---
title: Vidu Q3 | Runware Docs
url: https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3
description: Multimodal video generation with native audio and intelligent shot planning
---
# Vidu Q3

Vidu Q3 is a multimodal video generation model that creates video with synchronized audio directly from text or images, supports intelligent multi-shot sequencing, and produces complete outputs with stable visuals and embedded subtitles without post-processing.

- **ID**: `vidu:4@1`
- **Status**: live
- **Creator**: Vidu
- **Release Date**: January 30, 2026
- **Capabilities**: Text to Video, Image to Video, Audio to Video

## Pricing

From $0.0455 per sec

- **360p · 1s**: `$0.0455`
- **540p · 1s**: `$0.0455`
- **720p · 1s**: `$0.0975`
- **1080p · 1s**: `$0.1040`

## Compatibility & Validation

`resolution` cannot be used with `width/height`.

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`width` and `height` must be used together.

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The following dimension combinations are supported:

| Configuration | Dimensions |
| --- | --- |
| `360p (16:9)` | `640x352` |
| `360p (4:3)` | `544x400` |
| `360p (1:1)` | `480x480` |
| `360p (3:4)` | `400x544` |
| `360p (9:16)` | `352x640` |
| `540p (16:9)` | `960x528` |
| `540p (4:3)` | `816x608` |
| `540p (1:1)` | `720x720` |
| `540p (3:4)` | `608x816` |
| `540p (9:16)` | `528x960` |
| `720p (16:9)` | `1280x720` |
| `720p (4:3)` | `1104x816` |
| `720p (1:1)` | `960x960` |
| `720p (3:4)` | `816x1104` |
| `720p (9:16)` | `720x1280` |
| `1080p (16:9)` | `1920x1080` |
| `1080p (4:3)` | `1674x1238` |
| `1080p (1:1)` | `1440x1440` |
| `1080p (3:4)` | `1238x1674` |
| `1080p (9:16)` | `1080x1920` |

## Request Parameters

**API Options**

Platform-level options for task execution and delivery.

### [taskType](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-tasktype)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Required**: true
- **Value**: `videoInference`

Identifier for the type of task being performed

### [taskUUID](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-taskuuid)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Required**: true
- **Format**: `UUID v4`

UUID v4 identifier for tracking tasks and matching async responses. Must be unique per task.

### [outputType](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-outputtype)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Default**: `URL`

Video output type.

**Allowed values**: `URL`

### [outputFormat](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-outputformat)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Default**: `MP4`

Specifies the file format of the generated output. The available values depend on the task type and the specific model's capabilities.

- \`MP4\`: Widely supported video container (H.264), recommended for general use.
- \`WEBM\`: Optimized for web delivery.
- \`MOV\`: QuickTime format, common in professional workflows (Apple ecosystem).

**Allowed values**: `MP4` `WEBM` `MOV`

### [outputQuality](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-outputquality)

- **Type**: `integer`
- **Min**: `20`
- **Max**: `99`
- **Default**: `95`

Compression quality of the output. Higher values preserve quality but increase file size.

### [webhookURL](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-webhookurl)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Format**: `URI`

Specifies a webhook URL where JSON responses will be sent via HTTP POST when generation tasks complete. For batch requests with multiple results, each completed item triggers a separate webhook call as it becomes available.

**Learn more** (1 resource):

- [Webhooks](https://runware.ai/docs/platform/webhooks) (platform)

### [deliveryMethod](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-deliverymethod)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Default**: `async`

Determines how the API delivers task results.

**Allowed values**:

- `async` Returns an immediate acknowledgment with the task UUID. Poll for results using getResponse. Required for long-running tasks like video generation.

**Learn more** (1 resource):

- [Task Polling](https://runware.ai/docs/platform/task-polling) (platform)

### [uploadEndpoint](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-uploadendpoint)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Format**: `URI`

Specifies a URL where the generated content will be automatically uploaded using the HTTP PUT method. The raw binary data of the media file is sent directly as the request body. For secure uploads to cloud storage, use presigned URLs that include temporary authentication credentials.

