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Grok Imagine Video with References

Grok Imagine Video with References is a Grok Imagine 1.5 workflow that guides a short clip with one to seven still images. It is not Grok Image to Video: stills guide identity, product, or style, and the model invents the first frame. Output is 1-15 seconds at 480p or 720p. There is no 1080p. A 4-second 480p draft costs 30 credits.

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Tool details

Primary workflow
Grok Imagine Video with References on Grok Imagine 1.5
Best input
1-7 stills, one clear subject per file, tagged as @image1-@image7
Credits
30 credits for 4s at 480p. Default 8s at 480p costs 75 credits. 8s at 720p costs 140 credits.
Last updated
September 10, 2026

Motion proof

What identity and product stills look like in motion

These related Grok Imagine drafts show why a clean still matters. They are not seven-image Grok Imagine Video with References generations. Use them to judge face lock, label readability, and camera move before you add extra references.

Identity example

Character identity carried from a still into motion

Prompt
Keep the same face, hair, clothing, and proportions. Late-afternoon garden path, handheld phone motion, one head turn, natural wind in the hair.
Setting
Portrait still, 9:16, 6 seconds, 720p review draft

This clip is a related Grok Imagine motion draft, not a seven-image Grok Imagine Video with References generation. A clear face still matters here because extra wardrobe or location files can guide the clip without locking that portrait as frame zero.

Product example

Product shape held while the camera moves

Prompt
Lock package shape and label. Slow camera push-in, soft studio light sweep, clean product reveal, premium commercial mood.
Setting
Catalog still, 16:9, 6 seconds, 720p review draft

This clip is a related Grok Imagine motion draft, not a seven-image Grok Imagine Video with References generation. Use it to judge label readability, then pair a packshot with a model or set still when you need more than a single catalog photo.

Core controls

What uploaded stills can lock in the clip

Each control below maps to a real Grok Imagine Video with References action: uploads, prompt tags, visible output settings, and the next step after the draft.

Guide motion with 1-7 stills, not a locked first frame

Grok Imagine Video with References treats each upload as identity, product, wardrobe, or scene guidance. The model invents the opening composition instead of animating one still as frame zero.

Tag each file as @image1 through @image7

Name the job of every still in the prompt so the clip can keep a face from @image1, a garment from @image2, and a location from @image3. This is the same tagging pattern used in Grok Imagine Video 1.5 with references.

Check duration, ratio, and resolution before credits

Aspect ratio, duration, and resolution stay visible on Grok Imagine Video with References. Default duration is 8 seconds at 480p and costs 75 credits. A 4-second 480p draft costs 30 credits. An 8-second 720p draft costs 140 credits. 720p is the maximum resolution here.

Continue from the draft instead of stopping at preview

After Grok Imagine Video with References finishes, you can edit the source images, open the video editor, extend the clip, upscale it, or reopen the result from History.

How to

How to use Grok Imagine Video with References

Four steps take you from stills to a reviewable clip: upload, tag, set format, then generate and continue.

  1. 1

    Upload one to seven still images

    Add JPEG, PNG, or WebP files up to 10MB each. Keep one main subject per image so Grok Imagine Video with References can tell a face, product, outfit, or background apart.

  2. 2

    Write one prompt that tags every image

    Describe the action, camera, lighting, and audio. Point to files as @image1, @image2, and later numbers in order. Do not ask the tool to copy a still as the exact first frame.

  3. 3

    Choose ratio, duration, and resolution

    Use Auto or a publishing ratio, 1-15 seconds, and 480p or 720p. Start at 480p while testing, then raise duration or resolution after identity and composition look stable.

  4. 4

    Generate, review, and continue

    Check face, product shape, wardrobe, and scene mix. Then edit a weak still, generate again, or send a strong Grok Imagine Video with References draft to edit, extend, or upscale.

Settings

Settings for 1-7 reference images

Use this table when you need to choose file count, duration, or resolution for Grok Imagine Video with References, or decide whether a locked start frame would be a better fit.

