
Alibaba's Wan (Wanx) series is a family of open-source multimodal foundation models developed by Alibaba Cloud that excels at high-quality text-to-video and text-to-image generation, featuring precise motion control, multilingual text rendering, and advanced instruction-following capabilities.

[Core Function] Wan 3.0 V2V is Alibaba Wan 3.0 reference-video generation that builds new video from one or more input videos. [Strengths] It supports up to 5 reference videos with optional reference images and audio for multimodal composition and prompt-referenced subjects. [Best For] Highly recommended for: video-to-video transformation, multi-subject scenes that cite video1/image1 in the prompt, and extending creative edits from existing clips. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model for text-only, file/link, or first-frame-only workflows. video_urls is required. [Routing] Prefer this model when the user supplies reference video. Use Wan 3.0 T2V for prompt/file/link and Wan 3.0 I2V for image-first generation.

[Core Function] Wan 3.0 I2V is Alibaba Wan 3.0 image-to-video generation supporting first-frame, first-last-frame, and reference-image modes. [Strengths] It can strictly lock the first and last frames or fuse up to 10 reference images with optional reference audio for multimodal guidance. [Best For] Highly recommended for: animating a single keyframe, cinematic first-to-last transitions, multi-image character or product consistency, and image-led storytelling. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model for text-only generation, document/webpage reference, or when a reference video is required. Do NOT mix first_frame/last_frame with reference_images/audio_urls. [Routing] Prefer this model for Wan 3.0 image-driven video. Use Wan 3.0 T2V for prompt/file/link inputs and Wan 3.0 V2V when video_urls are provided.

[Core Function] Wan 3.0 T2V is Alibaba Wan 3.0 text-to-video generation with optional document or webpage reference. [Strengths] It generates up to 30-second video at 480P/720P/1080P with controllable aspect ratio and optional output audio, and can ground generation on a file or public webpage. [Best For] Highly recommended for: pure text-to-video storytelling, product ads driven by pptx/pdf briefs, turning public articles into short videos, and square or vertical social clips. [Limitations] At least one of prompt, file_url, or link_url is required; an empty body is rejected. Do NOT pass file_url and link_url together. Do NOT use this model if the user provides images or videos as primary media; route those to Wan 3.0 I2V or V2V. [Routing] Prefer this model for Wan 3.0 text-only or file/link-to-video. Use Wan 3.0 I2V for first-frame or reference-image workflows, and Wan 3.0 V2V when reference video is required.

[Core Function] Wan 2.7 I2V is Alibaba's flagship multimodal image-to-video model. [Strengths] It supports multimodal input (text, image, audio, video) for first-frame, start-and-end-frame (FL2V), and video continuation tasks. [Best For] Highly recommended for: complex image animation, cinematic transitions, and video extension workflows. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model if you only need a quick, simple animation where HappyHorse might be faster. [Routing] Use this model by default for complex image-to-video or video continuation tasks.

[Core Function] Wan 2.7 T2V is Alibaba's flagship text-to-video generation model. [Strengths] It generates high-fidelity video directly from text with support for custom aspect ratios, audio generation, and intricate semantic adherence. [Best For] Highly recommended for: high-quality commercial video generation, professional storytelling, and dynamic cinematic sequences. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model if the user specifically requests the streamlined 'HappyHorse' workflow. [Routing] Use this model by default for high-end text-to-video requests on the Alibaba platform.

[Core Function] Wan 2.2 Animate Mix - Character Replacement in Video is a legacy video editing and motion transfer model. [Strengths] Provided enhanced dynamic camera movements and rich lighting effects. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version's quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7 Video Editing.

[Core Function] Wan 2.2 Animate Move - Motion Transfer is a legacy video editing and motion transfer model. [Strengths] Provided enhanced dynamic camera movements and rich lighting effects. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version's quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7 Video Editing.

[Core Function] Wan 2.7 Video Editing is an instruction-based video modification model. [Strengths] It supports complex video editing tasks like content replacement using reference images, and replicating actions, effects, and camera movements. [Best For] Highly recommended for: modifying existing video footage, style transfer on videos, and targeted element replacement. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model to generate a brand new video from scratch; it requires an input video. [Routing] Use this model by default whenever a user wants to edit, alter, or restyle an existing video.

[Core Function] Wan 2.1 VACE Plus - Unified Video Editing Model is an older generation image-to-image editing model. [Strengths] Delivered strong Chinese-language prompt understanding and regional aesthetic preferences. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version's quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7 I2I.

[Core Function] Wan 2.6 Reference-to-Video Flash is a legacy generation model. [Strengths] Provided enhanced dynamic camera movements and rich lighting effects. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations that require the specific speed/cost tradeoff of this older model. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7.

