Vidu Q4 AI Video Generator
ShengShu's newest Vidu model, released October 7, 2026: expressive characters, camera work that follows the action, and sound in the same pass. Start from a photo and get up to 16 seconds.
Vidu Q4: from 57 credits (5s 720p) · paid plans only · failed clips cost nothing
How to use Vidu Q4
- Step 1
Upload a photo
A clear still of your character or scene. Vidu Q4 uses it as the first frame and keeps its shape.
- Step 2
Describe the performance
Say what happens: the expression, the gesture, the line they say, how the camera moves.
- Step 3
Pick length and quality
5, 10 or 16 seconds at 720p or 1080p, then generate. Sound comes with the video.
What Vidu Q4 brings
Lifelike performances
ShengShu says faces, emotions, body movement and voice are coordinated, for subtler expressions and clearer emotion.
Camera that follows the action
Shots stay coherent through chases and fights instead of drifting away from the subject.
Effects that sit in the scene
Explosions, fireworks and particles blend into the lighting and depth of the shot.
Long single takes
Up to 16 seconds in one generation, with dialogue and sound effects included.
Vidu Q4 specs
| Released | October 7, 2026 (Vidu Q4 Preview) |
|---|---|
| Made by | ShengShu Technology (Vidu) |
| Length | 3–16 seconds; here 5, 10 or 16 |
| Resolution | Up to 4K with 10-bit colour announced; here 720p or 1080p |
| Input here | One image as the first frame, plus a prompt (no text-only mode) |
| Reference mode | Up to 15 reference images and 3 audio clips announced; not offered here yet |
| Audio | Dialogue and sound effects generated with the video |
| Cost here | 57 credits for 5s 720p · 114 for 10s · 183 for 16s · 64 for 5s at 1080p |
What you can make with the Vidu Q4 video generator
Talking characters
Bring a portrait or an illustrated character to life with a line of dialogue and a real reaction.
Action shots
Chases, fights and stunts where the camera has to keep up with the subject.
Anime and illustrated scenes
Animate a drawn character from a single still, keeping its look from the first frame.
Short ads
A product or presenter shot with sound, up to 16 seconds in one take.
Vidu Q4 FAQ
What is Vidu Q4?
The newest video model from ShengShu Technology's Vidu, released as Vidu Q4 Preview on October 7, 2026. ShengShu built it around character performance: facial expression, emotion, body movement and voice working together, with camera moves that follow the action.
Is it really Vidu Q4 running here?
Yes. The generator on this page calls Vidu Q4 Preview itself, not another model under its name.
How much does Vidu Q4 cost here?
57 credits for a 5-second 720p clip, 114 for 10 seconds and 183 for 16 seconds. 1080p costs 64 credits for 5 seconds. It is on paid plans only, and failed clips cost nothing.
Is Vidu Q4 free?
Not here. A single 5-second clip costs more than the free credits you get on sign-up, so Vidu Q4 is reserved for paid plans. For free tries, Veo 3 Lite and Runway run on the sign-up credits.
Can Vidu Q4 make a video from text only?
No. Vidu Q4 Preview needs an image to start from: it animates your photo or still as the first frame, guided by your prompt. For text-only video, pick another model such as Veo 3 Fast or Seedance 2.0.
How long can a Vidu Q4 video be?
The model supports 3 to 16 seconds. Here you can pick 5, 10 or 16 seconds, at 720p or 1080p, with sound generated alongside the picture.