Reference to Video

Create videos that align with reference subjects, such as characters, objects, and scenes.

Create Without Limits — Reference to Video

@Cowboy@Cowboysits at the bar in

@Bar@Bar

@Lady@Ladyenters from the right with a bottle of wine

and walks up to him. The camera pushes in...

Same reference, new worlds

Place your subject in different scenes or with different props — all while keeping it consistent.

Same scene, new reference

Swap characters in a single scene to explore different storytelling angles.

More references, more creativity

Upload up to 7 references at once to create videos with more characters and storylines.

Use Cases of Reference to Video

Personal IP Animation

Use your original character or artwork as a reference to generate consistent animations.

Narrative Shorts

Maintain character and scene consistency across multiple shots to support storytelling.

Advertising

Use reference images to animate products while keeping brand visuals consistent.

Fun Creations

Animate pets, memes, or playful doodles for entertaining and imaginative videos.

How to Use Vidu's Reference to Video

Select Reference to Video

Go to the Vidu website, click Try Vidu, and choose Reference to Video. Upload 1 to 7 references from your images or from the references you saved.

Enter text prompt

Write down your prompt on how you want the character or object to animate with consistency. Customize your video by setting resolution, aspect ratio, and more.

Create and Download

Click the "Create" button and wait for Vidu to generate the video. After it's ready, you can preview and download it.

Create and Download

Click the "Create" button and wait for Vidu to generate the video. After it's ready, you can preview and download it.

Select Reference to Video

Go to the Vidu website, click Try Vidu, and choose Reference to Video. Upload 1 to 7 references from your images or from the references you saved.

Enter text prompt

Write down your prompt on how you want the character or object to animate with consistency. Customize your video by setting resolution, aspect ratio, and more.

Create and Download

Click the "Create" button and wait for Vidu to generate the video. After it's ready, you can preview and download it.

Select Reference to Video

Go to the Vidu website, click Try Vidu, and choose Reference to Video. Upload 1 to 7 references from your images or from the references you saved.

FAQs About Vidu Reference to Video

What is Vidu's Reference to Video?

Vidu's Reference to Video feature is a capability that allows users to generate AI-powered videos by providing up to 7 reference images and then using prompts to create a video that maintains excellent consistency with the references provided.

How to use My Reference?

Select Reference to Video, then click Reference and upload a three-view image of your character or object. Add a name and tag, check the description, and adjust if needed. To generate videos with your references, type @ in the input box to insert your reference, enter your prompt, and click Create.

What's the difference between Reference to Video and Image to Video?

Image to Video lets you animate static images. In contrast, Reference to Video allows you to upload multiple images (up to 7) as references to generate videos with consistent characters or objects. It's ideal for maintaining subject consistency, merging visual styles, and creating more cohesive, story-driven content.

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How to Use Vidu's Reference to Video

Select Reference to Video

Go to the Vidu website, click Try Vidu, and choose Reference to Video. Upload 1 to 7 references from your images or from the references you saved.

Enter text prompt

Write down your prompt on how you want the character or object to animate with consistency. Customize your video by setting resolution, aspect ratio, and more.

Create and Download

Click the "Create" button and wait for Vidu to generate the video. After it's ready, you can preview and download it.

Create and Download

Click the "Create" button and wait for Vidu to generate the video. After it's ready, you can preview and download it.

Select Reference to Video

Go to the Vidu website, click Try Vidu, and choose Reference to Video. Upload 1 to 7 references from your images or from the references you saved.

Enter text prompt

Write down your prompt on how you want the character or object to animate with consistency. Customize your video by setting resolution, aspect ratio, and more.

Create and Download

Click the "Create" button and wait for Vidu to generate the video. After it's ready, you can preview and download it.

Select Reference to Video

Go to the Vidu website, click Try Vidu, and choose Reference to Video. Upload 1 to 7 references from your images or from the references you saved.