Quality Settings
Learn to balance quality, cost, and generation time
Smart settings save time and credits
Choose the right quality level for your specific use case to optimize both results and costs.
See Quality Differences in Action
Compare different quality settings side-by-side to understand when each level is most appropriate.
Quality Levels Explained
Each quality level serves different purposes. Choose based on your final use case and budget.
Low Quality
480p
Best for:
Testing prompts and ideas
Perfect for experimenting with different prompts before committing to higher quality
When to use:
- Testing new prompt ideas
- Iterating on concepts
- Quick previews
Pros:
- Fastest generation
- Lowest credit cost
- Great for testing
Cons:
- Lower resolution
- Less detail
Medium Quality
720p
Best for:
Most social media and web content
The sweet spot for most use cases - good quality without excessive wait times
When to use:
- Instagram/TikTok content
- Website videos
- Most final outputs
Pros:
- Good quality
- Reasonable generation time
- Perfect for social media
Cons:
- Medium resolution
- Moderate cost
High Quality
1080p
Best for:
Professional presentations and marketing
Maximum quality for professional use where detail and clarity are critical
When to use:
- Client presentations
- Marketing campaigns
- Professional content
Pros:
- Highest resolution
- Maximum detail
- Professional quality
Cons:
- Longest generation time
- Highest credit cost
Duration Settings
Video duration affects both cost and the complexity of motion you can achieve.
5 seconds
Base cost
Perfect for most video content
Best for:
Social media, quick demos, product showcases
Tips:
- Works well for simple motions
- Good for single actions
- Ideal for social platforms
10 seconds
2x base cost
Longer content for complex scenes
Best for:
Storytelling, complex animations, detailed showcases
Tips:
- Use for multi-step actions
- Good for narrative content
- Allows more camera movement
Smart Optimization Strategies
Use these proven strategies to get the best results while managing costs effectively.
Start with Low Quality
Test your prompts with low quality first
Steps:
- 1Write your prompt
- 2Generate with low quality settings
- 3Review the motion and composition
- 4Refine prompt if needed
- 5Generate final version with desired quality
💰 Potential Savings:
Save 60-90 credits per iteration
Choose Duration Wisely
5 seconds is perfect for most content
Steps:
- 1Consider your final use case
- 2Social media: stick to 5 seconds
- 3Complex stories: consider 10 seconds
- 4Product demos: 5 seconds usually sufficient
💰 Potential Savings:
Save 50% credits by choosing optimal duration
Quality by Platform
Match quality to your distribution platform
Steps:
- 1TikTok/Instagram: Medium quality (720p) is perfect
- 2YouTube/Professional: High quality (1080p)
- 3Website backgrounds: Medium quality sufficient
- 4Client presentations: High quality recommended
💰 Potential Savings:
Avoid over-spending on unnecessary quality
Quick Reference Guide
🧪 Testing Phase
Quality: Low (480p)
Duration: 5 seconds
Use for: Prompt testing
Cost: 30 credits
📱 Social Media
Quality: Medium (720p)
Duration: 5 seconds
Use for: TikTok, Instagram
Cost: 60 credits
💼 Professional
Quality: High (1080p)
Duration: 5-10 seconds
Use for: Presentations, marketing
Cost: 120-240 credits
Ready to Optimize Your Video Generation?
Now you understand how to choose the right quality settings for any project. Start creating with the optimal balance of quality and cost.