Wan Animate

Character animation with Wan Animate

Use a character image and motion references to create an animation or place a character into a reference video.

Character reference

Upload an image that clearly shows the character you want to animate.

Motion transfer

Select Animate to use reference motion with your character image.

Character replacement

Select Replace and provide a reference video to guide character integration into the scene.

Create in four steps

Upload a character image. Add the reference video requested by the selected mode; Replace requires a video. These modes do not use a text prompt.

1

Choose a model

Select a workflow from the model menu. Available inputs and settings change with the selected model.

2

Upload your character and motion reference

Upload a character image. Add the reference video requested by the selected mode; Replace requires a video. These modes do not use a text prompt.

3

Set the output

Choose from the resolution, aspect ratio, and duration options shown for your model, then check the credit estimate.

4

Generate and review

Sign in, submit the generation, and review the result in the preview or generation history. Download the result when it is ready.

Pro Tips

Use clear source material and change one setting at a time when comparing results.
Check the displayed credit estimate before starting each generation.

Questions before you generate

How do Animate and Replace differ?

Animate uses the character image for motion-driven animation. Replace integrates the character into a reference video and requires that video. Select the mode before preparing your uploads.

Which output settings can I use?

Use the options shown after selecting a model. Resolution, aspect ratio, duration, and required inputs vary by workflow; a subscription does not unlock settings the model does not support.

How is the credit cost calculated?

The estimate depends on the selected model and settings. Some reference workflows also account for uploaded video duration. Review the displayed total before confirming generation.

When will my result be ready?

Processing time varies with the model, task size, and service load. Follow the task status in the workspace or open generation history to check the result later.

Can I revise a generated result?

Keep your source material, adjust the prompt or settings, and submit another generation. Each new generation has its own credit estimate.