Does wan3.0-video require changing the model ID based on the creation method?
No. When calling /wan/videos, use model=wan3.0-video. Text-based creation is expressed through prompt, while first/last-frame or reference-based creation is expressed through media, and the system identifies the mode accordingly. First/last frames and reference materials should be submitted separately; do not mix them in the same request just to cover more control conditions.
What is the difference between duration=-1 and specifying a number of seconds?
You can specify an integer duration of 2–30 seconds, which is suitable for tasks with an existing editing rhythm or a clearly defined delivery length. duration=-1 lets the model intelligently choose the duration, making it suitable for initially exploring shot expression. If the video must fit a fixed placement or timeline, prioritize specifying the number of seconds to make subsequent editing easier to arrange.
Are reference audio and generated sound the same thing?
No. reference_audio is used to submit audio reference material, while audio controls whether the generated video includes sound, with a default of false. If you want the final video to include sound, explicitly enable audio and describe the sound goal in the prompt; submitting audio reference alone does not mean sound output has been enabled.
How do I retrieve a video generated by an asynchronous task?
After setting async=true, first save the returned task_id, then query the final task status through /wan/tasks. Successful videos are stored on this platform's CDN, and the result provides a video link and may include size and thumbnail information. The workflow should distinguish between submission, processing, and successful delivery, rather than only checking whether the request succeeded.
How does a reference video affect billing?
Reference videos are billed based on the combined actual seconds of input video and successfully generated output video; text, image, and audio inputs do not add video seconds. Therefore, for the same output length, usage charges may differ between creations with a reference video and text-only creations. View current pricing in Pricing; final usage is based on actual usage.