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Best Image-to-Video AI Models in 2026: Cost, Resolution, and Control

calendar_today September 29, 2026 domain openrouter

If you already have the image a video should start from, the model choice comes down to what has to happen after that frame. We compared the 26 models in our video catalog that accept a starting frame on duration, resolution, frame control, audio, reference inputs, and price per second, then show how to submit an image-to-video job with the TypeScript SDK.

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