Q3 Pro · Q3 Turbo · 3 to 16 seconds
Vidu AI Video Generator: Vidu Q3 Pro and Q3 Turbo
Run Vidu AI from Shengshu in your browser and make a 3- to 16-second clip from a photo or a typed prompt, with an optional closing frame. Vidu Q3 Turbo is the faster, cheaper default, and Q3 Pro sits one click away.
Sign in to use these settings, with 30 free credits · Vidu Q3 Turbo · 720p · 5s
Vidu Q3 Pro vs Vidu Q3 Turbo
Shengshu's Q3 generation is offered here in two versions. They share one settings menu, so the same photo, prompt and length work on both; what changes is the price of each clip and how quickly it comes back.
| Setting | Q3 Pro | Q3 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Clip length | 3 to 16 s, 5 s by default | 3 to 16 s |
| Resolution | 540p, 720p or 1080p | 540p, 720p or 1080p |
| Input | Photo or text prompt | Photo or text prompt |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| Frame control | First and last frame | First and last frame |
| Sound | None, clips are silent | None, clips are silent |
| 720p for 5 s | 50 credits | 28 credits |
Turbo is the one the tool opens on. It costs a little over half as much as Pro at 720p and returns faster, which makes it the sensible choice while you are still adjusting a prompt or trying several photos. Pro is there when you want to render a shot you have already settled on with the other version of the model; put the same picture through both and keep whichever take you prefer.
What Shengshu's Model Does Well Here
These points come from the settings available for Vidu on this site:
- Opening and closing images. Both versions accept a first frame and a last frame, and the clip fills in the motion between them.
- A flexible length. Anything from 3 to 16 seconds, enough for a single gesture or a short sequence of two or three actions.
- Photo or words. Start from an upload, or skip the image and type a scene description into our text to video AI tool.
- Three frame shapes. Vertical 9:16 for phones, widescreen 16:9 and square 1:1.
- A low entry price. Q3 Turbo at 540p costs 18 credits for 5 seconds.
There are limits worth knowing before you start. Vidu output here has no audio track, so music, voice or effects have to be added in an editor afterwards. The ceiling is 1080p, so for anything sharper you need a different model family.
Vidu AI Credits Per Clip
Resolution, length and version decide the price, and the tool shows the total before you confirm. A failed render costs nothing: the credits go straight back.
| Version | Resolution | Length | Credits | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Turbo | 540p | 5 seconds | 18 | Rough drafts and prompt tests |
| Q3 Turbo | 720p | 5 seconds | 28 | Everyday clips and social posts |
| Q3 Pro | 720p | 5 seconds | 50 | A second take on a shot you like |
| Q3 Pro | 1080p | 5 seconds | 60 | Final files at full HD |
Picking a longer clip raises the price, and the figure updates as soon as you change it. A new account starts with 30 credits that expire after 30 days, which is exactly enough for one 720p Turbo clip at 28. The extra 5 credits each day refresh rather than pile up, and on their own they don't pay for any Vidu render. Anything rendered on a free account is watermarked, capped at 720p and no longer than 10 seconds. Paid plans unlock 1080p, clips up to the full 16 seconds, watermark-free files and commercial use; compare them under plans and credits.
The one free video a day for visitors without an account always runs on Seedance 1.0 Pro Fast, not on Vidu.
How to Prompt Vidu for Photo and Text Clips
Short, physical prompts give Vidu the clearest direction. Five habits that help:
- Name what is in the picture. Refer to the subject as the photo shows it, such as "the boy in the red cap", so the motion lands on the right thing.
- Match the action to the seconds. A 3- to 5-second clip suits one movement; at 12 to 16 seconds you can plan two or three beats in order.
- Spend the prompt on the change. With a first and last frame, the two images already show the start and the end, so describe how one becomes the other.
- Spell out the scene for text-only clips. Without a photo, give the subject, the setting, the light and one camera move, then choose the aspect ratio that fits where the clip will be shown.
- Write for the eye, not the ear. Clips come out silent, so sound words do nothing; use visual cues like steam rising, leaves shaking or a screen flickering instead.
Three prompts that suit Vidu:
The boy in the red cap launches a paper boat into the gutter after rain. The boat spins once, then drifts away as the camera tracks it at street level, puddles catching the light.
First frame: an empty living room with bare white walls. Last frame: the same room with a sofa, plants and framed prints. Furniture slides into place piece by piece, static wide shot.
Vertical 9:16. A barista pours milk into a cup of coffee and a leaf pattern forms on the surface, close-up from above, warm morning light, slow push-in.