**Common use cases:**

- **Cloud storage**: Upload directly to S3 buckets, Google Cloud Storage, or Azure Blob Storage using presigned URLs.
- **CDN integration**: Upload to content delivery networks for immediate distribution.

```text
// S3 presigned URL for secure upload
https://your-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/generated/content.mp4?X-Amz-Signature=abc123&X-Amz-Expires=3600

// Google Cloud Storage presigned URL
https://storage.googleapis.com/your-bucket/content.jpg?X-Goog-Signature=xyz789

// Custom storage endpoint
https://storage.example.com/uploads/generated-image.jpg
```

The content data will be sent as the request body to the specified URL when generation is complete.

### [safety](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-safety)

- **Path**: `safety.checkContent`
- **Type**: `object (2 properties)`

Content safety checking configuration for video generation.

#### [checkContent](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-safety-checkcontent)

- **Path**: `safety.checkContent`
- **Type**: `boolean`
- **Default**: `false`

Enable or disable content safety checking. When enabled, defaults to `fast` mode.

#### [mode](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-safety-mode)

- **Path**: `safety.mode`
- **Type**: `string`
- **Default**: `none`

Safety checking mode for video generation.

**Allowed values**:

- `none` Disables checking.
- `fast` Checks key frames.
- `full` Checks all frames.

### [ttl](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-ttl)

- **Type**: `integer`
- **Min**: `60`

Time-to-live (TTL) in seconds for generated content. Only applies when `outputType` is `URL`.

### [includeCost](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-includecost)

- **Type**: `boolean`
- **Default**: `false`

Include task cost in the response.

### [numberResults](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-numberresults)

- **Type**: `integer`
- **Min**: `1`
- **Max**: `4`
- **Default**: `1`

Number of results to generate. Each result uses a different seed, producing variations of the same parameters.

**Inputs**

Input resources for the task (images, audio, etc). These must be nested inside the \`inputs\` object.

### [frameImages](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-inputs-frameimages)

- **Path**: `inputs.frameImages`
- **Type**: `array of strings or objects`

An array of frame-specific image inputs to guide video generation. Each item can be either a plain image input (UUID, URL, Data URI, or Base64) or an object that pairs an image with a target frame position.

The `frameImages` parameter allows you to constrain specific frames within the video sequence, ensuring that particular visual content appears at designated points. This is different from `referenceImages`, which provide overall visual guidance without constraining specific timeline positions.

When the `frame` parameter is omitted, automatic distribution rules apply:

- **1 image**: Used as the first frame.
- **2 images**: First and last frames.

**Examples**:

**Shorthand format:** When you don't need to specify a frame position, you can pass a plain image input directly.

```json
"frameImages": [
  "aac49721-1964-481a-ae78-8a4e29b91402"
]
```

**Object format:** When you need to specify a frame position, use an object with `image` and `frame`.

```json
"frameImages": [
  {
    "image": "aac49721-1964-481a-ae78-8a4e29b91402",
    "frame": "first"
  }
]
```

**First and last frames:** With two images, they automatically become the first and last frames of the video sequence. You can mix shorthand and object formats.

```json
"frameImages": [
  "aac49721-1964-481a-ae78-8a4e29b91402",
  {
    "image": "3ad204c3-a9de-4963-8a1a-c3911e3afafe",
    "frame": "last"
  }
]
```

**Format 1: string[]**:

- **Type**: `string`

Image input (UUID, URL, Data URI, or Base64).

**Format 2: object[]**:

#### [image](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-inputs-frameimages-format-2-image)

- **Path**: `inputs.frameImages.image`
- **Type**: `string`
- **Required**: true

Image input (UUID, URL, Data URI, or Base64).

#### [frame](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-inputs-frameimages-format-2-frame)

- **Path**: `inputs.frameImages.frame`
- **Type**: `object`

Target frame position for the image. Supports first and last frame.

