xAI releases Grok Imagine Video 1.5, an image-to-video model generating 720p video from still images

xAI has released Grok Imagine Video 1.5 in preview. The model converts a single still image into a short video at up to 720p resolution, with users describing camera movements, pacing, and atmosphere through text prompts.

The model animates scenes while preserving the original image's details and lighting. Multiple shots can be stitched together into longer scenes that maintain a consistent look.

xAI is competing directly with video AI providers like Seedance and Google's Veo. The model is available as a preview through the xAI API.

OpenAI recently pulled its Sora video model, citing resource constraints and what was likely a missing business model.