Where a Vidu Video Fits
Vidu's mix of short lengths, frame control and low Turbo prices points to a handful of practical jobs:
- Phone-first clips. Render in 9:16 and keep it under 10 seconds, which a free account can do at 720p.
- Before-and-after reveals. Use a first and last frame for a room makeover, a product unboxing or a sketch turning into a finished drawing.
- Storyboard drafts. Test camera moves and timing on Turbo at 540p before you commit credits to a sharper render.
- Silent b-roll. Because nothing is baked into the audio, the clip drops straight into an edit under your own music or voiceover.
- Square product shots. A 1:1 clip of an item turning slowly works for shop listings and feeds.
Vidu vs Grok Imagine vs Seedance
Two other families here are natural comparisons for Vidu: one with no audio either, and one that adds sound and longer takes. All of them sit behind the same uploader on the image to video AI homepage, which makes it easy to test one photo on each.
| Vidu | Grok Imagine | Seedance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3 to 16 s | 3 to 15 s (1.5), 6 to 30 s (original) | 4 to 30 s (2.5) |
| Highest resolution | 1080p | 1080p, upscaled from 720p | 4K (2.0) |
| Last frame | Yes | No | Yes (2.0) |
| Sound | None | None | Native audio (2.5, 2.0) |
| Lowest price | 18 credits for 5 s | 30 credits for 6 s | 6 credits for 5 s |
xAI's model is the closest match: both are silent, both offer photo and text modes, and both top out at 1080p. Grok goes longer, with the original version reaching 30 seconds, while Vidu lets you fix the closing frame, which Grok cannot. Our Grok Imagine page lists its two versions and their prices.
ByteDance's family is the pick when you need sound or more pixels: Seedance 2.5 keeps going for up to 30 seconds and renders native audio, while 2.0 reaches 4K with first and last frame support. Its five versions are laid out on the Seedance AI video generator page.
To see every model family side by side, including Kling, Veo, Hailuo and Wan, open the AI video generator hub.
Vidu FAQ
Is Vidu AI free to use here?
Partly. A free account gets 30 credits on signup, valid for 30 days, which covers one Q3 Turbo clip at 720p and 5 seconds for 28 credits. The 5 daily credits don't stack and can't buy a Vidu clip alone. Free renders are watermarked and limited to 720p and 10 seconds. For 1080p, longer clips or Q3 Pro beyond a single test, you need a plan or a credit pack.
What is Vidu Q3, and should I use Pro or Turbo?
Q3 is the current Vidu model generation from Shengshu, and this site offers it as Q3 Pro and Q3 Turbo. Both make 3- to 16-second clips at 540p, 720p or 1080p, from a photo or text, with first and last frame control. Turbo is faster and cheaper, at 28 credits for 720p and 5 seconds against 50 for Pro, so start there and switch when you want a second take.
Does Vidu make videos with sound?
No, not on this site. There is no audio switch for Vidu here, and every clip comes out silent. If your video needs sound, lay music or narration over it in an editor, or choose a model that renders audio with the picture, such as Seedance 2.5 or Seedance 2.0. Prompts for Vidu work best when they describe only what should be seen.
Can Vidu animate between a first and a last frame?
Yes. Both Q3 Pro and Q3 Turbo accept an opening image and a closing image, and the model generates the motion that connects them. This works well for reveals and transformations, such as an empty room filling with furniture. Keep the prompt focused on how the scene changes, since the two uploads already define where it starts and ends.
Is this the official Vidu AI app?
No. Shengshu runs its own Vidu service with separate accounts and pricing. ImageVideoAI is an independent site that offers Q3 Pro and Q3 Turbo alongside Kling, Veo, Seedance, Hailuo, Wan and Grok Imagine, and charges its own credits. The settings and prices on this page describe how Vidu works here, not on Shengshu's own site.
How long can a Vidu video be?
Between 3 and 16 seconds on both versions, with 5 seconds as the starting length. Free accounts can go up to 10 seconds; the full 16 requires a paid plan. Longer clips cost more credits, and the tool recalculates the price each time you change the length, so the number on the button is always the amount you will be charged.
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A Vidu Alternative That Also Runs Vidu Q3
Searching for a Vidu alternative? Run Vidu Q3 Pro and Turbo here beside Kling, Veo and more, and see Vidu's own API prices as of October 2026.
Turn a Photo Into a Vidu Clip
Upload an image or write a prompt, choose Q3 Turbo or Q3 Pro, and set a length from 3 to 16 seconds. The credit cost is on screen before anything renders.