**Allowed values**:

- `first` First frame of the video.
- `last` Last frame of the video.
- `0` Frame index 0 (first frame).
- `-1` Frame index -1 (last frame).

**Generation Parameters**

Core parameters for controlling the generated content.

### [model](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-model)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Required**: true
- **Value**: `vidu:4@1`

Identifier of the model to use for generation.

**Learn more** (3 resources):

- [Text To Image: Model Selection The Foundation Of Generation](https://runware.ai/docs/guides/text-to-image#model-selection-the-foundation-of-generation) (guide)
- [Image Inpainting: Model Specialized Inpainting Models](https://runware.ai/docs/guides/image-inpainting#model-specialized-inpainting-models) (guide)
- [Image Outpainting: Other Critical Parameters](https://runware.ai/docs/guides/image-outpainting#other-critical-parameters) (guide)

### [positivePrompt](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-positiveprompt)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Min**: `2`
- **Max**: `2000`

Text prompt describing elements to include in the generated output.

**Learn more** (2 resources):

- [Text To Image: Prompts Guiding The Generation](https://runware.ai/docs/guides/text-to-image#prompts-guiding-the-generation) (guide)
- [Image Outpainting: Other Critical Parameters](https://runware.ai/docs/guides/image-outpainting#other-critical-parameters) (guide)

### [width](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-width)

- **Type**: `integer`
- **Paired with**: height

Width of the generated media in pixels.

**Learn more** (2 resources):

- [Image To Image: Dimensions Changing Aspect Ratio](https://runware.ai/docs/guides/image-to-image#dimensions-changing-aspect-ratio) (guide)
- [Image Outpainting: Dimensions Critical For Outpainting](https://runware.ai/docs/guides/image-outpainting#dimensions-critical-for-outpainting) (guide)

### [height](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-height)

- **Type**: `integer`
- **Paired with**: width

Height of the generated media in pixels.

**Learn more** (2 resources):

- [Image To Image: Dimensions Changing Aspect Ratio](https://runware.ai/docs/guides/image-to-image#dimensions-changing-aspect-ratio) (guide)
- [Image Outpainting: Dimensions Critical For Outpainting](https://runware.ai/docs/guides/image-outpainting#dimensions-critical-for-outpainting) (guide)

### [resolution](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-resolution)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Default**: `720p`

Resolution preset for the output. When used with input media, automatically matches the aspect ratio from the input.

**Allowed values**: `360p` `540p` `720p` `1080p`

### [duration](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-duration)

- **Type**: `integer`
- **Min**: `1`
- **Max**: `16`
- **Default**: `5`

Length of the generated video in seconds. The total number of frames produced is determined by duration multiplied by the model's frame rate (fps).

### [seed](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-seed)

- **Type**: `integer`
- **Min**: `0`
- **Max**: `2147483647`

Random seed for reproducible generation. When not provided, a random seed is generated in the unsigned 32-bit range.

**Provider Settings**

Parameters specific to this model provider. These must be nested inside the \`providerSettings.vidu\` object.

### [audio](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#request-providersettings-vidu-audio)

- **Path**: `providerSettings.vidu.audio`
- **Type**: `boolean`
- **Default**: `false`

Enable audio generation.

## Response Parameters

### [taskType](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#response-tasktype)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Required**: true
- **Value**: `videoInference`

Type of the task.

### [taskUUID](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#response-taskuuid)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Required**: true
- **Format**: `UUID v4`

UUID of the task.

### [videoUUID](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#response-videouuid)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Required**: true
- **Format**: `UUID v4`

UUID of the output video.

### [videoURL](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#response-videourl)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Format**: `URI`

URL of the output video.

### [videoBase64Data](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#response-videobase64data)

- **Type**: `string`

Base64-encoded video data.

### [videoDataURI](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#response-videodatauri)

- **Type**: `string`
- **Format**: `URI`

Data URI of the output video.

