Wan 3.0
- Price
- Paid
- API
- Yes
- Weights
- No
WHAT IT DOES
Wan 3.0 is Alibaba's video generation model, in public beta from August 6, 2026 and formally launched August 24. One model handles text-to-video, image-to-video from a first frame or a first and last frame, and reference-based generation, taking text, image, video and audio as inputs. Clips run from 2 to 30 seconds at 30 fps, in 480p, 720p or 1080p. Alibaba Cloud Model Studio serves it as wan3.0-video, with a faster wan3.0-video-prime variant that Alibaba says matches its capabilities. Moving from Wan 2.7 needs only the model name changed, and the maximum length doubles from 15 to 30 seconds.
WHY WE PICKED IT
Thirty seconds in a single generation, from mixed inputs, through one API, is a real step for teams already building on Model Studio. Rankings disagree on where it stands against Seedance and Kling, so it sits behind our picks for now rather than among them.
QUICK FACTS
STRENGTHS
- ✓Up to 30 seconds per generation at up to 1080p
- ✓Text, image, video and audio inputs in one model
- ✓First-frame and first-and-last-frame image-to-video
- ✓A faster prime variant with matching capabilities
- ✓A drop-in upgrade from Wan 2.7
LIMITATIONS
- ⚠API only: no consumer app and no downloadable weights
- ⚠Available through Alibaba Cloud Model Studio, with region-specific endpoints
- ⚠Third-party rankings disagree on where it stands
- ⚠On-screen text and audio texture are reported as weaker areas
GETTING STARTED
Create an Alibaba Cloud Model Studio workspace and call the DashScope video-synthesis endpoint with the model set to wan3.0-video. Endpoint URLs differ by region, so take yours from the API reference. Generations are asynchronous: submit the task, then poll for the finished video. Try wan3.0-video-prime when turnaround matters more than anything else.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Wan 3.0 free?
No, Wan 3.0 requires a paid subscription.
Does Wan 3.0 have an API?
Yes, Wan 3.0 offers an API for programmatic integration.
What is Wan 3.0 best for?
Wan 3.0 is best for 30-Second Clips. Wan 3. Thirty seconds in a single generation, from mixed inputs, through one API, is a real step for teams already building on Model Studio. Rankings disagree on where it stands against Seedance and Kling, so it sits behind our picks for now rather than among them.
What platforms does Wan 3.0 support?
Wan 3.0 supports api.
Is Wan 3.0 open source?
No, Wan 3.0 is not open source.
How do I get started with Wan 3.0?
Create an Alibaba Cloud Model Studio workspace and call the DashScope video-synthesis endpoint with the model set to wan3.0-video. Endpoint URLs differ by region, so take yours from the API reference. Generations are asynchronous: submit the task, then poll for the finished video. Try wan3.0-video-p...
How do I create videos with Wan 3.0?
Wan 3.0 generates videos from both text prompts and images. For text-to-video, enter detailed descriptions of the scene you want. For image-to-video, upload a reference image and the tool will animate it.
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