# Vidu Q3 on ClipDance > Vidu Q3 Pro video generation with audio, up to 1080p ## Overview - Model id: `vidu-q3` - Provider brand: Vidu - Category: video - Description: Vidu Q3 Pro video generation with audio, up to 1080p - Modes: text to video, image to video - Run it: https://clipdance.ai/text-to-video ClipDance is a browser-based generator, not an API provider. There is no public API, no API key and no per-request endpoint to call: generation runs in the web app after signing in, and credits are deducted per generation. Anything below describing inputs refers to the controls in that interface. ClipDance is an independent third-party platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the companies that build these models. ## Credit cost Computed with the same function the app bills with, so these numbers match what the UI charges. ### text to video - default settings: 20 credits - resolution 720p: 20 credits - resolution 1080p: 20 credits - resolution 540p: 9 credits - resolution 360p: 9 credits Each resolution line above is the full price of one generation with every other control at its default (duration 5); changing those other controls changes the price too. ### image to video - default settings: 20 credits - resolution 720p: 20 credits - resolution 1080p: 20 credits - resolution 540p: 9 credits - resolution 360p: 9 credits Each resolution line above is the full price of one generation with every other control at its default (duration 5); changing those other controls changes the price too. ## Input schema Kept 1:1 with the request validator; every constraint below is enforced before submit and again server-side. ### text to video - `prompt` (textarea, required) — Be specific about motion, camera angles, and audio - `duration` (select, optional, default "5", one of: 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8) - `aspect_ratio` (select, optional, default "16:9", one of: 16:9 | 9:16 | 4:3 | 3:4 | 1:1) - `resolution` (select, optional, default "720p", one of: 720p | 1080p | 540p | 360p) - `audio` (boolean, optional, default true) — Generate audio for the video - `seed` (number, optional, range 0-…) — Fixed seed for reproducible results ### image to video - `prompt` (textarea, optional) — Describe how the image should animate - `image_url` (image-upload, required, up to 1 images) — Upload the starting image - `duration` (select, optional, default "5", one of: 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8) - `aspect_ratio` (select, optional, default "16:9", one of: 16:9 | 9:16 | 4:3 | 3:4 | 1:1) - `resolution` (select, optional, default "720p", one of: 720p | 1080p | 540p | 360p) - `audio` (boolean, optional, default true) — Generate audio for the video - `seed` (number, optional, range 0-…) — Fixed seed for reproducible results ## How to run it 1. Open https://clipdance.ai/text-to-video and sign in (new accounts get free credits, no card required). 2. Pick "Vidu Q3" in the model selector, choose a mode, and set the controls listed in the input schema above. 3. Generate. The credit cost shown next to the button is the exact amount deducted; failed generations are refunded. ## Output Finished clips are MP4 files and appear in the signed-in task history, where they can be previewed and downloaded. Generations run server-side, so the tab can be closed while a task finishes. ## FAQ Same questions and answers the Vidu Q3 landing page publishes. ### Is the Vidu Q3 video generator free? New accounts get free credits on signup, enough to generate several clips and test it on your own prompts. No credit card. Paid plans start at $9.99 when you need more. ### What kind of audio does the Vidu Q3 video generator create? Character dialogue with lip-sync, sound effects matched to on-screen action, ambient sounds, and background music. All generated together with the video in one pass. No separate audio tools needed. ### Can the Vidu Q3 video generator do multi-shot videos? Yes. Write time-coded beats in your prompt. Describe what happens in each shot and when the cuts should fall. The Vidu Q3 video generator handles the camera angle transitions within a single generation. ### How long are Vidu Q3 video clips? 2 to 8 seconds. You pick the length. Two seconds for a social hook. Eight for a scene with dialogue and camera movement. ### Can I turn a photo into a video? Yes. Upload a still image and describe the motion you want. The Vidu Q3 video generator animates your photo with matching audio included. Works for product shots, portraits, and landscapes. ### What about resolution and aspect ratios? Up to 1080p. Aspect ratios: 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok and Reels, 1:1 for Instagram, plus 4:3 and 3:4. The Vidu Q3 video generator builds the video at the ratio you pick. ### Does the Vidu Q3 video generator support anime style? Yes, and it is particularly strong at it. Describe an anime visual style, character design, or color palette in your prompt and the Vidu Q3 video generator produces it, complete with matching audio and music. ### Can the Vidu Q3 video generator render text in videos? Yes. Titles, subtitles, and on-screen text can be generated directly in the video frame. Supports Chinese, English, and Japanese. Useful for social content and short ads. ## Other agent-readable surfaces This file covers one model. To find anything else: - Platform index: https://clipdance.ai/llms.txt - Full platform text: https://clipdance.ai/llms-full.txt - Any other model: `https://clipdance.ai/models//llms.txt` — every model listed in the platform index serves this same agent-readable form.