### [seed](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#response-seed)

- **Type**: `integer`

The seed used for generation. If none was provided, shows the randomly generated seed.

### [NSFWContent](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#response-nsfwcontent)

- **Type**: `boolean`

Flag indicating if NSFW content was detected.

### [cost](https://runware.ai/docs/models/vidu-q3#response-cost)

- **Type**: `float`

Task cost in USD. Present when `includeCost` is set to `true` in the request.

## Examples

### Temporal Fashion Transformation (Image to Video)

[Watch video](https://assets.runware.ai/examples/vidu-q3/05b35bf8-64e9-42e4-a22e-d8134143707a.mp4)

**Request**:

```json
{
  "taskType": "videoInference",
  "taskUUID": "ebae28d1-5848-40ed-8f3d-46e0c073fd48",
  "model": "vidu:4@1",
  "positivePrompt": "A cinematic fashion-film sequence that begins with a minimalist haute couture runway portrait and smoothly evolves into a futuristic editorial finale. Preserve the same model identity, body position, camera framing, and studio runway environment while transitioning the wardrobe, lighting accents, and atmosphere from refined monochrome elegance to bold iridescent sci-fi glamour. Add subtle camera motion, flowing fabric movement, realistic footsteps, ambient runway sound, and tasteful embedded subtitles for a luxury brand campaign feel.",
  "width": 1280,
  "height": 720,
  "duration": 8,
  "providerSettings": {
    "vidu": {
      "audio": true
    }
  },
  "inputs": {
    "frameImages": [
      {
        "inputImage": "https://assets.runware.ai/assets/inputs/325f117d-d5c2-4e93-9456-3bd9d4cabeff.jpg",
        "frame": "first"
      },
      {
        "inputImage": "https://assets.runware.ai/assets/inputs/04158559-2731-4427-b6c6-8921fceed03f.jpg",
        "frame": "last"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

**Response**:

```json
{
  "taskType": "videoInference",
  "taskUUID": "ebae28d1-5848-40ed-8f3d-46e0c073fd48",
  "videoUUID": "9d6fdfb5-0a7e-44f9-970e-1581d99aa759",
  "videoURL": "https://vm.runware.ai/video/os/a21d05/ws/5/vi/9d6fdfb5-0a7e-44f9-970e-1581d99aa759.mp4",
  "seed": 1047451291,
  "cost": 0.65
}
```

---

### Multishot Travel Montage (Text to Video)

[Watch video](https://assets.runware.ai/examples/vidu-q3/e4638df5-857b-4006-baae-137d01199368.mp4)

**Request**:

```json
{
  "taskType": "videoInference",
  "taskUUID": "3e5f02bd-e8f9-4068-bc1a-87c8445eb471",
  "model": "vidu:4@1",
  "positivePrompt": "A vibrant cinematic travel montage of a young documentary host exploring a futuristic coastal city at golden hour. Begin with a wide aerial establishing shot of shimmering solar rooftops, glass trams, and the ocean reflecting warm sunset light. Cut to a medium street-level shot as the host walks through a lively market of colorful lanterns, fresh fruit, and street musicians. Transition to a close-up of the host tasting a local pastry and smiling while ambient crowd sounds and soft music continue. Then a tram window shot gliding past neon signs as evening falls, followed by a scenic overlook with wind turbines on the cliffs and waves crashing below. Natural pacing, intelligent shot changes, realistic motion, consistent character appearance, rich environmental detail, documentary-style narration tone, synchronized ambient audio and music, clean cinematic composition, embedded subtitles aesthetic.",
  "width": 1280,
  "height": 720,
  "duration": 8,
  "providerSettings": {
    "vidu": {
      "audio": true
    }
  }
}
```

**Response**:

