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Stability AI ↗Released November 21, 2023

Stable Video Diffusion

Open Source1.5B parameters

Stable Video Diffusion is Stability AI's entry in a crowded field.

Context

N/A (video)

Input

Free (open)

Key Specifications

🏆

Arena Rank

Not disclosed

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Context Window

N/A (video)

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Input Price

per 1M tokens

Free (open)

📤

Output Price

per 1M tokens

Free (open)

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Parameters

1.5B

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Open Source

Yes

Best For

Video generationanimationvisual effects

About Stable Video Diffusion

Stable Video Diffusion, developed by Stability AI, is an open-source video generation model with 1.5 billion parameters that creates short video clips from still images or text descriptions. The model generates smooth, temporally consistent video at multiple frame rates and resolutions. Built on the latent diffusion framework that powers Stable Diffusion, it extends image generation into the temporal domain. As an open-source model, it can be self-hosted, fine-tuned, and integrated into video production pipelines without API costs. The model targets animation, visual effects, and content creation workflows where AI-assisted video generation can accelerate production. While producing shorter clips than proprietary alternatives like Sora or Veo 2, its open-source nature enables customization and integration that closed systems do not permit.

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Pricing per 1M tokens

Input Tokens

Free (open)

Output Tokens

Free (open)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stable Video Diffusion?▾
Stable Video Diffusion, developed by Stability AI, is an open-source video generation model with 1.5 billion parameters that creates short video clips from still images or text descriptions. The model generates smooth, temporally consistent video at multiple frame rates and resolutions. Built on the latent diffusion framework that powers Stable Diffusion, it extends image generation into the temporal domain. As an open-source model, it can be self-hosted, fine-tuned, and integrated into video production pipelines without API costs. The model targets animation, visual effects, and content creation workflows where AI-assisted video generation can accelerate production. While producing shorter clips than proprietary alternatives like Sora or Veo 2, its open-source nature enables customization and integration that closed systems do not permit.
How much does Stable Video Diffusion cost?▾
Input pricing for Stable Video Diffusion is Free (open) per million tokens; output runs Free (open). Token-based pricing means you can scale up or down without a fixed commitment.
What is Stable Video Diffusion's context window?▾
The context window for Stable Video Diffusion is N/A (video) tokens. That's the maximum amount of text you can feed into a single prompt, including system instructions, conversation history, and the actual query.
Is Stable Video Diffusion open source?▾
Stable Video Diffusion is fully open source. You can grab the weights, run it on your own hardware, and fine-tune it for specific tasks. That flexibility is a big deal for teams with strict data requirements.
What is Stable Video Diffusion best for?▾
The sweet spot for Stable Video Diffusion is: Video generation, animation, visual effects. If your workload fits one of these categories, it's worth benchmarking against alternatives.