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Which model to choose? Beginner's guide

A quick guide to every AI model on Sixio — find the perfect one for your task

What is Sixio?

Sixio is a platform for AI video and image generation.We bring together 12+ AI models in one place: you write a description in any language,AI enhances your prompt and generates video from 5 seconds up to 3 minutes.

Transparent pricing

You pay only for what you do: each generation, prompt enhancement, and operation costs a fixed number of credits. No subscriptions or hidden fees.

AI prompt enhancement

3 enhancement models: ChatGPT (— cr.), Gemini Pro (— cr.), Grok (— cr.). Write in any language — AI translates and optimizes.

AI assistant

A built-in chat assistant suggests which model to choose, helps craft prompts, and explains parameters. 4 models available: ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, Grok, and a free one.

Guarantees and safety

Automatic credit refund if generation fails. Videos are stored for — days, images for — days. Bonuses on top-ups from 1000₽ (+5%) and from 3000₽ (+10%).

How to create video? Step-by-step guide

1

Write the prompt in your language

Describe what you want to see: "A kitten plays with a ball of yarn at sunset." The more detail, the better the result. You can specify camera style, lighting, and mood.

2

Enhance the prompt with AI

Click "Enhance" — the AI expands your description into a cinematic prompt and translates it to English. You can edit and re-enhance. Free translation is available separately.

3

Pick a model and parameters

Pick a model based on your task (see recommendations below). Configure duration (5–30 sec), resolution (480p–4K), and format (9:16, 16:9, 1:1).

4

Generate and download

Click "Create video". Generation takes 2–10 minutes. The result appears on the page — you can download, extend (VEO), or upscale (Grok).

Image-to-Video (photo → video)

Upload an image and bring it to life. Supported by: Kling Motion (portraits), WAN 2.5/2.6, SORA 2, Grok, WAN Flash, Seedance, Kling 3.0, LTX-2.

Video-to-Video (video → video)

Upload a video and change its style or content. Supported by: WAN 2.6 (styling), Kling Motion (motion transfer).

AI assistant

The built-in chat assistant helps craft prompts, choose models, and configure parameters. ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, Grok, and a free model are available.

Image gallery

AI image generation: 10+ models (Nano Banana, Seedream, Flux 2, GPT-4o, etc.), editing, upscale to 4K/8K, background removal (from — cr.). Use images as a base for Image-to-Video.

Open Gallery

🎨 Gallery: AI image generation

Beyond video, on Sixio you can generate AI images and use them for Image-to-Video.

🖼️ Generation

10+ models: Nano Banana Pro (from — cr.), Seedream (—-— cr.), Flux 2 (from — cr.), GPT-4o (from — cr.), Z-Image (— cr.).

✏️ Editing

Editing via Seedream Edit (—-— cr.), upscale to 8K (from — cr.), background removal (— cr.).

🔗 Pairs with video

Create an image in the gallery, then use it as a base for Image-to-Video in any model. Images are stored for — days.

🎯 TOP 3: Where should beginners start?

Not sure which model to pick? Here are our recommendations:

#1Grok Imagine

For first experiments. The fastest and cheapest model.Perfect for understanding how AI generation works.

⏱️ 2-6 min • 💰 —-— cr. • 📺 6-10 sec
Try it
#2WAN 2.5

Price/quality balance. A more cinematic style,low censorship, supports seed for reproducibility.

⏱️ 3-8 min • 💰 — cr. • 📺 5-10 sec
Try it
#3VEO 3.1

When you need quality. The best cinematic quality,can extend up to 3 minutes. For final versions.

⏱️ 3-10 min • 💰 — cr. • 📺 8 sec → 3 min
Try it

Quick pick by task

Simple clip for social media

Task

Shoot a 6-15s teaser/meme and validate the idea in minutes.

Why Grok Imagine

  • Generates in 1-2 minutes — handy for A/B tests.
  • Lowest cost in the lineup.
  • Works from both text and image.
Grok Imagine —-— cr.

Cinematic scene

Task

Prepare a final shot for a presentation, ad or pitch.

Why VEO 3.1

  • 8 seconds of high quality + multiple extensions up to 3 minutes.
  • Finalize at 1080p with rich lighting and textures.
  • Stable camera — suited for complex flyovers.
VEO 3.1 — cr.

Video for YouTube / Shorts

Task

Shoot a coherent 10-15s story with smooth scenes.

Why SORA 2

  • Supports 10 and 15 seconds in a single pass.
  • Holds logical shot sequencing well.
  • Works best for objects/landscapes (does not animate people photos).
SORA 2 — cr.

💡 Doesn't animate people photos.

Animate a person's photo

Task

Make a talking head / TikTok intro from a photo.

Why Kling Motion

  • Keeps face and expression, doesn't "drift".
  • You can control camera motion with a simple prompt.
  • Pay per second — easy budget control.

Animate art / 3D scene

Task

Animate cartoon art, 3D renders or stylized scenes.

Why WAN 2.6 / Flash

  • "Illustri" style — more plastic, 3D/cartoon-like.
  • Works great with illustrated styles.
  • Flash — the cheapest option for image-to-video.
WAN 2.6 — cr.

