WAN 2.2 Animate Tutorial: Complete Guide to AI Video Animation

Last Updated: February 2026 | Learn how to create stunning AI animations with WAN 2.2 Animate.

Table of Contents

• What is WAN 2.2 Animate?
• Key Features
• WAN 2.2 vs Other AI Video Tools
• How to Use
• API Access
• Pricing
• FAQ

What is WAN 2.2 Animate?

WAN 2.2 Animate is ByteDance's latest AI video generation and animation model. Part of the Seedance family, it can generate high-quality video from text prompts, animate still images, and create smooth video transitions. It's one of the most advanced AI video tools available in 2026.

Key Highlights

• 🎬 Text-to-video — generate videos from text descriptions
• 🖼️ Image-to-video — animate any still image
• 🔄 Video-to-video — style transfer and editing
• ⚡ Fast generation — optimized inference pipeline
• 🎨 High quality — photorealistic and artistic styles

Key Features

Feature	Details
Resolution	Up to 1080p
Duration	3-10 seconds per clip
Styles	Photorealistic, anime, artistic, cinematic
Input Types	Text, image, video
Frame Rate	24-30 fps
API	OpenAI-compatible endpoint

WAN 2.2 vs Other AI Video Tools

Feature	WAN 2.2	Sora 2	Pika 2.2	Luma Ray 2	Runway Gen-3
Quality	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Speed	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
Price	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐
Image-to-Video	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
API Access	✅	✅	❌	❌	✅
Animation	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐

How to Use

Text-to-Video

Prompt: "A golden retriever running through a field of sunflowers, 
cinematic lighting, slow motion, 4K quality"

Image-to-Video (Animation)

Upload a still image and describe the motion:

Input: [photo of a landscape]
Prompt: "Camera slowly pans right, clouds moving, gentle breeze 
through the trees"

API Access

Via Crazyrouter (Recommended)

Access WAN 2.2 alongside Sora 2 and 300+ other models:

import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    base_url="https://crazyrouter.com/v1",
    api_key="sk-your-crazyrouter-key"
)

# Text-to-video
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="wan-2.2",
    messages=[{
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Generate a video: A cat playing piano in a jazz club"
    }]
)

cURL

curl https://crazyrouter.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-your-key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model":"wan-2.2","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"A timelapse of a city skyline from day to night"}]}'

Pricing

Model	Official	Crazyrouter	Savings
WAN 2.2 Animate	~$0.20/video	$0.11/video	45%
Sora 2	$0.20/video	$0.11/video	45%
Pika 2.2	$0.10/video	N/A	—

Use Cases

1. Social Media Content — create eye-catching video posts
2. Product Demos — animate product images
3. Marketing — generate promotional videos
4. Education — visualize concepts and processes
5. Art & Creative — explore artistic video styles

FAQ

Is WAN 2.2 Animate free?

There's a limited free tier. For production use, API pricing starts at ~$0.11/video through Crazyrouter.

How long are generated videos?

3-10 seconds per generation. Chain multiple clips for longer videos.

Can I use WAN 2.2 for commercial projects?

Yes, generated content can be used commercially. Check ByteDance's terms for specific restrictions.

How does WAN 2.2 compare to Sora 2?

WAN 2.2 is faster and cheaper. Sora 2 has slightly better quality for complex scenes. Both available through Crazyrouter.

What resolution does WAN 2.2 support?

Up to 1080p at 24-30fps.

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🔗 Links:

• Crazyrouter — Access WAN 2.2 + Sora 2 + 300 Models
• Seedance by ByteDance
• AI Video Tools Comparison