SettingOptionsBest for
Reference images1 to 7 JPEG, PNG, or WebP files, 10MB eachA character, product, outfit, and environment that must appear together without a locked start frame.
ModelGrok Imagine 1.5 onlyGrok Imagine Video 1.5 with references. One-image start-frame clips belong on the image-to-video page.
Aspect ratioAuto, 2:3, 3:2, 1:1, 9:16, or 16:9Matching Shorts, Reels, square posts, or wide ads before you spend credits.
Duration1 to 15 seconds, default 8 secondsShort identity tests first, then longer clips once the tagged stills hold together.
Resolution480p or 720pLow-cost drafts at 480p, sharper review at 720p. Grok Imagine Video with References does not offer 1080p.

Choose a path

When to use references instead of image to video

Grok Imagine Video with References and Grok Image to Video both run Grok Imagine 1.5. The difference is whether stills guide a new shot or one photo must be the opening frame.

DecisionGrok Imagine Video with ReferencesGrok Image to Video
Starting inputOne to seven stills that guide identity, product, or style. The first frame is generated, not copied.One start frame that the clip should begin from, with optional extra references on other models.
Best whenYou need a consistent character or product across a new shot, wardrobe change, or scene swap.You already like the composition of one image and only want that picture to move.
Model and outputGrok Imagine 1.5, 1-15 seconds, 480p or 720p, default 8 seconds.Grok Imagine 1.5 for one image, plus other models when you want a locked start frame or more files.
When to pick itUse Grok Imagine Video with References when several stills must influence the clip without becoming frame zero.Use Grok Image to Video when the job is animate this exact still.

Use cases

Where multi-reference Grok clips fit best

Start Grok Imagine Video with References when the job is a consistent person, product, or look across a new scene rather than animating one photograph.

Keep a character while changing the scene

A storyteller uploads a face, a costume, and an empty location, then asks @image1 to walk through @image3 in the @image2 outfit. Grok Imagine Video with References is the fit when identity must survive a new camera and setting.

Place a product with a model and a set

A marketer attaches a packshot, a talent still, and a shelf or room photo to Grok Imagine Video with References. The prompt tags each file so the product label stays readable while the person and environment stay distinct.

Swap wardrobe or style without a new photoshoot

A creator keeps one face reference and adds garment or style stills. The expected result is an 8-second 9:16 480p social draft that looks like the same person in a new look, not a freeze-frame of the first upload.

Limits

Limits of Grok Imagine Video with References

  • Grok Imagine Video with References does not lock the first frame. If you need that behavior, use Grok Image to Video.
  • Grok Imagine Video with References accepts at most seven stills. An eighth image is rejected before generation.
  • Output on Grok Imagine Video with References is 480p or 720p for 1-15 seconds. There is no 1080p option.
  • Grok Imagine 1.5 on Grok Imagine Video with References does not generate audio.
  • Busy collages, tiny logos, crowded groups, and protected likenesses reduce consistency and can fail review.
  • Generated clips need a human check before ads, client work, or public posts.
  • Grok Imagine Video with References is an independent Grok Imagine workflow and is not affiliated with xAI, Grok, X, or the official xAI team.

FAQ

FAQ about Grok Imagine Video with References

Direct answers on image count, first-frame behavior, credits, official status, and when to switch workflows.

What is Grok Imagine Video with References?

Grok Imagine Video with References is a Grok Imagine 1.5 tool that builds a short video from a prompt plus one to seven stills. Upload JPEG, PNG, or WebP files and tag them as @image1 through @image7. The stills guide people, products, or style. They do not become the opening frame the way a single image-to-video upload does.

How is Grok Imagine Video with References different from Grok image to video?

Grok image to video animates one start frame. Grok Imagine Video with References can use several stills as guides while the model invents the first shot. Pick Grok Image to Video when the composition of one photo must be the opening.

How many images can I use for Grok Imagine Video 1.5 with references?

Grok Imagine Video with References accepts at most seven stills. One clean subject per file works better than a collage. If you only have one picture and want that picture to start the clip, switch to Grok Image to Video.

Is Grok Imagine Video with References free?

A 4-second 480p Grok Imagine 1.5 draft costs 30 credits. The default 8-second 480p draft costs 75 credits. An 8-second 720p draft costs 140 credits. Check the displayed price before you generate.

Is Grok Imagine Video with References an official xAI tool?

No. Grok Imagine Video with References is an independent Grok Imagine workflow and is not affiliated with xAI, Grok, X, or the official xAI team.

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Upload one to seven stills, tag them in the prompt, then generate a 480p or 720p draft you can edit, extend, or upscale.

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