by ViduVideoNew
Vidu Q4 Preview
Up to 4K clips with sound and spoken dialogue
- Up to 4K
- 3–16s clips
- Sound included
- Up to 15 reference images
- 5 aspect ratios
From 34 credits for a 5-second clip≈ $0.34· Image to Video
What it's like to use
Vidu Q4 Preview is the early release of Vidu's Q4 video model. It animates your opening frame, builds a scene from up to 15 reference photos, or continues a clip you already have, with dialogue, effects and ambience generated along with the picture. Clips run 3 to 16 seconds at anything from 540p to 4K.
Good for
- A character turning to camera and saying a line
- Fashion and product films that combine a person, a garment and a location
- Two people from two separate portraits sharing one shot
Real results from Vidu Q4 Preview
Every image and clip here was generated with Vidu Q4 Preview. Hit Recreate to open it in the studio with the same prompt and settings.
What Vidu Q4 Preview can do
Each mode opens in the studio with Vidu Q4 Preview already picked. The price shows before you generate.
Image to VideoBring a still image to life with motion and sound.From 34 creditsfor a 5-second clip540p 34 · 720p 72 · 1080p 90 · 2K 143 · 4K 293
Reference to VideoKeep characters, outfits and places consistent from your references.From 34 creditsfor a 5-second clip540p 34 · 720p 72 · 1080p 90 · 2K 143 · 4K 293
Extend VideoContinue a clip from where it ends for a longer shot.From 34 creditsfor a 5-second clip540p 34 · 720p 72 · 1080p 90 · 2K 143 · 4K 293How to prompt Vidu Q4 Preview
- Put spoken lines in double quotes inside the prompt; the quoted line is what gets said. Keep it short for a 5 to 9 second clip.
- With several references, name each by its place in the list: "the woman from the first image, the coat from the second".
- Draft at 540p, then rerun the one you like at 1080p. Choose 2K or 4K only when you really need that size.
Settings worth knowing
Everything else has a sensible default, so you can type a prompt and go.
resolution540p · 720p · 1080p · 2K · 4K- Output size. Bigger sizes look sharper and cost more.
aspect_ratio16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 3:4 · 4:3- The shape of the frame: wide, square or tall.
duration_seconds3–16s- How long the clip runs. You pay per second.
generate_audio- Adds sound made to match the picture: voices, ambience and effects.
reference_image_urls≤ 15- Pictures of the people, outfits or places the result should keep.
image_url- The picture to start from.
reference_audio_urls≤ 3- Audio to match: a voice, music or a rhythm.
video_url- The clip to work on.
seed0–2147483647- Reuse the same number to get a repeatable result.
How it compares
Same kind of job, different strengths and prices.
Vidu Q3 is the established image-to-video model, capped at 1080p. Q4 Preview adds reference scenes, clip extension and output up to 4K, and starts at a lower price per second.
Good to know
There's no text-to-video yet: every clip starts from an image or a clip you provide.
Questions about Vidu Q4 Preview
How much does Vidu Q4 Preview cost?
On PopNow, the cheapest run of Vidu Q4 Preview costs 34 credits ($0.34) for a 5-second clip. Larger sizes cost more: 540p 34 · 720p 72 · 1080p 90 · 2K 143 · 4K 293. You pay with credits (1 credit = $0.01), the exact cost shows on the Generate button before you start, and failed generations are refunded automatically.
What can Vidu Q4 Preview do?
On PopNow, Vidu Q4 Preview works in these modes: Image to Video, Reference to Video, and Extend Video. Pick one in the studio and add a prompt or an upload.
How long and how sharp are Vidu Q4 Preview videos?
Clips run 3–16s at up to 4k, with sound generated along with the picture.
How should I write prompts for Vidu Q4 Preview?
Put spoken lines in double quotes inside the prompt; the quoted line is what gets said. Keep it short for a 5 to 9 second clip. With several references, name each by its place in the list: "the woman from the first image, the coat from the second". Draft at 540p, then rerun the one you like at 1080p. Choose 2K or 4K only when you really need that size.
Vidu Q4 Preview or Vidu Q3?
Vidu Q3 is the established image-to-video model, capped at 1080p. Q4 Preview adds reference scenes, clip extension and output up to 4K, and starts at a lower price per second.
Do I need to install anything to use Vidu Q4 Preview?
No. Vidu Q4 Preview runs in your browser on PopNow: write a prompt or add a file, choose the settings and download the result. Sign up and you can generate straight away.
Make something with Vidu Q4 Preview
Type an idea, pick your settings and see the price before you hit Generate.