💡 For realism use WAN 2.5 — a more cinematic style.

Remake your own video

Task

Take a finished clip and completely change its style.

Why WAN 2.7

  • "Video Editing" mode — recommended for working with finished clips.
  • Preserves the original motion and follows the prompt closely.
  • Supports 720p and 1080p, paid per second.
WAN 2.7 —-— cr/sec

💡 Alternative — WAN 2.6 V2V for stylization with a fixed 5/10s length.

Creative freedom

Task

Make bold scenes where strict moderation gets in the way.

Why WAN / Grok

  • WAN 2.5 and Grok Imagine have soft censorship.
  • You can quickly regenerate if you want a different result.
  • Both models support text and images.
WAN / Grok from — cr.

Complex camera flyby

Task

Spell out the exact choreography of camera and characters.

Why Kling Motion

  • Parameters for zoom, pan, tilt are available.
  • Follows short text instructions well.
  • Pay per second — only pay for the length you need.

Realistic cinema / lots of generations

Task

Get a cinematic result or produce many variants.

Why WAN 2.5

  • More realistic, cinematic style (vs the "plastic" feel of 2.6).
  • Supports seed and negative prompt for precise reruns.
  • Low prices — perfect for A/B tests.
WAN 2.5 — cr.

Clip / Ad / First+Last

Task

Create a clip, ad teaser, or morph between two frames.

Why Seedance 1.5 Pro

  • The lowest per-second price (from — cr/sec).
  • 6 aspect ratios including CinemaScope 21:9.
  • First+Last Frame — morphing between two frames.
  • Native audio (SFX + BGM) synced to the frame.

Professional production

Task

Create an ad, a single-character series, or a multilingual clip.

Why Kling 3.0

  • Elements 3.0 — consistent characters across videos.
  • Native audio + lip-sync in Russian, English and other languages.
  • Multi-shot — multiple scenes in one video.
  • Pro mode up to 1080p and 15s.
Kling 3.0 —/sec

4K video / Long clips

Task

Shoot a long video up to 20s at 4K quality with sound.

Why LTX-2

  • Native 4K (2160p) without upscaling.
  • Up to 20 seconds in a single pass.
  • Fast and Pro modes (speed vs quality).
  • 50 FPS — ultra-smooth motion.
LTX-2 —/sec

Comparison table

ModelDurationImage→VideoVideo→VideoCensorshipPrice
VEO 3.1
8s → 3 minMedium
SORA 2
10-15s
no people
High
SORA 2 Pro
10-15s
no people
High
WAN 2.6
5-15sLow ✓
WAN Flash
5-15sLow ✓
WAN 2.5
5-10sLow ✓
Grok
6-10sLower ✓—-—
Kling Motion
5-10sMedium
—-—per second
Seedance 1.5
4-12s
1-2 images
Medium
—-—per second
Kling 3.0
3-15sMedium
—-—per second
LTX-2
6-20sMedium
—-—per second

🔊 All models generate video with sound! Audio is created automatically based on the video content.

⏱️ Kling Motion, Seedance, Kling 3.0 and LTX-2: Per-second pricing gives flexibility — pay only for the length you need.

Tips for beginners

💡 Save credits

  • Test ideas on Grok — the cheapest model
  • Use prompt enhancement — AI optimizes the description
  • Start with 720p — cheaper, with sufficient quality
  • Make the final version on VEO 3.1

🎯 Choose by task

  • TikTok/Reels: Grok (fast) or VEO (quality)
  • YouTube: SORA 2 (long) or VEO (quality)
  • Animate a person's photo: Kling Motion (best!) or WAN 2.6
  • Camera control: only Kling Motion
  • Video editing: WAN 2.7 (recommended) or WAN 2.6 V2V
  • Clip / ad: Seedance (cheap + audio) or VEO (quality)
  • Character series: Kling 3.0 (Elements 3.0) or VEO
  • 4K video: only LTX-2 (native 4K without upscale)
  • Morphing (before/after): Seedance First+Last Frame
  • Creative freedom: WAN 2.5/2.6 (low) or Grok (lower)

Quick start

  1. Sign up and get free credits
  2. Try Grok Imagine for your first video
  3. Use "Enhance prompt" for the best result
  4. Experiment with different models

📝 A good prompt

  • Describe motion: "camera dollies in"
  • Specify style: "cinematic", "anime"
  • Add atmosphere: "sunset", "fog"
  • Be specific: details matter!

Music generation — Suno V5

Beyond video and images, Sixio offers music generation powered by Suno V5 —one of the most advanced AI models for creating songs and instrumental tracks.

🎵 Creation from scratch

Describe the genre, mood, and topic — the AI will generate a full song with vocals or an instrumental track. Supports any style: pop, rock, electronic, classical, hip-hop, and more.

🎤 Add vocals

Upload an instrumental track and add AI vocals. Specify singing style and lyrics (or let the AI write them) — get a finished song.

