video Pro API generate request

Parameter Required Type Description
promptYesstringA descriptive text prompt that defines the desired action, scene, or context, while referencing the style and motion from the provided reference video. Use `@Figure X Character Reference@` syntax to explicitly link character identities to reference imagery.
reference_image_urlsYesarray of stringsArray of HTTPS URLs pointing to static reference images used to define character appearance, clothing, or static scene context. Each URL must be publicly accessible.
reference_video_urlsYesarray of stringsArray of HTTPS URLs pointing to reference video clips that define motion patterns, camera movement, lighting transitions, and special effects to be replicated. Must be MP4 format.
durationOptionalintegerDuration of the output video in seconds. Must be between 1 and 10.
resolutionOptionalstringOutput video resolution. Supported values: "480p", "720p", "1080p".
aspect_ratioOptionalstringOutput video aspect ratio. Supported values: "16:9", "9:16", "1:1".
movement_amplitudeOptionalstringControls the intensity of motion reproduction from reference video. Values: "low", "medium", "high", "auto". "auto" enables dynamic adaptation based on reference content.

Example Request

{
  "prompt": "@Figure 1 Character Reference@Refer to the special effects, movements, and camera work of Video 1.",
  "reference_image_urls": [
    "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-image-3123041388101890.png"
  ],
  "reference_video_urls": [
    "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/model_tests/video_models/vidu-video-3123002003131623.mp4"
  ],
  "duration": 4,
  "resolution": "720p",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "movement_amplitude": "auto"
}

Response

{
  "request_id": "vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "QUEUED",
  "polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}

Request Headers

Header Value
Content-Typeapplication/json
Cache-Controlno-cache
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-KeyYOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY

Response Handling

Common status codes.

CodeMeaning
202Accepted — Request queued
Bad Request
401Unauthorized
402Insufficient Balance
403Forbidden
Too Many Requests
500Internal Server Error

Error Responses

Queue system errors and model validation errors.

Queue System Errors

// 402 — Insufficient balance
{
  "error": "Insufficient Balance",
  "message": "Your wallet does not have enough balance."
}
// 400 — Model not found
{
  "error": "Model not found",
  "message": "Model 'vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454' not found or is disabled"
}

Error via Status/Webhook

{
  "request_id": "vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "ERROR",
  "model_id": "vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454",
  "error": "Description of the error",
  "output": null
}

Retrieving Results

Poll the universal status endpoint to check progress and retrieve results.

Endpoint

GET https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/{request_id}
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY

cURL Example

curl -H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"

Response (Completed)

{
  "request_id": "vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "COMPLETED",
  "model_id": "vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454",
  "error": null,
  "output": {
    "media_url": [
      "https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/v1/vidu-q2-reference-to-video-pro-api-454_019dxxxx-xxxx/output.ext"
    ],
    "media_type": "application/octet-stream"
  },
  "created_at": "2026-03-31T10:00:00.000Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-03-31T10:00:15.000Z",
  "completed_at": "2026-03-31T10:00:15.000Z"
}

Response Fields

FieldTypeDescription
request_idstringUnique request identifier
statusstringQUEUED, PROCESSING, COMPLETED, FAILED, or ERROR
model_idstringModel that processed the request
errorstring|nullError message if failed
output.media_urlarrayURLs to generated media (R2 CDN)
output.media_typestringMIME type of the output
created_atstringWhen request was created
completed_atstring|nullWhen request completed
polling_urlstringStatus URL (initial response only)

Status Values

StatusDescription
QUEUEDRequest accepted, waiting to be processed
PROCESSINGBeing processed by the model
COMPLETEDDone — output contains the result
FAILEDFailed — check error field
ERRORSystem error — not charged

Status Flow

QUEUED → PROCESSING → COMPLETED
                    → FAILED
                    → ERROR

Typical Workflow

  1. Send a generate request to the API endpoint
  2. Save the request_id from the response
  3. Poll every 5-10 seconds: GET /v2/requests/status/{request_id}
  4. When status is "COMPLETED", download from output.media_url

Tip: Use X-Webhook-URL header to get a callback instead of polling.

Vidu v1 Image to Image (Image Background Remover) API Pricing

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