Models / Vidu Q3
Vidu · Video
Vidu Q3
Sixteen seconds in one shot, and it takes up to seven reference pictures. Made by Vidu. 1 to 16 seconds, 360p to 1080p, with sound. From $0.077 a second.
vidu-q3
TypeVideo
InputsText, First frame, References
Length1 to 16 s
Resolution360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p
SoundOn by default
Aspect ratio16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 1:1
From$0.077 / s
UpdatedOct 12, 2026
Pricing
| Setting | MiniAPI | fal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360p/540p | $0.077 / s | $0.07 | +10% |
| 720p/1080p | $0.169 / s | $0.154 | +10% |
Example costs
| Setting | 1 s | 9 s | 16 s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360p/540p | $0.077 | $0.693 | $1.23 |
| 720p/1080p | $0.169 | $1.52 | $2.70 |
Parameters
| Name | Required | Values | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | For mix | text | What to make, in plain words. | |
| image_url | For first frame | https URL | A picture to start from. We fetch it and keep a copy for the job.Only with first frame | |
| end_image_url | No | https URL | A picture for the last frame.Only with first frame | |
| reference_image_urls | For mix | https URLs | Pictures that show a face, an outfit or a product to keep the same.Only with mix | |
| duration | No | 1 to 16 | 5 | Length in seconds. The price changes with it. |
| resolution | No | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p | 720p | Output size. Higher is sharper, slower and costs more. |
| audio | No | true, false | true | Whether to use direct audio-video generation. When true, outputs video with sound (including dialogue and sound effects). |
| aspect_ratio | No | 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 1:1 | 16:9 | Shape of the result, for example 16:9 or 9:16. |
| seed | No | integer | The same seed with the same settings gives a similar result. Leave it out for a random one. |
Quickstart
curl -X POST "https://api.minicut.ai/v1/queue/vidu-q3" \
-H "Authorization: Key $MINIAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt":"a red fox runs through snow at dawn","duration":5}'200 OK
{
"request_id": "0192f3a4-5b6c-7d8e-9f01-23456789abcd",
"status": "IN_QUEUE",
"queue_position": 0,
"status_url": "https://api.minicut.ai/v1/queue/vidu-q3/requests/0192f3a4-5b6c-7d8e-9f01-23456789abcd/status",
"response_url": "https://api.minicut.ai/v1/queue/vidu-q3/requests/0192f3a4-5b6c-7d8e-9f01-23456789abcd",
"cancel_url": "https://api.minicut.ai/v1/queue/vidu-q3/requests/0192f3a4-5b6c-7d8e-9f01-23456789abcd/cancel",
"price": "0.845000",
"currency": "USD"
}Compare
| Model | Maker | Max length | Resolution | Sound | From | vs fal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidu Q3 | Vidu | 16 s | 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p | Yes | $0.077 / s | |
 Seedance 2.5 | ByteDance | 30 s | 480p, 720p, 1080p | Yes | $0.16 / s | -27% |
 Seedance 2.0 | ByteDance | 15 s | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K | Yes | $0.10 / s | -26% |
 Kling 3.0 | Kling | 15 s | Yes | $0.0924 / s | ||
 Google Veo 3.1 | 8 s | 720p, 1080p, 4K | Yes | $0.11 / s |
FAQ
How much does Vidu Q3 cost?
From $0.077 per second at 360p/540p. Pricing lists every setting.
How long can a Vidu Q3 video be?
1 to 16 seconds.
Does Vidu Q3 make sound?
Yes. Sound is on by default. Set audio to false to turn it off.
What inputs does Vidu Q3 take?
Text, First frame, References.
Am I charged if a Vidu Q3 job fails?
No. You are not charged for it.
