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Pixverse C1

PixVerse C1 is geared toward film-style action, visual effects, and reference-guided subjects or environments. MachGen exposes text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-to-video with up to three references, 1-15 second output from 360p through 1080p, and optional generated audio. In Models, direct camera movement through the prompt; structured camera controls are available in Storyboard.

Current MachGen support
Text to VideoImage to VideoReference to Video1-15s360p / 540p / 720p / 1080pPer type: 3 imageOptional audioSeed control
Starting at $0.03 $0.024 / output s with auto-reload
Auto-reloadRegular
360p · audio off$0.024/s$0.03/s
540p · audio off$0.032/s$0.04/s
720p · audio off$0.04/s$0.05/s
1080p · audio off$0.076/s$0.095/s
360p · audio on$0.032/s$0.04/s
540p · audio on$0.04/s$0.05/s
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Overview

PixVerse C1 is positioned for cinematic, action, and effects-heavy video. MachGen exposes text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-to-video from 360p through 1080p for 1-15 second clips.

Optional generated audio is available where shown in the playground. Reference inputs can guide continuity, but identity, physics, and shot-to-shot consistency should still be reviewed.

Model guide

Why choose Pixverse C1

Key strengths

  • A cinema-oriented PixVerse model tuned for complex motion, action, visual effects, and multi-subject scenes.
  • Reference inputs help anchor characters or environments during more aggressive movement.
  • Longer clips and synchronized audio support self-contained action and narrative beats.

Good fit for

  • Combat choreography, chase scenes, fantasy effects, and high-energy camera work.
  • Multi-character scenes that need clearer spatial relationships.
  • Stylized or realistic action built from reference designs.
Supported on MachGen

Inputs and output settings

This table reflects the model routes and controls currently exposed by MachGen.

ModeRequired inputAvailable settings
Text to VideoText promptResolution: 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3
Duration: 1-15s
Frame rate: 24fps
Optional generated audio
Seed control
Prompt limit: 2,048 characters
Image to VideoText prompt and source imageResolution: 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p
Duration: 1-15s
Frame rate: 24fps
Optional generated audio
Seed control
Prompt limit: 2,048 characters
Reference to VideoPer-type limits: up to 3 images, plus a text promptResolution: 360p, 540p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3
Duration: 1-15s
Frame rate: 24fps
Optional generated audio
Seed control
Prompt limit: 2,048 characters
Workflow

Using Pixverse C1

  1. Choose a supported generation mode in Playground.
  2. Add the required prompt and source or reference assets.
  3. Select output settings from the controls shown for that mode.
  4. Generate, then inspect the returned asset before reusing the settings through the API.

Practical guidance

  • Describe the subject, action or composition, environment, and visual direction in a clear order.
  • For image animation, describe the intended motion and camera behavior instead of repeating what is already visible.
  • Give each reference a clear role in the prompt, using the names inserted by the Playground.
  • When audio is enabled, include any dialogue, ambience, or sound cues that matter to the scene.

Modes available on MachGen

  • Text to video - direct subject, action, camera, and atmosphere in the prompt.
  • Image to video - animate a starting image while preserving its framing.
  • Reference to video - use reference images to guide subjects, products, or environments.
  • Audio - enable generated audio when needed; the selected setting affects the price.

C1 or V6?

Consider C1 for action and effects-heavy prompts, and V6 for general-purpose cinematic or stylized work. Both expose text, starting-image, and reference-guided modes on MachGen; compare representative prompts because model behavior varies by scene.

Best results

How to get better Pixverse C1 results

  • Break action into a readable sequence of setup, impact, and resolution rather than stacking simultaneous events.
  • Describe physical direction and contact clearly: who moves, toward what, and what reacts.
  • Use wider framing for full-body choreography and reserve close-ups for one controlled action.
  • Keep reference subjects visually distinct so the model can maintain their roles during complex movement.
Limits

Limits and availability

  • MachGen admits only the modes and settings listed above for this catalog model.
  • Source assets must finish uploading before a request can be submitted.
  • Generated results can vary between requests, including when the same prompt and settings are reused.
  • Pixverse C1 is pass-through. MachGen sends the request through its upstream provider integration and returns the generated asset.
Learn more

Learn more

For model background, technical details, and architecture, see the official PixVerse C1 documentation.

Try this model in the MachGen Playground.

Official documentation may describe capabilities or parameters that are not currently exposed by MachGen. Use the Inputs and output settings section above as the source of truth for this page.

Pricing

Pixverse C1 pricing

See Pricing for currently published MachGen rates. When available, the Playground estimate reflects the selected task and output settings.

On MachGen

Pixverse C1 on MachGen

Deployment: Pass-through. Pixverse C1 is pass-through. MachGen sends the request through its upstream provider integration and returns the generated asset.

The Playground and API sections on this page list the inputs and output settings exposed for this model.