Text to video, fast
Describe a scene and Grok Imagine renders it in seconds — it's tuned for speed and a punchy, highly aesthetic look rather than long render queues. Start from a prompt in the AI video generator and iterate quickly.
Grok Imagine Free xAI AI Video Generator
What is Grok Imagine? Grok Imagine is xAI's image-and-video generation model, built into Grok and known for fast, highly aesthetic output. It generates video from a text prompt, animates a still photo (image-to-video), and follows a reference clip (reference-to-video). On Sunra you can use Grok Imagine through the AI video generator without an X account or X Premium subscription. For stills, see the Grok image generator.
Features
Why Grok Imagine
Image to video — animate any photo
Upload a still and Grok Imagine brings it to life, using your photo as the first frame. It's the feature that made grok image to video go viral — turn a product shot, portrait, or piece of art into a short clip.
Reference-to-video control
Guide a generation with a reference image or clip so motion, framing, and style follow your intent instead of being reinvented each time. Compare takes across input modes in the spatial canvas.
720p output, multiple aspect ratios
Render up to 720p in 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and portrait/landscape ratios — sized for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok from the start. Need it sharper? Run the clip through the video upscaler.
No X account or Premium needed
Grok Imagine normally lives behind X (Twitter) and a Premium plan. On Sunra you generate with free daily credits — no X login, no SuperGrok subscription, no waitlist.
One workspace, every model
Run the same prompt on Grok Imagine, Sora 2, Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, and Seedance 2.0 side by side — pick the winner without juggling five subscriptions.
Get started
How to use Grok Imagine
1
Open the AI video generator
Go to Sunra Video and select Grok Imagine from the model dropdown. No X account or Premium — free daily credits are available immediately.
2
Prompt, or upload a photo
Write a prompt for text-to-video, or upload a still to animate it. Add a reference image to lock framing and style. Describe motion, camera, and mood for the closest result.
3
Generate and review
Click Generate and Grok Imagine returns a clip in seconds. Re-roll for a different take, or adjust the prompt and aspect ratio and try again.
Showcase
Made with Grok Imagine
Who it's for
Use cases
Viral short-form video
Grok Imagine's speed and look are built for the feed — animate a meme, a portrait, or a product shot into a 9:16 clip for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts in one pass.
Animate stills and artwork
Turn a photo, an illustration, or an AI image into motion. Image-to-video keeps your subject and composition while adding believable movement.
Quick concept and pitch clips
Spin up moving reference for a scene or ad idea before committing to a full production — fast enough to explore several directions in an afternoon.
Social-first marketing
Generate on-brand motion for launches and campaigns, then scale output with the AI video generator and polish with the upscaler.
Compare
Grok Imagine on Sunra vs on X
| Grok Imagine on Sunra | Grok Imagine on X | |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Free daily credits, no X account | Requires X login + Premium / SuperGrok |
| Multi-model | Compare with Sora 2, Veo 3.1, Kling in one workspace | Grok only |
| Image to video | Upload any photo as the first frame | Supported |
| Workflow tools | Canvas comparison + Flow chaining + upscaler | In-app feed only |
| Content scope | Standard, safe-for-work generation | Includes adult 'spicy' mode |
Community
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FAQ
Questions & answers
Is Grok Imagine free?
On Sunra, yes — you get free daily credits to use Grok Imagine with no X account and no X Premium / SuperGrok subscription. On X directly, Grok Imagine's video features sit behind a paid plan. Try Grok Imagine free.
What is Grok Imagine?
Grok Imagine is xAI's image-and-video generation model inside Grok. It creates video from a text prompt, animates a still photo (image-to-video), and can follow a reference clip — known for fast, highly aesthetic results. For stills, use the Grok image generator.
Can I make videos with Grok Imagine?
Yes. Grok Imagine generates text-to-video and image-to-video up to 720p. Write a prompt or upload a photo to animate, choose your aspect ratio, and generate.
How do I use Grok Imagine without X or Premium?
Open Sunra's AI video generator, pick Grok Imagine from the model menu, and generate with free daily credits — no X login, no SuperGrok, no waitlist.
How does Grok Imagine compare to Sora 2 or Veo 3.1?
Can I turn a photo into a video with Grok?
Yes — that's Grok Imagine's image-to-video mode. Upload a still and it becomes the first frame of a generated clip, preserving your subject and composition while adding motion.
Does Sunra's Grok Imagine include the 'spicy' / NSFW mode?
No. Sunra offers Grok Imagine for standard, safe-for-work image and video generation only — the adult 'spicy' mode is not available here.
Can I use Grok Imagine videos commercially?
Content you generate on Sunra is licensed for commercial use subject to our terms of service; xAI's own model policies also apply. Use clips in social posts, ads, and product demos.
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