```json
{
  "taskType": "videoInference",
  "taskUUID": "3e5f02bd-e8f9-4068-bc1a-87c8445eb471",
  "videoUUID": "bfcf3dcd-0778-447a-be1e-41a83c5540d1",
  "videoURL": "https://vm.runware.ai/video/os/a14d18/ws/5/vi/bfcf3dcd-0778-447a-be1e-41a83c5540d1.mp4",
  "seed": 1997220100,
  "cost": 0.65
}
```

---

### Storybook Dragon Flight (Image to Video)

[Watch video](https://assets.runware.ai/examples/vidu-q3/fe8fc027-b830-46be-9374-cffb13c13c18.mp4)

**Request**:

```json
{
  "taskType": "videoInference",
  "taskUUID": "d03d9b90-4063-49d6-b7c5-04414fad5b75",
  "model": "vidu:4@1",
  "positivePrompt": "Animate the illustrated fantasy scene into a gentle cinematic flight. The emerald dragon beats its wings smoothly and glides through glowing sunrise clouds above amber and crimson forests. The young rider leans forward with awe as wind moves their scarf and hair. Add drifting leaves, soft mist in the valleys, warm sun rays, subtle parallax in the landscape, and a magical storybook tone. Keep the character design and dragon appearance consistent with the input image. Natural fantasy ambience with soft wing beats and wind.",
  "width": 1280,
  "height": 720,
  "duration": 8,
  "providerSettings": {
    "vidu": {
      "audio": true
    }
  },
  "inputs": {
    "frameImages": [
      {
        "inputImage": "https://assets.runware.ai/assets/inputs/f5a66211-6b99-42cf-8345-586c51ef2a0e.jpg",
        "frame": "first"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

**Response**:

```json
{
  "taskType": "videoInference",
  "taskUUID": "d03d9b90-4063-49d6-b7c5-04414fad5b75",
  "videoUUID": "3d5fced2-17aa-49ec-b59f-644e3ad2a076",
  "videoURL": "https://vm.runware.ai/video/os/a24d12/ws/5/vi/3d5fced2-17aa-49ec-b59f-644e3ad2a076.mp4",
  "seed": 783535386,
  "cost": 0.65
}
```

---

### Animated Storybook Dragon (Image to Video)

[Watch video](https://assets.runware.ai/examples/vidu-q3/ac49a866-7a00-4cc1-9587-008fdc234fd8.mp4)

**Request**:

```json
{
  "taskType": "videoInference",
  "taskUUID": "483177c4-ad2c-4b3b-9c06-bf7fd39b220f",
  "model": "vidu:4@1",
  "positivePrompt": "Bring the illustrated baby dragon to life in a magical storybook sequence. The dragon blinks, tilts its head curiously, flutters tiny wings, and releases a gentle puff of sparkling smoke. Fireflies drift through the enchanted forest while leaves sway in a soft evening breeze. The camera slowly pushes in with smooth cinematic motion, preserving the original character design and painterly storybook aesthetic. Add synchronized fantasy ambience with rustling leaves, distant chimes, and a warm child-friendly narrator softly saying: 'Deep in the moonlit forest, the little dragon discovered its very first spark.' Include embedded subtitles matching the narration.",
  "width": 1280,
  "height": 720,
  "duration": 8,
  "providerSettings": {
    "vidu": {
      "audio": true
    }
  },
  "inputs": {
    "frameImages": [
      {
        "inputImage": "https://assets.runware.ai/assets/inputs/c760b635-10e5-4053-a41a-048fdb2bc75b.jpg",
        "frame": "first"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

**Response**:

```json
{
  "taskType": "videoInference",
  "taskUUID": "483177c4-ad2c-4b3b-9c06-bf7fd39b220f",
  "videoUUID": "3ddfb638-075a-4c62-a1c5-3924d5e2a53a",
  "videoURL": "https://vm.runware.ai/video/os/a25d05/ws/5/vi/3ddfb638-075a-4c62-a1c5-3924d5e2a53a.mp4",
  "seed": 432215622,
  "cost": 0.65
}
```