[Core Function] Wan 2.6 Reference-to-Video is a legacy generation model. [Strengths] Provided enhanced dynamic camera movements and rich lighting effects. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version's quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7.

[Core Function] Wan 2.7 Reference-to-Video is a highly capable character/entity reference video model. [Strengths] It natively supports entity reference, voice customization, and playbook-based video generation from a single storyboard. [Best For] Highly recommended for: creating consistent video series, brand mascot animation, and storyboard-driven storytelling. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model for simple, single-image direct animation (use I2V instead). [Routing] Use this by default for complex character consistency and storyboard generation tasks on Alibaba.

[Core Function] Wan 2.7 Image Edit is a fast, reasoning-enhanced image editing model. [Strengths] Provides the robust editing capabilities of the Wan 2.7 architecture with faster turnaround times. [Best For] Highly recommended for: standard image modifications and style transfers. [Limitations] Do NOT use if you need absolute maximum fidelity or negative prompt support. [Routing] Use for standard, fast image editing tasks.

[Core Function] Wan 2.7 Image Pro Edit is Alibaba's flagship reasoning-enhanced image editing model. [Strengths] It supports interactive editing, character-consistent multi-image generation, and complex multi-reference modifications with deep reasoning. [Best For] Highly recommended for: professional image retouching, consistent character sheets, and complex structural edits. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model if you specifically need to use negative prompts to exclude elements during editing (use Qwen Image 2.0 Pro Edit instead). [Routing] Use this by default for high-end image editing and multi-reference consistent character generation.

[Core Function] Wan 2.7 Image is a fast, reasoning-enhanced image generation model. [Strengths] It includes the chain-of-thought reasoning and text rendering of the Pro version, but is optimized for speed, supporting up to 2K resolution. [Best For] Highly recommended for: fast iterations, conceptual design, and generating accurate images with text at standard resolutions. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model if you require 4K print-ready resolution. [Routing] Use this for standard, everyday high-quality image generation requests.

[Core Function] Wan 2.7 Image Pro is Alibaba's flagship reasoning-enhanced image generation model. [Strengths] It features built-in chain-of-thought reasoning (Thinking Mode), exceptional prompt accuracy, native 12-language text rendering, and generates ultra-high-resolution 4K images. [Best For] Highly recommended for: print-ready large-format posters, complex logical prompts, and generating images containing specific text/typography. [Limitations] Do NOT use this model if you need to generate batch images rapidly (use Wan 2.7 Image instead) or if you specifically need negative prompts (use Qwen Image 2.0 Pro). [Routing] Use this model by default for high-end, 4K, or text-heavy image generation tasks.

[Core Function] Wanx 2.1 KF2V Plus is a legacy generation model. [Strengths] Delivered strong Chinese-language prompt understanding and regional aesthetic preferences. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version's quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7.

[Core Function] Wan 2.2 KF2V Flash is a legacy generation model. [Strengths] Provided enhanced dynamic camera movements and rich lighting effects. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations that require the specific speed/cost tradeoff of this older model. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7.

[Core Function] Wanx 2.1 I2V Turbo is an older generation image-to-video model. [Strengths] Delivered strong Chinese-language prompt understanding and regional aesthetic preferences. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations that require the specific speed/cost tradeoff of this older model. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7 I2V.

[Core Function] Wanx 2.1 I2V Plus is an older generation image-to-video model. [Strengths] Delivered strong Chinese-language prompt understanding and regional aesthetic preferences. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version's quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7 I2V.

[Core Function] Wan 2.2 I2V Plus is an older generation image-to-video model. [Strengths] Provided enhanced dynamic camera movements and rich lighting effects. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version's quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7 I2V.

[Core Function] Wan 2.2 I2V Flash is an older generation image-to-video model. [Strengths] Provided enhanced dynamic camera movements and rich lighting effects. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations that require the specific speed/cost tradeoff of this older model. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7 I2V.

[Core Function] Wanx 2.5 I2V Preview is an older generation image-to-video model. [Strengths] Maintained primarily for backward compatibility and stable API contracts. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version's quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7 I2V.

[Core Function] Wan 2.6 I2V is an older generation image-to-video model. [Strengths] Provided enhanced dynamic camera movements and rich lighting effects. Maintained for backward compatibility. [Best For] Existing legacy integrations and workflows that strictly depend on this specific model version's quirks. [Limitations] Do NOT use this for new creations. It is a legacy model maintained for backward compatibility. [Routing] Only use if explicitly requested; otherwise use Wan 2.7 I2V.