Grok Imagine Video 1.5 with References

What changed

Source summary

xAI released Grok Imagine Video 1.5, adding native text-to-video generation at 1080p without a starting image, voice-reference support to keep a character's face and voice consistent across scenes, and up to seven references per generation to lock elements like faces, products or locations. It is rolling out to SuperGrok Heavy and SuperGrok Plus subscribers and via the xAI API (grok-imagine-video-1.5).

Why it matters to your work

Practical interpretation

If you make marketing or social video content, this update means you can generate consistent-looking video (same face, same voice, same product) across multiple clips from just a text prompt, without needing a starting image — handy for quick promotional or explainer videos. It is currently limited to SuperGrok Heavy/Plus subscribers and API access.

When this could help

Worth trying now for any video project that needs character or product consistency across multiple scenes, or voice continuity paired with a character's face.

Imagine Video 1.5 with References lets you lock specific elements (faces, products, locations) across video generations using up to 7 reference images. Pair a character image with a voice reference so the same face and voice carry across scenes. Native 1080p for text-to-video and image-to-video. Available on grok.com/imagine, iOS, Android, and the xAI API.

How to get started

1. Go to grok.com/imagine or the iOS app. Upload up to 7 reference images to lock elements (face, product, location). Optionally add a voice reference to pair with a character image. Describe the scene and generate.

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Build it into your routine

SCALA suggested workflow

1. Consistent character video series

   For a multi-scene video project, upload reference images for your main character and location once, then generate each scene with the same references to maintain visual continuity.

What to check

• Image and voice references were initially US-only for SuperGrok Heavy and Plus tiers. API voice reference support requires contacting sales. Sample API code uses 720p, not 1080p. Pricing and API rates are not stated. Source ↗