🎸 Add instruments

Upload a vocal recording — the AI will create an instrumental accompaniment. Pick a genre and mood, the AI handles the rest.

🔀 Mashup

Upload two tracks — the AI will merge them into a unique composition, blending the best of both.

Post-processing tools

Extend — extend the track to the desired length
Replace Section — replace part of the track with a new fragment
AI assistant — will help craft a music prompt

Frequently asked questions

Which model should a beginner choose?

To get started, we recommend Grok Imagine — the fastest and most affordable model supporting 6-10 seconds. Perfect for experiments and learning how AI video generation works.

Which model is best for top quality?

VEO 3.1 delivers the best quality with synchronized audio and video extension. SORA 2 Pro also produces excellent results for longer clips.

How do I animate a photo of a person?

For animating photos of people, Kling Motion is best — it specializes in characters and portraits. WAN 2.6 also works. SORA 2 does NOT work with photos of people.

How can I save credits?

Start with Grok Imagine or WAN 2.5 to test ideas. Once you have a winning prompt, use the more expensive models for the final result.

How does pricing work for Kling Motion?

Kling Motion uses per-second pricing: 6-9 credits per second of video. This gives flexibility — pay only for the length you need, from 5 to 10 seconds.

Which model supports video-to-video?

For editing existing videos, we recommend WAN 2.7 — it has a dedicated "Video Editing" mode that follows the prompt precisely and preserves the original motion. WAN 2.6 also supports Video-to-Video for styling with a fixed 5/10-second length.

Which model generates the longest videos?

VEO 3.1 can create videos up to 3 minutes via repeated 8-second extensions. SORA 2 generates up to 15 seconds per run.

What's the difference between WAN 2.5 and WAN 2.6?

WAN 2.5 tends to produce a more cinematic, realistic result. WAN 2.6 leans toward an "illustrative" style — more plastic, like 3D or cartoon. For realism choose 2.5; for cartoon style — 2.6 or Flash.

What is WAN 2.6 Flash?

Flash is the budget version of WAN 2.6 with an even stronger anime/3D bias. It only works with images (image-to-video) but costs much less. Ideal for high-volume cartoon-style content.

What is Seedance 1.5 Pro?

Seedance 1.5 Pro is a model from ByteDance (creators of TikTok). The lowest per-second price, 6 aspect ratios (including CinemaScope 21:9), native audio, First+Last Frame morphing between two frames. Ideal for clips, ads, and budget generation.

What is HappyHorse 1.0?

HappyHorse 1.0 — premium AI video flagship of 2026 from Alibaba Taotian Lab, #1 in Artificial Analysis Video Arena. Top cinematography — noticeably above Kling 3.0 in visual fidelity and temporal stability. 4 modes: T2V, I2V, R2V (up to 9 references via character1..N), Video-Edit. Native joint audio+video in a single pass. 3-15 seconds 720p (25 cr/sec) or 1080p (43 cr/sec). Ideal for premium advertising, E-commerce and cinematic narrative.

What is Kling 3.0?

Kling 3.0 by Kuaishou is the flagship model with Elements 3.0 (consistent characters across videos), native audio with multilingual lip-sync, multi-shot scenes. Ideal for ad series with one character and professional content. Standard and Pro modes, 3–15 seconds.

How does Kling 3.0 differ from Kling Motion?

Kling Motion is a specialized tool for transferring motion from video onto a photo (motion control). Kling 3.0 is a full-featured generator from text and photo with Elements 3.0, lip-sync, and multi-shot. Use Kling Motion for animating portraits and Kling 3.0 for ads and series.

What is LTX-2?

LTX-2 from Lightricks is the only model with native 4K (2160p) without upscaling and 50 FPS. Supports up to 20 seconds of video with audio. Has Fast (fast generation) and Pro (maximum quality) modes. Ideal for production content at maximum resolution.

What are credits and how does payment work?

1 credit = 1 RUB. On sign-up you receive — free credits for testing. Top up via SBP, bank cards, and other methods. Top-ups from 1000₽ earn a 5% bonus, from 3000₽ — 10%. If a generation fails, credits are automatically refunded to your balance.

What does the "Enhance prompt" button do?

AI expands your short Russian description into a detailed cinematic English prompt optimized for the chosen model. 3 AI models of varying cost and quality are available. You can edit the result and re-enhance.

Which generation modes are supported?

Text-to-Video — from a text description. Image-to-Video — animate an uploaded image. Video-to-Video — stylize an existing video (WAN 2.6). Video editing — modify a finished clip via prompt (WAN 2.7, recommended). First+Last Frame — morph between two frames (Seedance, LTX-2). Motion Control — transfer motions (Kling Motion).

How long are my videos stored?

Videos are stored for 180 days, images for 30 days. We recommend downloading the results you like. Files can be downloaded any time before expiry.

How does music generation work?

Built on Suno V5, 4 modes are available: create from scratch (text → music), add vocals to an instrumental, add instruments to vocals, and mash up two tracks. Finished tracks can be extended (Extend) or have segments replaced (Replace Section). The AI assistant helps craft the description.

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